Many women are unhappy with the state of U.S. maternal health care, but a major new poll finds most Americans don’t understand how badly the nation lags behind other wealthy countries in this area. Only about 2...

Doctors already warn folks off salt due to its heart risks, but new research suggests sodium isn’t helping your skin either. Researchers found that as daily salt intake rose, so did the odds for the skin disorder...

Parents frustrated with kids who are seemingly glued to their phones, take heart: New research finds you can tear them away from their devices. Two approaches seem to work best: Limiting screens during meals or bedtime, and...

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Tuesday voted against recommending the psychedelic MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a 10-1 vote, the panel determined the evidence amassed so far fails...

A woman who was the second person to ever receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig has had the transplanted organ removed due to complications linked to a heart pump she is using, her doctors said....

Military veterans often struggle with their mental health once their service ends, but the first clinical trial of its kind has found that having a service dog helps lower the risk of PTSD for these former soldiers....

As an epidemic of drug abuse cuts it way through America, none are left unharmed, even the very young. New data finds that the rate of infants dying from drug-related reasons more than doubled between 2018 and...

Teens on the verge of falling asleep behind the wheel is a common threat to public safety on U.S. roadways, a new study reports. About 1 in 6 teenage drivers say they’ve driven while drowsy, according to...

Chlidren born deaf have had their hearing restored in both ears as a result of gene therapy, a new study reports. All five children showed hearing recovery in both ears, with dramatic improvements in speech perception and...

Less than one-quarter of people who survive serious heart conditions receive the dietary counseling needed to protect their future health, a new study finds. Only about 23% of people treated for major illnesses like heart attack and...