Medicine

Confusion over symptom questionnaires is common, and likely hampers efforts to diagnose and treat physical…

Cases of gout are rising in younger individuals, according to a global study. The condition, which is a type of inflammatory arthritis, steadily increased in people aged 15 to…

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump appears with pharmaceutical executives, in describing…

One of the most widely known risks linked to the COVID-19 vaccine is myocarditis, especially in young males — and now a new Stanford study has shed some light on why this rare…

U.S.-based medical and surgical supplies firm Medline raised nearly $6.3 billion during the year's largest…

Each year, more than 5 million cosmetic filler procedures are performed in the U.S. — but these injectables can potentially block key blood vessels, putting patients at risk…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced the approval of the first…

Men account for higher rates of nearly all major chronic diseases — yet nearly two-thirds admit that they avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible, according to a…

1 of 2 | Flags stand as part of an instillation in support of more research, treatment…

The biggest shopping day of the year may be Black Friday, but the cannabis equivalent happens the day before Thanksgiving. Despite potential health risks, "Green Wednesday"…

A new study suggests that stepping away from social media, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety,…

One specific spice could function as a natural antidepressant, an expert says. Saffron, found in popular foods and drinks like paella and herbal teas, has shown promise for…

Brain implants that deliver electric pulses can ease depression in people who aren't responding to…

A high school in Maine is ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes. As part of its "detention hikes" program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, is offering students…

Urine from snakes and lizards could lead to the development of better treatments for kidney stones and…

Fiber is known to be a crucial part of a healthy diet, promoting fullness and gut health. As trends like "fibermaxxing" make high-fiber eating more popular, understanding the…

Experiments with mice suggest that stem cells taken from body fat could be used to heal spinal fractures…

Eating a certain type of food could increase the risk of getting a deadly cancer at a younger age, researchers say. A new study at Mass General Brigham has linked higher…

Colon cancer patients could live longer if they take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, a new study suggests. Researchers at UC San Diego studied more than 6,800 patients…

Listening to music may help delay development of dementia, according to researchers. File Photo by John…