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Confirmed measles cases among mostly unvaccinated individuals in Kansas and Ohio raises to 18 the number of states with confirmed measles cases. Photo by Airman 1st…

As digital technology continues to advance, seniors are at a particularly high risk of being targeted by scammers, experts say. It's important for older individuals to find a balance between enjoying the advantages of the internet…

At Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, several unvaccinated children showed signs of liver problems after taking large amounts of vitamin A, according to…

Whether they admit it or not, previous research shows that the majority of parents do indeed have favorite children. A recent study from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah examined the reasons behind parents showing…

1 of 2 | Dr. Peter Marks, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, which is part of the Food and Drug Administration, on March 18,…

As spring arrives and the weather warms, exposure to sunlight could have an immense impact on overall health. Dr. Roger Seheult, a critical care physician, pulmonologist and associate clinical professor at the University of California…

Nostalgic people have more close friends and put more effort into maintaining friendships and relationships than less sentimental sorts, researchers reported in the…

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…