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The World Health Organization (WHO) warned countries with possible cases of the SARS-like novel coronavirus on Thursday that they must share information and not allow commercial labs to profit from...

The eastern New Mexico peanut butter plant shuttered eight months ago after a salmonella outbreak is back in production, and company officials say their coveted natural and organic butters could be...

It's likely that the new H7N9 bird flu virus can spread through the air on a limited basis, according to a new study that looked at how the virus spreads in animals

Johnson & Johnson's intranasal drug, called esketamine, is closely related to a pediatric anesthetic called ketamine that has been shown in academic studies to ease symptoms rapidly in such...

A simple visual test is surprisingly accurate at predicting IQ, according to new research

Women in their 40s didn't cut back on mammograms during 2010, the year after a government-backed panel said annual breast cancer screening should be optional for them, says a new study.

Knee pain appears to decrease up to one year after "prolotherapy," a series of sugar water injections at the site of the pain, according to a new study.

B vitamins have long been known to play a key role in metabolism and energy extraction and new research suggests that they may also play a role in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease – which is...

Officials investigating a cluster of mysterious illnesses in Alabama have so far found only cold and flu viruses.

The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject.

Screening for lung cancer using low-dose computed tomography (CT scans) rather than chest x-rays may be a more effective way of preventing the disease.

The non-profit Soulumination takes professional photographs of children under the age of 18 who are facing life-threatening conditions, providing families with lasting keepsakes and “an enduring,...

Heat-related deaths in New York City's borough of Manhattan may rise about 20 percent over the next decade, according to a new study

Researchers say they have made a major step towards the development of a universal flu vaccine, after a new immunotherapy approach has shown promise in animal studies.

The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.

Kathrin Jansen is a microbiologist with at least two breakthrough vaccines to her name: the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil and the $4 billion a year pneumonia and meningitis vaccine Prevnar 13....

Merck & Co's experimental insomnia drug moved a step closer to U.S. approval on Wednesday after a panel of medical experts said it is effective and safe at lower doses.

Jordana Brewster, who stars on TNT's Dallas and in the new wham-bam Fast & Furious 6, is much more comfortable chatting about her inner "nerdiness" than style tips. Over tea, the star shares her...

Maintaining that delicate balance of eating enough to fuel your workouts and not overdoing it afterwards is a source of confusion for even the most educated exerciser.

It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from veterinary surgeons in Florida when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.

Adults who drink at least one sugar-sweetened drink a day are slightly more likely to develop kidney stones than people who rarely imbibe them, according to a new study.

Your loyal pooch may be bringing a whole world of bacteria into your home but don't panic.

Skin cancer affects millions of people every year, but many remain confused about the basic rules of sunscreen application. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently implemented new...

All states but West Virginia and North Dakota showed significant drops over five years.

In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day.

A new map of the fungal species lurking on human skin reveals the most diverse communities can be found on — you guessed it — the bottom of the feet.

German software company SAP is looking to recruit people with autism as programmers and product testers, drawing on skills that can include a close attention to detail and an ability to solve...

A 33-year-old Polish man received a life-saving total face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident, in what his doctors said Wednesday is the fastest timeframe to...

With the recent release of the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), leading experts in medicine are agreeing with...

Two sisters were escorted from a mall in King of Prussia, Pa., on Sunday because they were wearing hats reading “F--- CANCER” with the “C” in the expletive replaced by a pink breast cancer awareness...

Calorie restriction may not always be fun, but cutting back has benefits beyond even weight loss.

Stress makes its mark on the female face, according to a new study that finds men judge women with high levels of a stress hormone less attractive.

The American Cancer Society - one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups - is 100 years old this week.

The H7N9 virus appears to have been brought under control in China largely due to restrictions at bird markets, but caused some $6.5 billion in losses to the economy, U.N. experts said.

An estimated 19 million Americans suffer from depressive disorders that can translate into disease by altering the sympathetic nervous system through elevated adrenaline and cortisol. Taking some...

For some patients with heart disease, taking antidepressants may reduce the risk of heart problems brought on by mental stress, a new study suggests

An experimental drug being developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Sanofi SA showed promising results during a small, mid-stage clinical trial in treating a subset of patients with moderate...

How, when and what to drink to enjoy yourself but remain in control.

A new study published in the American Journal of Medicine has revealed a potential benefit from the use of cannabis. The article investigated the blood sugar-related effects of cannabis use among...

People will choose larger portions of food if they are labeled as being "healthier," even if they have the same number of calories, according to a new study.

The mayor of Portland, Ore., has conceded defeat in an effort to add fluoride to the city's drinking water.

A new app called “Health Tap,” grants users the ability to pose their health questions to a community of more than 30,000 doctors.

The mislabeled packages were discovered when a customer complained, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said in announcing the recall Tuesday.

A mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in southeast Alabama, state health officials said Tuesday.

The homeless man whose face was nearly chewed off by another man in a gruesome attack in Miami last year is recovering well from his severe facial injuries and has expressed gratitude to those who...

Teens who have a classmate die of suicide are more likely to consider taking, or attempt to take, their own lives, according to a new study.

The most recent revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has arrived, and the latest changes have caused divisions among those in the psychiatric community. So...

A new study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, suggests that despite good intentions, many experts may be creating educational materials that are too difficult for patients and their...