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The first at-home cervical cancer screening test has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, according to the product’s manufacturer. It may offer an alternative to traditional in-person Pap smears.

An Ohio music conductor battling Parkinson’s has found relief with adaptive deep brain stimulation, nearly eliminating tremors that threatened his career.

Scientists discover connection between left-handedness and neurological disorders. Study reveals lefties have 3.5 times higher autism risk, pointing to shared genetic and developmental factors.

A new study suggests the shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of heart disease for up to eight years post-vaccination. A cardiologist shares insights on the findings.

Innovative Maryland surgeons pioneer first-of-its-kind transorbital approach to remove spinal tumors, successfully treating a young woman’s rare chordoma cancer.

Research finds the home washing of healthcare uniforms may spread superbugs as domestic machines fail to kill harmful bacteria, according to a new study.

Researchers have developed a new “body clock” tool that measures biological age and may help forecast a person’s risk of disability or death. A longevity expert explains how it works.

A new study finds that psilocybin — a psychedelic compound in certain mushrooms — can improve mood, cognitive function, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banned fluoride in Florida’s public water, declaring it a “forced medication” and championing informed consent in the “Free State of Florida.”

Some scientists are raising concerns about Aspergillus, a potentially deadly fungus that could spread across regions of the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This mold flourishes in warm, humid environments.

Measles has returned to North Dakota after more than a decade, infecting an unvaccinated child. The case adds to growing national concerns, with outbreaks in 30 states and 935 confirmed infections.

A Minnesota woman was told her stage 4 colon cancer couldn’t be cured. Two years later, she’s cancer-free — and says a last-chance clinical trial gave her back her life.

States with higher tax income were found to have increased cancer screening rates and decreased cancer mortality rates, according to the results of a new study.

Scientists have created what they believe to be the most broadly effective antivenom to date — and its key ingredient came from a single man’s blood. Both the researchers and the donor reveal how it all came together.

Psychology experts say indulging in gossip can benefit mental health, but too much can damage reputations. A career expert discusses an uptick in workplace gossip.

A Grammy-winning singer who was diagnosed in December 2023 with glioblastoma—the most aggressive and rapidly progressing type of brain cancer—began showing signs that something was wrong the previous month.

Semaglutide injections reversed some cases of MASH liver disease in clinical trials, reducing inflammation in 62.9% of patients and offering new hope for those with the life-threatening condition.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here’s what you need to know.

Researchers at NYU Langone Health discovered that daily exposure to chemicals in common household items could have been a factor in more than 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018 alone.

Streptococcus Group A affects close to 20% of U.S. children, according to Dr. Joshua Osowicki, senior research fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia.