Health

Drooling during the night can be embarrassing, but when do you need to worry about it? We asked the experts.

A new kind of blood test promises to find cancer early – sometimes even before symptoms appear.

Aleisha Rochester likely would have survive if she had been given correct antibiotics, an inquest found

UK health experts issued fresh warnings about the 'ongoing risk of infection' associated with non-sterile wet wipes contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.

COVID vaccines saved millions of lives, but months into the rollout, a small number of people began developing dangerous blood clots in unusual parts of the body.

Researchers are sounding the alarm about the rise of a certain therapy for breast cancer, which appears to be leading to much higher mortality rates.

Doctors say spring allergy season is starting early, and some children may suddenly develop symptoms even if they’ve never had allergies before. Pediatricians say rising pollen and lingering respiratory viruses can both cause sinus symptoms this time of year.

Scientists found that toxic people in your circle may be bringing you down in more ways than one. Here’s what’s behind this, plus what mental health experts want you to keep in mind.

For centuries, a forgotten society lived hidden beneath the earth, cut off from the outside world. Recent archaeological discoveries have unveiled startling truths about this secluded community.

A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future socioeconomic status is largely driven by their genes, rather than shared family environments or random life events.

California researchers have identified a possible link between toxin in the gut and increase in cancer cases in people under the age of 50

Amelia seemingly had it all - a loving fiancé, a fulfilling job and a booming social life. So, when she began experiencing crippling anxiety and strange delusions, she truly felt like she was going crazy.

Here, experts explain what you need to know about melatonin vs. magnesium for sleep, including which may be best for certain sleep problems.

A systematic review of 32 studies reveals how pro-inflammatory cytokines impair memory and processing speed—plus what you can do to protect your brain.

Drooling during the night can be embarrassing, but when do you need to worry about it? We asked the experts.

GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may slightly increase the risk of osteoporosis, gout, and the rare metabolic bone disease osteomalacia, a recent study suggests.

Bloom Science has developed an experimental drug it says reproduces the metabolic effects of the keto diet — without any restrictions on the food you love.

A woman in her 30s was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after six years of doctors dismissing symptoms, believing they were childbirth side effects.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly inventing new drugs for diseases from Parkinson's disease and antibiotic-resistant superbugs to rare lung conditions.

Large minority of people aged 65 and above see cognitive and corporeal improvements – especially among those with 'age-positive' beliefs

The medical world is full of images that can make many people squirm. After all, watching dissections, someone’s internal organs, or unusual medical conditions isn’t exactly easy on the eyes. For plenty of people, it’s the kind of thing they’d rather avoid altogether. But others can’t seem to look a

There is no evolutionary signal suggesting that these viruses were being “pre-adapted” for humans prior to their outbreaks. Instead, measurable changes in selection typically appeared only after sustained transmission began in people.

Palm reading may not foresee your future, but if you flip your hand around, it could reveal crucial information about how long you may live.