Health

New research suggests that gum disease may be tied to serious risks for both heart and brain health. Two studies published in Neurology Open Access found that poor oral health …

A new study from Mass General Brigham warns that obesity rates in the United States could surge from 40 percent to nearly 70 percent under updated medical guidelines.  The revised …

A new study is raising serious health concerns about diet sodas. Researchers say that drinking artificially sweetened beverages may be just as risky for your liver as regular sugary sodas. …

Sepsis, a dangerous immune response to infection, is now the leading cause of childhood death worldwide. It claims more than 3.4 million young lives every year.  According to the Sepsis …

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Pfizer will significantly lower the cost of its prescription medications for Medicaid patients. The deal marks a major victory for his administration’s effort to …

Diagnoses of opioid use disorder (OUD) have soared across the United States since the pandemic, according to new data shared with Axios. The figures show a nearly 40% nationwide increase …

President Donald Trump on Monday announced new actions to address America’s autism epidemic. These include federal guidance warning that acetaminophen, sold under the brand name Tylenol, may increase the risk …

A major new study has found that radiation from medical imaging, such as CT scans and X-rays, is associated with a small but measurable increase in the risk of blood …

A new study suggests that something as simple as beetroot juice could help older adults lower their blood pressure by reshaping the bacteria in their mouths. The findings, published in …

Researchers at Johns Hopkins say they have developed a promising new way to detect prostate cancer using urine, a breakthrough that could reduce the need for invasive biopsies. The test, …