Health

Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.

Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.

The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.

Oprah Winfrey is recovering from a stomach virus and dehydration after canceling a television appearance to promote her next book club selection.

A new study found lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. remain low, with just about one in five adults getting their recommended test.

A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly, donanemab, won unanimous backing from FDA advisers on Monday for its ability to slow mild dementia despite risks such as brain swelling and bleeding, setting the stage for its expected approval later this year.

A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.

The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.

Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.

The fruit contains a substance that helps boost memory and restore brain function, researchers say.