WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House announcement about autism is expected Monday afternoon after President Donald Trump's weekend comment that "I think we found an answer" to the developmental disorder.

Blood tests that detect a protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease could help predict the age at which the disease may strike people long before they develop symptoms, according to a new study. But ...

Jayashri Kulkarni receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council as a Leadership Level 3 Investigator Grant, and has received clinical trials funding from pharmaceutical ...

Norovirus, which is most often spread through contaminated food or water, has been making its rounds again during the winter season. While the symptoms can hit hard and fast, the small silver lining ...

During the 6-year period, 7901 deaths occurred. The leading cause of maternal death was unintentional drug overdose (1152 deaths; 5.2 deaths per 100,000 live births). Violence (defined as homicide or ...

Deaths from both causes are down, but they still eclipse all other causes, according to new statistics. By Nina Agrawal Despite gains in treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of ...

Hormones are responsible for governing many crucial systems and processes. One of the most important is cortisol, which may cause a host of problems if it rises out of its normal range. Some symptoms ...

Dark circles under a child's eyes look dramatic, but they are rarely a sign of anything dangerous. Most cases come down to nasal congestion or simple genetics. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains ...

A new flu variant fueling a fast-paced rise in cases across the state has brought with it some symptoms unlike those many have come to associate with the virus. As cases reach "very high" levels in ...

Fatigue can stem from a variety of illnesses and life stressors, but when that exhaustion lasts for months — often following an infection — it may indicate a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome.

With the 2025-2026 flu season expected to be worse than usual, cases of the flu are increasing rapidly in New Jersey as the virus spreads across NJ schools ahead of winter break. Urgent care and ...

And though rare, causes like preeclampsia in pregnancy and deep vein thrombosis are medical emergencies that require immediate medical care. Here are some of the most common explanations for swollen ...