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The CDC says an untreatable "superbug" fungus is spreading in a Washington, D.C., nursing home and two Dallas-area hospitals.

In an effort to improve outcomes and de-mystify the scientific research process, these patients were asked to help design and run a research project.

A new study finds the U.S. medical field is less dominated by white men than it used to be, but there are still few Black and Hispanic doctors, dentists and pharmacists.

A new study in Canada found that patients cared for by female physicians had lower in-hospital death rates than those who had male doctors.

As temperatures across the U.S. surge to historic -- and deadly -- levels, experts recommend knowing the signs and symptoms of heat illness.

Florida-Based Doctor Arrested in Haiti President’s Assassination July 13, 2021A Haitian-born doctor, who was based in Florida for more than two decades, has been arrested as a central suspect in the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, according to The New York Times.About two dozen people have been arrested as suspects, the newspaper reported, though police believe Christian Emmanuel Sanon, 63, was plotting to become president.“He arrived by private plane in June with political objectives and contacted a private security firm to recruit the people who committed this act,” Léon Charles, Haiti’s national police chief, said during

The St. Luke’s-Rodale Institute Organic Farm supplies fresh produce to hospital employees and patients, creating an environment focused on healthy eating and sustainability.

Immigrants to the U.S. are healthier and have better health outcomes on average than native-born Americans, according to a new study in the journal Health Affairs.

Dolphins do it underwater and bats tap into this in darkness to find their way. Some people who are blind already use it and scientists say it is only a matter of time before more people learn how.

A 29-year-old woman in Taiwan had chopstick fragments in her sinuses for a week after she was reportedly attacked by her sister at the dinner table, according to a new report.

Findings are based on an analysis of global temperature and death data from 2000 to 2019. During that time, global temperatures rose by 0.26 degrees Celsius per decade.

NHL Player Dies in Fireworks Incident July 7, 2021A 24-year-old player with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League died Sunday after being struck by fireworks at a party in Novi, Mich.An autopsy showed that Matiss Kivlenieks, a goaltender for the Blue Jackets, died of chest trauma, said Lt. Jason Meier of the Novi Police Department, according to The New York Times.Police said several people were sitting in a hot tub at the private party when an element from a fireworks mortar headed toward them. They tried to get out of the tub but Kivlenieks

Biodiversity is a broad, complex subject that plays a role in your health, both physical and mental. Learn current threats to biodiversity, what causes them, and what you can do to make changes to boost your well-being right now.

The hashtag #BigHoopEnergy has sparked an online conversation about how women of color in the medical field are pressured to conform to traditional standards of professional appearance.

Millions of residents in Washington, Oregon, and even up into Canada have struggled through record-shattering, dangerous heat. Hundreds of emergency room visits and hundreds of deaths are being blamed on the heat.

How do medical marijuana laws differ from state to state? And what is the federal law regarding medical marijuana? Get help navigating the complex web of laws around medical marijuana use in the U.S.

Some worry the huge investment in science will also help Chinese scientists who collaborate in the United States. Others say global problems won't get solved without such partnerships.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas calls the federal government’s marijuana laws “contradictory” and says they “may no longer be necessary.”

Two medical students draw praise after helping a passenger who became lightheaded and fell during a flight to Greece.

You’ve heard about sustainability, but have you ever wondered how it’s tied to your health? Learn why it’s important.

What does it mean to be an ethical consumer? Find out how you can be more thoughtful and ethical in the products you buy and businesses you support.

Workplace health and safety should be expected. Find out how to avoid workplace injuries and to ensure safety on the job.

Emory University School of Medicine sends a letter of apology to Marion Hood, MD, a retired gynecologist and obstetrician. The school rejected his admission in 1959 because he's black.

‘Jeopardy!’ Apologizes After ‘Grinch’ Clue for Medical Disorder June 23, 2021The game show “Jeopardy!” apologized after an offensive and outdated clue for a cardiac condition hit a nerve on social media.According to Yahoo Entertainment, host Savannah Guthrie, provided this clue on Monday: “Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is also known as Grinch syndrome because this organ is too small.” The correct answer -- in the form of a question -- was, "What is the heart?"POTS is a debilitating condition that causes your heart to speed up by at least 30 beats per minute after you move from sitting

A sudden outbreak of sick and dying birds in the South and Midwest has left scientists scrambling to figure out why.