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New research is the first to show a bi-directional link between inflammatory bowel disease and depression.

The latest news, data, and expert insights on the COVID-19 pandemic, including cases, deaths, variants, vaccines and boosters, testing and treatment.

New findings highlight the need for diagnosis and support in people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

Leading organizations say complementary therapies such as reflexology and hypnosis may provide pain relief for some cancers.

New research finds longevity benefits from pumping iron, especially for women.

A sample found in a facility has been linked to a multistate outbreak of the dangerous bacteria.

New findings are changing the way skin cancer is treated around the world.

Contracting the COVID-19 virus, getting vaccinated or boosted, and stress can all impact menstruation and the menstrual cycle. Spotting and missed or irregular periods may occur.

The FDA has approved the drug Relyvrio, which was shown in studies to extend the lives of people with ALS by about 6 months.

The proposed new rule aims to address diseases caused by poor nutrition and health inequities.

Drugmakers Biogen and Eisai reported that their experimental drug, lecanemab, worked for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer’s disease.

Many emergency room patients with heart problems have a type of high blood pressure that’s often caused by unhealthy habits, a new study suggests.

Mild to moderate coffee consumption (even decaf) should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle, say researchers.

Mood swings, night sweats, hot flashes — even celebrities deal with these menopausal symptoms. Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michelle Obama, and other public figures have spoken about how hormonal symptoms impact quality of life.

Psychological factors may impact longevity more than a wide range of physical health issues, a new study suggests.

People with higher stress levels tend to focus more on their partner’s negative behaviors, a new study suggests.

New global report shows that despite heavy spending, the United States lags behind other wealthy countries.

Staying up late at night and sleeping in later in the morning may make people more likely to develop certain chronic diseases, a new study suggests.

The drug spironolactone may block signals in the brain that play a role in alcohol cravings.