Health

Historically speaking, it’s not a bad time to be the liver of a teenager. Or the lungs.Regular use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs among high school students has been on a long...

A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine, one of the oldest and most esteemed publications for medical research, criticizes the journal for paying only “superficial and idiosyncratic attention” to...

Bird flu outbreaks among dairy cows in multiple states, and at least one infection in farmworker in Texas, have incited fears that the virus may be the next infectious threat to people.The...

In 1817, James Parkinson expressed a hope about the disease that is named after him. He thought that at some point there would be a discovery and “the progress of the disease...

The maker of the newest treatment approved for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis said Thursday that it would withdraw the drug from the market because a large clinical trial did not produce evidence that...

The first patient to receive a kidney transplanted from a genetically modified pig has fared so well that he was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, just two weeks after the groundbreaking...

An unusual bird flu outbreak in dairy cows has now affected at least 13 herds in six states, according to federal and state officials. These infections represent the first time that a...

Anxious ahead of a big job interview? Worried about giving a speech? First date nerves?The solution, some digital start-ups suggest, is a beta blocker, a type of medication that can slow heart...

Did you know citrus fruits are a powerhouse of beneficial nutrients? These vibrant fruits are a natural source of vitamin C, essential for a healthy immune system and overall well-being. They're also...

At least one person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu after having contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected, state officials said on Monday.The announcement adds a worrying dimension...