The Comprehensive Addiction Risk Evaluation System, or CARES, uses your genetic information and details about your past – ...

Increasing daily movement, particularly through step count, may be the most effective measure for enhancing longevity and overall wellness.

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services says a school-age child who had been hospitalized in the West Texas town of Lubbock and was not vaccinated against measles has died in a measles ...

Experts emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated against both influenza A and B strains to prevent serious health complications during the extended 2025 flu season.

While everyone’s blood contains the same basic parts, there are eight different blood types. The type you have depends on genes you inherit from your biological parents. What makes your blood ...

Let’s face it: Most of us don't give much thought to our pee before we flush it out of sight. But the basic details of your urine — color, smell, and how often you go — can give you a hint ...

Kidney stones are pebble-sized deposits that form when there’s too much salt and minerals in your urine. Learn whether men or women are more at risk, what passing one feels like, and how big ...

If you have a dog, you want them to have a balanced diet to stay healthy. While certain fruits can be good for dogs to eat, grapes are not. Grapes and raisins are highly toxic for dogs, regardless ...

Escitalopram (Lexapro) is a drug that's often prescribed for depression or anxiety. It's a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), meaning it works by boosting the activity of the mood ...

Turner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder found in some women and people assigned female at birth. It can cause short stature and a range of health issues including heart defects, learning ...

During Julia's junior year in college, she met a great guy. But she didn't want to date him. "I was at the end of another relationship that had been really good. So I don't think I was ...

Talking to your doctor about pain management before surgery could make opioid addiction less likely, as a new study says that ...