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When should you get your flu shot? Here's what the leading health experts recommend.

Country singer Alan Jackson recently spoke out about a neurological disease with which he has been struggling for nearly a decade.

A 2021 study of over 6,000 participants reveals a new link between age and metabolism – or a lack thereof.

Actor Willie Garson has died at the age of 57, as confirmed by his son on Instagram. But what was the cause of his death, and how common is it?

Many struggle to adhere to their personal health goals and live a healthy lifestyle – but the reason probably isn't what you'd expect.

Robin Roberts shared the good news on her Instagram page on September 21, telling her followers that it had been nine years since her health scare.

Meghan Trainor revealed that she'd been diagnosed with panic disorder. Here's what that means.

Actress Amy Schumer recently had surgery for endometriosis which resulted in her uterus and appendix being removed.

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar revealed on Thursday, September 9 that she had been diagnosed with cancer earlier in the year.

Is there a reason for having two nostrils -- especially two that appear mostly alike? Here's what the science says.

In times of medical crisis, health professionals must make difficult decisions to prioritize care. Here's what happens when there aren't enough hospital beds.

Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges has had a tough year. After emerging from over a month's stay in the hospital, the star shared a health update with the world.

This is why Dr. Anthony Fauci believes there will need to be many more COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the United States.

A study of 13 young adults found that sleep-deprived participants were still lagging in mental processing and memory after a week of unrestricted sleep.

Clinical trials found that, in mice with skin or lung disease, an mRNA treatment caused cancer tumors to shrink. The treatment is now in human trials.

As morbid as it sounds, knowing the most common cause of death can offer insight into the harsh topic, making it seem a little more manageable.

Data show that unvaccinated people are twice as likely to end up in the hospital if they contract the delta variant instead of the alpha variant.

Razor burn may cause your skin to itch. However, there is another skin condition that can give your almost identical symptoms: folliculitis.

Johnson & Johnson's HIV vaccine "failed to provide sufficient protection against HIV to young women in sub-Saharan Africa." Efficacy was only 25%.

Can eating a hot dog really take minutes of your life? Here's what one study says.

Comedian Richard Pryor died at age 65 in 2005. What was his cause of death, and what should you know about this common health condition? Read on to find out.

Eight-time PGA Tour winner and Masters Champion Patrick Reed was admitted to the hospital with this terrifying illness.

Booster shots for Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines have been announced, but what about Johnson & Johnson? Here's what you need to know.

Journalist Christiane Amanpour just announced her ovarian cancer diagnosis – and urged women to stand firm when they feel something is wrong with their health.

In 2020, Selena Gomez revealed she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, this condition is still misunderstood. Here's what you should know.

in the midst of a pandemic, it is especially important to look after those who are immunocompromised. But what does this medical term even mean?

Beyonce recently revealed her long-time struggle with this common sleep disorder. Read on to learn more.