Health

Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. Here’s what more to know about the disease.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system that weakens nerve cells and leads to symptoms, including problems with movement, tremor, stiffness and impaired balance.

A new study found that nearly one third of Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency. Here’s how to address the issue.

The first flu vaccine that people can give to themselves at home will be a nasal spray called FluMist. It will still require a prescription, but it can be ordered directly from an online pharmacy.

First lady Jill Biden on Monday unveiled a new set of actions to address health inequities faced by women in the United States, plans that include spending at least $500 million annually on women’s health research.

Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests free of charge starting later this month. Here’s how you can order.

The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month. But experts say the changes could fall flat if states and methadone clinics fail to act.

The drug was found to reduce the risk of a patient’s breast cancer coming back by 25%.

Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to IVF.

Kentucky’s largest city has been praised for managing to raise childhood vaccination rates at a time when may places are trying to prevent further declines. But Louisville’s success is limited and the city has not been able to achieve herd immunity thresholds so far.

Broward Health Medical Center’s chief of neurosurgery and football fan Dr. Christopher Roberts says he’s had multiple patients with concussions similar to the quarterback’s. But he explains looks can be deceiving. NBC6’s Cherney Amhara reports.

Health officials on Thursday said they don’t know how a Missouri person caught bird flu but believe it may be a rare instance of a “one-off” standalone illness.

She loves sports and has become a good luck charm for the Loyola University men’s basketball team. Here’s how she stays healthy at 105.

A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6 when combined with diet and exercise, a small new study shows.

Health officials say a hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu, despite having no known contact with dairy cows or other animals.

Botulism is a rare but severe illness that attacks the nerves in the body.

A high school senior helped save his friend’s father’s life thanks to a CPR program he learned at school. NBC6’s Lena Salzbank reports

Federal, state and local governments are all trying to reduce maternal mortality rates across the United States and eliminate racial disparities.

A high school senior helped save his friend’s father’s life thanks to a CPR program he learned at school. 

Saturday is International Overdose Awareness Day, part of a global effort to stop overdose deaths, remember those who have passed and encourage support and recovery.