What's killing Americans, in six charts
Here is a look at the leading causes of death around the country, in six interactive charts. Compare your state to others.
For more than 16% of people, compulsive news watching can be seriously problematic. Find out more about that and more recent health news here.
Artificial sweeteners are a popular way to try to keep slim, but French researchers suggest they may also increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Here's that and more recent health news.
“Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds is spreading the gospel of colonoscopies after he had polyps removed during a preventive screening.
Does improving air quality benefit brain health? Two studies published this year provide the first evidence of such benefits in an older population.
Katie Couric, who underwent colon cancer screening on the "Today" show in 2000, says she was diagnosed with breast cancer on the first day of summer.
Like clockwork, September crime news is often cast as an ominous sign of what could happen on Halloween.
"We ask your thoughts and prayers be with the families, the officer and all those impacted," state police said on Twitter.
Human composting doesn't mean you're tossed in a bin with potato peels. It's legal in five states, and legislation is pending in several others.
Health guidelines can feel contradictory and hard to interpret. But a new star rating system should help consumers and policymakers better parse the evidence behind health risks and outcomes.
Ironman participants must complete a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bike ride then end with a marathon. It’s safe to say the race requires dedication and gusto to successfully complete.
Along with low mood, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include anxious feelings, low self-esteem, longer sleep duration, constant craving for carbohydrates and low physical activity levels.
A hearing specialist offers tips to turn down that annoying ringing, buzzing and hissing in your ear
Although there’s no cure for tinnitus, help is out there – including sound-generating devices, background noise and talk therapy.
Decades of research show that respiratory illnesses are dramatically reduced when people wear face masks.
None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. Here are the facts.
The official number of drug overdose deaths in 2021 was 106,699, the CDC said. That's nearly 16% higher than nearly 92,000 OD deaths in 2020.
One of the most important things you can do for your health is to eat a balanced and nutritious diet. Here are the best strategies for eating healthfully long term, according to experts.
A new wave of TikTok trends has dentists cringing and warning young people of “Do It Yourself” dangers when it comes to teeth.