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Mothers in the U.S. are getting older, as the birth rate for women in their 20s declined the most of any age group.

"We must anticipate outbreaks and move to intervene early to prevent diseases from happening in the first place," researchers warn.

Researchers in Finland have identified a "gene module" that contributes to the development of both diseases.

An international team of researchers also found that patients treated by women physicians are less likely to be readmitted to hospital.

The findings could lead to the development of new therapeutic interventions or drugs to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Research reveals a connection between BMI and the brain states necessary to achieve a goal, such as eating healthy foods.

Accessibility is essential for patients undergoing fertility treatments. Knowing the best clinics in a certain region can help them make informed decisions.

Red wine has previously been linked to decreased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia and depression—however this may have been debunked.

Our body shape is determined by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors and some types put you more at risk of developing cancer than others.

Toxic PBDE chemicals were found to be absorbed into the skin from microplastics rapidly, with sweaty skin absorbing more than dry skin.

The FDA "identified representations" on the company's website that "could be interpreted to indicate the product is safe for infants to consume."

Exposure to racial discrimination during adolescence increased the risk of metabolic syndrome by 9.5 percent, researchers found.

Drugmakers are struggling to keep up with surging demand for weight-loss drugs and their diabetes medication counterparts.

Although the disease is known to kill rodents, this case was especially unusual as many beavers were found dead within a short space of time.

A Gallup survey has found that only 42 percent of adults say they are getting as much sleep as they need.

The chemicals are found in a wide range of household items and are linked to many health problems, such as increased cancer risk.

The California Department of Cannabis Control said the issues arose from two products produced by boxer Mike Tyson's weed brand.

"Everyone says that '[aging is] just part of getting older,' but this doesn't actually have to be true," researchers say.

Home Style Foods recalled 43 cases of its premade potato salad on Wednesday due to a potentially life-threatening egg allergen.

Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia. New research may explain why.

The findings may lead to new types of therapies that mimic the gene's protective effect to prevent or treat Alzheimer's.

This affordable food swap could reduce deaths from coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and bowel cancer by as much as 2 percent by 2050.

The traits of neuroticism and introversion were the strongest predictors of depression, new research has found.

Methanol was found in the Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80%—a chemical which can cause skin irritation, vomiting, coma, seizures, blindness, or death.

Only 50 people caught this rare virus between 1932 and 2019, according to the CDC, 21 of whom died.

Suicide was the second most likely cause of death following accidents, the study found .

Now that the virus has reached dairy cows, there are also more pathways for bird flu to get into the human food chain.

A veterinarian spoke to Newsweek about how to treat dogs with cognitive dysfunction and prevent dementia in dogs.

The risk of pneumonia was particularly high among older adults who had been exposed to children under the age of 5.

An international team of researchers found that 'sensing' and 'intuitive' individuals may run differently.