Health

The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading. 

A new blood test that combines four protein biomarkers can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer with nearly 88% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of one of the deadliest cancers.

President Donald Trump was seen with a rash on his neck during a White House Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday.

Lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives than several other major cancers combined.

A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.

Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.

This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

The NYSNA says the contract includes protections against workplace violence, preserved health benefits and salary increases of more than 12% over three years.

Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means faced tough questions from senators on Wednesday about topics that have become divisive in recent years, such as vaccines and hormonal birth control, as well as about her qualifications and potential conflicts.

Multiple states are suing the Trump administration over its adjustments to vaccine recommendations for children. The CDC said it would stop recommending kids be immunized against the flu, RSV, and other infections.

Millions of U.S. adults are living with undiagnosed prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. During the month of March, the Red Cross will provide free A1C diabetes screenings to successful blood, platelet and plasma donations.

Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.

Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.

"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.

NYSNA nurses are expected to begin voting on the proposed contract as early as today.

A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.

Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.