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According to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a medical consultation following a health scare revealed that a parasite ate a part of his brain. Does this really happen?

According to newly published research, there's a surprising way your risk of early death may go down -- and it lies in the type of doctor you consult.

If you're a man, you're likely aware that certain factors affect your risk of prostate cancer. But what might surprise you is that where you live matters, too.

Football Hall-of-Famer O.J. Simpson has died at age 76. Here's what we know about his cause of death.

Kate Middleton recently announced that she has been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. What does that mean?

In most cases, peanut butter makes for a nutritious addition to just about any diet -- especially if you've been diagnosed with this medical condition.

Comedian Richard Lewis, known for playing a fictionalized version of himself on the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has died. Here's what we know.

Former talk show host, Wendy Williams (59) was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2023. Here's what that means.

Curious fans have been googling a medical term known as "moon face" after Amy Schumer appeared as a featured guest on Jimmy Fallon's "The Tonight Show."

After "The Bachelor" contestant Lexi Young opened up about her stage 5 endometriosis, there's been a newfound interest in the disease. Here's what to know.

Due to the rise of telemedicine and virtual medicine wards in recent years, the concept of virtual hospitals has similarly experienced a surge worldwide.

Just shy of 13% of men are estimated to be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their life, but how deadly is it if you have it? We'll examine the statistics.

Country singer Toby Keith, 62, died on Monday, February 5, from stomach cancer. His family released a statement that he passed away peacefully.

Dexter Scott King, the son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., died on Sunday at his home in California. This is what we currently know about the cause of death.

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and ex-wife of Prince Andrew, has been diagnosed with skin cancer. Here's what we know so far about her diagnosis.

Death is an uncomfortable reality, and all of us are going to bite the dust one day. Do we really want to know when that will be, though?

Since Robert Downey Jr.'s jovial mention of them in his Golden Globes acceptance speech, beta blockers seem to be the talk of the town. What are they?

Michael Bolton recently shared on social media that he is recovering from brain tumor surgery. This means the singer will take a brief break from his tour.

If you tend to indulge in a bit more food and drink during the holidays, you'll want to be aware of holiday heart syndrome. Here are the signs to look out for.

TV producer and the creator of so many legendary comedy shows of yesteryear, Norman Lear, died December 5 at the age of 101. Here is his cause of death.

On Sunday December 17, actor James McCaffrey died of causes related to his cancer diagnosis of multiple myeloma, TMZ reports. McCaffrey was 65.

Matthew Perry's cause of death has just been released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office.

Just three days after the beloved actor died at age 61 on December 11, his rep confirmed a common disease led to his death.

Veteran actor Ryan O'Neal passed away in 2023. Here's a look at the health issues that the "Love Story" and "Peyton's Place" star dealt with over the years.

In theory, medication is supposed to provide us with relief from whatever ails us. But what if taking meds makes your body ache all over? Here's what it means.

Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on Supreme Court, sadly passed away at the age of 93. The Supreme Court released statements following her death.

Researchers are looking at a very common prescription drug to see how it helps reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer.