The condition tends to affect people when they are older, particularly over age 60, so the new estimate makes AFib quite common among older adults.

The FDA has launched an investigation of the potential exposure to heavy metals when using tampons, the agency announced Tuesday.

For many, Novavax is #1 – the one and only COVID vaccine they would consider. This enthusiasm for Novavax isn’t new. As far back as 2022, news reports described a kind of Novavax fan club – a term ...

A new study reveals that while plant-based fats found in grains, oils, fruits, and veggies decrease the risk of death, animal ...

The FDA has approved a nasal spray, called neffy, to treat serious allergic reactions in adults and children who weigh at ...

The current yearly heat record was set in 2023, when the global average temperature was 14.98 C (58.964 F). Before that, the ...

Overweight or obese people who exercise regularly over a long period of time may have healthier belly fat, compared to people who don’t exercise, a new study suggests.

Sept. 9, 2024 – Health officials are trying to find out how a person in Missouri was sickened by H5 avian influenza, or bird flu. It’s the latest twist in concerning new behavior of the virus ...

Aug. 26, 2024 – The FDA announced an updated recall of Great Value apple juice sold at Walmart amid arsenic concerns, giving the recall a more urgent classification on Friday. The new ...

An analysis of over 90,000 umbilical cord samples taken over the last 5 years found that nearly a fifth were positive for ...

A federal program that helped people get COVID vaccines at no cost has ended. That means uninsured people may be asked to pay as much as $200 for the potentially life-saving shot.