People with type 2 diabetes who are taking common drugs called diuretics may be at a significantly increased risk of losing a foot or leg, according to a new French study. Researchers found that taking a diuretic...

Losing weight often comes down to changing the patterns and habits that led to overeating. And that usually takes self-control, or the ability to resist temptation. Think of self-control as the inner voice that keeps you from...

For people suffering from a cold, the severity of their symptoms may be linked to the mix of bacteria that inhabit their nose. New research suggests the amount and type of organisms residing in the nose might...

MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018If your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels fluctuate, you may have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death than people with more steady readings, new research suggests. According...

First Human Case of Rat Strain of Hepatitis E 'Very High Risk' That Ebola Will Spread From Congo: WHO U.S. and Japanese Researchers Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

Even man’s best friend isn’t immune to diseases that can make their way to people, the American Veterinary Medical Association says. The association mentions some examples: Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a microscopic parasite that lives in the...

Colored contacts — also known as costume, decorative or fashion contact lenses — can change the way your eyes look. Although colored contacts may not change your vision, it is important to get a doctor’s prescription to...