Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered puzzling ultraviolet radiation around young stars in a stellar nursery.

James Webb Space Telescope spies mysterious high-energy radiation in star nursery

A newly discovered tectonic "regime" may explain why Earth has active plates while Venus remains stagnant.

Earth's newfound 'episodic-squishy lid' may guide our search for habitable worlds

The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts — and for many, a time for giving back.  Food banks, services that deliver meals to seniors and other U.S. charities typically see a surge in volunteering between Thanksgiving and the end of the year.  Alfred Del Grosso volunteers weekly to work the lunch shift at Shepherd’s Table, a food bank in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

Scientists may have "heard" the first tantalizing evidence of primordial black holes formed directly from overly dense pockets of matter just after the Big Bang.

Have gravitational waves provided the first hint of primordial black holes born during the Big Bang?

Depending on how you look at it, the universe might not have an "end," after all.

How will the universe end?

Meghan Jenkins' son was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. His prognosis was grim, but aggressive treatment saved his life.

Toddler diagnosed with cancer makes remarkable recovery after aggressive treatment

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz is 50 and still trains with Marines worldwide. Here's how he trains to stay mission-ready.

A top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50

Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.

FDA official discusses potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths

A “deprescribing” movement is building up in the psychiatry field, aimed at helping patients reduce or stop their antidepressants, especially SSRIs, when no longer considered necessary.

Doctors seek to understand why quitting antidepressants causes withdrawal for some

Behind packed calendars and polished résumés, millions are battling addiction in white-collar professions. It's not who you'd think.

I work with companies to confront addiction in the workplace. The hidden crisis is costing corporate America millions.

() -Infertility is an overlooked public health challenge and affordable treatment should be available within national health systems, the ​World Health Organization said on Friday in its first guideline on ‌the topic. Infertility is estimated to affect more than 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some ‌point in their lives, the WHO said.

Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO

Dr. Vinay Prasad's memo raises concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric mortality

Toddler given just 3 years to live after strange symptoms makes full recovery

(Reuters) -Global measles cases fell 71% to 11 ​million from the year 2000 to 2024, ‌driven by improved vaccination coverage, the World Health Organization ‌said in a report on Friday. Vaccination has prevented nearly 59 million deaths globally during this period, according to the report.

Global measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says

Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

Kennedy is one of about 50,000 Americans who have spasmodic dysphonia.

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.

Health alert: 19 cooking pans could pose lead contamination risk, says FDA

New evidence suggests there may be a critical window for hormone replacement therapy use in women to maintain estrogen levels and protect against cognitive decline.

Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women

Make sure you wash your hands well before digging in this Thanksgiving; norovirus, known for causing unpleasant stomach symptoms, is on the rise.

Cases of norovirus are on the rise just in time for the holiday season

Tryptophan, found in food, is an important ingredient in the neurotransmitter serotonin. But is that enough to support it as a possible mood booster? The research is decidedly mixed.

Turning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fast

More than 41,000 bottles of Walgreens-branded nasal spray have been recalled due to potential bacterial contamination.

Thousands of Walgreens nasal spray bottles recalled. See which ones.

Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC​.

Holiday season sees uptick in norovirus cases, according to CDC

Unlike with alcohol, there is no universal standard for THC levels while driving. But that doesn't mean it's safe.

Here's what can happen if you drive under the influence of pot

Norovirus has been rising in the U.S. since as early as mid-October, especially in states like Louisiana, Michigan and Indiana, according to data from WastewaterSCAN.

Norovirus is spreading earlier again this year, wastewater data shows

Dr. Ralph Abraham has been Louisiana's surgeon general since 2024.

What to know about new CDC deputy director who has been critical of COVID vaccines

Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company's products may have been contaminated.  Laboratory tests of 36 samples of formula from three different lots showed that five samples contained the type of bacteria that can lead to the rare and potentially deadly illness, the company said Monday on its website.  “Based on these results, we cannot rule out the risk that all ByHeart formula across all product lots may have

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

Nearly 14% of tests came back positive compared to 7% three months ago.

Norovirus infections increase significantly, with positive test rates reaching 14%

Parkinson's disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S.

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Toddler diagnosed with cancer makes remarkable recovery after aggressive treatment

A top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50

FDA official discusses potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths

Doctors seek to understand why quitting antidepressants causes withdrawal for some

I work with companies to confront addiction in the workplace. The hidden crisis is costing corporate America millions.

Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO

Dr. Vinay Prasad's memo raises concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric mortality

A top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50

Toddler given just 3 years to live after strange symptoms makes full recovery

Global measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says

Global measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says

Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

Health alert: 19 cooking pans could pose lead contamination risk, says FDA

Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women

Cases of norovirus are on the rise just in time for the holiday season

Turning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fast

Thousands of Walgreens nasal spray bottles recalled. See which ones.

Holiday season sees uptick in norovirus cases, according to CDC

Here's what can happen if you drive under the influence of pot

Norovirus is spreading earlier again this year, wastewater data shows

What to know about new CDC deputy director who has been critical of COVID vaccines

Turning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fast

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

Norovirus infections increase significantly, with positive test rates reaching 14%

Addressing sleep apnea early might decrease chances of developing Parkinson's disease

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity