New research suggests many older Americans may incorrectly estimate their chances for developing dementia. Almost half of adults questioned believed…
Life expectancy rates in the United States have been increasing for most of the past 60 years. But a new…
Researchers are reporting success in using bacteria-carrying mosquitoes to fight dengue fever. Tests involving the release of laboratory-grown mosquitoes led…
Four African countries have reported new cases of polio linked to the oral vaccine meant to protect against the disease. Health numbers…
Drug-resistant "superbug" infections have been called a public health threat that could push medical progress back a century. Health experts…
Government advisors have suggested that people use a prescription version of fish oil to fight heart health problems. Currently, the drug Vascepa…
The American Medical Association has called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. The group made the policy…
Health officials in the United States reported last week on what they believe could be a medical first. Officials said…
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Japan's Marie Kondo is known around the world as…
A new study says that a change in health recommendations might lead to lower cholesterol levels and more treatment for people with…