Health

An increasingly popular herbal supplement that has already been banned in several states has recently exploded in reported use and led to a massive spike in exposure reports to U.S. poison control centers.

A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

New research suggests that improving heart health may be less about drastic lifestyle changes and more about small, consistent daily habits.

Tuberculosis - nicknamed "white plague" from the pale appearance of those affected with the disease - has been rising in the U.S. since the pandemic, health officials have warned.

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.

The CDC is urging travelers to take preventative measures as dengue fever cases rise in more than a dozen countries.

BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.

Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.

Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.

The legendary performer, 82, revealed that what began as minor discomfort ultimately led to a stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis — discovered only because of a doctor’s instinct to look deeper.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for certain grass-fed ground beef sold in several states due to possible metal contamination.

Simon Property Group said Monday that Chairman and CEO David Simon has died at 64 following a battle with cancer.

Americans are experiencing increasing stress fueled by economic uncertainty, workplace demands and social disconnection, according to a new WalletHub report.

Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognized 438 hospitals across 40 states as among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.