The 22-year-old Lamkelo Mtyho had no known health issues when he joined his peers, wrapped in blankets and smeared in clay, ...

U.S. warplanes and attack helicopters are hitting Iranian targets in an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, officials said. The price of oil remained high as new strikes hit Gulf energy facilities.

These myths lead to seeing the homeless as mentally ill and the mentally ill as irredeemable and “other,” impeding effective care.

At least 48 boys and young men died during the latest round of initiation ceremonies in South Africa, which involve the ...

The future of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s panel of vaccine advisers is unclear, even among its recently appointed members.

Kennedy Jr. has not stopped at his slogan urging people to “eat real food” to prevent disease. What ACA enrollees are cutting ...

About half of middle-income households said they have delayed a major life event because of medical costs, new Gallup polls found.

The world’s largest professional psychiatry organization is preparing for the day when biological indicators help diagnose and treat mental illness.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as a national public health leader by staking out science-backed policies in contrast with the Trump administration.

A public health expert breaks down the most important public health issues on the agenda for the CDC's vaccine advisory committee meeting on March 18.

As 2026 unfolds, several high-profile stars have opened up about serious health challenges, prompting concern and support from fans around the world. From unexpected hospital stays to ongoing medical ...

The latest update from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study, covering data from 1990 to 2023, not only reveals the current state of cardiovascular disease on a global scale, but also points to the ...