When measles broke out in 31 states several years ago, health experts were surprised to see more than 1,200 confirmed cases –– the largest number […]

Social media and stores are full of products that promise perfect skin. Increasingly, these products are being marketed not just to adults but to teens […]

Snuff is a smokeless tobacco similar to chewing tobacco. It rarely makes headlines. But it certainly did when the FDA authorized a brand of snuff […]

What happens when a widely used medicine is no longer available at pharmacies across the US? Until recently, Flovent (fluticasone) inhalers were frequently prescribed to […]

Infections after a prostate biopsy are rare, but they do occur. Now research shows that fewer than 2% of men develop confirmed infections after prostate […]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) –– or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), to be specific ––  is an illness defined by a group of symptoms. Yet […]

If you’ve ever tried to lose excess weight, you’ve probably gotten this advice: drink more water. Or perhaps it was more specific: drink a full […]

Earlier this year, US defense secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for complications resulting from prostate cancer surgery. Details of his procedure, which was performed on […]

At a dental appointment last month, I spotted a lead vest hanging unassumingly on the wall of the exam room as soon as I walked […]

Experiencing discrimination in the workplace — where many adults spend one-third of their time, on average — may be harmful to your heart health. A […]