A male birth control shot may be on the horizon, and may provide competition for another product being tested — the male pill.
Researchers have developed a new tool that has predicted with 96 percent accuracy whether people would survive a gunshot wound to the brain.
Wayne State University researchers have developed a test that may be able to screen for birth defects as early as five weeks into pregnancy.
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State officials have reported the first death linked to the hepatitis A outbreak in Tennessee. What can you do to reduce your risk of being infected?
While many think high blood pressure is an inevitable consequence of aging, a new study adds to evidence that a western lifestyle may be the real culprit.
Losartan, yet another blood pressure drug, has been voluntarily recalled in the U.S. due to a possible contamination involving a cancer-causing substance.
Think 2 minutes of walking can't make a difference? Think again because updated guidelines reveal how even the smallest steps count toward your health.
Vitamin D and fish oil may be two of the most popular supplements among Americans. But not everyone can enjoy their protective benefits, a study found.
The first death from the ongoing turkey Salmonella outbreak was reported by health officials. 164 people from 35 states have been sickened since last year.
Could eating nuts be the key to maintaining a healthy weight? Two new studies explore how the snack could play a beneficial role in our everyday diet.
Men who have an excessive preoccupation with building muscle and striving for the ideal male body are at risk of depression, binge drinking, and more.
Shorter sleep duration — even if it means sleeping six hours instead of eight — could increase the risk of dehydration, according to a new study from Penn State.
Melanoma or skin cancer death rates appear to be on the rise for men in many countries around the world, according to new research from the United Kingdom.
Loud, unwanted sounds can lead to annoyance and possibly damaged hearing. But is noise pollution also associated with an increased risk of heart problems?
Could the slime accumulating on your showerhead make you sick? Researchers tested samples from American and European households to get an idea.