Doctors are examining ways to prevent heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors through treating other related illnesses earlier.

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The term “gum disease” sounds serious, and it is. Advanced stages cause bone and tooth loss, which affect your ability to eat ...

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We tapped experts to weigh in on the latest findings.

Humans may be living longer on average these days, but, even so, only a fraction of us will live to see our 100th birthday. Yet the reasons why only a select few will become centenarians still remains ...

We all need shots, also called vaccinations or immunizations, to help protect us from serious illnesses. Without them, we leave ourselves vulnerable to a host of diseases like the flu, measles, ...

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LONDON — Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their children, ...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lyme disease is caused by two specific bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi or Borrelia mayonii. The bacteria are spread to humans when ...

Bangladesh has made notable progress in improving many health outcomes. Yet, primary healthcare services remain insufficient in both rural and urban areas.