(Reuters Health) – In the four states where recreational marijuana was legal by 2016, there was a small uptick in cannabis use disorder among adults and teens, and a general rise in use by adults, a new study suggests.

(Reuters Health) – Sedentary older adults can help lower their risk of heart disease if they start exercising, a new study confirms.

Sleep doesn’t always come easily to some, and for some it’s severe enough to be classified as insomnia.

The policy change, for the virulent drug-resistant germ Candida auris, came as the C.D.C. reported that more people are dying of drug-resistant infections than it previously estimated.

Nurses will hold a 12-hour strike on 18 December, with more action planned before the new year.

The findings of a new study suggest that men think twice about asking for testosterone treatments to battle normal symptoms of ageing.

The Broadway production of “A Christmas Carol,” following the lead from London, answers a strong yes. Other theaters may follow suit.

Tests can now measure dietary intake accurately, which has long been a challenge for dietitians, physicians and researchers who used to rely on people to record their food intake themselves.

New York’s insurance regulator has formally notified a group of opioid manufacturers and distributors that it will launch a civil enforcement action against them for contributing towards a rise in health insurance premiums in the state, said two sources familiar with the matter.

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has set an example by taking a break from the game to address his mental health issues and there should not be any negativity about such situations, India captain Virat Kohli said on Wednesday.

The party says it would tax the “wealthiest” to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc’s drugs for lung condition cystic fibrosis will now be available to patients across the UK after the company reached a pricing deal with Wales on Wednesday.

When newly delivered babies come into contact with electrodes on their mothers’ skin after C-section surgery, it may cause false alarms.

New Zealand lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that would legalize euthanasia, paving the way for the public to vote on the issue in a referendum next year.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Wednesday cystic fibrosis patients in Wales would get access to the company’s life-extending drugs following an agreement with the state-funded health service.

You know you do it: texting and walking at the same time. It’s not safe, obviously. Here’s how to take control of your tech use.

E-mountain bikes may enable newcomers to gain fitness on daunting hills or snowy trails.

Black South African women are the least likely segment of the population to have breast cancer but the most likely to die from it.

Why’s that chilli got you running for a glass of milk?

Johnson & Johnson’s Remicade, a blockbuster drug that treats autoimmune disorders, has steadily lost market share among patients enrolled in the Canadian province of Quebec’s public drug program, even after a court ruling reinstated full coverage in January, a Reuters analysis of government data shows.

Medication can help manage the condition, but why not start with your diet?