HEALTH

The number of Americans who committed suicide in 2020 fell overall, ending a two decade rise. However younger Americans, particularly people of color, registered higher rates than they had in 2019.

A "reasonably large" proportion achieved remission outside trial or bariatric surgery settings, research indicates.

Among the alcohol abstainers, many had risk factors associated with early death.

The results of the study could prove useful for many people who may be struggling to manage their alcohol use.

Love chai tea? You might want to start drinking more of it once you learn about its different health benefits.

Got a sweet tooth but don't want to break your diet? Are you on a keto diet, perhaps? Try these delicious products.

The 202,093 cases of heat-related kidney disease hospitalizations were recorded from 2000 to 2015 alone.

The participants improved in all mood scores over time.

Even just 15 minutes of brisk walking a day "could make a really big difference."

Breast implants are considered Class III medical devices.

There has been an increased need for liver transplants during the COVID-19 pandemic and it can be chalked up to the surge in heavy drinking.

Cigarette sales shot up last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in a rare boost for the tobacco industry. 

The study shows that gait isn't simply an automatic process.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been putting enough of a strain on Americans that it is affecting how they make basic decisions, even as many Americans hold onto the belief that there will be a return to normalcy once the pandemic ends.

Loneliness is a "growing public health concern," researchers have said.

A new study in New York has found that memory loss and other forms of cognitive impairment can continue for months after recovering, including after mild cases experienced by younger patients.

A new study reveals that COVID-19 vaccines do not carry a major risk of developing neurological problems, and exposure to the virus itself carries a greater risk of contracting serious side effects.

Climate change is amplifying the severity of health problems across the world, including in the United States. Some researchers warn that this report is more than a "code red" for the world to increase efforts to combat climate change.

Scientists recently succeeded in temporarily attaching a pig’s kidney to a human body, a first step that could open up the possibility that pig organs can be used more widely as transplants one day.

On average, the products researchers tested only provided 24% of the UVA protection.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the number of seniors who received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine since it became available is over 10 million since they were approved in September. 

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine was 93% effective in preventing hospitalization among teenagers. Those aged 12 to 18 remain the largest group of unvaccinated Americans.

As the campaign to get people their booster shots begins, the U.S. is expected to approve a mix and match approach.

Is your baby having trouble sleeping through the night? These tips might help.

Apparently, the average global salt intake in 2010 was twice WHO's maximum recommendation of 2,000mg/day.

The Biden administration has announced a new strategy for protecting the U.S.’ water supplies from a toxic chemical that is found in common household products and it will focus on holding polluters accountable. 

The herbal medicines were proven effective in treating COVID-19 symptoms in patients without comorbidities.

A new study found that nearly half of U.S. breast cancer patients were using cannabis products while receiving treatment, but researchers are warning that this may be riskier than they think.

Health officials are concerned that COVID-19 has paved the way for a surge in advanced cancer cases, particularly for female patients.