Medicine

Some screen time may be healthy for children, depending on the device and the activity, according to…

What we eat plays a major role in our health and well-being, especially in the development of chronic disease. On a recent episode of Dr. Mark Hyman’s podcast, "The Dr. Hyman…

Long COVID can follow one of eight different symptom paths, as patients suffer for months past their…

This year’s flu season is already raising alarms among public health officials and infectious disease experts. According to the BBC, the U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS)…

Microspheres that sense gastrointestinal disease are suspended in solution (L), and then attracted to the…

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that a resident of Grays Harbor County is the first person in the U.S. known to be infected with the H5N5 strain…

Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey appear in HBO's "The White Lotus." A new study found Internet searches for…

One specific spice could function as a natural antidepressant, an expert says. Saffron, found in popular foods and drinks like paella and herbal teas, has shown promise for…

Unexpected deposits of bacteria have been found inside brain tumors, apparently affecting how the cancers…

A high school in Maine is ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes. As part of its "detention hikes" program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, is offering students…

With over 32 million Americans battling food allergies, health advocates and officials are looking for the root cause — which includes looking into microbiomes. The Food…

Gen Z — largely comprised of middle- and high-school students — reported the lowest smoking rates on record in 2024, according to CDC and FDA data, but that trend may be in…

Urine from snakes and lizards could lead to the development of better treatments for kidney stones and…

A common diabetes drug could dampen some of the key benefits of exercise, a new study has found. Researchers from Rutgers University discovered that adults who took metformin,…

Daily audio self-hypnosis sessions may reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes during menopause…

Fiber is known to be a crucial part of a healthy diet, promoting fullness and gut health. As trends like "fibermaxxing" make high-fiber eating more popular, understanding the…

Experiments with mice suggest that stem cells taken from body fat could be used to heal spinal fractures…

A New Jersey man’s death is the first known to be linked to a tick-borne meat allergy, according to researchers at UVAHealth in Virginia. The unidentified man, 47, reportedly…

A bankruptcy judge on Friday approved a $7.4 billion settlement to end thousands of legal claims filed…

While gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects both men and women, men tend to experience more severe symptoms and complications. Studies show that men have higher acid…