Health

The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.

This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.

FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.

Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.

A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.

A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.

Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.

A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.

Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.

Walmart is partnering with Pawp, a provider of 24/7 virtual veterinary care, to offer exclusive services for Walmart+ members.

Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.

Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.

ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.