New kidney research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is raising concerns that long-term use of drugs commonly prescribed to treat high-blood pressure and heart failure could be contributing...

GENEVA (Reuters) – A World Health Organization technical body said on Tuesday that current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be reworked to ensure they are effective against Omicron and future variants...

Poor quality of healthcare is a global public health problem. Laboratory services are key factors in the delivery of quality care, as the diagnosis of the disease is the starting point for appropriate...

Synthetic cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound also found in the cannabis plant, appears to prime the innate immune system of cells, potentially offering protection against pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. Researchers...

(HealthDay)—The chance of someone who is covered by Medicaid surviving cancer may depend in part on where they live, a new analysis finds. In states that had lower Medicaid income eligibility limits,...

These practical mindset tools will help you feel better taking up space in the gym.  Predictably, gyms are heaving right now. As happens every January, everyone’s got to work on their resolutions,...

January is grim. The weather is nasty, festive cheer seems to have dried up, and work is back with a vengeance. Everyone’s drawing up health resolutions but when your wellness options seem so drab...

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Goldfish may have short memories but, according to an Israeli university study, they might be able to drive. Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that a goldfish’s innate navigational...

For many people, the words ‘dream job’ and ‘gym’ don’t belong in the same sentence. But we definitely might enjoy the gym a bit more if we were getting paid to be there. If you need extra motivation...