Health

A new scientific review suggests that wild blueberries may significantly improve blood vessel function and circulation.

2025 saw the lowest number of human Guinea worm cases ever recorded, a year after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who often spoke of his desire to see the disease eradicated.

Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.

In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.

The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.

A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.

The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.

A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.

Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.

Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.

Foods that Americans were told to avoid for decades are back under Trump's new nutrition rules. Here's a summary of which foods are back.

New research from the University of Leeds suggests that some male endurance athletes over 50 may face an increased risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or after exercise.

The new recall of the dietary supplement occurred after reported salmonella cases in multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota.

Cartoonist Scott Adams, best known as the creator of "Dilbert," has died after a battle with prostate cancer.