Health

A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation

Tests that could reveal when Alzheimer’s disease will emerge, while promising, are not ready for use in otherwise healthy people, scientists say

After initially rejecting Moderna’s application for review, the FDA will now consider the company’s mRNA flu shot

The recent withdrawal of Hims & Hers’ GLP-1 pill raises questions about the safety and effectiveness of compounded medications

VO₂ max is an important measure of aerobic conditioning, whether you’re an Olympian or just a person hoping to stay healthy

What happens when your body suddenly stops making the one hormone that keeps your blood sugar in check?

Staff members have been instructed to scrub this topic and ‘biodefense’ from the agency’s website, a Nature investigation finds

People who help sick, aging loved ones are at risk for physical illness themselves. There may be ways to improve their resilience

Researchers found that walkable city design—not personal motivation—was the key factor behind people taking 1,100 more steps per day

It’s no surprise that eating fruits and vegetables is good for you, but diets that are rich in these foods could boost longevity, too, according to a new study

After a year of RFK, Jr., heading the Department of Health and Human Services, the “Make America Healthy Again” movement has upended science and medicine

An intrepid team of scientists has created “Smart Underwear” to measure human flatulence in a bid to better understand our farts