Medicine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refused to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine using mRNA technology, the company announced Tuesday, a decision…

Cutting two simple things from her diet helped Melissa Joan Hart shed nearly 20 pounds, she revealed in a recent interview. The actress, best known for her roles in "Clarissa…

South Carolina health officials are warning of "irreversible" neurological damage in children as measles-related hospitalizations climb in the state. Of the 876 confirmed…

Nearly half of cancers could be avoided by cutting out three major risk factors, a new study has revealed. Research published this week in Nature Medicine identified that…

Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure after an international traveler visited several high-traffic locations in Southern California, including…

A little-known brain blood vessel disorder could quadruple the risk of dementia in older adults, according to a preliminary study from the American Heart Association. Cerebral…

Chicago health officials are warning residents to be alert for symptoms of meningococcal disease after several recent infections were reported in adults across the city. Seven…

An extreme, all-or-nothing fitness regimen is going viral again as millions seek rapid weight loss and mental toughness through its relentless daily rules. But, as health…

Men are at a much higher risk of heart attacks than women earlier in life, a new study reveals. Researchers at Northwestern University found that men start to develop coronary…

Adults who consider themselves "night owls" tend to score lower in cardiovascular health assessments and face a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. That’s according to a…

Drinking heavily and consistently over an adult’s lifetime could lead to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer by the…

As the country braces for a major winter storm this weekend, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older…

Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the…

Flight passengers may want to think twice before ordering drinks or washing their hands on the plane, a new analysis suggests. The Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity,…

Nearly half of Americans try to lose weight each year, and roughly 17% (about 43 million adults) follow a special diet like keto, vegan or Mediterranean, data shows. With so…

Amateur golf might be known as a "leisurely" pastime or a way to network with business colleagues, but recent research suggests that it could double as a form of exercise.…

A simple blood test may detect Crohn’s disease years before symptoms appear, according to a new study reported by SWNS. Canadian researchers say the discovery could enable…

Missing out on adequate sleep could be taking years off your life. New research from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), published in the journal Sleep…

For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a…

Elon Musk’s company Neuralink will start "high-volume" production of its brain implant device in 2026, according to a post on X from Musk. The Neuralink implant is designed to…