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Heat poses an extra risk for millions of Americans who take medications for issues ranging from high blood pressure to antidepressants. David Goldman/AP hide caption toggle caption David Goldman/AP For …

State lawmakers are targeting food dyes and other additives in a slew of new bills. Inna Reznik/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Inna Reznik/iStockphoto/Getty Images As policy counsel for the …

Aaron Hernandez of the New England Patriots gets tackled with his helmet by Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on Jan. …

The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images After months weathering …

Hamza Mishmish, 25, of Gaza shows signs of severe malnutrition and bone loss in the Nuseirat refugee camp amid worsening hunger in the region. The date of the photo is …

A new study shows some of the strongest evidence yet that diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes can improve our brains — and reduce decline — as we age.

A big new study finds that diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes can significantly enhance the health of aging brains. J Studios/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption J Studios/Getty Images …

The American Medical Association is urging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. not to oust members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a group of experts focused on primary …

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma, right, sign waivers allowing Georgia to institute work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients at the …

Today’s food environment is saturated with ultra-processed food that is particularly harmful to some children. Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment RF/Getty Images Back …