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Sometimes, head pain early in the day means you just slept wrong. Other times, it could be a sign of a health condition.

Waking up to a throbbing headache is never a pleasant way to start the day, and head pain can frequently strike at this time. Around one in 13 people experience recurring morning headaches, research …

A parasite called cyclospora has sickened thousands with explosive diarrhea. Here's what you must know and how to reduce your risk of infection.

Update: CR is continuing to monitor this outbreak and will update the article as more information becomes available. The word on everyones lips this summer is cyclospora. The microscopic parasite, b…

The biologist’s bold “energetic view of life” looks to the body’s strangest organelles as the link between cells, health, and mind and the foundation of our experience of being alive.

Not everyone is on board. José Antonio Enríquez, a molecular biologist at the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research, cautioned that Picards ideas about mitochondria and consciousness ar…

Silencing the expression of the MTCH2 protein in human cells made them “immune” to obesity.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For the past 50 years, a majority of the Western world has been in the grips of an obesity epidemic. Th…

Up to 45% of dementia cases globally could be delayed or even prevented by acting on modifiable risk factors, new WHO guidelines show.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a second edition of its guidelines on reducing the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.According to the authors, up to 45% of deme…

Ticks are spreading new diseases faster than ever—and one virus family may already be evading our immune system.

As summer heats up, tiny ticks are busy spreading diseases that most Americans have never even heard of, with doctors calling one of them almost akin to Lyme disease in public health risk. "It is tr…

Natalie Bryan's dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2024. She thought it would change everything, but he hasn't declined at all thanks to treatment.

Natalie Bryan, 49, knows how devastating dementia can be. Her grandmother had Alzheimer's disease, and in recent years Bryan has watched some of her friends care for their own parents. It's one of t…

For an ALS patient, losing weight can cause the condition to progress faster.

Neurologists are warning that popular weight-loss medications could have severe negative effects on neurodegenerative conditions like ALS. Jinsy Andrews, MD, a neurologist and director of NYU Langon…

A large laboratory study found that many commonly used sweeteners can directly change the growth of gut bacteria. Researchers identified more than 100 cases in which sweeteners behaved differently when combined with medications, caffeine, or flavorings. The c…

Commonly used sweeteners can directly interfere with the growth of bacteria that help support a healthy gut, according to laboratory research from the University of Cambridge.The strongest effect app…

As GLP-1 weight loss drugs surge in popularity, here’s what research says about whether you should expect to gain weight when stopping medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.

Brandon Chargoy, 31, has struggled with his weight most of his life, cycling through crash diets and fitness fads without much success. But after he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, his doctor put…

A drug originally developed for spinal cord injury may offer a fresh approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. In mouse studies, KCL-286 repaired dangerous DNA damage, reduced inflammation, and targeted multiple disease-related pathways instead of focusing on…

Researchers at King's College London have identified a promising new strategy for tackling Alzheimer's disease by targeting several of the disease's earliest biological changes at the same time. Thei…

Experts recommend people reduce outdoor activities as air quality worsens because of Canadian wildfire smoke.

BALTIMORE —Excessive heat is on the way for Maryland as wildfire smoke reaches the Mid-Atlantic. Canadian wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality across Maryland, with experts warning that condit…

A cyclosporiasis case in Fresno County has been confirmed by the Department of Public Health. Officials confirmed it is not stemming from the outbreak.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno County health officials have confirmed the county's first case of cyclosporiasis this year, while emphasizing that the local infection is not linked to recent outbreak…

Uganda ⁠⁠discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has ‘expanded faster than any previous outbreak’ in DRC.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo more quickly than in any previous outbreak. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told repor…

If you’re feeling greens-adverse, try these foods, all of which have an even higher fiber content than spinach.

Getting enough fiber is an essential part of maintaining a balanced diet. Spinach is among the most popular fibrous vegetables due to its versatility and high content of other essential vitamins and …

The Grand Duke Francesco de Medici, a prominent politician in the Tuscany region of Italy in the 16th century, died under mysterious circumstances in 1587 – with the suddenness of his death giving rise to rumors that he'd been poisoned.

The Grand Duke Francesco de Medici, a prominent politician in the Tuscany region of Italy in the 16th century, died under mysterious circumstances in 1587 with the suddenness of his death giving rise…

Washington is loosening access as demand surges, blurring the line between treatment and lifestyle upgrade.

Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the ho…