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 ...

There's no single test to diagnose dementia; it’s a process. You may go through several types of tests. The tests look at how your brain thinks or reasons (cognitive tests), functions ...

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 ...

It can be hard to tell for sure if you have atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. You’ll want to see a dermatologist or other doctor to find out. At your appointment, your doctor will check ...

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 ...

Here’s a health tip that might sound pretty good to many guys: Have more sex, or masturbate more, and you might lower your odds of getting prostate cancer. Research suggests that the more often ...

Sometimes, people have poop that's so dark it looks black. It might also have a sticky consistency, like that of tar. If your poop is black, it might be due to a change in your diet, a new ...