Ticks are harmful parasites that can carry disease, so you'll want to keep them out of your garden at all costs. Here's how to prevent them from overrunning your lawn or yard, according to experts.

A UC Davis study found some disposable vapes emit more toxic metals — including lead and nickel — than traditional cigarettes, raising serious health concerns.

Airport screening has detected the variant in travelers arriving in California, Washington, Virginia, and New York.

A new study finds that evening-type teens, who already struggle with depression and irritability, adjust their bedtimes and wake times differently when given longer nights of rest, suggesting that internal body clocks shape how adolescents benefit from more s…

Ticks infected with the parasitic disease babesiosis have been found in Chesapeake and Portsmouth.

A new study challenges long‑held ideas about anxiety and attention. It finds that when motivated, anxious people can shift focus from threats just as quickly as others — suggesting that “dwelling” on threats may be more about circumstance than an inherent def…

A new study challenges long‑held ideas about anxiety and attention. It finds that when motivated, anxious people can shift focus from threats just as quickly as others — suggesting that “dwelling” on threats may be more about circumstance than an inherent def…

BEDFORD – As temperatures soar across much of the U.S. and Europe, medical professionals are urging people with diabetes to take extra precautions. According to...

A new study has found a link between daytime napping and increased risk of all-cause mortality in middle-aged and older adults. Excessive napping may thus be an indicator of underlying health issues.

The World Health Organization has classified NB.1.8.1 has a “variant under monitoring.”

Newton Public Schools announced unvaccinated students will not be allowed back in school this fall unless they comply with state required vaccinations.

Toxoplasma gondii infection disrupts brain cell communication, potentially increasing hidden neurological risks.

Women in their 50s should prioritize key nutrients to feel their best. Here’s what foods nutrition experts recommend they eat each week.

People on social media have complained protein powder is causing excessive gas and bloating. Here's what experts think.

Walking and strength training are two of the best longevity workouts, but this one is better for brain, bone, and cardiovascular health, per experts.

Did you know that Vitamin D isn’t just important for your bones, but also for your brain health? A study published in April 2022 online by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests vitamin D deficiency may raise risk for dementia and stroke.Another …

Scientists have found that a deadly tomb fungus called Aspergillus flavus may hold the key to promising new treatments for leukemia.

New research shows that healthy eating boosts your health, even without any weight loss. Learn why your diet matters more than the number on the scale.

New findings reveal that men who fixate on gaining muscle and struggle with inflexible thoughts about their body and exercise are more prone to disordered workout patterns, suggesting a need for interventions that build mental adaptability and resilience.

Read an open letter to the general public from the AMA and medical societies backing vaccination to protect against respiratory viruses.

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When brains drift from this state, diseases like Alzheimer s ca…

Dementia affects over 57 million people worldwide – and this number is only projected to grow.

AI chatbots enable reassurance seeking and rumination in people with anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder.

New research shows that caffeine may help slow ageing at the cellular level by activating AMPK, a key energy-sensing pathway.

The future of cancer detection might be in your toilet.