Health

After losing faith in potential drug company partners, Texas is planning to launch an independent study into the medical application of ibogaine, a naturally occurring plant with psychedelic properties that's been promising for PTSD and other mental maladies. 

If you’ve ever wondered how the health of your city compares to other towns in the U.S., there’s a tool for that. 

Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet. 

The number of U.S. service members who died by suicide declined in 2024, according to a Pentagon report, marking a reversal from an increase the previous year.

Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.

Starting April 1, Texas is now the first state to implement sweeping new restrictions on the types of food and beverages available for purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.

Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.

Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.

Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.

A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.

An increasingly popular herbal supplement that has already been banned in several states has recently exploded in reported use and led to a massive spike in exposure reports to U.S. poison control centers.

A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

New research suggests that improving heart health may be less about drastic lifestyle changes and more about small, consistent daily habits.

Tuberculosis - nicknamed "white plague" from the pale appearance of those affected with the disease - has been rising in the U.S. since the pandemic, health officials have warned.

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.

A Russian national who was living in Texas has been arrested in connection with a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.