Medicine

Measles has been spreading across America, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 220 cases nationwide as of March 7. The uptick in cases began with an outbreak in Texas, where there have been 223…

Inhaling from commercially-available nitrous oxide canisters could lead to serious harm or death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a warning issued…

Exercise is essential for overall health — but as we age, our usual fitness routine might not be as effective. For people over 40, the body goes through hormonal and physical shifts that can impact how it reacts to certain…

Cooking food can release volatile organic compounds that contribute to the production of potentially harmful ozone, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric study says.…

The measles outbreak continues to spread throughout the U.S., sparking discussions about how best to protect children and other high-risk groups from the disease. While West Texas has been the focus of the largest outbreak — with…

According to a new study, about 70% of spouses said their quality of life was slightly or significantly better following their partner's hip replacement. Photo by…

Taking a common over-the-counter pain reliever could help keep certain cancers from spreading. That’s according to a new study from the University of Cambridge, which found that aspirin could reduce cancer metastatis (spread) by…

Researchers say the top 20% of high-income, college-educated Americans have less heart disease risk than others, and this gap has widened over the past two decades.…

As measles cases continue to spread in several U.S. states, the spotlight is on prevention of the highly contagious disease. While vaccines are widely regarded as the first line of defense, some experts have suggested that nutrition…

Measles outbreaks continue to spread mostly among unvaccinated children and teens in Texas, New Mexico and now Oklahoma, respective state health officials announced…

The causes of death have been revealed for actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa Hackman, 65. Hackman was found to have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease along with advanced Alzheimer's disease, while his wife likely…

Shift work and its impact on quality sleep can wreak havoc on nurses' immune systems, making them more vulnerable to infection, researchers report in the journal…

Virginia officials announced there was a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport last week, and now they are trying to track down anyone who may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. The…

Health officials in Maryland have confirmed the state's first measles case for the year amid expanding outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. The Maryland Department of…

Exercise has proven benefits in all areas of physical and mental health, and that includes sleep quality. One specific type of exercise — strength training — has been linked to insomnia prevention in older adults, according to a new…

People who eat loads of butter have a higher risk of premature death, while those who use mostly plant-based oils like canola or olive oil have a lower-than-average…

The COVID-19 pandemic engulfed the U.S. five years ago this month, leaving not only lingering mental health effects but also long-term physical symptoms. One of those included a condition known as post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis, which…

High levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure decades later, as well as a reduced risk of high blood…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is in the process of launching a large study into possible links between autism and vaccines, sources familiar with the issue told Reuters. The study has not been confirmed, and it…

High blood pressure in teen years could set these kids up for a lifetime of heart health problems, researchers warn. Adobe stock/HealthDay Teens who sleep…