Researchers have identified specific brain circuitry that is related to people’s sense of spirituality — and it’s centered in a brain region linked to pain inhibition, altruism and unconditional love. The findings add to research seeking to...

THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — You want to eat healthy. You need to save cash. Can you have it both ways? Yes, experts say. “People think that healthy eating is an elite thing,...

As the American Diabetes Association concluded its annual meeting, HealthDay spoke to Dr. Robert Gabbay, the ADA's chief scientific and medical officer. Dr. Gabbay shared highlights from the conference and discussed how the pandemic affected people with...

The worldwide coronavirus death toll topped 4 million on Thursday, with the highly contagious Delta variant spotted in more than 100 countries and the World Health Organization warning against nations relaxing restrictions too quickly. “The numbers may...

(Healthday News) — Wearable fitness trackers such as Fitbits or the Apple Watch can help track people’s recovery from COVID-19 and are revealing just how long-term that recovery is, according to a new study. It was conducted...

Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Thursday, July 8: Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 4 million. The World Health Organization on Wednesday announced another grim milestone in the spread of COVID-19: Over 4 million dead worldwide....

Teens and adults with autism may be less likely than others to use drugs and alcohol, but new research finds those who do are nearly nine times more likely to use these substances to mask symptoms, including...

Climate change could put billions more people at risk for deadly mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue, researchers said. They see the danger zone expanding within the United States, Europe and Asia. If temperatures rise by...

Mental health problems and thoughts of suicide are common among U.S. coal miners with black lung disease, a new study finds. Black lung is a progressive illness caused by inhaling toxic coal and rock dust in coal...

Aspirin has long been taken by heart patients to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack, but a new study suggests that it can also guard against cardiovascular trouble in pneumonia patients. Such complications are common...