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 ...

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.

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?

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.

June 19, 2025 – The FDA has approved the first twice-yearly shot to reduce the risk of HIV infections. Originally approved in 2012 as a treatment for people with HIV that no longer responded to ...

SPF 15 provides over 94% protection, allowing about 6% of UVB rays to reach your skin. SPF 30 provides 97% protection, SPF 50 provides 98% protection, and SPF 100 provides 99% protection. The SPF ...

Our bodies can get rid of PFAS, but slowly: It takes three to five years for the levels of PFOS, a common type of PFAS, to go down by half. "Everyone carries a little bit of PFAS in them," said ...

Pushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your true definition of “fit” – it’s worth it.

The FDA has approved a new pill called Widaplik, which combines three drugs – telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide – to treat adults who have high blood pressure.

1. Having dense breasts increases your risk of breast cancer. Why it matters: Not only is the risk higher, but it’s also harder to detect cancer in dense breasts. What to know: Dense breasts ...

There are serious GI side effects of Ozempic, including nausea, diarrhea, and more. Learn what this drug does to your body and how to manage side effects.