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Acne has been an age old problem for adults and adolescents alike. However, scientists have come up with an acne vaccine that will go for human trials in the next two years.

Joining many other chicken restaurants, KFC pledged that by the end of 2018, it will be sourcing 100 percent antibiotic-free chicken for its boneless and chicken-on-the-bone products. This follows concerns over the rise ...

More than 20 percent of the adults in the United States suffered from a type of high-risk HPV, exposing them to certain cancers. The CDC recommends vaccination for children as a means of prevention.

The World Health Day 2017 has put depression as the focal area. The event is putting the spotlight on millions of people driven by extreme anxiety, disability, and suicidal thoughts. Depression, as a mood disorder, has m...

A study established that bacteria transmission from pets led to reduced allergy risks and body weight issues in babies younger than three months. The bacterial transference from pets started prior to the baby's birth, wh...

You can't stop spring from coming, but there are many things you can do to prevent spring allergies from spoiling such a stunning season for you this year. Here's how.

23andMe genetic tests can predict risk for only 10 diseases or health conditions. Here are other things consumers should know before using and spending money on this DNA testing kit.

FDA approved two new drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C in children and adolescents. The drugs Sovaldi and Harvoni will be used to treat six major HCV strains in pediatric patients aged 12 years and above.

Researchers predict a Lyme disease epidemic during summer 2017. The mice plague that took place in 2016 is being touted to be the reason for the epidemic's occurrence.

A CDC report revealed that HPV infection is higher among American men than it is in women. Doctors advised vaccination to prevent the onset of diseases related to the infection in men, including genital and oral cancer.

(European Society of Cardiology) Obese Spanish workers take more sick leave than their healthy weight colleagues, according to research in more than 174,000 employees presented today at EuroPrevent 2017.

(European Society of Cardiology) Grey hair has been linked with an increased risk of heart disease in men, in research presented today at EuroPrevent 2017.

The Fitbit fitness band helped a 73-year old woman detect improper heart functioning. The woman sought medical help as a result and was diagnosed with life-threatening pulmonary embolisms in the arteries of both her lung...