The safety of dyes obtained from the bloodred webcap fungus can vary, according to a new doctoral dissertation exploring their toxicity. Completed at the University of Eastern Finland, the study found ...

Scientists express concern over the possibility of the deadly and incurable 'zombie deer' disease affecting humans. The ...

A new study found that interactions with friends and family may boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such ...

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the federal health agency has vowed to replace hundreds of staffers and shift research away from ...

The proposed "Nutrition info box" would show customers whether products have low, medium or high levels of saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.

Cancer is a disease of the genome, according to Dr. Elli Papaemmanuil, computational oncologist at MSK. By looking at the ...

An expert says the cases of avian influenza detected so far among workers doesn't warrant making a vaccine yet.

Being alone could do more than just hurt your social life - it might also increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke and ...

Researchers have identified a novel genetic risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection, providing new insights into the virus' ability to invade human cells. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that spreads COVID-19.

In 2025, rising influenza cases prompt health officials to stress vigilance and preventive measures, alongside monitoring ...

Amid an escalating bird flu outbreak spreading in the United States, federal health officials have begun to brief members of ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration hopes "front-of-package" labeling will better improve the American population's health, ...