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Picking a mask that offers the highest level of protection is an important part of bringing the COVID-19 pandemic to an end.

ith March traditionally corresponding with "spring break" & the thought of being on a beach somewhere is appealing, top health officials are warning against it.

News flash: The virus is much more likely to spread through person-to-person contact, when the virus is inhaled via infected, airborne droplets.

New cases of Ebola have prompted a travel warning for all passengers to the US from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted preventative health measures, such as routine wellness checks and cancer screenings.

Dr. Mehmet Oz doesn't just give medical advice on television and in magazines: He also helped save a man's life in the Newark Airport this week.

Dctors have long warned about the dangers of getting too close to magnets, but the new series of phones from Apple may pose an even greater threat.

Former supermodel Brooke Shields shocked fans recently when she revealed that she is recovering from a broken femur.

In late January, Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that wearing two masks would likely be more effective than one alone — something he chalked up to "common sense."

The National Police Agency of Japan reported nearly 21,000 deaths by suicide in 2020, an increase from the 750 that occurred in 2019 (via Japan Times).

An ingredient in Mucinex and other cough expectorants could help people increase their fertility.

A former presidential nominee and longtime senator from Kansas, Bob Dole, has announced his diagnosis with stage 4 lung cancer.

For the first time, the CDC is using provisional data to estimate how the pandemic will affect life expectancy in the U.S.

If you haven't made exercise a part of your daily routine yet, recent research offers another compelling reason to start.

Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh, 70, died from complications of lung cancer on Wednesday.

Many experts state there is a crisis among children, as there has been an influx of ADHD support line calls and an increase in ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions.

There are many diets that are "plant-based", but not necessarily vegan. So what's the best for weight loss?

New research indicates that restaurant menus might be more misleading than you think -- the items labeled as healthy simply may not be.

Legendary NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer died at age 77 of complications from Alzheimer's disease.

TikTok's new food trend, "What I Eat in a Day" videos, is concerning for parents and is potentially dangerous. Here's why.

Walking may have other benefits beyond just getting you in shape and improving your overall health.

For the past 20 years, lung cancer has been the leading cause of cancer deaths, and also the most common form of cancer globally. That last part has changed.

Can a social media platform like Reddit actually predict if your relationship is ready for a respite?

Legendary singer Tony Bennett and his family have chosen to make his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease public, in a lengthy profile in AARP.

Are morning people stronger when they work out before daylight? Do nightbirds get a better burn when the sun sets?

Experts urge us to continue to be cautious and to not let our guard down when it comes to social gatherings.

Have you ever heard of the 12-3-30 workout? Thanks to TikTok, a lot of people do now. Here's what it's all about.