Health

Austin’s Ascension Seton Medical Center is among the hospitals affected by a nationwide cybersecurity breach of Ascension technology systems. Julia Reihs/KUT News hide caption toggle caption Julia Reihs/KUT News Austin’s …

It’s the latest corner of the human body where tiny bits of plastic have turned up — the testicles. Exposure to environmental toxins like microplastics are believed to be contributing …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders among children. SIphotography/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SIphotography/Getty Images About 1 in 9 children in the U.S., between …

A new genetic analysis could help explain why people in the U.S. with African ancestry face a greater risk for stroke and Alzheimer’s disease, but less risk of another brain …

Researchers have detected microplastics in human testicles. Volodymyr Zakharov/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Volodymyr Zakharov/Getty Images Researchers have detected microplastics in human testicles. Volodymyr Zakharov/Getty Images Whether it’s our …

MDMA — the chemical found in the drug ecstasy — has appeared effective for treating PTSD in clinical trials. But there are concerns about the quality of the research.

Robert Turner is with his dad, Robert Turner, Sr. As a professor and researcher, the younger man is studying the significant portion of African American men who are caregivers. Ashley …

Phoenix, Ariz., area leaders are opening cooling centers that are open all night. About a third of heat related emergency calls happen after most centers close.

A visit to the gynecologist isn’t just an essential part of your health routine. It’s an opportunity for anyone who has a cervix, vagina or ovaries to ask questions about …

On the last full day of a Bahamas excursion, Vincent Wasney had three epileptic seizures. While being evacuated, he received a bill for expenses incurred during the cruise. Kristen Norman/KFF …