The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded its investigation of the cyclospora outbreak on Wednesday, announcing…
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DR Congo: Ebola is killing people before they ever reach a doctor
More than 1,900 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak –…
Cut off by your adult child? Psychology researcher reveals what parents should do next
Family estrangement has become increasingly common in the U.S. — but experts stress that reconciliation may…
Fauci said ‘no red flags’ for pregnant women days after raising theoretical vaccine miscarriage risk: text
Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci privately raised a theoretical…
Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower
Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests…
Fauci texts suggest officials were ‘too slow to pivot’ amid pandemic, says Dr Marc Siegel
Newly released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci have sparked fresh questions about his handling of…
5 reasons more Americans are cutting off their own parents, according to psychologist
Cutting off family members is becoming more and more common, leading experts to consider the drivers…
3 things to avoid in middle age could mean 13 more years without dementia, study finds
Middle-aged adults who manage to avoid high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking can gain nearly 13…
Trouble sleeping? Your neighborhood could be partly to blame, experts say
Where you live in your neighborhood could significantly affect your sleep, according to experts and recent…
Popular weight-loss drugs may help protect against a deadly disease, doctor says
GLP-1 medications have transformed diabetes and obesity treatment, but emerging research suggests their benefits could extend…
Bride cautions others before wedding day about risky beauty treatments: ‘Pain wasn’t worth it’
A bride-to-be who wanted to look “like a princess” on her wedding day ended up looking…
Fitness expert reveals one simple exercise for a stronger core — and it’s not a sit-up
Strengthening the core improves balance and stability, which supports movement and physical performance, experts say.While traditional…
Michigan reports 2 deaths in rare parasite outbreak that has sickened more than 11,000
Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the state’s sprawling cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking a…
Biden’s battle with advancing cancer renews focus on prostate disease
Former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread further since his diagnosis last year, his son…
Common marriage habit could quietly kill your sex life, expert warns
Sexual desire can change over the course of a marriage, particularly with age and major life…
Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
Consuming less sugar during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of…
A safe return home: Tackling stigma on Uganda’s Ebola frontline
As Uganda works to contain an Ebola outbreak that is also affecting neighbouring Democratic Republic of…
Ebola in DR Congo: Childhood deaths rise; hopes raised over new vaccine
More than 300 children have died in the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of…
Beachgoers warned after deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria kills 5 in southern state
A potentially deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise…
America hits major marijuana milestone as daily weed use surpasses daily drinking
Marijuana is officially leading the pack for the most-used daily drug among Americans.New data from the…
HIV, hepatitis, STI gains at risk as funding falls, WHO warns
Years of progress in tackling HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are at risk…
Ebola virus reaches displacement camps in DR Congo
Agencies are on high alert amid reports that the rapidly spreading Ebola Bundibugyo virus species in…