A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or adults.

New research suggests areas with higher concentrations of microplastics also have higher rates of chronic disease.

For Black mothers, living in poor neighborhoods contributes to a rare form of heart failure known as peripartum cardiomyopathy, study finds.

A study reveals that the density of city blocks is a significant factor in communities’ walkability and, subsequently, ...

Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant neoplasm that arises from endothelial cells of blood or lymphatic vessels, ...

Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals statins may reduce liver cancer risk by 33% and liver complications by ...

Despite advancements in technology, educational disparities related to technology access remain prevalent in disadvantaged communities. Closing the gap is crucial.

A 30-year study of over 100,000 U.S. adults found that consistent adherence to healthy dietary patterns, especially the AHEI, ...

The first roads that cut through rainforests are well-known conduits for deforestation. However, new research finds that secondary roads, those that branch off the primary road, cause far more forest ...

While generalized seizures cause convulsions, epilepsy includes other types like absence seizures (brief awareness lapses), ...

(HealthDay News) — Food insecurity is associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, even when adjusting for sociodemographic factors, according to a study published online in JAMA ...

A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or adults.