Health

Michigan health officials say they may have narrowed down the source of a parasite outbreak that has left dozens hospitalized with ‘explosive diarrhea’ and pushed the state to its highest yearly total on record. Investigators have shared early findings from…

A long-running stereotype suggests men struggle more with multitasking than women, and one study set out to explore whether there could be a reason behind that perception. Traditional household roles have shifted dramatically over time. While domestic responsibilities were once…

Regular swimmers may be overlooking an important hygiene habit, and it has nothing to do with the pool itself. For many people, swimming is a go-to way to stay fit. And if you’re heading to a public pool, you’ll obviously…

A woman who was repeatedly told not to worry about lumps in her breasts was later found to have cancer after becoming suddenly unwell from drinking just one beer. Kelly Gunn first discovered an almond-shaped lump in her left breast…

GLP-1 medications remain hugely popular, but one lesser-known effect may be showing up in an unexpected place: the feet. Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become widely discussed for their role in weight loss, especially among people looking for…

Headaches are extremely common, with nearly half of people worldwide experiencing them at some stage. In many cases, the cause is relatively straightforward. A headache might follow dehydration after a night of drinking, or come on after too little sleep…

Erling Haaland’s reported 6,000-calorie daily eating plan has attracted huge attention, but a nutrition expert says copying the striker’s so-called ‘Viking diet’ without proper guidance could be a major mistake. The 6’5″ Norwegian forward has been one of the standout…

Plenty of people remember to wash their hands after going to the toilet or before a meal, but specialists say some of the dirtiest surfaces in daily life are the ones many of us touch without a second thought. Health…

Alexander Zverev came to Wimbledon this summer in a historic moment for his career, advancing to his first final at the All England Club just five weeks after winning his breakthrough first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. Yet the…

A cosmetic doctor has outlined some of the less widely discussed effects linked to Botox and other tweakments, at a time when minimally invasive cosmetic treatments continue to be hugely popular in the US, with the American Society of Plastic…

You may not need a supplement stack to boost your next workout, because the answer could be as simple as opening the cupboard and taking in the smell of chocolate. A recent exploratory study published in Frontiers in Physiology indicates…

A bizarre wellness craze making the rounds online might sound stomach-turning at first, but one doctor says there is a good reason to consider it. The term ‘fart walk’ has exploded across social media, and the meaning is about as…

Hot weather has people reaching for water more often, which naturally can mean extra trips to the toilet. But a doctor has cautioned that repeatedly waking during the night to urinate may point to something more significant than simply drinking…

A psychotherapist has warned that one everyday behavior, something 98 percent of people deal with regularly, may be quietly putting strain on relationships and could even contribute to a breakup over time. No matter whether a couple has been together…

Doctors are encouraging people to check the ingredients in their shower products after warning that some common bathroom staples may contain chemicals that have raised health concerns, including possible links to cancer. Some cancer risks, including getting older, inherited genetics…

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, marking another American affected by the rapidly spreading outbreak, federal health officials announced Friday. The Centers for…