When COVID hit, health care systems around the world were turned upside down. Hospitals cleared beds, routine appointments ...

People with an autoimmune disease have almost twice the risk of developing an affective disorder, which includes depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, according to a new study. The findings ...

The alert comes as the Vermont Health Department investigates a deadly outbreak in Windsor.

A report based on data compiled between 1990 to 2023 across 204 countries found that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the most common cause of death among humans. Heart conditions are behind one ...

A sweeping scientific review reveals how regular exercise reshapes the gut microbiome, reduces inflammation, and lowers the risk for gastrointestinal disease.

Rare diseases are defined as conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US or less than 1 in 2,000 in Europe. 1-2 While each disease is individually rare, collectively, they represent a ...

Experts agree that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal for most adults — but when it comes to your health, the total number of hours might not be the most important factor. In a major new study led ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

People of color are hit especially hard by a number of medical conditions. Oct. 13, 2011— -- intro: Although more and more people are living longer with colorectal cancer, new research has found ...

Arguably, the most important thing you can have in this life is your health. No matter how much money you have or resources ...

The AMA now recognizes obesity as a disease. June 19, 2013— -- The American Medical Association confronted some weighty issues at its annual meeting in Chicago this week. In perhaps its biggest ...