For the fifth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, according to the...

The trial of eight medical professionals accused of criminal negligence in the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona began...

Heart disease kills more people than any other cause as many of the risks factors that contribute to it remain on...

Radon—an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas found in homes and buildings at high levels throughout the United States—is the second...

As of February, Texas is experiencing its most significant measles outbreak in nearly three decades, with 146 confirmed cases since...

Americans face unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This squeeze is particularly acute in primary care, but is also...

Worldwide, there were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022, according to new...

Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: • Make...

Brazil concluded 2023 with the lowest poverty and extreme poverty levels recorded since the Synthesis of Social Indicators survey began...

The brain bleed detected in the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has not compromised any of his cerebral...

Weight-loss drugs have skyrocketed in popularity because of their quick results and use among celebrities and influencers. J.P. Morgan predicts...

When an older patient comes to see me, I add to the vital signs a simple question with profound significance...

Each year, as many as 80,000 children younger than 5 are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the...

Since Day One of the Biden-Harris Administration, the fight against climate change has been a defining cause of President Biden’s...

In a landmark gathering, leaders from the world’s largest economies have descended upon Brazil for the highly anticipated G20 summit,...

Brazil has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than its previous...

Brazil has 16.390 million people living in favelas and urban communities. This represents 8.1% of the total of 203 million...

If you get health insurance through your job, through Medicare, or through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, you will...

In 1960, over 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while slightly over 13% were single with...

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It...