The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors to be on the lookout for malaria cases after five people who had not traveled outside of the country fell ill with locally acquired in

Mosquitoes are on the move. From the aggressive ‘Asian tiger’ Aedes albopictus, to the city-loving Anopheles stephensi, the insects are thriving in new territories and bringing with them diseases, new

20 US states under air quality alerts As of Wednesday morning, 20 U.S. states are under air quality alerts from Minnesota down to Georgia and as far north as western New York. Wildfire smoke from ne

Early on a January morning, a dozen nuns hopped on a Zoom call and waited patiently for their turn to speak softly, sweetly to plants. One of the sisters sang a song; another played the flute; severa

A couple in France developed a rare, "almost forgotten" disease after the beetles munching on their furniture developed their own infestation of toxin-toting mites, according to a case report publishe

Blockers used to pause puberty work by suppressing the release of hormones. Photograph: Getty Images The Health Service Executive is to review the use of puberty blockers in children with gender dysp

Heavy metals in baby foods discovered through a study conducted five years ago still exist in some of the same brands retested in 2023, Consumer Reports found in a study published Tuesday. The nonpro

Gas stoves have been a common household appliance for many years. However, recent research from Stanford University raises serious health concerns about these seemingly innocuous devices. Their study

SAN DIEGO, June 27 (Reuters) - New data on weight loss drugs that could compete with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy are raising expectations there will soon be more options, and possibly lower prices, in an es

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first U.S. spread since 2003, the CDC says Enlarge this image toggle caption James Gathany/AP James Gathany/AP Five cases of the mosquito-borne infection m

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says FILE - This 2014 photo made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a feeding female Ano

The hospital bills didn't find her, but a lawsuit did — plus interest Enlarge this image toggle caption Maddy Alewine/KFF Health News Maddy Alewine/KFF Health News Bethany Birch had pain in her diap

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of different electronic cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000 since 2020, driven almost entirely by a wave of unauthorized disposable vapes f

On May 25, the world welcomed a special baby boy. Measuring 49 centimeters and weighing slightly more than three kilograms, he was the first infant born worldwide following a uterus transplantation pe

Intermittent fasting is as effective as counting calories, new study finds Enlarge this image toggle caption Elizabeth Fernandez/Getty Images Elizabeth Fernandez/Getty Images Intermittent fasting ha

U.S. neurologist Michelle Monje has spent years noting a surprising pattern in some of her patients with glioblastoma, the deadliest type of brain cancer. After the primary tumor is removed, the cance

Last November, FDA inspectors found almost farcical conditions when they inspected an Indian manufacturing plant that supplies medical drugs to the United States. The plant, owned by Intas Pharmaceuti

The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine that can shrink tumors and stop cancer from coming back. Among the targets for

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An Alzheimer's drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here's why Enlarge this image toggle caption National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health. National Institute on Ag

More and more scientific evidence supports public health interventions through taxes on harmful products, such as tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks. A new study, presented this week at the Congress o

A recent study suggests that about 16.5 million Americans could be putting themselves at an increased risk of stroke due to intense physical exercise. The individuals at risk are those living with a c

bottles of vitamins on store shelves Adding supplements to your routine can be a great way to fill in any nutrient gaps in your diet and support a number of functions, from digestion to metabolism. H

A year after the fall of Roe v. Wade, clinical researchers are still grappling with how to ethically adjust to the new reality—which at this point involves abortion bans and restrictions in roughly ha

Cold exposure Exposure to extreme cold could help us cope better with stress. Getty There is a growing body of scientific evidence that supports cold exposure as an anti-aging hack. Whether you t

In late May, Sarasota County, Florida, health officials confirmed they had identified a case of locally transmitted malaria. In mid-June, they confirmed the second. On June 23, Texas joined in: its st

6 – Joe Torre Former Yankees manager Joe Torre, 76, has been an outspoken advocate for prostate cancer awareness ever since he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease in 1999. “What scar

An Amblyomma testudinarium tick. (Photo courtesy of National Institute of Infectious Diseases/Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A woman in her 70s died in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, after contract

The number of adults living with diabetes worldwide will more than double by 2050, according to research that blames rapidly rising obesity levels and widening health inequalities. New estimates pred

LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Every country in the world will see rates of diabetes rise in the next 30 years without action, according to a new global study. There are currently 529 million people in

The number of adults living with diabetes worldwide will more than double by 2050, according to research that blames rapidly rising obesity levels and widening health inequalities. New estimates pred

Gareth Iacobucci The BMJ Adolescents who have bariatric surgery continue to experience mental health problems five years after surgery despite substantial weight loss, a study has found.1 The author

Some Seattle doctors are ditching the scale. They say focusing on weight drives misdiagnoses Almost everyone with a larger body has a horror story about a time they tried to get health care but could

The case against Ron DeSantis from a Democrat’s perspective is straightforward and uncomplicated. For one thing, he’s a Republican. And not just any Republican: DeSantis has been one of the most odiou

A flame burns on a gas stove. (Photo Illustration: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Using gas stoves can raise levels of the carcinogen benzene throughout the home to dangerous levels for hours afte

From bloating to bowel movements, people are becoming more outspoken and unapologetic about their gut health and stomach issues online. The hashtag #GutTok has more than 983 million views on TikTok,