CNN — New HIV infections in the United States have dropped in recent years, driven largely by decreases among young gay and bisexual men, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Con

Being exposed to a chemical found in both industrial and consumer products may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study shows. U.S. researchers have linked a likelihood of dev

​​Why black women are more likely to die in pregnancy Chapter One Why do so many Black women die in pregnancy? One reason: Doctors don't take them seriously This story is part one of an AP series e

Growing up in Japan, I fell in love with food at a young age. One of my favorite things to do is to cook for friends and family. Japanese people are very intentional about their diet — and it shows: J

Manufacturers have to follow regulations on ingredients, packaging and marketing - and all e-cigarettes and e-liquids must be registered with the Medicine and Health Care Products Regulatory Agency (M

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a new public advisory warning that “there are ample indicators that social media can also have a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-bein

He visited the U.S. for his daughter's wedding — and left with a $42,000 medical bill Enlarge this image toggle caption Aria Konishi/KFF Health News Aria Konishi/KFF Health News Last June, Jay Comfo

Abortion bans drive off doctors and close clinics, putting other health care at risk Enlarge this image toggle caption Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images The rush in con

The molecular method the Swedish researchers developed is called 5PSeq, is simple to use, and is based on sequencing the messenger RNA (mRNA) that the bacteria break down as they synthesise proteins.

A man smokes a joint during the International Marijuana Day celebration in Santiago, Chile, on April 20, 2023. (Pablo VERA / AFP via Getty Images) A new study from researchers at the University of Ca

It's not as well known as Lyme disease, but the Powassan virus is also spread by ticks, and experts say it can be even more severe. WCBS's Tracee Carrasco reports It's not as well known as Lyme disea

In this article NES.N-CH Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Mother holding a newborn in a hospital bed. Svetikd | E+ | Getty Images In 2020, in a nondescript office building in Durham,

Weight-loss drugs have become a hot topic as public heath authorities and pharmaceutical companies seek to find solutions to the growing global obesity epidemic. An oral drug made by Pfizer causes a

BOSTON — A deep dive by 25 Investigates into Massachusetts’ database of physician profiles has found several glaring gaps that keep patients in the dark about their doctors’ backgrounds. State law ou

As electrical engineers often do, the researchers in this study first used computer simulations of how the core aging circuit operates. This helped them design and test ideas before building or modify

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During this conversation with actress Manisha Koirala, Sadhguru answers a question on health disorders which threaten the productivity and future of the nation. Sadhguru explains that historically we

The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs. This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Rep

If you think of raw foods as nothing more than leaves and twigs, you’re missing out on a whole world of fresh, flavorful, and creative eating options. Eating raw isn’t all or nothing; you can still en

Are you sitting comfortably? Should you be? In the past few years, you have probably read at least one headline claiming that sitting is “the new smoking”. While fundamentally that is not true – leavi

A medic gives the cholera vaccination to a child during a vaccination campaign in the town of Maaret Misrin in the rebel-held northern part of the northwestern Idlib province on March 7, 2023. One bi

Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. It is important to recognize the early signs and symptoms of diabetes to seek timely medical attention and start appropriate m

Facing cancer? Here's when to consider experimental therapies, and when not to Enlarge this image toggle caption Cavan Images/Getty Images/Cavan Images RF Cavan Images/Getty Images/Cavan Images RF N

"We can sort you out. No problem. We can help you," the doctor told Jennifer Hannington. Then he turned to her husband, Ciaran, and said: "But there's not much we can do for you." The couple, who liv

The point of diminishing returns One of the largest scientific studies to draw attention to this issue was published in the U.S., via the December 2004 issue of the Journal of the American College of

Reading Time: 7 minutes This story was produced as part of the NEW (Northeast Wisconsin) News Lab, a consortium of six news outlets covering northeastern Wisconsin. Wisconsin Watch is a member of

YouTube icon and TikTok uncle Hank Green announced May 19 that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the blood. In the vlog, titled “So, I’ve got cancer,” Green tells the story of

Introduction Six in ten adults in the United States have at least one chronic disease and four in ten adults have two or more [1]. These diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and they

At least five people in Texas have been hospitalized with suspected fungal infections in their brains and spinal cords that developed after traveling to Mexico for cosmetic surgeries involving epidura

Sleep has a huge influence on our physical and mental health. Insufficient sleep is related to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, depression, diabetes, stress, and much more. Not o

After her water broke too early, Mylissa Farmer was denied abortion care at emergency rooms in Missouri and Kansas. The Biden administration says the hospitals violated federal law. Series: Post-Roe

Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in administering new, injection-free vaccinations for children that should make immunisations easier to store and transport in the field. Results from new

Our bodies respond differently to food. A new study aims to find out how Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephen Chernin/Getty Images Stephen Chernin/Getty Images There's plenty of one-size-fits-a

Key Points Question How many excess deaths and years of potential life lost for the Black population, compared with the White population, occurred in the United States from 1999 through 2020? Findin

It’s the question many of us ask ourselves: why don’t I exercise more, eat better food and generally lead a healthier lifestyle? For many who want to, but just can’t seem to make it happen, it turns

CNN — Amid growing concern that the United States could face a rise in mpox cases this summer, three new studies show that two doses of the Jynneos mpox vaccine are much more effective than just one.