A Harvard study that was started in 1938 suggests the key to longevity may be tied to how we make and maintain social connections throughout our lives. ...

The CDC issues a health advisory Friday warning of an increase in cases of shigellosis that are highly resistant to antibiotics. ...

At a Glance A personalized mRNA vaccine combined with Keytruda cuts the risk of recurrence by 44%.The vaccine is created from the patient's tumor once it has been removed.About 97,610 new melanomas will be diagnosed this year. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. A personalized mRNA vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of a recurrence of melanoma skin cancer by nearly half when combined with immunotherapy,...

At a Glance The agency approved another booster dose for older adults and people with weak immune systems.Original Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are outdated, the FDA said.At least 250 people in the U.S. a day still die from COVID-19. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. U.S. regulators on Tuesday cleared another COVID-19 booster dose for older adults and people with weak immune systems so they can shore up...

At a Glance Over one in three people in the U.S. live in counties that had unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution.More than 64 million, or 54%, of the people who live in areas with unhealthy air quality are people of color.Western states fare worse than Eastern states. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Nearly 120 million people in the United States — or more than one...

New research shows that ​​bempedoic acid could be an alternative to statins for lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. ...

Walking backward requires us to engage our brains and bodies in a different way and that could bring additional health benefits. ...

Sell by. Best by. Use by. Here’s the truth on expiration dates and when food needs to be thrown out. ...

A new study found that just 11 minutes of moderate physical activity a day can have big health benefits. Here’s what they are and some ideas to get moving. ...

Robert Sielski chats with a race medical official after finishing the Florida Publix Marathon in Melbourne, Florida, on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (Jan Childs/weather.com) At a Glance Robert Sielski completed his goal of running a marathon in every state.In all, he's run more than 70.Health experts say running or walking are great ways to stay active. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.​ At the recent Florida Publix Marathon,...

The CDC says that while COVID-19 was spreading so was a deadly fungus. Here’s how widespread the infections were and who’s most at risk. ...

From a gentle rain that helps you fall asleep, to the first crisp breeze of fall, there is so much to love about the weather. So we asked some of our experts to weigh in on the weather that makes them smile. ...