Many who suffer vaping-related lung damage will have long-term health problems lasting at least a year, a new study reports. A substantial proportion of patients continue to be wracked with breathing difficulty, brain fog and mood disorders...

New research gives new meaning to the term “hotheaded” — your normal brain temperature is higher and varies much more than previously thought. The findings could lead to future research into whether disruption of daily brain temperature...

For some 911 calls, are mental health specialists the better choice? One American city’s innovative approach to handling low-level 911 calls — sending mental health professionals rather than police — may have taken a bite out of...

It’s OK to drink coffee soon after taking a liquid thyroid medication, a new study finds. Current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend patients take thyroid hormone replacement therapy on an empty stomach, but this new research...

Breast cancer is tough to beat, but if you also have diabetes and poor blood sugar control your long-term risk of death rises, researchers report. Their study included 488 women with metastatic breast cancer, which is cancer...

Of all the health harms the pandemic brought, new research has uncovered one positive effect: For the first time in 30 years, teens’ consumption of junk food fell following school closures, social restrictions and more parents working...

Texas and Florida are big U.S. centers for Americans dealing with short- and long-term diabetes complications, a new study shows. The findings could help direct support to people who need it the most, according to the researchers....

If you have a family history of cancer and are considering genetic counseling to measure your risk for the disease, an expert offers some advice. Genetic counseling can help you understand your family’s cancer history and how...

Many children missed out on potentially lifesaving swimming lessons during the pandemic, so parents should enroll them in classes as soon as possible, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends. “Drowning is the single leading cause of...

Monkeypox cases continue to climb in the United States, although gradually, federal health officials said Friday. Public health officials have identified 45 cases of monkeypox across 15 states and the District of Columbia, up from 21 the...