The “organic” designation isn’t necessarily a measure of how healthy or nutritious a food is. Instead, it’s about the farming and processing practices used. ”The USDA sets the rules for ...

People who flossed also had a lower risk of afib (irregular heartbeat), according to preliminary data from a new study. Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial ...

The would-be Secretary of Health and Human Services lives with a rare neurological condition that causes vocal cord spasms and a strained and raspy voice. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spasmodic ...

Journavx (suzetrigine), a non-opioid pill for moderate-to-severe acute pain, has just received FDA approval. It’s the first drug in a new family of medicines that block pain signals before they ...

While ingesting small amounts of Red Dye 40 seems unlikely to affect overall health, a growing body of research suggests it may be connected with a number of issues. Some research has linked Red ...

Adults 65 and older whose parents divorced had a 61 percent higher risk of stroke, according to a new study. The increased risk was as great as two well-known risk factors for stroke: diabetes and ...

Almost half of people with type 2 diabetes have multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies, with vitamin D being the most common, according to a new meta-analysis. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies ...

Eating too much red meat has a negative impact on brain function, a new study shows. Processed meats like bacon, sausage, and hot dogs raise dementia risk more than unprocessed meats. Swapping red ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with or are at risk for high cholesterol (meaning you have too much of this waxy substance in your blood), your doctor may recommend a low-cholesterol diet. Learn what a ...

Women are more likely than men to develop long COVID, a new study finds, with the highest risk in women ages 40 to 54. Women with long COVID are more likely to have gastrointestinal issues and ...

Red Dye 3 is a synthetic (human-made in a laboratory), petroleum-derived food colorant used to add a vibrant red color to a variety of products. In 1990, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

Belly button pain can range from a dull ache to severe agony. Although it’s often harmless, belly button pain that doesn’t improve or worsens might indicate something more serious. Here’s a ...