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

Coronary artery disease develops over many years, typically due to a build-up of cholesterol deposits (or plaques) and inflammation in the coronary arteries.

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.

Government officials say they have focused heavily on educational outreach amongst communities most vulnerable to infection, particularly the LGBTQ+ community.

Many feel monkeypox has been characterized as a disease largely attributed to the LGBTQ+ community. As a result, it has brought on additional stigma.

Many parents are still choosing not to vaccinate their very young children. Here are some of the biggest reasons why, according to recent polling.

Cases of monkeypox in the U.S. are steadily creeping upward. Discover which states have the highest number of reported cases of the disease.

New research confirms racial discrimination is an ongoing issue for maternal health in America. Not only does it affect the mother's health, but the baby's too.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been (and continues to be) one of the most devastating health-related events in modern history.

If you're already somewhat healthy, a recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found more evidence for another course of action — cocoa.

COPD affects millions of Americans each year. But a recent study suggests women may be at a higher risk than men. Here's what the research has to say.

Commonly observed in the big toe, ankle, or knee, flare-ups from gout can come on abruptly and may last for up to weeks at a time.

Despite the limitations surrounding stem cell transplants, health experts are highlighting the significance of the most recent news.

Smartphones can weaken our ability to remember because when we store more information on our phones, we store less in our actual memory.

46% of Americans regularly consume protein drinks on a regular basis, but fewer people may be enthusiastic about protein drinks after a recent recall.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common complaint in the U.S. Discover which states had the highest rates of death from the condition in 2021.

Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that two confirmed pediatric cases of monkeypox have been detected in the U.S.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is calling on doctors to test some of their patients for PFAS levels.

While psychedelic drug therapy helps many people manage their mental health, these drugs do not work for everyone.

Since the start of 2022, over 1,000 child cases of unexplained hepatitis have been detected in more than 30 countries across the globe.

A new research brief from the nonprofit The Trevor Project sheds light on how trauma symptoms in LGTBQ youth might increase their risk of suicide.