An eye mask, earplugs, and a same-day workout can all increase your odds.

A study examining whether the Covid-19 vaccine was keeping adults from becoming sick enough to have to go to the hospital is no more.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but its impact isn’t equal across communities. African Americans are significantly more likely to die from heart disease—even though many have similar or lower cholesterol levels. So, what’s driving this gap, and what can be done to close it?

Trouble concentrating can show up in everyday life in ways that range from mildly frustrating to seriously disruptive, and the symptoms can look different from person to person.

Compared to the days of the coronavirus pandemic a few years ago, customer activity in any pharmacy in the U.S. state of Virginia appears normal. Shelves are well stocked with medications, many of them marked with discounted prices. Yet despite this calm scene, there is growing anticipation of a major crisis in what are known as global supply chains—one that could turn this quiet picture upside down.

A new COVID variant is spreading quickly. BA.3.2, also known as “Cicada,” is already making its way through 25 states, including Nevada. Although there are no confirmed human cases in Nevada yet, the variant has been detected in Nevada’s wastewater, and this strain may be more contagious.

As summer approaches, more people are turning to weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 medications in hopes of achieving an “ideal beach body.” But experts say patients see the biggest difference when the medication is paired with healthy habits, including diet, exercise and sleep.

A growing body of research is spotlighting the MIND diet, a blend of Mediterranean and DASH eating. The takeaway, according to the research, is that the foods people choose today could help keep their minds sharper tomorrow.

As temperatures climb across the Las Vegas Valley, health experts are urging residents to take precautions ahead of dangerously hot conditions expected later this week.

Nearly half of U.S. generic prescriptions originate in India, which relies on the Strait of Hormuz for the arrival of key inputs in drug manufacturing including petroleum-based materials, and for shipping finished medicines to the U.S.

Could a new kind of blood test find cancer early, even before symptoms appear?

Millions of people already turn to chatbots for everyday advice — and now tech companies may want it to answer your health questions too. A new program from Open AI is designed to analyze medical records, fitness apps and wearable data to offer health guidance. As more people look to artificial intelligence for medical answers, experts are raising important questions about safety, accuracy and privacy.