Although the sensation of defecation urgency in patients with IBS appears in the gut, a recent study suggests that it’s nuanced and related to several regions of the brain.

A case report presented at AAPA 2026 involves a 53-year-old man who presents with acute bilateral facial paralysis.

Scientists have discovered that exercise remodels the heart's nerves and changes how it regulates its heartbeat and responds to stress.

In this article, we outline the ongoing conceptual transition of Parkinson disease (PD) from a clinically defined syndrome to a biologically defined disorder. We synthesize recent advances in ...

Col. Aaron Kia, a Hawaii native with extensive aviation expertise, now leads Redstone Test Center, a key Army testing hub, ...

Identification of microbes joins together the discipline of microbiology with the study of infectious diseases. Methods of reliable and accurate microbial identification are valuable to a wide range ...

Food sensitivity tests are not currently considered a reliable or accurate method of diagnosing food sensitivities. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) does not endorse home ...

Julia is the associate news editor for Health, where she edits and publishes news articles on trending health and wellness topics. Her work has been featured in The Heights, an independent student ...

Abnormal stress test results may suggest an underlying heart condition, such as coronary artery disease, or a blockage in the arteries supplying blood to the heart. Failing a stress test means you can ...

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s 50-100 times stronger than the pain reliever morphine. While some people use fentanyl on purpose, many others get it in their systems without their knowledge.

It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s because you’ll likely have the most virus in your system then. As you get better, the amount of virus will go down. (Photo Credit: ...