Rare, deadly, and often missed, some skin cancers develop in areas that rarely see the sun. Scientists are still learning about them, but here's what we know.

A painful sore throat is a signature symptom of an Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. It now makes up about a third of U.S. COVID-19 cases. Find out what you can do to get relief.

Living with bipolar disorder isn’t just about mood swings: it’s about carrying an invisible weight that few people understand.

What’s the most overrated strategy for protecting your brain? And what’s the one you should actually be using?

June 16, 2025 – Ready to hit the great outdoors this season? Just make sure you've taken steps to protect yourself from ticks and tickborne illness, which experts say is on the rise.

The “blue waffle” hoax is a made-up sexually transmitted infection (STI) affecting women. Here’s how to fact check online health information and avoid scams.

Drinking Water to Lose Weight: What’s the Idea? You've probably heard many of the ways water is good for you – it helps move waste out of your body, helps your cells work the way they should ...

If one thing’s for sure, it’s that there’s always another coffee study, and we can’t help but click. But why are we so hooked, and is there any real consensus on whether coffee is good for us?

Your brain is constantly evolving. Throughout your life, it reshapes, adjusts, and grows stronger in response to learning, new experiences, and your habits. This amazing shape-shifting ability is ...

The FDA has approved the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, mainly for adults 65 or older, but people ages 12 to 64 with medical conditions that increase their risk of serious illness ...

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Here’s what the results showed: The odds of developing Parkinson’s disease increased 126% for people living within 1 mile of a golf course, compared to living more than 6 miles away. The ...