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A parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in 29 counties in Florida. But experts say there could be more cases than what has been reported

Up to 45% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by reducing certain risk factors throughout life, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said in revised global guidelines on dementia prevention. The new recommendations, published on 15 July 2026, reflect the latest scientific evidence and update WHO’s first dementia prevention guidelines published in 2019.…

An estimated 30% to 50% of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases remain undiagnosed even in high-income countries, with the proportion likely to be much higher in low- and middle-income nations, according to a new series of papers published in The Lancet. Researchers have urged wider use of simple urine tests to improve early diagnosis and…

Nearly 7,000 people nationwide may have cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. The bulk of the cases are in Michigan, which has confirmed 3,309 cases

Although health providers are the most common place Americans turn for information about their health, social media influencers and podcasts also play a major role

While scientific advancements in the fight against cancer have improved the lives of millions of people, that progress hasn’t been spread evenly around the world. Inequities in health care will contribute to cancer cases nearly doubling in the next 25 years, warns the World Health Organization (WHO)

‘New Story’ examines the misuse of obesity treatment drugs spreading for cosmetic purposes

A new study from Mass General Brigham, Boston University, and the Concussion & CTE Foundation has concluded that NFL players have a higher risk of death due to neurodegenerative disease than the general population

About 1 in 5 women will experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If untreated, a mother who has these conditions has a higher risk of birth complications, overall poorer health, impaired bonding and nurturing of her infant, and a higher risk of death by suicide