Researchers have found that people exposed to less sugar in the womb and as infants are less likely to develop health problems like diabetes decades later.
Researchers have uncovered a new virus in a mouse caught by one of the scientists' pets, sparking concerns about possible spillover to humans.
Researchers have found "tremendous long-term outcomes" for teenagers who underwent surgery to treat their severe obesity a decade earlier.
The WHO's latest report on tuberculosis shows that it's once again the leading cause of death from a single infectious disease.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Iterum Therapeutics' Orlynvah, the first drug of its kind, which is designed to treat certain UTIs resistant to other drugs.
New research shows that prolonged standing at desks doesn’t improve heart health, and may even come with its own risks.
New research on flies suggests that mifepristone may extend lifespan by enhancing cells' ability to clear out damaged mitochondria.
Scientists examined data from 26 countries, finding that suicides are more likely to happen on certain days of the week and holidays.
By keeping the livers of Tibetan minipigs functionally alive, the researchers were able to extend the window of brain resuscitation.
A USGS-developed model has shocking results for residents of California, Florida, and Massachusetts.
Burger King, KFC, and other chains have pulled onions from their products after a potential source of McDonald's E. coli outbreak was identified.
New research shows that being able to balance yourself like a flamingo is a key marker of healthy aging.
Colorado resident Eric Stelly alleges that he became so sick after eating at McDonald's earlier this month that he had to visit an emergency room.
Arrr! Now considered an ancient disease of sailors, recent research shows that scurvy is still harming vulnerable populations struggling to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Florida health officials have warned residents to stay away from floodwaters, following a spike in cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection.
Scientists in Pennsylvania have developed an experimental mRNA-based vaccine for C. diff bacteria, which often cause recurring, miserable bouts of diarrhea.
The pouches have become a cause célèbre among anti-regulation conservatives, and a growing number of middle and high school students are using them.
New research appears to be the first to empirically show that Americans often face financial hardship and bankruptcy after being diagnosed with cancer.
The first video footage of an egg beginning its journey could lead to major breakthroughs in fertility treatment.
A clinical trial is set to test whether a protein from the venom of the K’gari funnel web spider can protect hearts during heart attacks and organ donation.
