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Adults on average get one or two colds per year, with children getting up to six, and they usually last four to five days. The symptoms are runny nose, dry cough, and sore throat. But with the common cold, there are also some common myths that come with it.
A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologically driven science.
One of Republican Patrick Morrisey’s first moves as West Virginia governor was to issue an executive order allowing families to apply for religious exemptions to mandated childhood vaccinations.
The death of former U.S. Rep. Mia Love has brought renewed attention to an aggressive form of brain cancer that killed her at age 49.
Around the globe, hotter temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that can wreak havoc on people and the environment.
Losing weight can improve your health and self-esteem. But shedding excess pounds can also lead to a less desirable side effect — hair loss! Registered dietitian nutritionist Kait Richardson said if this happens to you — first rule out other health conditions.
The Swiss town of Neuchâtel is offering residents a novel form of preventative or preparatory medicine.
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes.
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill into law Friday that restricts transgender people's use of communal facilities that align with their gender identity in schools and state buildings.
Tuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years.
Two of Pope Francis’ closest advisers are predicting that he will recover from pneumonia and that a “new stage” in his pontificate will open after he is released.
More states are passing or considering family medical leave laws that would require employers to offer paid leave for workers to undergo treatment or care for a sick family member.
A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment.
More workers have reported feeling disconnected from their organization’s purpose and unclear on how to meet expectations since the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we work.
Operations are back to normal at a major hospital in suburban Detroit after an employee was shot by a coworker in the parking garage.
Spring is officially here -- that means longer days and warmer weather. It’s the perfect time of year to tackle some cleaning, which can declutter both our space and minds.
The Concorde Career Institute on Salisbury Road is giving kids free dental care this week. Children as young as 3 years old all the way through high school are able to get free services throughout the week.
An experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age.
In a world where achieving optimal health can feel like an uphill battle, Alpha Clinic stands out as a champion for those looking to transform their lives.
A jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need.
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is tapping into his state's love of college basketball to promote his drug prevention campaign aimed at young people.
A federal appeals court in Cincinnati has heard arguments in a legal dispute that pits a suburban Ohio school district’s gender pronoun policy against the free speech rights of classmates who believe there are only two genders.
Exclusive new testing by Consumer Reports highlights safer infant formulas while also identifying some that contain potentially harmful levels of heavy metals, including lead and arsenic.
Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack.
A second person has been arrested in connection to a Texas midwife who is accused of providing illegal abortions at three clinics around the Houston area.
A pet food company has recalled one lot of its raw chicken pet food after it was linked to bird flu infections detected in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City.
Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms since it was first detected in North America in late 2021.
A new report identifies ways to create resilient water and wastewater systems in communities hardest hit by climate change.
For those looking to improve their brain health, you may want to think twice about buying supplements that claim to do just that.
In the last three decades, the population of people living in their hundreds has nearly tripled. And experts expect that number to keep going up. So, what can you do to live to 100? More importantly, how can you live to be a healthy 100?
Arizona highest court has created a pair of AI-generated avatars to deliver news of all rulings issued by the justices.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that a Houston-area midwife has been arrested and accused of providing illegal abortions, marking the first time authorities have filed criminal charges under the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Thousands of Food and Drug Administration employees are returning to the office to find overflowing parking lots, cramped workspaces and missing equipment.
Early spring may sound nice, but that means seasonal allergies come sooner and last longer.
Pope Francis is registering new slight improvements in his monthlong treatment for double pneumonia.
Lawyers for convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and former executives at the hospital where she worked have asked a judge to halt an inquiry into the deaths after a panel of medical experts found no evidence of a crime.
Experts are warning that Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply water to farmers and protect communities from floods.
Federal health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of laughing gas, including some brands sold in colorful, flavored canisters.
A judge finds that Virginia law does not consider frozen embryos to be property that can be divided up in a partition lawsuit.
Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is promising to fight health care fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The estate of deceased actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports related to the deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, especially photographs and video.
A group backed by Trump adviser Elon Musk is running ads targeting Republican lawmakers in several states over their support of a federal drug pricing program.
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have added several medical exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban.
A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely used by many, especially Black individuals, including children.
The Food and Drug Administration is asking retailers to remove a small number of acne creams from their shelves that contain slightly elevated levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers to discuss other financing options.
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World Health Organization.
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have unfairly burdened industry.
New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people in the country.
The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.
Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of living.
President Trump's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting ready to appear before Congress.
A National Institutes of Health study aims to find out whether ultraprocessed foods lead people to eat more.
Our world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and this rapid transformation presents unique challenges for families. Many children experience significant stress and anxiety related to school, social pressures, and even world events.
An advocacy group says it's time for states to stop requiring abortion providers to file reports for every abortion.
A Louisiana woman has pleaded not guilty to a felony after allegedly getting abortion pills from a New York doctor and giving them to her teenage daughter to terminate a pregnancy.
Authorities say a medical helicopter that crashed in a wooded area in Mississippi reported “a flight control problem” shortly before a Monday crash.
Caribbean leaders are pushing back against a new U.S. policy that aims to crack down on Cuban medical missions, saying that the work of hundreds of Cuban medical staff across the region is essential.
Four people have been charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed inside a pressurized oxygen chamber at a medical facility in suburban Detroit.
It’s a growing trend, especially among younger generations. People are taking a temporary, extended break from work and calling it a mini retirement. While this concept is gaining steam, experts say it requires a lot of planning, and it’s not for everyone.
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case.
Most of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer to leave their job for as much as a $25,000 payment.
Polish abortion rights activists have opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw where women can have abortions with pills, either alone or with other women.
