Some think using pot after you've been drinking will make your driving better. New research finds that just not so.
Dieting doesn’t reduce LDL cholesterol as much as statins do, but this alternative approach could benefit millions of people who can’t or won’t take statins
Infectious disease experts share what the evidence reveals -- and what unanswered questions remain -- regarding long COVID.
A new study suggests antioxidants found in red wine, fruits, and berries might slow progression of the movement disorder.
The new device can tell when a person is overdosing from opioids. Designed like an insulin pump, it delivers a shot of naloxone when metrics warn a person's life is at risk.
Researchers answer the question: Does hybrid immunity against COVID-19 matter if illness or vaccination comes first?
The new study of more than 10 million U.S. military personnel found the risk of developing MS shot up 32-fold after infection with Epstein-Barr, best known for causing mononucleois,
After losing her daughter, a mother aims to find a cause behind sudden unexplained death in childhood.
A new study finds most people with asthma still use them in public places during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you think you need to add to your diet with supplements, make sure you’re doing it with the proper guidance.
A small pilot study suggests that an injection of a patient's own fat cells can help ease the often-excruciating heel pain brought on by a condition known as plantar fasciitis.
Adding activity to your day can include walking, cycling for fun or transportation, working out on cardio machines, dancing and playing sports like tennis or golf.
It may seem obvious, but the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened mental health issues that have affected kids socially and developmentally.
China's global patent share jumped to 49% while the U.S.' share dropped to 10% in a decade. A new report from the National Science Board suggests strategies for how the U.S. can regain ground.
It's worth watching BA.2, the World Health Organization says. The subvariant has been identified across at least 40 countries, including three cases reported in Houston and several in Washington state.
Elon Musk’s startup company that aims to connect people’s brains to computers is advertising for a clinical trial director, a sign the company is ready to start testing with humans.
According to the CDC, 330,000 assisted reproductive technology cycles were completed in 2019. But the pandemic interrupted these efforts for many couples.
Booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear to be highly effective at preventing hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant, according to three new CDC studies published on Friday.
A new study finds people with depression are more likely than others to fall for misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
Respiratory specialists failed to block the Philip Morris acquisition of inhaler manufacturer Vectura. Now they are banding together to exclude tobacco-owned businesses from pulmonary research.
Unsupported beliefs have taken precedent over readily identifiable truths in discussions of health, science, and politics. The upshot: “Feelings trump facts” in social media, news reports, books, and other sources of information.
No one has been able to say for sure whether Havana syndrome is a true condition. How does it compare to psychogenic illnesses of the past?
More than 1.2 million deaths around the world in just 2019 alone: That's the grave estimate in the largest study to date looking at the growing public health challenge of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
New research suggests an "artificial pancreas" system may beat standard treatment in controlling the blood sugar disease in young children.
A new study shows many websites make it hard to find nutrition information on products.
A review of men seen at VA hospitals found that Black veterans had nearly twice the incidence of localized and advanced prostate cancer as white men.
COVID-19 deaths from the Omicron variant are climbing and will likely increase quickly in the upcoming weeks, according to new forecasts.
A new study shows nearly half of U.S. adults piled on excess pounds during the first year of the pandemic, making a national obesity crisis even worse.
A new study has good news for parents: Children tend to recover completely from any heart injury within three months of falling ill.
Today, the Biden administration launched a website that allows users to order free COVID-19 rapid tests that will be shipped directly to their homes.
A genetic risk factor could explain why some people lose their senses of smell and taste when they get infected with COVID-19, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Genetics.
Bruce "BJ" Miller was 19 when he lost both legs and one arm. After a grueling rehab, he went back to college and eventually medical school.
Promised turnaround times of 24 to 48 hours are stretching to several days, as people wonder if they should isolate or carry on with their regular schedule.
More evidence for wearing masks -- researchers find face masks cut the distance that airborne pathogens can travel by more than half.
But the justices voted 5-4 to allow a similar mandate for health care workers remain in place while lawsuits against it move through the courts.
New research finds that along with the legalization of marijuana, more people are driving intoxicated leading to more crashes.
The president announced three strategies to protect Americans during the Omicron surge.
There's a lot of chatter out there asking, ‘If we're all going to get COVID, why not just get it over with now?’ There are a couple of problems with this argument, experts say.
While there are positive aspects to social media, there's evidence it can pose risks to teens' mental health.
Meanwhile, WHO officials stressed that global vaccine distribution is first priority in defeating the highly-contagious Omicron variant, as well as other variants that may evolve.
The impressive data on how HPV vaccination has cut cervical cancer rates tells only part of the story of how many other lives could be transformed.
Infectious disease experts share practical advice on navigating all the guidance at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actress Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at her home in Los Angeles, the Associated Press reported, citing her death certificate. She was 99.
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that 10 million more COVID-19 tests will go to schools each month in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus and keep in-person classes going.
Actress Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at her home in Los Angeles, the Associated Press reported, citing her death certificate. She was 99.
The Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis and is encouraging the public to donate, saying historically low blood supplies are causing some hospitals to change treatments and cancel surgeries.
The unfortunate reality is that natural disasters strike year round and often. Here’s how to ensure your family is ready.
Will Smith’s Personal Trainer Aaron Ferguson shares how to get in the best shape of your life as you start off the new year.
Rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 come with instructions to swab the nose only. Would adding a throat sample boost the accuracy?
People who consume more than 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil a day are less likely to die from heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or lung disease.
