Florida wildlife officials have confirmed the state’s second case of a deadly and highly contagious infection known as “zombie deer disease” in a wild deer. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a young white-tailed doe found...

A growing number of young adults use cannabis and alcohol as sleep aids, but experts warn the habit could make catching zzz’s harder, not easier. A new study from the University of Michigan, published in JAMA Pediatrics,...

A new analysis reveals how deeply the U.S. drug supply chain depends on China, and experts warn that a trade war could leave American patients at risk. Nearly 700 medicines used in the U.S. contain at least...

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, whose decades-long career made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, died from primary bacterial pneumonia, according to a death certificate made public Thursday. The certificate listed no underlying causes of death, and...

Moving away from a hometown can be a bittersweet experience, as people leave behind familiar comforts for a fresh start. It also might be a sign of better future health, a new study says. Americans who migrate...

The surging popularity of pickleball has brought with it a concerning increase in eye injuries among players. Pickleball-related eye injuries rose by more than 400 cases a year from 2021 to 2024, up from around 200 annually...

A new Guinness World Record for fastest whole human genome sequencing has been achieved, with researchers breaking down a patient’s genetic profile in less than four hours. The 3-hour 57-minute analysis surpassed the previous record of 5...

Finger braces used to treat arthritis or sprains can be a pain in the neck for working people, who must take them on and off throughout the day to function. But an innovative new finger brace that...

Volleyball player Madelyn Olympia, 14, started experiencing back pain after diving for a ball. “The first time it happened, I was just diving normally, but something sounded different,” Madelyn, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, said in a news release....

The placement of orthopedic screws and rods during spinal fusion surgery should vary depending on whether you’re a man or a woman, according to a new study. Sex-based anatomical differences in the pelvis make it essential that...