A new study found that frequent use of green or blue spaces lowered participant’s odds of needing some prescription medications. ...

Researchers looked to find out how much light walking is needed to counter the adverse health effects associated with sitting all day. Here’s what they found. ...

Dosage labels on the front of the bottle showing the supplement amounts may be severely incorrect. ...

New research shows that efforts to reduce single-use plastics may be trading one harm for another as a group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS was found in newer fast-food packaging. ...

New research out of Australia found just how much taking a vacation can benefit your physical and mental health. ...

A colorized scanning electron micrograph shows Marburg virus particles (in yellow) both budding and attached to the surface of infected monkey cells (in blue). (Photo by: IMAGE POINT FR/NIH/NIAID/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) At a Glance U.S. health officials have been advised to be on the lookout for suspected cases of Marburg virus disease.Marburg virus causes a hemorrhagic fever that has similarities to Ebola.Outbreaks have been confirmed in two countries. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get...

Sargassum seaweed on Florida beaches is stinky and an eye sore but picking it up to move it can cause skin rashes. ...

A new study showed that 53% of people following a vegan diet eat too many industrially processed foods. ...

At a Glance The person is presumed to have contracted malaria from a local mosquito bite.Malaria cases are rare in the U.S., and most are related to overseas travel.Weather plays a big role in malaria. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. A​ rare case of a person being infected with malaria from a local mosquito bite is being reported in Florida. State health department offices in neighboring...

Watermelon is the iconic fruit of summer, and while it’s sweet, hydrating and packed with vitamins, there’s a good chance you’re not eating parts that have huge health benefits. ...

Focusing on these three elements will help you avoid morning grogginess, according to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. ...

A new study reveals that older adults living near green and blue natural spaces may be at a reduced risk of hospitalization for certain cognitive conditions. ...