World Health News

Prescription drugs heal us when we're sick, ease our pain when we ache, and prevent or control long-term conditions. But sometimes, even when they...

By Natalie Brown, as told to Kendall MorganWhen I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at age 33, I had to make a...

If you have high cholesterol, you’re also at higher risk for heart disease. But the good news is, it’s a risk you can control....

Feb. 7, 2024 -- Atkins, keto, the Zone, the paleo diet – it seems like low-carb diets have been around forever, and they've only...

Feb. 5, 2024 – “Beep -- Beep – Beep”: Your alarm clock signals that it’s time to slip on your workout clothes and head...

A new study shows taxes on sugary beverages like soda reduce demand and are likely to improve public health.Soda is the No. 1 source...

By Diane Marshall, as told to Keri WigintonThe choice to get treatment for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a no-brainer....

Traditional Western medicine hasn’t typically concerned itself with spiritual well-being. But that might be changing as a growing body of evidence shows spiritual and...

By Dawn Buse, PhD, as told to Keri WigintonHeadache disorders, including migraine, consistently rank among the leading causes of disability worldwide, especially for those ages...

Illustration by Iris Johnson John Birmingham, a magazine editor, was startled to find his wife, Lola -- dressed for work and for a birthday gathering...