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A total of 35 children and adults have fallen ill in California in the largest outbreak of mushroom poisonings in years, according to the California Poison Control Service.

The sickened Californians apparently ate foraged...Read more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — At least 10,000 Floridians could lose access to life-saving HIV medication because Congress didn’t extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits last fall, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ...Read more

There’s a new threat that could force Americans to scrap their early-retirement plans: skyrocketing health care costs. The enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that expired at the end of 2025. That means 24 ...Read more

Metabolism can be a tricky concept to understand: Some people are born with a fast-acting system, while others struggle with a slower one. “Metabolism is the sum of all biochemical reactions taking place in our body,” ...Read more

Health-conscious folks have long sprinkled nutritional yeast flakes — a vegan version of parmesan cheese — on popcorn, pasta, salad, and more to provide an umami-rich (savory) flair. But you should know that this ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I read recently that stroke is one of the leading causes of death for women. I thought strokes mostly were a problem for men. Can you fill me in?

ANSWER: Ladies, the statistics are not in our favor. We ...Read more

New research shows that hair can capture a chemical record of human exposure across days, week and even months. Writing in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, scientists at the University of Texas analyzed ...Read more

You’re ready to leave the hospital, but you don’t feel able to care for yourself at home yet.

Or, you’ve completed a couple of weeks in rehab. Can you handle your complicated medication regimen, along with shopping ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our daughter was recently diagnosed with cancer. She's interested in participating in a clinical trial but doesn't really know what that means or how to get involved. Can you help?

ANSWER: A cancer ...Read more

This season’s flu is lurking right around the corner. Even if you’ve done the right thing and had the flu shot. Even if you haven’t had the flu for years.

Don’t make the mistake of taking this virus lightly. The ...Read more

After a few weeks of holiday eating and social gatherings, you may be ready to get back to your normal routine. Cookies, processed foods, and extra cocktails are a delicious way to enjoy the season. Unfortunately, they are...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I'm a 51-year-old mother and grandmother whose kids don't talk to me. The reason: My son, "Aaron," was sexually assaulted by his friend, "Eli," and I told him his friend was no longer allowed to come over. I ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 and dislike the short gray days of winter. I know that light therapy is used for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and I would like to try it. How do I know which light box or lamp is a good ...Read more

For decades, I've been sharing all available information about achieving a younger ActualAge -- especially when it comes to your brain power. The full range of self-care that protects your cognition includes high-quality ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I sometimes wish I were a famous person because the famous don’t have to work to have friends; people are just naturally drawn to them. I don’t mind spending a lot of time...Read more

Q: How can I make my diet less inflammatory?

A: While there isn’t one specific anti-inflammatory diet, experts say overall healthy eating patterns may reduce inflammation. To make your diet less inflammatory, focus on ...Read more

WASHINGTON — About 1.4 million fewer people have signed up for Obamacare plans so far compared to last year as a federal tax credit expires and consumers confront significantly higher premiums.

While the dropoff is ...Read more

LODGE GRASS, Mont. — Brothers Lonny and Teyon Fritzler walked amid the tall grass and cottonwood trees surrounding their boarded-up childhood home near the Little Bighorn River and daydreamed about ways to rebuild.

The ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many low-income Californians prescribed wildly popular weight loss drugs lost their coverage for the medications at the start of the new year.

Health officials are recommending diet and exercise as ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Heart disease runs in my family, and I really want to avoid developing it myself if I can. What heart-health habits should I consider starting in the new year?

ANSWER: When it comes to heart health, ...Read more