A new study reveals that gut bacteria may play a key role in causing ALS and frontotemporal dementia.The harmful sugars produced by these microbes can trigger immune responses that damage the brain.This finding explains why some people at genetic risk...
A virus from seafood is linked to persistent eye disease in humans A virus that typically infects marine animals such as shrimp and fish has spread to humans and is causing chronic eye disease in some people, according to a...
Vitamin D supplements may impair immunity against gut bacteria in IBD Vitamin D supplementation may help improve how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a Mayo Clinic-led study published in...
The need to fast before fertility treatment is being investigated because research shows that sperm degrades while it remains in the body. Encouraging men to ejaculate more often can boost their fertility, according to researchers who found that sperm degrades...
A combination of small changes to sleep, diet and exercise can be important in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke New research shows that small improvements in sleep, diet quality and physical activity, done in combination, are associated...
Scientists found in a large meta-analysis that juice is linked to weight.Here's what happens, plus how to choose the healthiest partner. Researchers find that this surprisingly "healthy" drink is linked to weight gain "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions...
Utah has become a hotbed of measles cases, accounting for about 1 in 3 cases in the United States. In 2025, the United States experienced its worst measles outbreak in decades, including the first child death from measles in 20...
Breast cancer is not just a “pink” disease;for men with a family history or genetic predisposition, a mammogram can be a lifesaving tool that overcomes social stigma. Click here to listen to this story - Share via I am here...
If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be accurate.Here's what you need to know about your risk and how to check your blood pressure at home. I'm worried about the pressure.Can I test it...
About 2 million people in the United States live with severe asthma. As the seasons change and weather patterns change, many patients experience Hamilton County Asthma Rise: What's Driving the Rise? CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - About two million people in the...