Medicine

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be painful and sometimes frequent, especially for women and seniors. UTIs can occur with the introduction of bacteria, like E. coli, into the system, which can be caused by poor hygiene, sexual…

Researchers said some users experience shame, disappointment, frustration and futility when using fitness apps, undermining their health improvement efforts. File…

As the global population ages, the prevalence of Parkinson’s continues to rise, with an estimated 25 million people expected to be living with the neurological disease by 2050. The incurable progressive disorder affects motor abilities…

Even slight increases in alcohol consumption are associated with higher blood pressure, researchers wrote in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. File…

A common vaccine could help to fight cancer, a new study suggests. For cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy, researchers found that receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine within about 100 days of starting immune checkpoint therapy was…

A powerful new drug combo has yielded a major breakthrough for men battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer, researchers found in a clinical trial. File Photo…

Starting a family may involve some robotic assistance in the near future. AI-powered in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is the newest application for artificial intelligence, as labs and health centers around the world have adopted the new…

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound might help protect people from health risks related to sleep apnea, researchers wrote in a new study. File Photo by…

More data is emerging supporting a sharp decline in the number of young adults identifying as transgender or non-binary. Last week, Fox News Digital reported on data shared by Eric Kaufman, a professor of politics at the University of…

Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, is urging U.S. health regulators not to add an autism warning label to it and other pain-relievers containing acetaminophen. File Photo…

A new study may challenge what we thought we knew about brain aging. Scientists have discovered that men’s brains shrink faster than women’s as they grow older, even though women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.The…

Researchers said 94% of nearly 600 women 44-73 reported digestive problems, and of those 82% said their problems either started or got worse during menopause. Photo…

An enhanced version of vitamin K could help reverse brain damage from Alzheimer’s disease, a study has found. Alzheimer’s and many other neurodegenerative diseases are marked by a loss of brain neurons. While most medications treat…

An opportunistic bacterial infection that causes deadly diarrhea is more likely to kill White patients than Black or Hispanic people, a new study says. File Photo by…

Even small amounts of alcohol consumption could put older adults at a higher risk of dementia. That’s according to a recent study led by the University of Oxford in the U.K. — in collaboration with Yale University and the University of…

The shingles vaccine also lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and death for patients over the age of 50, researchers reported in a new study. File…

A viral health trend makes it easier to rack up extra steps, water and protein — and it comes in threes. With the "3x3 by 12 p.m." challenge, participants aim to achieve 3,000 steps, one-third of their daily water goal and 30 grams of…

Friendship, and small acts of kindness, can increase happiness in people as they age, according to researchers. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…

This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January. The "Great Lock-In" trend, which has gone viral on social media, is about using autumn’s slowdown to tighten routines, build healthy habits and reset before the…

1 of 3 | A child enjoys Halloween treats at the White House in 2019. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year, about 3,200…