Health

Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.

During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.

A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.

A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.

A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.

Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.

Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.

The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.

ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.

Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.

Takeru Kobayashi’s 20-year competitive eating career, which includes six Nathan's Hot Dog Eating championships, has come to an end as he deals with body damage concerns.