A healthy lifestyle without smoking, but with plenty of exercise and a healthy weight, can help avoid losing healthy years of life to breast cancer, the study led by UW scientists says.

After her son Ross complained of light sensitivity and a stiff neck, Gaynor Simpson rushed him to the hospital, where he was put on life support

Harerimana Ismail of Uganda is a community health worker who checks on kids with HIV. He lost his salary after the Trump administration's aid cuts but he keeps doing his job.

Scientists have found a way to make one of the most aggressive brain tumors vulnerable to the immune system. A single injection of a modified virus can invade glioblastoma, kill cancer cells, and summon immune fighters deep into the tumor. These immune cells …

What you do in the morning can improve your cognitive function. Discover six habits neurologists recommend practicing when you wake up.

Measles is making a comeback in the United States after being considered eliminated for 26 years, and health officials are running out of ways to sugarcoat h...

A 20-year study followed more than 5,000 adults over 80 to see who reached 100. Along the way, researchers found that underweight participants who ate meat regularly were more likely to become centenarians. Still, experts say the bigger takeaway may be protei…

Isometric exercises – which involve holding certain poses – can build strength and reduce our blood pressure.

Pollen season is already ramping up. See where and how seasonal allergies impact you.

On the origins of pickiness.

VICTOR VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) -- A noticeable increase in crane flies across the Victor Valley over the past week has sparked concern among residents, many of whom are mistaking the harmless insect

A health scare can be a reset.

It's no longer just for jack-o-lanterns and fall lattes. Experts break down the benefits of pumpkin seed oil for your scalp and hair.

Community members and staff who visited the store and are not fully vaccinated against measles should watch for signs or symptoms of infection.

Harmonious chord progressions strengthen neural activity in social brain regions during face-to-face interaction, promoting biological bonding.

Scientists have identified the neurons that worsen the condition during stress.

Researchers use AI to uncover how a fading chest gland shapes long‑term health outcomes.

The passage of time may be linear, but the course of human aging is not.

The best brain-boosting foods according to nutrition experts. They highlight seven everyday foods—including berries, leafy greens, fish, and nuts—that support memory, focus, and long-term brain health.

Women who consume lower amounts of ultra-processed foods have higher odds of conceiving, according to new research from McMaster University. The link persists even after accounting for age, weight, lifestyle and other health factors. The study analyzed data f…

A popular anti-aging therapy produced dramatic brain changes in mice.

That word was unnecessary.

“When a doctor tells you it’s stage 4, you think, ‘My life is over,'" said Amy Piccioli

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a main cause of bacterial pneumonia worldwide. It can also cause ear and sinus infections and, in more severe cases, meningitis or sepsis. It shares the human respiratory tract with many closely related bacterial species. Among the…