Category: Health

Researchers investigate how birth weight determines kidney function changes following prolonged physical activity in different environmental conditions.

The human gut harbors a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome), which influences digestion, the immune system and metabolism.

Involving a collaboration with 118 investigators contributing from 89 institutions, scientists from Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare University Research Institute and Berlin Institute

A new study from the University of Virginia reveals that a widely used class of weight-loss drugs does more than suppress appetite-it directly alters brain

Non-concussive head impacts-hits to the head that don’t cause clinically detectable symptoms-are correlated with subsequent changes to the gut microbiome in a small sample of

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

Footage obtained by The Associated Press of a cruise ship in a rare-virus outbreak shows deserted decks and medical teams in protective gear as the

State legislatures are considering bills that would legitimize pseudoscience like reflexology and reiki by recognizing their practitioners as health care professionals. The post Legislative Alchemy:

The U.N. health agency says three patients on a cruise ship with suspected hantavirus infections are being flown to the Netherlands

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person.

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Adolescents in California consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances, according to a new study analyzing data from two large statewide

NYU Langone Health hospitals continued a six-year streak of top national recognition for patient safety and quality, joining just 1 percent of hospitals nationwide to

A new trial will test whether a tool that harnesses Apple Watch health data and artificial intelligence can help protect children undergoing cancer treatment from