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When it comes to longevity, lots of research has shown how much you move matters. But a new study finds your pace may also be key -- even if you fall far short of daily step goals.
Pennsylvania has announced its third measles-related death in less than three weeks. A local coroner says the 40-year-old woman was unvaccinated.
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
Actor Tatyana Ali says her healing journey after a traumatic childbirth has inspired her advocacy for Black maternal health, including support for midwives, doulas and other birth workers.
Black mothers in the U.S. are three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Actress Tatyana Ali became an advocate after her own awful experience giving birth.
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.
That's a quote from former rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive. At the International AIDS Conference in Rio this year, he spoke out about the isolation and discrimination tied to the virus.
As state governments grapple with how to determine who's sick enough to be excused from new Medicaid work requirements, some families are already struggling with what illnesses guarantee health coverage because of a…
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.
About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged.
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance alongside her husband the Prince of Wales, as he gave an impassioned call to the sports sector to help prevent suicides.
At the launch of On Your Side, a mental health toolkit created by the Prince of Wales and the Royal Foundation, BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor asks sporting stars, 'how has sport helped your mental health?'
Dr. Rupa Narra is a U.S. pediatrician who arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help care for stricken children. Nothing could have prepared her for what she'd face.
More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
A study found people who had their drinks "very hot" had around a three times higher risk of the cancer than "warm" tea or coffee drinkers.
The leader of the Education Department's special education office told employees she is resigning after less than four months in the role and as the agency overall is morphing and shrinking.
Bangladesh has seen over 50,000 confirmed or suspected cases of measles this year. The death toll among children just surpassed 1,000. How are officials trying to bring the outbreak under control?
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.
As a federal appeals court considers Louisiana's lawsuit to end telehealth abortion access, a longtime OB-GYN in Arizona explains how telehealth works in his clinic.
Three new scientific leaders and the appointment of former White House Chief Healthcare Economist Jonathan Ketcham, PhD, to the advisory board deepen Radicle’s ability to turn rigorous evidence into ...
In 2024, the ruling Taliban pledged to use flogging as well as stoning to punish people for not following certain of their precepts — committing adultery, running secret schools for girls. Have they followed through?
As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to host the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto this September, a new review co-led by researchers at UBC argues that the country is leaving one of its ...
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