Living in poor neighborhoods causes the extra burden of heart disease or stroke by twice the amount; both social and economic factors come into play. ...

Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic with the continuous rise of dengue cases in the country; the CDC warned against international traveling. ...

A slight increase in beneficial gut bacteria is found to reduce the risk of hospital visits by 25 percent and improve immunity. ...

Older Americans in 2024 with Alzheimer's disease showed a high jump, which will, in return, afflict the healthcare system of America. ...

HIV eradication milestone discovery by CRISPR technology to get rid of the body of the virus entirely, unlike before. ...

The prevailing condition of famine in Gaza has put the northern part and the rest of the strip in danger grip. ...

MIS-C cases remain in light in 2023, mostly among unvaccinated children; officials warned against severe health harms against the condition. ...

Those with ADHD have a higher risk of premature death and other negative effects on health; researchers suggest medicated treatment to lessen mortality; the study took participants from Sweden, so the model could be replicated in the US as well ...

ALS disease drug Relyvrio, approved in 2022, will disappear from the shelves soon after disappointing outcome during its phase III trial study. ...

The public health department calls it urgent as measles cases are confirmed in the area's largest migrant shelter while ramping up vaccination efforts. ...