Health & Science

Social media users claim the compound helped them lose weight. Does it actually work?

A 40-year-old man whose legs are paralyzed can now climbs and walk following implants in his brain and spinal cord that pair with external devices.

A video shows how the technology translates thoughts from the brain into electrical signals that trigger movement.

The mpox virus has not gone away, and health experts say now is the time to prevent a resurgence.

The mpox virus has not gone away, and health experts say now is the time to prevent a resurgence. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.

As cases of the Powassan virus begin being reported in the U.S., including even one recent death, many are wondering what the virus is and how can they prevent it?

Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription. The positive vote on Wednesday by a Food and Drug Administration panel paves the way for what could be the first birth control pill available over the counter. The recommendation is not binding and the FDA is expected to make its decision on the...

More companies are testing people’s DNA to determine their “biological age” based on genetics, in hopes of reversing aging. I tried one; here are my results.

Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday its experimental Alzheimer’s drug appeared to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease in a large study. NBC 5’s Bianca Castro talked with Frisco neurologist Dr. Aimee Garza about how it works.

Eli Lilly and Co. says its experimental Alzheimer’s drug appears to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease after an 18-month trial.

Margarita Martinez’s daughter Fernanda had a cold. She tested positive for COVID, but doctors found a bigger problem — a tumor in her trachea.

Gel manicures are more durable than regular manis. But they require ultraviolet light to dry, and new research suggests that could potentially increase your risk of skin cancer.

Obesity is linked to scores of health problems that can lead to disability or even death, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer and joint problems.

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday reported a shortage of an injectable form of penicillin, an antibiotic used to treat syphilis and other bacterial infections like strep throat.

Even a small improvement in adherence to a Mediterranean diet could meaningfully reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

A dangerous and potentially deadly fungal infection is spreading fast, and researchers say our changing climate is partly to blame.

A ‘pollen storm’ and longer allergy seasons are sending a growing number of adults in search of relief.

Certain phrases could “inadvertently shame” your child and cause lasting damage to their self-esteem, says Dr. Tovah Klein. Here’s what you can say instead.

Merck and Moderna plan to expand the vaccine’s use against additional kinds of tumors.

Henry Engel, the 6-year-old son of NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel, died last year of Rett syndrome. His cells are being used in cutting-edge research.