Michael Burk found walking increasingly painful last year. Crossing the street and tying his shoes became challenges, and colleagues noticed he was limping at work.On a recent morning, Mr. Burk reported to the Hospital for Joint Diseases, part of NYU Langone Medical Center in…

A currently available pill could significantly curb new HIV infections among gay and bisexual men in the UK, if prevention and treatment programs are also expanded, researchers say.Wider use of the once-a-day pill, along with HIV blood tests and treatment among very sexually active…

I have this buddy who’s a big dude: 6’3”, 240. He’s not “fat,” but he could spare to lose a few pounds. Girls describe him as a big teddy bear. He plays pickup sports and hits his local CrossFit box a night or two each…

A 26-year-old Chinese man died in December after consuming excessive amounts of an herbal supplement meant to cure hair loss.Central European News (CEN) reported that Cui Fei, from the eastern Chinese province Anhui, died of liver failure after consuming over 6.6 pounds of a…

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency Monday over the explosive spread of the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in the Americas, calling it an "extraordinary event" that poses a public health threat to other parts of the world.The…

If your New Year’s resolution was to lose weight but you’re already slacking, you’re not alone. According to a study from the University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45 percent of Americans make New Year's resolutions but only 8 percent follow through.But instead…

Working out has numerous health benefits, but if you are trying to lose weight, exercise alone may not be enough: The body may adapt to higher levels of physical activity, so you may not burn more calories even if you exercise a lot, a new…

University of Iowa researchers are believed to be the first to capture, in real time, the movements of cancerous breast tissue cells as they form tumors. And what they saw could lead to a better understanding not only of these cells but of the antibodies…

U.S. adults should be screened for depression, says an influential panel of government-backed experts.Screening for depression can ultimately help reduce or stop depression symptoms from coming back, lessen other healthcare needs and improve the health of pregnant or postpartum women with depression, according to…

WASHINGTON – The U.S. government is beginning research into a possible vaccine for the mosquito-borne Zika virus that is suspected of causing an unusual birth defect as it spreads in Latin America.Don't expect protection anytime soon — vaccine development typically takes years."This is…