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Taking Paxlovid within the first five days of COVID-19 symptoms can reduce risk of hospitalization and death by 89%, but the pill is under-prescribed.

Choosing a diet can feel like a guessing game, but a new study is taking some of the guesswork out of diets for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.

Many people in the U.S. are stocking up on at-home COVID test kits. Here is how to store at-home COVID tests for accurate results.

COVID-19 is a high-risk way of getting immunity and is less effective for omicron. So what role does the immune system actually play in vaccine effectiveness?

For years, experts have been aware of the impact of sleep on learning. New research shows that sleep plays an even more active role in learning than we thought.

A recent study shows that in addition to the number of steps we walk, another important factor for improving our health is the pace at which we move.

Just like keeping our physical health in shape, we can keep our mental health functioning properly, too -- and it might not take as much effort as you think.

New research has shown that heart health is not only important for keeping our blood flowing and bodies going, but that it even impacts our brain function.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory warning on Thursday due to an unexplained hepatitis outbreak among young children.

E-cigarette use is associated with negative effects on mental and physical health. New research now finds that one vape flavor may pose additional health risks.

Fasting for weight loss is not new. New research takes a look at time-restricted eating, a sub-category of intermittent fasting, and finds something surprising.

Every year, around 20% of Americans experience flu, and the average American adult experiences 2 or 3 colds. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your risk.

While deemed an effective treatment method, new research reveals that the use of antidepressants may not offer significant long-term benefits, including this.

Obesity is not just a matter of physical appearance, but it is a risk factor for several serious health conditions, including endometrial cancer.

There have been questions and mixed messages around who should be getting a second COVID-19 booster shot and when to get them. Here's the latest guidance.

You may know Devale Ellis or his role as Zac on "Tyler Perry's Sistas," or for his athletic career. But his ambitions also extend to advocacy work as well.

New study reveals race may be a significant risk factor for dementia. Experts send a warning call about racial disparities and risk rates.

New research finds that legal access to marijuana lowers prescription drug use for pain, anxiety, and more. Here's what you need to know.

We know that depression can impact our lives in a number of ways. New research reveals the surprising way depression can alter your immune system.

Hydrogel patches could be the next big breakthrough for preventing cancer recurrence. Here's what you need to know about the latest research.

With the mask mandate on public transportation being overturned, people are wondering if one-way masking is still beneficial while traveling.

You may know Ethan Zohn as a three-time "Survivor" competitor, but he's also a two-time cancer survivor.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put into effect a new disease information system, the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics.

A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that people with mental health problems might be at a greater risk of developing breakthrough COVID-19 cases.

Recent research suggests adults may want to pay particular attention to certain forms of packaging when it comes to protecting kids from edibles.

It turns out that artificial intelligence may be able to predict drinking relapses and improve treatment outcomes for individuals with alcohol use disorder.

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa has ruled in favor of a lawsuit against the Biden administration's travel mask mandate.