Increasing daily movement, particularly through step count, may be the most effective measure for enhancing longevity and overall wellness.

The Comprehensive Addiction Risk Evaluation System, or CARES, uses your genetic information and details about your past – ...

Experts emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated against both influenza A and B strains to prevent serious health complications during the extended 2025 flu season.

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services says a school-age child who had been hospitalized in the West Texas town of Lubbock and was not vaccinated against measles has died in a measles ...

If you have a dog, you want them to have a balanced diet to stay healthy. While certain fruits can be good for dogs to eat, grapes are not. Grapes and raisins are highly toxic for dogs, regardless ...

Let’s face it: Most of us don't give much thought to our pee before we flush it out of sight. But the basic details of your urine — color, smell, and how often you go — can give you a hint ...

Turner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder found in some women and people assigned female at birth. It can cause short stature and a range of health issues including heart defects, learning ...

While everyone’s blood contains the same basic parts, there are eight different blood types. The type you have depends on genes you inherit from your biological parents. What makes your blood ...

During Julia's junior year in college, she met a great guy. But she didn't want to date him. "I was at the end of another relationship that had been really good. So I don't think I was ...

Talking to your doctor about pain management before surgery could make opioid addiction less likely, as a new study says that ...

Eating at least two servings of yogurt a week may help protect you from cancer in a particular part of the colon.

Distrust of everything from institutions to people closest to you takes a serious toll on health and happiness. Here’s how to find a way back.