Medicine

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans believe the U.S. health care system is in crisis, and high costs are the top reason why, the results of a new poll suggest. File Photo by…

The holidays are known to be a source of stress, between traveling, preparing for family gatherings and indulging in lots of food and drinks. The uptick of activity can actually put a strain on the heart, a phenomenon known as "holiday…

The support of a beloved partner can dramatically improve recovery for people who've had a heart attack or other heart-related emergency. File Photo by Shou Sheng/EPA…

Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. Influenza A H3N2, or the subclade K variant, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S.In an interview with Fox News Digital,…

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order designating fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" in the Oval Office of the White House on…

As snow blanketed parts of the U.S. this week, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults. A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow…

Mexican health authorities said detection of influenza does not represent a public health emergency, but confirms the variant is circulating in the country, File…

More than three-quarters of the global population is falling short on omega-3 intake, a nutrient gap that may increase the risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, inflammation and vision problems. That's according to an analysis…

Experts say care and quick attention to stiffness can help to avoid problems with tendons. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…

Insufficient sleep is one of the strongest predictors of shorter life expectancy in the U.S., surpassed only by smoking. That's according to a new nationwide analysis published in the journal SLEEP Advances, led by senior author Andrew…

Health officials in South Carolina place more than 250 people in quarantine as measles cases surge in the state amid the holiday travel season and low vaccination…

Comedian Amy Schumer, 44, has recently come clean about her struggle with Cushing’s syndrome, leading to a dramatic weight loss. Schumer's transformation has sparked conversation online, to which she responded in a now-deleted…

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University. File Photo by Tamas…

Eight energy drinks per day may lead to serious health consequences, recent research suggests. A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of unnamed energy beverages, according to a scientific paper…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is reviewing a proposal to allow bemotrizinol in sunscreens sold in the United States. Photo by Adobe…

South Carolina is facing a major measles outbreak, resulting in the quarantine of hundreds of residents. The South Carolina Department of Health (DPH) reported in a media briefing on Wednesday that the current number of measles cases…

Federal regulators have begun a safety review of two RSV medicines used to protect infants, even though no safety problems have been reported. Photo by Adobe…

A sperm donor whose samples helped conceive nearly 200 children across Europe unknowingly carried a cancer-causing genetic mutation — a hidden risk now tied to multiple childhood illnesses and early deaths. An investigation led by the…

Participants walk up Market Street in the 55th annual San Francisco Pride Parade in San Francisco on June 29. Florida on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against three leading…

Weight loss can be tricky, especially when approaching it without the support of medication. For India Gants, winner of Season 23 of "America’s Next Top Model," her weight loss journey led her to lose 50 pounds with what she described…