How do you get to the Olympics? Practice, practice, practice … but also know what to concentrate on during the heat of competition.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on pregnancy and birth rates, some effects have defied expectations.
Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to reduce symptoms of breathlessness, improve physical function and enhance overall quality of life.
Here's what to know about COVID-19 "breakthrough" cases. Should Americans be concerned? What are health experts watching for?
Of the nutrients in plant foods, it seems like flavonoids might be special regarding brain health.
Patients with moderate to high complexity congenital heart disease often undergo multiple interventions.
Skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccination is a common theme in media appealing to conservatives, despite assurances from doctors and scientists that the vaccine is safe and effective.
Health officials say the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to surge and accounts for an estimated 83% of U.S. COVID-19 cases. Track the latest numbers here.
Twitter on Monday evening temporarily suspended Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she shared misinformation about Covid-19 and vaccines.
Personal use of hair dyes is very common. But do they increase cancer risk? There have been many studies, with conflicting results.
Today’s teens, and even tweens, often know more about vaping than their parents. Here are some of the dangers associated with vaping.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says cases in the U.S. are up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions are up 36% and deaths rose by 26%. See the latest numbers.
Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote that bogus COVID claims have led people to reject vaccines and public health advice on masks and social distancing, undermining efforts to end the pandemic.
Federal officials say the California doctor sold pellets that she claimed would confer "lifelong immunity" against COVID-19 and provided fake vaccination cards to patients.
There are many types of steroids. Their effects in the body differ. And so do their side effects.
Overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government reported Wednesday.
Anybody who is outside for long periods in hot weather is at risk for heat-related illnesses. Here's what you need to know.
There are several reasons urine changes colors.
Amid all the disruption during the pandemic, one of the often-heard complaints was that people had trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and…
While it’s smart to keep sipping, some conventional wisdom about hydrating is just plain false. Here are six eye-opening facts about hydration.
The emergence of RSV, a virus that typically sickens children in colder months, has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital.
U.S. death rates from cancer continued to decline from 2014 to 2018, according to a study released today. Here's what is driving the drop.
Stacker scoured scientific studies, DIY websites, and even American history to come up with 15 ways to stay cool on warm days. Keep reading to…
If you are tense or anxious about reentering today's so-called "normal," experts say that's understandable. Blame it on your brain — especially your frontal lobe.
Everyone likes a good belly laugh from time to time, and science supports that feeling.
