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A new British study has determined it is safe to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

The best time to receive a flu shot is now, medical experts told Fox News, after a historic season low last year has left doctors concerned over patients' greater susceptibility to flu-related illness.

Hospitals nationwide are dealing with a shortage of nurses, and nursing schools don't have enough educators to keep up.

A new study indicates that consistent exercise – not weight loss – contributes more towards a healthier and longer life.  

The use of e-cigarettes among teenagers has risen to 2 million and more than 80% of those teens used flavored e-cigs in 2021, study by CDC and FDA says.

Following a World Health Assembly goal to fully vaccinate 10% of every country's population by Sept. 30, findings issued Wednesday saw 15 out of Africa's 54 nations reach the target, according to the World Health Organization.

As Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, top medical experts are reminding the public of signs, symptoms and treatment options. So, what is thyroid cancer and who is most at-risk?

A low-carb diet that is high in unsaturated fat may be beneficial for the cardiovascular health of those who are overweight, according to researchers. 

Health care workers at Cox Medical Center, in Branson, Missouri, are now taking precautions against more than just coronavirus. The increase in violence against staff members over the past year have resulted in the need for "personal panic buttons."

Alcohol's impact on the heart has been heavily debated and existing research has often been conflicting. 

This month, at age 105, Primetta Giacopini's life ended the way it began — in a pandemic.

Daily COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations have each declined by about 30% since late August, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Moderate or vigorous physical activity is greater than three times more beneficial to a person's health than walking, according to new research. 

Mild cases of COVID-19 could also leave a lasting impact on the human brain, according to a recent study.

COVID-19 vaccination rates among pregnant women remain low this month despite the risk of severe illness from the disease.

Vaccinated older adults are far more worried about the virus than the unvaccinated and far likelier to take precautions, according to a new poll.

Diet soda and drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, researchers say. 

The number of monthly prescriptions for the antiparasitic drug ivermectin surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a claims analysis which suggested a sharp increase in off-label use.

A rare brain-eating amoeba infected and killed a child in Texas earlier this month. 

Early adulthood depression was associated with cognitive impairment and faster cognitive decline, according to a new study building on dementia research.