The United States reported a record number of measles cases in 2025, and the virus continues to spread rapidly in the new year. At least ​171 measles cases have been reported in the first two weeks of 2026, according to data published Wednesday by the US Cent…

A unique AI model developed by Stanford University researchers and their colleagues could one day be used to predict your risk of more than 100 health conditions, without you even needing to be awake.

Americans have been getting the anti-sugar message since the 1970s, even as consumption rose by about 30%. Now, recent research suggests that advice may have been too broad. Turns out, drinking sugar is much harder on the heart than eating a slice of cake eve…

People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress.

Their decisions underscore a growing divide between federal health authorities and major medical groups.

New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this connection using a drug.

Gut microbes can make people drunk without booze. Scientists now know which ones to blame.

A new study offers good news from Uganda — although the cuts in U.S. aid cast a shadow over the reduction in deaths of parents from HIV/AIDS.

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and trigger a tiny but harmful calcium leak inside muscle cells…

Vivian Nosovitsky, 21, had finished another year of traveling abroad when she noticed pain in her eye

More than 9 out of 10 Alzheimer's cases could be driven by specific variations in a single gene and the protein it produces, a new study reveals, suggesting that treatments targeting this well-known gene could prevent the disease from developing in the majori…

A highly contagious influenza A (H3N2) variant is driving more ER visits, and health officials warn the peak of flu season could still be weeks away.

The new method is designed to focus specifically on pain-related signals, without interfering with normal activity in other parts of the brain. A new preclinical study has identified a gene therapy approach that focuses directly on pain-processing regions of …

A study shows that, in the most sedentary people, small amounts of activity are linked to significant health benefits

Respiratory illnesses account for more than 10% of outpatient visits in Michigan, outpacing the national average of 7.2% as 22 states report very high flu levels.

“I’ve removed all kinds of items that weren’t designed to go inside the body — cucumbers, carrots, sprays...” one doctor said.

It’s important to treat your brain like a retirement fund — the earlier you invest, the better it pays off. Building brain health with movement and mental curiosity helps keep your mind&#8217…

A new clip is making people laugh because the dog treats normal life like a sketch. In the Golden Retriever video, Teddy’s owner strings together small...

Experts said the milestone is due to improvements in treatments and screening.

The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.

Most dog parents would agree their pets hear precisely what they want to hear. You can be standing right in front of them, speaking clearly, and still...

Walking through Belfast, you might run into the city’s most popular local celebrity. Maddie, the friendly face at @maddiethebad.e, is essentially a one-dog...

There’s this idea that something happens in the human brain when we turn 25. Suddenly, we can rent a car without fees. Make rational decisions. We may even regret some of our past… indiscretions. All because we’re developed…right? Well, a recent paper in the …

Dr Partho P Sengupta shines light on stress-induced heart attacks, heart disease symptoms that are different in women and men, and best ways to manage stress. | Health

You know how dogs get when they really, really want something? Well, Comet doesn’t just beg; she puts on a full-blown production. This Michigan pup, known on...