The agency's new drug czar wants to reanalyze risk-benefit data on ingestible fluoride, which is recommended for many ...

As people turn to AI for therapy and companionship, some say the models still need to learn the nuances of human humor.

In parts of Europe, nursing homes use physical restraints on residents, citing safety. But experts warn of harm.

A series of recent changes could have significant implications for how Americans receive and pay for their shots.

I think probably it links to the problem of conscience — where it is, where it’s not.” In her 2014 book “Not Tonight: ...

Scientists are worried about the future of the Million Veteran Program, which houses critical data for health research.

National organizations say indoor pools should close during storms. Not everyone’s convinced the policy makes sense.

Researchers have long advocated for a more systematic approach to environmental health, but funding may not hold.

Lawmakers are poised to decide the fate of a massive project to protect the coast around Houston from rising sea levels.

Researchers at outdoor "body farms" look to the microbes of human decay to help identify corpses and pinpoint time of death.