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The current outbreak of monkeypox is unusual. Might the World Health Organization declare it a public health emergency of international concern?

Just a couple of weeks after Abbott Nutrition, a baby formula plant, reopened for business, its plant in Sturgis, Michigan has had to unexpectedly close again.

This innovative stem cell treatment might work even better for babies with spina bifida than previous methods, considering its success in animal studies.

While there is no clinical term or diagnosis for this phenomenon, new research suggests that "Sunday scares" might be more than just Urban Dictionary slang.

According to a new study in Nature Genetics, people who smoke heavily may have the same risk of lung cell mutations as people who smoke less frequently.

President Biden has announced new plans being launched through the Cancer Moonshot initiative, centering around a specific goal: to "end cancer as we know it".

Millions of children globally have missed out on routine vaccinations since the COVID-19 pandemic began, says a new report from the World Health Organization.

Symptoms of Omicron subvariants appear to be different from previous COVID strains. Here are the symptoms you can expect, depending on your vaccination status.

If you are using Banana Boat sunscreen this summer, you may want to think twice. Here's everything you need to know about the recall of Banana Boat sunscreen.

A new study has found that the Mediterranean diet may help improve melanoma survival. Here's what we know about this study and its findings.

Is there a right time to quit smoking? But a new study suggests that quitting smoking by a certain age can reduce one's risk of all-cause death.

A new study has identified a possible factor contributing to the underdiagnosis of autism and preconceived notions about autism and intellectual disability.

Those who smoked cigarettes felt more at risk of getting COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic, and they subsequently wanted to quit.

Low socioeconomic status is associated with shorter life expectancy, worse mental health, higher mortality, and poor health behaviors.

Bodyweight training may feel basic, but that doesn't mean it isn't working. Health Digest wanted to know what basic exercise our readers dread the most.

In an interview with Health Digest, Priyanka Wali, HypochondriActor co-host, detailed the difficulty of being a doctor in a family of doctors during a pandemic.

As of now, there's only one CBD drug approved by the FDA. However, the agency recently announced that they were looking to work on new guidelines for CBD use.

Former Hawaii Rainbow Warriors quarterback Colt Brennan died on May 11, 2021. These are the details surrounding his death.

Although there's a lot we don't know about long COVID, one recent study has provided some helpful information.

You might not hear much talk about selenium when it comes to nutrition, but it plays an important role in maintaining your health.

Five-time Grammy winner and classic pop sensation B.J. Thomas has died. According to his publicist, this is what led to the beloved singer's death.

President Joe Biden announced a plan on September 27 to make it easier to identify healthy foods while shopping through a new labeling process.

With the surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, health experts believe that cloth masks may no longer be a viable defense against the virus.

When it comes to cancer prevention, insects may have the potential to aid in the early detection of the disease. Now, ants may be able to help.

Some 48 million Americans get food poisoning every year, and many tend to get sick in the summer. This is why.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has deemed maltodextrin generally safe, but there are some things you should know about it.

Known for monkeying around on TikTok for his huge fanbase, George the monkey died on June 7, 2021. Here's what happened to the internet's favorite furry friend.