Dementia is common, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk or slow the progression of the disease.

A recipient of a kidney transplant presented a medical mystery when he died from rabies in January 2025 only weeks after his surgery in an Ohio hospital, despite having had no documented contact with the disease.

A horse was euthanized in Lancaster County last month after testing positive for equine herpesvirus, an infectious disease that can be fatal for domestic horses.

A growing corner of the internet is convinced its intestines are full of parasites — and that unproven, doctor-disdained cleanses are the solution.

For many people, the holidays mean more parties and more occasions to drink. But if you've noticed that one cocktail hits you harder than it used to, there's a scientific reason to explain it.

New research suggests daily multivitamins may not be a universal health fix but offer real benefits for specific groups. Studies indicate a daily mult

The National Kidney Foundation states that millions of people are suffering from kidney diseases and mostly because of irregular lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits. It is said that the kidneys are vital organs that play a crucial role in maintaining overal…

Dogs love every little thing they own. Once they fall in love with something, there is no way they would ever leave it. The same can be seen in this clip...

Human biology evolved for a world of movement, nature, and short bursts of stress—not the constant pressure of modern life. Industrial environments overstimulate our stress systems and erode both health and reproduction. Evidence ranging from global fertility…

Children who spend a significant amount of time on social media tend to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate. This is according to a comprehensive study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Pediatrics Open Science, where researcher…

Epidemiologists are keeping a close eye on the H5 bird flu strains that are present in parts of the world.

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Eating sugar before bed may affect your sleep. Dietitians explain how added sugar impacts sleep quality and what to eat instead for better rest.

Social media is full of “health” advice nowadays — but a lot of it is hogwash or even harmful, according to experts.

“This completely caught me off guard. I had never even heard of this kind of complication from the flu before," the girl's mom said

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Breakthroughs in optical sensing, like band-pass Raman spectroscopy, promise a future free from painful finger-prick blood sugar tests. This non-invas

Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent calorie restriction leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight.

PolitiFact | The Food and Drug Administration provided no evidence for its claim that the vaccines have killed at least 10 children.

Shingles vaccine may help prevent or slow dementia. An unusual public health policy in Wales may offer the strongest evidence so far that a vaccine can lower dementia risk. In a new study led by Stanford Medicine, researchers examined medical records from old…

(CNN) — It was a pain worse than childbirth, said a TikTok mom as she described bouts of uncontrollable vomiting after marijuana use. “I was crying and screaming and I was like ‘I can’t take this anymore!’ I hate my life,” she said. “I’m just begging God, lik…

The rising cost of health insurance and high deductible plans are forcing people with diabetes to make tough choices about their treatment.

Researchers have developed a new oral drug that boosts metabolic activity in muscle rather than altering appetite like GLP-1 drugs. Early trials suggest it improves blood sugar control and fat metabolism while preserving muscle mass, with fewer side effects. …

University of Utah Health this year achieved record research funding totals, surpassing the half-billion mark for 2025, reaching $531 million.

Out of the 11 S&P 500 sectors, the tech sector was the only one that closed in the green on Monday.