Huntington's disease is caused by an inherited genetic change that causes production of an altered protein. This leads to nerve damage in areas of the brain that control movement and thinking.

Pancreatitis is excruciatingly painful, especially after eating. The pancreas is behind the lower part of the stomach, ...

A new database targeting chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) – a long-overlooked condition that may begin in childhood – is set to help researchers uncover why millions of women and girls ...

The NHS says a cough will typically clear up on its own within three to four weeks without you needing to see a GP. However, in some cases urgent medical attention is needed—and the warning sign is ...

Brazil’s imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a second medical procedure on Monday to treat persistent hiccups, marking the latest development in a series of health issues faced by the ...

Brigitte Bardot, the French actor and later animal welfare activist and far-right supporter, has died, triggering an outpouring of tributes. She was 91. Bardot's death marks the end of a remarkable ...

Boredom can cause cravings for salty foods. When you're dehydrated, you might crave salt because your body needs electrolytes. Sweating a lot, whether from exercise or heat, can make you crave salty ...

TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office have received a donation of backpacks from a nonprofit organization to give to kids they meet during calls. Joy in the Cause doanted 75 ...

The family of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner is grieving after the couple was reportedly found dead at their home after an apparent homicide. Rob Reiner's family includes three generations of ...

"They need your presence more than your presents," the teen's mom said Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. She has also published stories in ...

The number of New Jerseyans suffering from a gradual decline in their kidney function is increasing, with more Black residents having worse outcomes, said a new report released Wednesday, Dec. 10. The ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The death of former Sen. Mitt ...