Medicine

Some screen time may be healthy for children, depending on the device and the activity, according to researchers. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its website with a new stance on the potential link between vaccines and autism. The new wording on the CDC’s site now states, "The claim 'vaccines do not cause autism' is not…

Most folks with genetics that put them at risk for high cholesterol and early heart disease aren't aware of their danger, a new study says. File Photo by Tamas…

What we eat plays a major role in our health and well-being, especially in the development of chronic disease. On a recent episode of Dr. Mark Hyman’s podcast, "The Dr. Hyman Show," the physician and Function Health co-founder spoke…

Long COVID can follow one of eight different symptom paths, as patients suffer for months past their initial infection, a new study reports. File Photo by Debbie…

This year’s flu season is already raising alarms among public health officials and infectious disease experts. According to the BBC, the U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) has issued an "SOS" warning amid growing concern that this…

Microspheres that sense gastrointestinal disease are suspended in solution (L), and then attracted to the side of a test tube by a magnet (R) so researchers can…

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that a resident of Grays Harbor County is the first person in the U.S. known to be infected with the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. The case also marks the country's…

Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey appear in HBO's "The White Lotus." A new study found Internet searches for the anti-anxiety drug lorazepam doubled in the wake of the…

One specific spice could function as a natural antidepressant, an expert says. Saffron, found in popular foods and drinks like paella and herbal teas, has shown promise for its ability to boost mood and reduce symptoms of depression,…

Unexpected deposits of bacteria have been found inside brain tumors, apparently affecting how the cancers grow and behave, a new study says. File Photo by Tamas…

A high school in Maine is ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes. As part of its "detention hikes" program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, is offering students the option to go for a walk instead of sitting in a classroom…

With over 32 million Americans battling food allergies, health advocates and officials are looking for the root cause — which includes looking into microbiomes. The Food Allergy Fund (FAF) hosted a forum on Monday in Washington, D.C.,…

Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get a great night’s sleep. A TikTok trend called the "potato bed" has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillows to be surrounded and snuggled.The…

Urine from snakes and lizards could lead to the development of better treatments for kidney stones and gout, according to scientists. File Photo by Bill…

Gen Z — largely comprised of middle- and high-school students — reported the lowest smoking rates on record in 2024, according to CDC and FDA data, but that trend may be in jeopardy. "Overall, the decline in smoking in the U.S., to…

Daily audio self-hypnosis sessions may reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes during menopause by up to 50%, according to researchers. File Photo by John…

Fiber is known to be a crucial part of a healthy diet, promoting fullness and gut health. As trends like "fibermaxxing" make high-fiber eating more popular, understanding the best sources is increasingly important for individual…

Experiments with mice suggest that stem cells taken from body fat could be used to heal spinal fractures in people with osteoporosis. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…

A New Jersey man’s death is the first known to be linked to a tick-borne meat allergy, according to researchers at UVAHealth in Virginia. The unidentified man, 47, reportedly died last summer, four hours after eating a hamburger and…