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Therapists have begun using ketamine to treat depression. A new study shows that 4 hours may be all it takes for ketamine to start easing depressive symptoms.

Khloe Kardashian recently had a "rare" tumor removed from her face. Read on to find out what she shared about her surgery.

New recommendations regarding mental health screenings for children have been released. Read on to find out what they are and what this means for your family.

In a press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration noted that babies are the most susceptible age group to severe whooping cough-related complications.

With most of the world still experiencing pandemic fatigue from COVID-19, Uganda is battling yet another disease head-on.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and women are more likely to develop the condition than men.

Colonoscopy screenings are performed in order to assess the condition of the large intestine.

As if recent monkeypox outbreaks in humans weren't bad enough, worry has now shifted to possible transmission of the virus to man's best friend.

Though there isn't much research on how weighted blankets work, aside from the physical humanlike comforting factor, a new finding has revealed more.

Type 1 diabetes requires constant monitoring of your blood sugar. Read about how bionic pancreases can be a game changer for blood sugar monitoring.

Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet, but not all fiber is the same. Learn how a certain form of fiber might be hazardous to your health.

Energy drinks are a popular go-to for many. But which brand reigns supreme in the quest for greatest energy booster? Here's what our audience says.

Shift workers are prone to a host of mental and physical health issues. Read about a new study on how intermittent fasting can benefit shift workers' health.

A recent study found an HIV-similar virus in African monkeys. Find out if researchers think it could possibly spread to humans at some point.

Dogs possess a keen ability to make us happier, help us cope in troubling times, reduce stress, and make us more attractive to other people.

Is there something special about walking 10,000 steps? Two studies shed light on why this could be the magic number to reap several health benefits.

ALS is a debilitating and devastating health condition with no cure. Advocates have been able to make giant leaps in getting a new drug approved. Here's how.

There is good news and bad news regarding breast cancer death rates in the United States.

Unlike women, whose brain changes are due to the physical stimuli of pregnancy, brain changes in men are likely due to enhanced neuroplasticity.

Those looking to shed some pounds may want to consider two recent studies, which suggest that when we eat might make a difference when it comes to weight loss.

What if high-intensity interval training and intermittent fasting were combined in a weight-loss program? A recent study looked at just that.

A new study has found that taking antidepressants during pregnancy may not be as harmful as previously thought.

Ebola is serious, and often fatal in humans, but it is rare. Symptoms often appear within two to 21 days after exposure, and they typically appear in stages.

When Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke at her Tennessee ranch in May 2017, she was scared, but she wasn't about to let it get her down.

Seasonal affective disorder is a kind of depression that typically comes on in the fall and winter months and goes away in the spring or early summer.

A new study has taken a look at whether high blood pressure might contribute to dementia. This is what you need need to know about what the researchers learned.

With flu season approaching, doctors are urging Americans not to skip their annual flu shots this fall, especially those who are over the age of 65. Here's why.