Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show. USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that ...

It can be a real pain in the neck. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks ...

A health condition many people have never heard of has become one of the most common liver diseases in the United States. Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, often ...

When cold and flu season arrives, it’s usually not a question of if you’re going to get sick, but when. The same holds true for deer. Even the healthiest deer live hard lives, and certain conditions — ...

Dogwoods make a stunning addition to any garden. The compact trees are prized for their delicate white blossoms in the spring and bright red berries in the fall. One hidden downside to planting a ...

Hiking and camping fanatics know all too well the risks of a tick bite. Ticks are tiny but carry mighty illnesses, including Lyme disease. They thrive in heavily wooded areas across the U.S. and ...

Gaucher disease is a rare genetic condition that causes the buildup of a fatty chemical in your organs. Symptoms of the most common subtype might not appear until adulthood if they appear at all.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Daryl Austin is a Utah-based reporter who covers health and wellness. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and even though we ...

Tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. While tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, there are a few diseases to keep in mind. Three of the most common diseases people ...

As drugmakers race to join the obesity drug market ignited by the approval of Wegovy and Zepbound, they’re not just competing on their drugs’ weight loss effects. They’re also competing on their ...

Backyard chickens face predators, disease, and harsh weather. Learn the top threats and the proven steps that keep your flock safe year-round.