Medicine

The new risk score could help better manage the follow-up care for patients who've had pancreatic tumors surgically removed, and whose cancers have not spread to…

Fatigue can stem from a variety of illnesses and life stressors, but when that exhaustion lasts for months — often following an infection — it may indicate a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome. Approximately 3.3 million people…

Maintaining the proper levels of calcium and vitamin D gets more important as people age in order to fend off bone density concerns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…

Cases of gout are rising in younger individuals, according to a global study. The condition, which is a type of inflammatory arthritis, steadily increased in people aged 15 to 39 between 1990 and 2021, researchers in China…

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump appears with pharmaceutical executives, in describing lowering the prices of drugs and pharmaceuticals during an…

There is growing evidence that gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease may be connected, especially when it comes to plaque building up in arteries and the risk of major cardiovascular events. The American Heart Association…

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order to hasten marijuana reclassification to a Schedule III controlled substance in the Oval…

Those at risk of type 2 diabetes may be able to prevent heart problems later. A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology discovered that lowering the blood sugar of those with prediabetes could reduce the risk of…

U.S.-based medical and surgical supplies firm Medline raised nearly $6.3 billion during the year's largest initial public offering Wednesday. Photo by 1662222/Pixabay…

One of the most widely known risks linked to the COVID-19 vaccine is myocarditis, especially in young males — and now a new Stanford study has shed some light on why this rare effect can occur. Myocarditis, which is inflammation of the…

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans believe the U.S. health care system is in crisis, and high costs are the top reason why, the results of a new poll suggest. File Photo by…

The holidays are known to be a source of stress, between traveling, preparing for family gatherings and indulging in lots of food and drinks. The uptick of activity can actually put a strain on the heart, a phenomenon known as "holiday…

The support of a beloved partner can dramatically improve recovery for people who've had a heart attack or other heart-related emergency. File Photo by Shou Sheng/EPA…

Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. Influenza A H3N2, or the subclade K variant, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S.In an interview with Fox News Digital,…

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order designating fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" in the Oval Office of the White House on…

As snow blanketed parts of the U.S. this week, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults. A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow…

Mexican health authorities said detection of influenza does not represent a public health emergency, but confirms the variant is circulating in the country, File…

More than three-quarters of the global population is falling short on omega-3 intake, a nutrient gap that may increase the risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, inflammation and vision problems. That's according to an analysis…

Experts say care and quick attention to stiffness can help to avoid problems with tendons. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…

Insufficient sleep is one of the strongest predictors of shorter life expectancy in the U.S., surpassed only by smoking. That's according to a new nationwide analysis published in the journal SLEEP Advances, led by senior author Andrew…