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Anne Heche suffered from a severe anoxic brain injury following a car accident on August 5. Keep in mind, the body is affected based on a variety of factors.

For most people, getting the flu means a few days of feeling sick. However, in 2021, certain states showed more deaths from influenza and pneumonia.

Drug-resistant bacteria have been on the rise in the last few decades. Now scientists may have found a drug that is effective against these superbugs.

Actress and writer Mindy Kaling recently opened up about how the death of her mother affected her life and work.

As monkeypox continues to spread across the U.S — the current leader in world cases — there is an urgency to make treatments as accessible as possible.

The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was launched to help assist those experiencing a mental health crisis. So why are some people recommending against it?

Polio may once have been a thing of the past, but its recent reemergence in New York has health experts concerned.

There are thousands of PFAS chemicals, and some could not only build up in the environment but in our bodies as well. Now, they may be affecting our health.

While the typical symptoms of monkeypox resemble the flu along with a blister-like rash, medical experts are alerting the public to new signs of the virus.

Who knew walking could provide so many benefits to our health? As it turns out, new research suggests timing walks after meals could boost health even more.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug ​​trastuzumab-deruxtecan for patients with the HER2-low breast cancer subtype.

While the vaccine will still be administered in two doses, four weeks apart, each shot will be a much lower dose than the original.

It's widely believed that lifestyle plays a large role in cancer risk. However, new research is suggesting another important factor may have a greater impact.

If you're a woman who has chosen to be self-employed for more flexibility and freedom, this lifestyle may also be supporting your heart health.

The U.S. government will receive 150,000 doses of the vaccine in September. Until then, health officials may have a solution for the currently limited supply.

With monkeypox cases continuing to rise across the country, it's important to be aware of how the illness spreads and how to keep yourself safe from exposure.

A plant-based diet can be beneficial for many reasons, including reducing the risk of breast cancer.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Many Americans are using a wide range of marijuana and hemp products to alleviate various ailments. But are these products as safe as they seem?

Certain groups are more vulnerable to the health effects of climate change, with children being one of the most susceptible groups. Here's how.

The Inflation Reduction Act would be making significant changes to health care policy and prescription drugs. However, there are some limits to this measure.

There are many risk factors for cancer, but a new study suggests that there are two major ones.

There are different types of vasculitis depending on which blood vessels are affected, but it's systemic, meaning it can affect multiple organ systems.

Spending more time outdoors immersed in nature can reduce your heart rate and blood pressure, and even help relieve muscle tension.

It's natural for humans to constantly be striving for more. It's an important part of our evolution. But what happens when it actually decreases satisfaction?

A recent study has found that acupuncture may also help reduce one's risk for prediabetes and the subsequent development of type 2 diabetes.

Regular stretching may help slow cognitive decline, according to a recent study presented at the 2022 Alzheimer's Association International Conference.