Health

If you’re feeling as if you’re spinning your wheels at the gym, welcome to the club. At some point in most people’s fitness journeys, they hit…

It’s almost time for clocks to “spring forward” one hour and lose one hour of…

Drugmaker Eli Lilly says that approval of its experimental Alzheimer’s medication donanemab will be delayed beyond the end of March as the US Food…

Melatonin products have become increasingly popular among US adults and a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Drinking two liters or more per week of artificially sweetened beverages — the equivalent of a medium-sized…

(CNN) — Getting only a few hours of sleep per day may do more harm than just causing a groggy day at the office — it may put you at higher risk…

The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into tainted cinnamon products, and its experts now say that the lead…

Ten thousand steps per day have long been known as the magic number needed to lower risk of disease and early…

A clinical trial’s encouraging results won US Food and Drug Administration breakthrough therapy status for an LSD formulation to…

High levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, can form in acne treatment products containing benzoyl peroxide, according to a new report from…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A deadly outbreak of psittacosis, a bacterial infection also known as parrot fever, has affected people living…

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and past…

Public health leaders who are trying to help people fleeing the massive wildfires in the Texas Panhandle should pay close attention to residents’…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — In a decision nearly five years in the making, the US Food and Drug Administration has decided that yogurts can…

Jason Wood was sitting in a restaurant on vacation with his husband, angry and upset because he couldn’t swap pita for fresh vegetables in his…

By Meg Tirrell and Nikki Carvajal, CNN (CNN) — CVS and Walgreens said they’ve received certification to dispense mifepristone, a pill…

More than 1 billion children, adolescents and adults live with obesity around the world, making it the most common form of malnutrition in many…

Eating ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing or dying from dozens of adverse health conditions, according to a new review of 45…

As a urologist, I’ve learned to read the subtle signs in urine that can speak volumes about our well-being. It’s not just about frequency or…

Smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even if a person had no existing heart…

After a long day, there is nothing quite like sinking into the comfort of your…

Bariatric surgery, also called weight loss surgery, leads to better blood sugar control and less medication use long-term in people with type 2…

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Sporting retro ’50s hairstyles and cinched aprons, “tradwife” influencers have taken over a pocket of the…

When you hear the term “muscle memory,” it conjures up images of your muscles being able to memorize certain movements, such as dribbling a…

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A new study finds that the asthma medication Xolair may substantially reduce severe allergic reactions in people…

Many young people have reported having poor mental health during and after the Covid-19…

There is still much researchers don’t know about popular weight loss medications — and those lack of studies could have consequences for eating…

It is no secret that a growing percentage of Americans can be considered overweight or obese, and that includes…

Students who are exposed to violence at school tend to feel less safe, but a new study suggests that lockdown drills and training – designed to…

Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, the same conditions that have affected actor Bruce…

In his darkest moments, Jason Hall felt…

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — While treadmills are among the most popular pieces of fitness equipment, they can be dangerous. More…

Emergency physician Dr. Gail D’Onofrio has seen the grief and heartache firsthand, she said. Each time, the same questions are asked through tears:…

Maternal mental illness is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the US, according to a new evidence review, but national initiatives…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Talk to a group of 100 people born in the United States, and chances are two of them were born as the result…

Menthol cigarette bans are effective at getting people to quit smoking, new research…

Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study…

Can’t squeeze in exercise during the work…

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Finding a cure for cancer is a motivating force for many an aspiring doctor. Few get anywhere close to pursuing that…