A 12-year-old boy who suffers debilitating pain because of sickle cell disease has become the first patient in the U.S. to undergo a newly approved gene therapy.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently said it’s OK for producers of yogurt to make that claim even though it’s based on limited evidence.
A gene called APOE4 has long been considered a key risk factor. But new research says if people inherit two copies of that gene it’s not just a risk — it appears to be the underlying cause
“Optimize by Equinox” is a personalized health program that includes everything from personal training and nutrition to sleep coaching and massage therapy.
The family of 10-year-old Finn Cusick, who died of a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer in December, is determined to carry on his legacy and find a cure. The When I’m Better Foundation will help families and patients in need.
Jeff Bolle wanted to coach one more season before he died, and it ended up being extra special. He shared his story with TODAY.com to raise awareness of the ongoing chemo shortage.
A proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair-straightening products that was scheduled to take place in April has not been released by the Food and Drug Administration, disregarding the agency’s own deadline.
Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause.
The number of women dying while pregnant is returning to pre-pandemic levels following a worrisome 2021 spike, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.
The agency has tested nearly 300 retail dairy products, including cottage cheese and sour cream, finding no evidence that they harbor live bird flu virus.
The deal would allow J&J to resolve the lawsuits through a third bankruptcy filing of a subsidiary company, LTL Management.
Oil pulling is a centuries-old technique that’s trending on social media for its dental health benefits. Experts explain how it works and what the science says.
Bird flu has been found in nearly three-dozen dairy herds across nine states.
Federal regulators on Tuesday sent warning letters to several drugmakers, taking issue with patents on popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditions.
The next time you receive a medical bill, take a close look at it line by line. A certain type of fee is popping up on more and more bills, and experts say it can range anywhere from a couple bucks to $1,000.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced the updated guidance Tuesday
Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart. But better research methods have thrown cold water on that idea.
Drug Take Back Day offers a chance for you to safely dispose of drugs you no longer need or that are expired — and it’s also an opportunity to help curb the opioid epidemic that’s claimed so many lives.
The virus, known as Type A H5N1, has been detected in nearly three dozen dairy herds in eight states. Here’s what you need to know.
