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A rare strain of a Toxoplasma gondii parasite have killed four otters in California, and researchers warn that the parasite could also pose a health risk to humans.

A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said autism is on the rise, with the developmental disability being diagnosed more in minority children than White children.

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles have found the human eye can show early signals of Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms of dementia become apparent, according to a study.

After recently experiencing a stroke, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin of "Camelot" and other projects said he quit his longstanding smoking habit, a major risk factor for stroke and heart attack.

Doctors agree that exercise during cancer has many benefits. One Ohio woman who ran races throughout her breast cancer treatments credits it with saving her life.

Raw meat contaminated with E. coli could be the culprit behind nearly half a million bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the U.S. each year, a new study found.

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issues and more in this weekly recap.

More deaths and vision losses have been linked to EzriCare and Delsam Phama’s recalled eyedrops tainted with a bacteria resistant to standard antibiotics.

Introducing diluted peanut butter to babies between 4 and 6 months of age could reduce the rate of peanut allergies in infants, a study suggests, though parents should check with doctors.

A recent study conducted on strands of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair revealed the composer was genetically predisposed to liver disease and was infected with hepatitis B before he died.

Medical and health care experts in New York weighed in on the rise in cases of the potentially deadly fungus candida auris, which is typically found in hospital settings and long-term care facilities.

Hormonal contraceptives slightly raise the users' risk of breast cancer, regardless of whether they're combination or progestogen-only.

Here’s what you need to know about xylazine — also known by its street name “Tranq” — which is increasingly being mixed with fentanyl and other opioids to create a highly deadly drug.

Kidney transplant patients described their experiences with organ donation and transplant to Fox News Digital as friends come to the rescue of those in need.

New research published in the Journal of Parkinson's disease suggests the harmful effects of a colorless chemical, trichloroethylene (TCE), may be linked to Parkinson's; more work is needed.

GOOD Meat's chicken is the second cultivated meat product to receive a "no-questions" letter from the FDA, marking the company's lab-grown chicken product as safe to eat.

A study found that women whose blood plasma contained higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals had as much as a 40% lower chance of pregnancy and live births.

Cases of a deadly fungus, Candida auris, have tripled in the U.S. over the past few years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Just in time for spring-cleaning season, a pharmacist shares expert tips for the proper disposal of expired or unneeded medications to help ensure a safer home.

New research suggests that higher levels of caffeine could help curb body fat and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, although doctors warn of potential risks.