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Sports injuries among female athletes can be reduced by creating a safe, supportive environment for training and competition, the IOC said. File Photo by Pat…

Previous research has found that the human brain reaches maturity sometime in the 20s, but a new study suggests that it never stops developing. Neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge have identified "five major epochs," or…

The Subclade K flu variant is spreading rapidly in Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom and could affect those who have not received their annual flu shots in the…

People with "beer bellies" may have an increased risk of heart damage, raising fresh concerns about the health risks tied to extra weight around the midsection. German researchers found that men with fat deposits around the abdomen…

1 of 2 | Children who have regular access to smartphones before they are teenagers are more likely to suffer from depression, obesity and lack of sleep,…

Scientists at UCLA have developed an "off-the-shelf" cell-based immunotherapy that was able to track down and kill pancreatic cancer cells even after they had spread to other organs. In a mouse study, the treatment slowed cancer…

Researchers at the University of Birmingham in England reported Sunday that nitrous oxide may prove an effective treatment for people with major depressive disorder,…

A new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research suggests that soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in the United States, may play a direct role in promoting obesity, and the effect appears tied to how the body…

Raccoons that live in cities near humans are showing physical changes that are similar to the domestication of cats and dogs, researchers said. Photo by Edwin…

A mysterious vomiting disorder tied to long-term marijuana use is now formally recognized by global health officials, a move experts say could help save lives as cases surge nationwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally…

Covid-19 vaccines were related to the deaths of at least 10 children in the United States between 2021 and 2024, a Food and Drug Administration official said in a…

A potential cure for type 1 diabetes has been identified by scientists in a new mouse study. In an animal study, researchers at Stanford School of Medicine discovered that resetting the immune system in diabetic mice and creating new…

A new study suggests that stepping away from social media, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety, depression and sleep problems. File Photo by Gian…

Increasing physical activity in midlife or later may reduce the chances of developing dementia by up to 45%, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health…

A study published Friday says dogs given supplements containing hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD, over a period of years were reported by their owners to be less…

The holidays are a time for family, food and festive cheer — but for many people, they also bring an unwelcome guest: heartburn. It’s no coincidence that cases of reflux spike this time of year, according to Dr. Mark Shachner, medical…

A study of U.S. veterans in California found seniors with diabetes or heart disease have an increased risk of death during hot weather. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…

The biggest shopping day of the year may be Black Friday, but the cannabis equivalent happens the day before Thanksgiving. Despite potential health risks, "Green Wednesday" has been named the second-highest day of the year for pot…

Pesticides used on commercial farms, and even your backyard flower bed, could be harming the healthy bacteria that live in your gut, researchers said. Photo by Adobe…

While being on a GLP-1 can help to accelerate weight loss and regulate blood sugar, it also has the potential to change how people interact socially. As the holidays approach, sitting down for meals with family and lots of indulgent…