Mammograms for women who turn 40 became a priority again this week after the U.S. Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) updated their guidelines recommending all women start getting screened for breast ...

Breaking a hip is a common fear in older adults. It’s linked to a long recovery period and even death in an older population.

Bird flu is an infectious viral illness that can spread among birds, and in rare cases, it can spread to humans. Here's what you need to know about how bird flu spreads and the preventative measures ...

New data shows a small increase in disabled doctors but highlights uneven residency match rates across specialties.

Exposing saliva that is infected with COVID-19 to certain teas may reduce the viral load, possibly helping reduce ...

The FDA recently approved a new type of treatment for late-stage ovarian cancer. The medication belongs to a class of drugs ...

IV vitamin drips are marketed to offer a wide range of benefits, but there's no evidence to support these claims. In some ...

Health and fitness influencers often recommend their followers eat more than 100 grams of protein each day, but how much ...

Keto rash, or prurigo pigmentosa, is a rare inflammatory skin problem. Also called Nagashima disease, the keto rash causes an itchy rash with vesicles (fluid-filled blisters). It often appears on your ...

If you have astigmatism, your vision may be blurry and distorted instead of sharp and crisp. In astigmatism, the cornea (the clear dome that covers your eye) or the lens (which focuses light rays on ...

An umbilical hernia is a section of intestinal tissue that bulges out of place near the navel (belly button), where the umbilical cord is attached before birth. It is most common in newborns or babies ...

In diplopia (double vision), you see more than one image at the same time. This may occur in just one or both eyes. It may come on suddenly and be temporary, or it can be something you've experienced ...