Health

Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.

Juan Uribe is a father looking for a stem cell donor to match with his 15-year-old son, Max.

A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.

Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.

Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.

Speed training your brain could help delay developing dementia by years, according to a recent National Institutes of Health study.

“Full House” star Dave Coulier says early cancer detection saved his life twice, revealing he is now in complete remission after battling two separate cancers in the past two years.

Brad Arnold, founding member and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 following a battle with kidney cancer.

The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.

The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website officials say will help patients buy certain prescription drugs at discounted prices at a time when health care costs remain a top concern for many Americans.

The University of Florida said Thursday that it was looking into possible measles exposure in two classes after two cases of measles were reported in Alachua County.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using virtual reality (VR) headsets to treat Veterans dealing with chronic pain that lasts more than three months.

A new scientific review suggests that wild blueberries may significantly improve blood vessel function and circulation.

2025 saw the lowest number of human Guinea worm cases ever recorded, a year after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who often spoke of his desire to see the disease eradicated.

Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.

In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.

The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.

A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.