NFL players are four times more likely to die of Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) than other people, new research finds, adding to known links between…
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In an effort to further lower lead levels in drinking water, the Biden administration on Thursday announced $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead…
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Kids can be cruel, and bullies often zero in on kids they view as weak or different, including those with asthma. One in 10 children…
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When a woman’s periods begin to slow down and finally stop, digestive problems often pick up — and new research suggests race and ethnicity play…
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If you think you’re fine to drive after drinking, there’s a good chance you’re wrong, new research shows. The study found that despite being over…
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New research on hysterectomies among women who don’t have cancer determined there is an age at which it is safer to also remove the ovaries…
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The smoke from wildfires is dangerous for your lungs, but tiny particles from the smoke can also enter your brain and cause lifelong neurological issues,…
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Regular physical activity has all sorts of benefits, and now researchers say it may help ward off serious pneumonia. Until now, it wasn’t clear how…
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Dirty air could cancel out some of the brain benefits of exercise, a new study suggests. “Physical activity is associated with improved markers of brain…
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The world isn’t ready to prevent or deal with another pandemic because many nations aren’t taking the necessary steps to prepare for what is likely…
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Fever-related seizures in young children can be alarming for parents, but they’re usually not life-threatening, an expert says. During a so-called febrile seizure, a child…
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Nearly half of 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, but the initial rush to get teens…
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