Heart disease deaths fall but remain top US killer
Annual fatalities decline slightly after years of increase
Deaths from heart disease in the United States declined modestly in 2023, offering a rare sign of...
Measles cases surge as US risks losing elimination status
A year of continuous outbreaks across the country
Tuesday marks one year since a major measles outbreak began in West Texas, and the virus has...
Microplastics in the Human Body Face Scientific Doubt
A growing body of research suggesting that microplastics are widespread throughout the human body is now facing serious scientific scrutiny. Chemists and analytical experts...
Hepatitis B Vaccine Study in Guinea-Bissau Halted
A controversial US funded study involving hepatitis B vaccines for newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been halted following widespread criticism over ethical concerns. The decision,...
Highly Contagious Flu Strain Spreads Across California
Doctors in California are reporting the spread of a highly contagious flu strain that appears to last longer and cause more severe symptoms than...
Exercise Shows Strong Benefits for Depression Relief
If you feel emotionally lighter after a workout, science increasingly backs that experience. New research shows that physical activity can play a powerful role...