Medicine

The dog owners participating in the study consistently reported sorrow, despair, hopelessness, emotional pain and numbness in the wake of losing their pet. Photo by Helena…

Patients who are treated by a female physician could live longer and have a reduced risk of hospitalization, new research has found. These benefits were seen more in female…

1 of 2 | The ability to detect knee osteoarthritis with a blood test up to eight years before it appears on X-rays -- as researchers have done -- could lead to…

One in five women between ages 55 and 75 will experience a stroke in their lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. There are two main types of strokes.With an…

Salmonella-tainted cantaloupes and lead-laden kids' applesauce pouches were the most high-profile of hundreds of recalls announced over the past six months. Photo by Adobe…

We can’t slow down time — but we can slow down its effects on us, according to experts. The key is to make healthier choices in the areas that we can control — and that…

Lab animals whose noses were treated using neomycin -- the main ingredient in over-the-counter Neosporin ointment -- mounted a robust immune defense against both the COVID-19…

As whooping cough cases are surging globally, some may wonder if it’s necessary to get a booster. Cases of the childhood respiratory disease also known as pertussis are…

Nearly 60% of working-age cancer survivors said they suffered through some form of financial hardship, such as dealing with medical bills they could not pay, anxiety and…

A chemotherapy alternative called immunotherapy is showing promise in treating cancer — and a new artificial intelligence tool could help ensure that patients have the best…

1 of 2 | Being treated by a female physician can reduce the risk of death and hospital readmission, a new study suggests. Photo by Anna Shvets/Pexels…

After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm is now providing a different type of service: He's advocating for others who, like him, are living with Parkinson’s disease…

People born earlier tended to start old age at an earlier date than folks born later, a new study shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News People's idea of "old…

As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, officials are warning of the potential for a future human pandemic. On Wednesday,…

In a statement issued Thursday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said that Relyvrio failed to help patients in a large follow-up study. Photo courtesy of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals…

Hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to pelvic exams and exams of other sensitive areas — especially if an exam will be done while…

Postmenopausal women appear vulnerable to a faster rise in arterial plaques compared to men, researchers reported. Photo by A. Popov/Adobe Stock Menopause may cause…

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2 each year, and 2024 marks the 17th annual celebration. One in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States have…

1 of 2 | Beachgoers watch the total solar eclipse on the beach in Isle of Palms, S.C., in August 2017, taking precautions to prevent eye damage. File Photo by…

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