Health

Bacteria send protein packages to dormant neighbors to endure antibiotic attack

Alpha-gal syndrome is increasing across the U.S., driven by lone star ticks

Cyclosporiasis case numbers have skyrocketed from several dozen nationwide in June to now more than 1,000 in the state of Michigan alone

New research identifies five distinct sleep subtypes, revealing links between brain patterns, behavior and health

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent group that offers guidance on what health screenings and medications health insurance should cover

The sport supplement is popular among health influencers and athletes, who say creatine can help build stronger muscles and sharper brains—but is it legit?

Getting as little as 90 minutes less sleep than usual may lead to gaining weight and becoming more sedentary, a new study finds

Some IVF clinics are using AI to perform tasks such as sperm and embryo selection, but some fertility experts question whether the technology will lead to more live births

Reliance on artificial-intelligence tools degrades the abilities of physicians and software engineers, studies show

Female mammals have long thought to be born with all the eggs they would ever have, but new research is challenging that consensus

The way women use energy while running is fundamentally different from men

A heat wave over the Fourth of July weekend could put millions at risk of heat-related illnesses. Here’s what to do to stay safe—and why you don’t just need to drink lots of water