Health & Wellness

After mystery symptoms as a baby, she was diagnosed with a rare disorder that forces her to shun all UV light. She got to be a kid at a sun-proof camp.

Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S. About 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity.

The products are being advertised as more affordable alternatives to blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Here’s what doctors think about them.

The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.

Once Cait Lowry finished breast cancer treatment, weight lifting helped her rebuild muscle, boost her energy and fight brain fog and insomnia.

Enteroviruses are a common cause of viral infections for all age groups and include coxsackieviruses, hepatitis A and polioviruses.

A respiratory virus that sometimes paralyzes children is spreading across the U.S., raising concerns about another possible rise in polio-like illnesses.

Menopause is well-known for causing hot flashes and night sweats for many women. But the list of menopause maladies can also include dental problems.

The findings from Consumer Reports follow recent recalls of cinnamon products

Dick Van Dyke is letting fans in on the secrets to his good health at 98 years old.

Taking a high dose of ADHD drugs is linked to more than five times greater risk of developing psychosis or mania, according to a new study published Thursday in the American Journal of Psychiatry. 

The biohacking movement has taken the health and wellness industry by storm with many people following the techniques. However, some doctors recommend caution. 

The biohacking movement has taken the health and wellness industry by storm with many people following the techniques. However, some doctors caution the practice. 

Should you get your flu shot with a Covid vaccine? Here’s the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Flu shot season is upon us.
Pharmacies began giving out the vaccines — which are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older — last month.

A healthy 41-year-old man in New Hampshire has died after contracting eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but serious virus spread by mosquitoes.

Drugmaker Eli Lilly is lowering the prices of the two lowest doses of its weight loss drug Zepbound, but they won’t be covered by insurance.

The CEO of Novo Nordisk is defending the high cost of Ozempic and Wegovy in America, saying the blockbuster drugs are ultimately saving taxpayers money on obesity-related costs.

At CNBC Make It, we’ve spoken to many experts about sleep over the years. Here are some of their top tips.

The family of Maria Branyas, considered the world’s oldest person at 117 years old, posted on X that the American-born Spaniard died in “her sleep, at peace.”