The Health Report

There are millions of bacteria living in our guts. There are millions of dead bacteria there too. And scientists are learning just how much potential the dead ones have to improve our health

• Warm-up first to increase blood flow and prepare your hips for movement. • Focusing on proper form and controlled movements helps you engage the right muscles and protect your joints. • Increasing range of motion, repetitions, or resistance slowly over time helps avoid injury.

A new study published in Liver International links a common chemical used in dry cleaning and household products to serious liver damage. Kids are more vulnerable to these toxins because their bodies take in more air and have more contact with contaminated surfaces.

Scientists said a novel compound can arrest early stages of Alzheimer's disease in mice brains, setting the stage for a possible cure.

Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she can no longer trust American health

Scientists are redefining autism as a complex condition with multiple forms, challenging traditional notions.

Reap the anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits of these flavonoid-rich dietary staples.

Managing hypertension (high blood pressure) is necessary to lower your risk of other health conditions, like heart attack or stroke.

Walking becomes cardio when you increase your pace or add intervals. Hills, arm movements, or light weights can boost walking intensity. Walking supports heart health, metabolic health, weight control, and long-term fitness.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Amy Tran shares her best advice for how to spot red flags that often masquerade as romantic chemistry.

If you catch cancer earlier, you can increase your chances of survival so it’s crucial you are aware of your body’s early warning signs We’ve all been there, getting a symptom or ailment and typing it into Google, wondering if it’s a sign of cancer. The truth is, with over 200 different types of cancer, many everyday symptoms of illness may also be a sign of cancer. Some symptoms, like a lump, are better known than others. But this doesn’t mean they’re more important or more likely to be

From ancient breathing practices to modern tech

Drinking water and caffeine-free teas helps keep you hydrated, which can help your body heal. Teas also contain plant compounds called polyphenols. Polyphenols may support your immune system and reduce your chances of catching a cold.

Researchers have examined the personality traits, the brain circuits, and the learnings that lead to children's heroic acts of courage.

Despite how advanced robots have become, getting them to feel the way humans do is an incredibly complex challenge.

Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.

Fasting is an ancient spiritual practice with surprising modern benefits. Alexander Green explores how intermittent fasting can improve health, longevity, and overall well-being.

Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets

As vaccination rates began to erode years ago, experts inside Canada’s public health agency worried the country was susceptible to a major outbreak

Researchers found that long-term driving behavior can reveal early signs of cognitive decline years before clinical diagnosis.

New research suggests that what humans experience as visual beauty may actually be rooted in energy efficiency.

A large population analysis found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine were significantly less likely to develop dementia over the following seven years.

New longitudinal research shows that Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers rise up to 95 percent faster in people with obesity than in those without.