Thursday, January 15
Opting out of childhood vaccines is becoming more common across most of the United States, leaving larger shares of the population vulnerable to preventable diseases like measles, which is continuing its record-breaking spread across the country.
Wednesday, January 14
Vivian Nosovitsky, 21, had finished another year of traveling abroad when she noticed pain in her eye
Wednesday, January 14
More than 9 out of 10 Alzheimer's cases could be driven by specific variations in a single gene and the protein it produces, a new study reveals, suggesting that treatments targeting this well-known gene could prevent the disease from developing in the majori…
Wednesday, January 14
A highly contagious influenza A (H3N2) variant is driving more ER visits, and health officials warn the peak of flu season could still be weeks away.
Wednesday, January 14
A new report reveals that progress against heart disease has stalled while key risk factors continue to climb.
Wednesday, January 14
Respiratory illnesses account for more than 10% of outpatient visits in Michigan, outpacing the national average of 7.2% as 22 states report very high flu levels.
Wednesday, January 14
“I’ve removed all kinds of items that weren’t designed to go inside the body — cucumbers, carrots, sprays...” one doctor said.
Wednesday, January 14
It’s important to treat your brain like a retirement fund — the earlier you invest, the better it pays off. Building brain health with movement and mental curiosity helps keep your mind’…
Wednesday, January 14
Millions of people worldwide carry genetic mutations that weaken their immune system.
Wednesday, January 14
The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.
Wednesday, January 14
Walking through Belfast, you might run into the city’s most popular local celebrity. Maddie, the friendly face at @maddiethebad.e, is essentially a one-dog...
Wednesday, January 14
There’s this idea that something happens in the human brain when we turn 25. Suddenly, we can rent a car without fees. Make rational decisions. We may even regret some of our past… indiscretions. All because we’re developed…right? Well, a recent paper in the …
Wednesday, January 14
You know how dogs get when they really, really want something? Well, Comet doesn’t just beg; she puts on a full-blown production. This Michigan pup, known on...
Wednesday, January 14
Older adults can dramatically reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods they eat while keeping a familiar, balanced diet – and this shift leads to improvements across several key markers related to how the body regulates appetite and metabolism.
Wednesday, January 14