Medicine

"I'm eliminating outdated food regulations that no longer serve the interests of American families," U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…

A new study suggests that psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, could extend lifespan. Researchers at the Emory University Department of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, discovered that psilocybin extended cellular lifespan and…

Six-month smoking abstinence rates were three times higher among people using flavored nicotine-laced vape devices, compared to those given nicotine gum or lozenges,…

An online trend is taking morning coffee to a whole new level, as some people on social media are conducting "coffee enemas." An enema is a medical procedure that involves injecting a solution into the rectum and lower part of the…

Aluminum has long been added to vaccines to help the body build a stronger immune response. But the additive has also become a target for vaccine skeptics, including…

A hidden genetic mutation could predict a man’s likelihood of developing dementia. That’s according to an Australian study led by Monash and Curtin Universities, which analyzed the medical data of thousands of Australians and…

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies at a House committee on June 24. The FDA on Monday approved the use of a new blue color…

Staying awake to watch "just one more episode" is a classic excuse for delaying bedtime. And with popular shows like Peacock's "Love Island" airing almost every night as the drama unfolds live, there’s more pressure to finish the…

Half of those who say they always feel lonely (50%) have clinical depression, compared with just 10% of those who report never feeling lonely, researchers reported…

Topics like "old people smell" and "Ozempic smell" have recently circulated on social media, sparking a renewed focus on how people's bodies react to and produce scents. Many foods (and not just garlic) can impact the way someone…

Study results show that having an extremely aged brain nearly triples a person's risk of dying during a roughly 15-year period. Adobe stock/Hea;thDay…

Extreme summer heat can weigh heavily on the body and mind. Skyrocketing temperatures can have a severe impact on heart health in particular — especially for people with pre-existing conditions. Adedapo Iluyomade, M.D., a…

1 of 2 | Mondelēz Global LLC, the parent company of Ritz, is recalling the products because some packages containing peanut butter may be incorrectly…

As the probe into Joe Biden’s mental acuity continues, the former president’s personal physician, Kevin O’Connor, DO, made an appearance this week in Washington, D.C., in front of the House Oversight Committee. O'Connor sat down for a…

Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment by 85%, researchers reported n the journal Regional Anesthesia &…

Office workers have something new to worry about, according to a warning that’s gone viral on social media. "Office chair butt" is trending as a side effect of sitting for too many hours, leaving the appearance of a flatter…

The federal government's investigation into a recall of Salmonella-contaminated brown cage-free and certified-organic eggs has ended, the Food…

Two individuals at the center of recent high-profile murder cases may have the same rare and concerning health condition. Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the murder of four University of Idaho students, and Luigi Mangione,…

Most adults surveyed agree that health insurers have too much influence over health policy in the United States, the Pew Research Center reported on Thursday. File…

Of the 1,288 confirmed rpeorted cases in the United States this year, 92% are among those unvaccinated, the CDC said. Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz/U.S. Air…