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Experts recommend isolating dogs amid respiratory 'mystery illness'

Experts recommend isolating dogs amid respiratory ...

2 weeks ago 37

Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new research suggests

Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new resea...

2 weeks ago 33

Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds

Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has ...

2 weeks ago 41

Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time?

Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the s...

2 weeks ago 31

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US h...

2 weeks ago 28

Mom loses limbs to flu, study shows risks of sitting, and veteran gets new eye and face

Mom loses limbs to flu, study shows risks of sitti...

2 weeks ago 35

Eating one popular fruit could help reduce your chances of developing dementia, study finds

Eating one popular fruit could help reduce your ch...

2 weeks ago 36

Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’

Older adult women caregivers have lower death rate...

2 weeks ago 60

Spending the night in an emergency room puts older adults at higher risk of dying in the hospital: study

Spending the night in an emergency room puts older...

2 weeks ago 49

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors wei...

2 weeks ago 36

Standing and even sleeping are better for your heart than sitting, new study suggests

Standing and even sleeping are better for your hea...

2 weeks ago 39

Emergency room nurse, lost to suicide, called US health care system her ‘abuser’ in haunting letter

Emergency room nurse, lost to suicide, called US h...

2 weeks ago 36

Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness

Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complica...

2 weeks ago 44

In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'

In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kil...

3 weeks ago 71

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging ...

3 weeks ago 50

With their military son lost to suicide, parents share a path to healing — and helping others

With their military son lost to suicide, parents s...

3 weeks ago 45

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the...

3 weeks ago 42

For quality sleep, timing is everything, experts say: Here’s the secret of successful slumber

For quality sleep, timing is everything, experts s...

3 weeks ago 32

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

3 weeks ago 55

Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant

Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first w...

3 weeks ago 44

Nevada faces shortage of primary care doctors as appointment times lengthen

Nevada faces shortage of primary care doctors as a...

3 weeks ago 36

Lung cancer pill shows ‘earth-shattering’ results in 5-year study: ‘An optimistic time’

Lung cancer pill shows ‘earth-shattering’ results ...

3 weeks ago 41

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-...

3 weeks ago 47

Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform successful double-lung transplant on 34-year-old man

Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform suc...

3 weeks ago 40

Cold and flu warning signs, COVID's collective trauma, and the top sleep disruptors

Cold and flu warning signs, COVID's collective tra...

3 weeks ago 36

Ask a doc: ‘Does chicken soup really help cure a cold?’

Ask a doc: ‘Does chicken soup really help cure a c...

3 weeks ago 36

Want to live longer? Follow 8 heart-healthy habits, says the American Heart Association

Want to live longer? Follow 8 heart-healthy habits...

3 weeks ago 33

Diabetes screening may be as simple as speaking into smartphone with new AI app, researchers say

Diabetes screening may be as simple as speaking in...

3 weeks ago 43

Surprising sleep trends revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping'

Surprising sleep trends revealed in new survey, in...

3 weeks ago 46

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, lung infection confirmed at Arkansas senior center

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, lung inf...

3 weeks ago 43

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the d...

3 weeks ago 50

A quarter of US medical students consider quitting school and most may not treat patients: new survey

A quarter of US medical students consider quitting...

3 weeks ago 62

These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data

These are some of the strange objects that get stu...

4 weeks ago 45

One in six teens admits to drowsy driving, survey finds: It's 'impaired driving, unequivocally'

One in six teens admits to drowsy driving, survey ...

4 weeks ago 44

Brooke Shields says drinking excess water led to her seizure: So how much is too much?

Brooke Shields says drinking excess water led to h...

4 weeks ago 43

COVID-19 pandemic has caused ‘collective trauma’ among US adults, new poll says

COVID-19 pandemic has caused ‘collective trauma’ a...

4 weeks ago 47

Are the benefits of cold showers worth the discomfort? Experts weigh in

Are the benefits of cold showers worth the discomf...

4 weeks ago 36

7 tips for falling asleep on long-haul flights (Hint: Skip the alcohol, coffee and sedatives)

7 tips for falling asleep on long-haul flights (Hi...

1 month ago 43

Why immunotherapy is emerging as the ‘fourth pillar’ of cancer treatments, experts say

Why immunotherapy is emerging as the ‘fourth pilla...

1 month ago 47

New lung cancer screening guidelines increase eligibility for high-risk patients: Should you be screened?

New lung cancer screening guidelines increase elig...

1 month ago 44

Cervical cancer drug raises survival rate by 30% compared to chemotherapy: ‘Game-changer’

Cervical cancer drug raises survival rate by 30% c...

1 month ago 56

New Jersey dentists team up to give first responde...

1 month ago 47

Dog saves teen's life, parents worry about tech addiction, and student fights cancer

Dog saves teen's life, parents worry about tech ad...

1 month ago 48

Pig heart recipient's ‘last wish’ was to help doctors learn from procedure, dying man said: ‘We will miss him'

Pig heart recipient's ‘last wish’ was to help doct...

1 month ago 56

Lack of sleep is compromising the mental health of 78% of adults, survey finds

Lack of sleep is compromising the mental health of...

1 month ago 45

Parents of teens more concerned about internet addiction than drug use, study finds: 'Problematic patterns'

Parents of teens more concerned about internet add...

1 month ago 63

Maryland veteran who received genetically modified pig heart transplant has died, hospital says

Maryland veteran who received genetically modified...

1 month ago 46

Missing Halloween for heart surgery: Neighbors throw early trick-or-treat surprise for 4-year-old girl

Missing Halloween for heart surgery: Neighbors thr...

1 month ago 47

Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'

Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, ...

1 month ago 51

Ask a doc: ‘Does my pet have fall allergies — and if so, how can I help?’

Ask a doc: ‘Does my pet have fall allergies — and ...

1 month ago 49