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The Food and Drug Administration finalized guidelines for blood donations that do away with some long-standing disqualifications for gay and bisexual men.

Here are answers to common questions about mammography and the new recommendations for screening between the ages of 40 and 74.

The draft recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, state that women who are ages 40 to 74 should have screening mammograms every two years.

Genetic testing is a powerful tool to detect changes in our genes that are associated with a greater risk for cancer.

Sign language has become trendy on TikTok, but many videos feature incorrect signs, sparking fears the trend will cause lasting damage to American Sign Language

Newly published research suggests that the sons of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are up to twice as likely to develop obesity as their peers.

Run in a straight line, find an enclosed space and don’t jump in water. Here’s how to stay safe when a swarm of bees attacks.

BMI is the best screening measure for obesity, but body fat distribution affects the risk of associated diseases.

ER visits because of fractures, sprains, head and other injuries from walking a leashed dog increased in the past two decades, a study shows.

Researchers concluded 22 of 25 gummy supplements were “inaccurately labeled” and often contained more melatonin than advertised.

People with gum disease are at a much higher risk for serious medical issues such as heart disease.

Experts say it is too early to tell whether conjunctivitis is associated with the new subvariant, XBB.1.16.

Lifestyle changes and weight-loss surgery can lower weight and lead to reversal of Type 2 diabetes for some people.

Listeria outbreaks can be tied to foods like deli meat, cheese and lettuce. Here's what they are, why they happen and how they make you sick.

Many people suffer from night sweats. For some, though, it may indicate a serious health problem.

Researchers examined 16 studies and found consistent evidence of a connection between toxic air pollutants known as PM 2.5 and dementia.

The symptoms of allergies and respiratory illnesses, including colds, flu and covid-19, are often similar. Here’s how to tell them apart.

Whether you’re a morning person, night owl or somewhere in between, your biological clock may affect your use of CPAP machines prescribed to treat sleep apnea.