Activists report that Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 5,002 people. Many more are feared dead, but information is scarce in part because Iran has imposed the most comprehensive internet blackout in its history. The U.S.-based Human…
There's nothing funny about what comedian Corey Holcomb appears to do in this video ... socking a woman right in the face, igniting a Hollywood street brawl.
An immigration enforcement campaign is underway in Maine, a state that is home to a sizable Somali population, becoming the latest target of the Trump administration’s turbocharged, coast-to-coast crackdown. Follow for live updates
The joint venture acquiring TikTok’s US assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company, one day before the deadline set by President Donald Trump for the app’s US assets to be spun off by Chinese parent co…
The House has barely rejected a Democratic-backed resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from sending U.S. military forces to Venezuela. A tied vote on the legislation fell just short of the majority needed for passage. Democrats forced t…
Carlos Beltrán was the only player mentioned by name in the 2017 Astros' sign-stealing scandal, but the Hall of Famer said it doesn't define who he is.
An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic.
A NASA astronaut on the ISS captured the Space Launch System rocket for Artemis 2, a mission that aims to bring four astronauts around the moon as soon as Feb. 6.
Astronomers found evidence that dark matter and neutrinos may interact, hinting at a "fundamental breakthrough" that challenges our understanding of how the universe evolved.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
The government put out new dietary guidelines encouraging whole foods. But buying the right groceries is more complicated than the advice to “eat real food.”
The first known outbreak of syphilis in Europe began at the turn of the 16th century, but on the distant continent of South America, the pathogen's history goes much deeper than that.
It can be difficult to tell how much protein a food contains just by looking at it. But these photos can help make sure your protein intake stays on track.
The pill version of Wegovy seems to work just as well as the injectable form, but there are some key differences between the two formulations, experts say.
Real-world data on the use of GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy suggest that some patients can maintain weight loss 6 months after stopping the drugs. Read more here.
While not as common as dehydration, overhydration can be dangerous. Here, experts share who should be concerned and the signs of overhydration you should kno...
The chair of a federal vaccine advisory panel charted a new course for the committee in a podcast released Thursday, questioning longstanding recommendations.
Sweeping U.S. policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are having a chilling effect on vaccine makers as anti-vaccine rhetoric has turned into concrete changes.
The researchers examined the five leading causes of cancer death among the under-50 age group. They found that overall, from 1990 through 2023, more than 1.2 million people died of cancer in the United States before age 50, and the death rate fell by 44% duri…
An ancient Mayan manuscript known as the Dresden Codex has been shown to contain a remarkably accurate method for predicting solar eclipses, centuries in advance.
Cold winter air can affect even healthy lungs. Pulmonologist Dr Loveleen Mangla explains risks like cough, wheezing, infections, and tips to protect yourself. | Health
A new study reveals that super agers over 80 have a distinct genetic edge. They are much less likely to carry the gene most associated with Alzheimer’s risk, even when compared with other healthy seniors. Researchers also found higher levels of a protective g…
Excessive sitting isn't good for a person's physical or mental health, but there's a type of sedentary activity that may not shrink our brains or cost our cognition to the same extent.
Want to lose weight naturally, without having to rely on injections? Check out these foods recommended by Natalie that deliver the same effects as Ozempic. | Health
Over 7 years, hearing aid prescription did not improve cognition but was associated with a significant reduction in the risk for dementia in older adults with moderate hearing loss.
A new study suggests that a naturally occurring compound made by healthy gut bacteria may help protect children from developing fatty liver disease later in life. Children whose mothers eat diets high in fat and sugar during pregnancy and breastfeeding are mo…
JoAnn Chesser, 89, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Diamond Willow, Proctor on January 16, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Will it be a year of "fractured resilience"? Or "pragmatic empathy"? Will "MOUs" be the next global health strategy? Are we in a new age of "decolonization" — or of "localization"?
Signs of high cortisol manifest beyond experiencing stress. Here, doctors share surprising signs of high cortisol worth noting and what to do about it.
Socializing at a young age helps to develop greater diversity in their microbiota, according to an analysis of baby-to-baby transmission of gut bacteria.
The high-plasticity cell state (HPCS) is a critical hub that enables reciprocal transitions between cancer cell states, and targeting the HPCS may suppress cancer progression and eradicate treatment resistance.
Analysis of data from pre-implantation genetic testing sheds light on the genetic basis of meiotic-origin aneuploidy, the leading cause of human pregnancy loss, identifying common genetic variants associated with maternal meiotic errors.
A young child who lives in Northern Virginia has tested positive for measles, marking the third case in the state this month, according to health officials.
Antibiotics transformed health care for the better, but their diminishing effectiveness may soon be its undoing. Researchers are studying ways to fight back against resistance.
Higher intake of certain food preservatives is linked to increased risks for cancer and type 2 diabetes in large analyses of the French NutriNet-Santé cohort.
Despite its importance, the heart is one of the few tissues in the human body that can't repair damage very well – or at least, that's what has long been presumed.
In a study of 111,000 people, those who did the highest variety of exercises had a 19% lower risk of premature death. Here's what it means for your workouts.
What does it mean to feel safe during sex these days?From feeling comfortable with your partner to access to public health and medication, "safety" comes up a lot in sex. But, having the tools you need to feel confident in your own sexual health is an essenti…
"It is exciting to think that Little Red Dots may represent the first direct observational evidence of the birth of the most massive black holes in the universe."
Published in the peer-reviewed The Astrophysical Journal, the research focuses on tidally locked planets, worlds that always show the same face to their star.
There’s little about building spacecraft that anyone would call simple. But there’s at least one element of designing a vehicle that will operate outside the Earth’s atmosphere th…
A 66 million-year-old mystery behind how our planet transformed from a tropical greenhouse to the ice-capped world of today has been unraveled by scientists. Their new study has revealed that Earth's massive drop in temperature after the dinosaurs went extinc…