Researchers say daily marijuana users are about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease, compared with people who have never used the drug.
A recent movement in medicine is pushing doctors to better understand how female patients are different from male patients.
Myasthenia gravis issues: health disparities, quality of life, stigma, gender issues, and treatment access.
What to know about premenstrual exacerbation.
Eseosa Ighodaro, MD, PhD, is a neurologist focusing on stroke, health disparities, and mentoring the next generation of doctors.
A new study suggests people living in heavily polluted areas of the U.S. may be more vulnerable to Parkinson’s disease.
In some cases, encephalitis, which can be difficult to diagnose, can lead to mental health issues, including thoughts of self-harm and suicide.
The gap in the rate of heart attack deaths between white people and Black people narrowed by nearly half.
New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatricians on childhood obesity have been well received by many. But some experts question whether the recommendations might have unexpected consequences.
Researchers report the mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) often causes severe illness and death in those with advanced HIV infection that is not under control.
New research suggests that depression risk among LGBTQ+ students is considerably lower in those schools where such Gender-Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) are present and relatively active.
A new report says people who are experiencing anxiety and depression months after a mild case of COVID may have changes affecting the structure and function of their brains.
Learn which drugs may ease your pain ASAP when a migraine hits.
Do you have a family history of heart failure? Asking the right questions when heart failure runs in your family will help you learn your own risk.
A cancer screening program in Arizona that offers the Galleri blood test to first responders provides some insights on how well the test can catch cancers in this high-risk group.
Plaque psoriasis misdiagnosis is common in people of color. Learn the reasons why, how it can affect your health, and what you can do to get better care.
Shipping industries boomed during the pandemic. Without the protection of a gutted Environmental Protection Agency, communities next door are paying the price.
Federal law guarantees the right to language interpreters in medical care. In the U.S., where 1 in 5 people speak a language other than English at home, that’s a lot of translation.
If you’ve got seasonal allergies, you might be considering allergy shots as the answer to all your sniffling and sneezing. Here’s the rundown on who should consider them.
Adopting “defensive” behaviors could be a key barrier keeping people from recommended colorectal cancer tests, especially among men and those with lower socioeconomic status.
In 2020, suicide was the second leading cause of death in youngsters and young adults (ages 10 to 34) and the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S..
A new study suggests following a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring.
A bladder diary tracks your fluid intake and output along with OAB symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage.
A study focusing on fatigue and other long COVID symptoms saw some differences in severity of symptoms based on COVID variants, but these differences became insignificant when researchers accounted for vaccination status. The lead researcher says this discovery suggests that vaccinations may lower the risk of long COVID.
Here's why gene therapies are the most expensive drugs in the world —and how these groundbreaking treatments could severely strain our health care system.
The strips are simple to use and effective. When dipped in water that contains dissolved drug residue, the strips indicate immediately whether trace elements are contained in a substance, such as heroin, cocaine, or ecstasy.
New research suggests the closer you live to traffic, the higher chances are that you could develop eczema.
Minority youth, as well as teens identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning also frequently reported sadness, suicide risk, and sexual assault.
Rates of pancreatic cancer are climbing the fastest among young women, particularly those who are Black.
Cutting calories by 25% slowed down the pace of aging in young and middle-aged adults by a few percentage points, compared to people who continued eating normally, new research reveals. This first-of-its-kind study in humans adds to evidence from animal studies that the rate of aging can be changed.
Consumer Reports announced they’d tested 28 different dark chocolate bars -- and found lead and cadmium in every one of them.
It’s not often that a high school brawl with gang members sets you down a path to becoming a Harvard-trained doctor. But that’s exactly how Alister Martin’s life unfolded.
After 30 years of intensive research, science is nowhere near a cure for Alzheimer’s disease — an illness that affects more than 55 million people worldwide. Are we doing something wrong?
Because B-cell therapy is a fairly new treatment for MS, doctors aren't sure whether you need to take it forever. What are long-term effects?
Parenting a baby when you have a physical disability can make some tasks tricker. This is what parents say helps.
Every state has found bird flu in wild birds and 47 states have found it in poultry flocks, including 18 states in the last 30 days, the USDA said.
Learn about the choices for training your pet, including group classes, one-on-one training, agility lessons, training for behavior problems, and cat training options.
There were 225 norovirus outbreaks reported to the CDC between Aug. 1, 2022, and Jan. 8, 2023, compared to 172 outbreaks during the same period the previous season, according to CDC data.
The new advice replaces the decades old focus on symptom awareness and early detection of ovarian cancer through screening.
Are you considering having 'the talk?' Disclosing one's cancer status while dating or at work is a personal choice.
COVID-19 vaccines have been added to the list of routine immunizations recommended for adults -- a sign the virus is here to stay.
Conceiving a child in the next five to 10 years might look like something out of a science fiction movie.
A microfluidic chip designed to mimic the vagina's microbiome is likely to drive vital new treatments in the long-neglected field of women's reproductive health.
How to manage the costs of CAR T-cell therapy, including health insurance, financial assistance programs, clinical drug trials, and more.
Researchers say the prevalence of disabilities among seniors is down sharply from what it was just a decade before.
A new study finds Americans are increasingly turning to their primary care doctors for mental health care.
A recent study showed that nearly one-third of students worldwide said their mental health has worsened since returning to campus following the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Cardiologists managing people with heart failure deal with patient expectations and fears, along with the actual treatments. Find out what they learn.
Heart failure treatment is evolving, helping patients live longer. Learn about what’s new.
New research finds vitamin D supplements may help those with prediabetes lower their chances of a full diabetes diagnosis.
