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Record-breaking temperatures this weekend could put many at risk of heatstroke and heat exhaustion. How can one avoid them, and what should be done if someone is spotted with signs of these heat-related conditions?

Environmental factors like vaccines and the mother's pregnancy weight or mode of delivery have minimal to nonexistent impact in developing autism. A new study has found that genetics is the major driver of this disease.

Dr. Mark Rubinstein, known for his research into youth vaping, has left UCSF to become executive medical officer at Juul Labs, the nation's leading producer of e-cigarettes. Juul says the hire will…

Pressure is growing on employers to better address the mental health needs of workers. Some big companies have begun to offer options such as peer support groups, and California has adopted a new l…

Kentucky-native Chris Prater was horrified when he discovered that the speck that went into his eye turned out to be a deer tick. The doctor had to numb the serviceman's eye before he could safely take out the troublesome bug.

The EPA has refused to ban chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that has been linked to health problems in children. According to the agency, there is no sufficient evidence of its dangers to warrant the ban.

Presidential candidate Joe Biden unveiled a health plan intended to provide a more moderate alternative to his competitors' 'Medicare for All' plans. It would build on the Affordable Care Act but w…

The U.S. FDA is warning of a male sexual stimulant that was discovered to contain undeclared Viagra. It could pose health risks for those who are taking other prescription drugs.

A woman from England nearly lost her vision in one eye after swimming and showering with her contact lenses. She experienced pain, blurry vision, and sensitivity to light.

A new study from Imperial College London suggests that naturally higher levels of iron can help lower people's risk of high cholesterol and atherosclerosis. However, it can also increase the risk of stroke and bacterial skin infections.

An estimated 18 million American adults have sleep apnea. The go-to treatment — a CPAP machine — offers a healthy restful night's sleep, but many people struggle to use it. As many as 50% of patien…

A wide variety of medications used to treat allergies, insomnia, leaky bladders, diarrhea, dizziness, motion sickness, asthma, Parkinson's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and psychia…

Banking on new cost estimates, a bipartisan coalition in Congress is poised to try — once again — to end a three-year limit on coverage for lifesaving medication required to keep the organs functio…

A House committee approved its version of legislation to solve the problem of surprise medical bills. But the measure includes a key provision that's got less support in the Senate.

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