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Exercise and a healthy diet can stave off complications of diabetes. Now research suggests there may be another way to keep blood sugar balanced -- whey powder.

People with severe alopecia have one more way to treat their condition.

While it may seem like binge drinking on occasion is no biggie, researchers reveal some surprising statistics that it could negatively impact our health.

Researchers who wanted to know just how much stress impacts the immune system studied 5,744 adults over the age of 50, and the results were surprising.

Social influencers have developed a new breed -- patient influencers who share medical advice and patient experiences. But health experts are growing concerned.

The baby formula shortage has made many parents fearful of being unable to feed their babies. Here's what kind of help Operation Fly Formula can provide.

Bieber announced his diagnosis on Instagram today.

Watching your young child learn to swim for the first time can feel scary. But experts recommend starting them sooner rather than later.

The respiratory transfer of viral particles can occur, but monkeypox is primarily contracted through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected individual.

This information can affect how people are treated for COVID-19.

Here's why so few people are being prescribed new and effective weight loss drugs.

Not every parent will understand what it means to be LGBTQ, but being respectful and receptive to thoughts and concerns can create a more positive dialogue.

From reading to meditation, it's clear that sleep can be influenced by what we do before bed, but what about who we snooze with in bed?

Apple recently previewed the next version of their smartwatch, and there's a lot to be excited for. Here are a few of the top new features you can expect.

Prostate cancer is rare in men younger than 40, but the chance of developing the disease rises substantially after age 50. Here are some of the risk factors.

Fish and seafood are a key part of a well-balanced diet. This is because they are packed with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential fats.

Most of us know mental health is an essential aspect of overall health. But research is now showing the importance of optimism specifically.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy is controversial, but a new study shows that this treatment is actually critically beneficial for those who require it.

A new study reveals how our dreams could provide clues as to whether or not we might develop Parkinson's disease. Here's what the research says.

The study findings will help raise awareness of the fact that adult survivors of childhood cancer need to monitor their heart health with greater scrutiny.

Mental health is becoming more of a priority for health leaders and policymakers. But what exactly are the rates of mental illness in the U.S.?

Researchers found that veterans were more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma, and their risk of stage 4 melanoma was higher than the U.S. population.

Exercise offers a number of health benefits, but is there a time of day that is better to exercise? Research suggests there may be, and it may differ by gender.

Radiation may not benefit all breast cancer patients, researchers suggest. Here's how they've determined who falls into this category.

While the study sample size was quite small, consisting of only 18 patients, experts nonetheless feel these results are the first of their kind.

Dr. Rosamund Lewis, the World Health Organization's technical lead for monkeypox, said that monkeypox may have been spreading undetected for months or years.

The baby formula shortage has created a great deal of anxiety and fear in many parents. But Abbott claims there is light at the end of the tunnel.