Health and Medicine

The body goes through five stages of decomposition—fresh, bloat, active, advanced, and dry decay.

"With increasing medical marijuana legalization, marijuana may be substituting for opioids for cancer-related pain," a researcher said.

Whether it's a microbe or a missile, we should not have a double standard with respect to preparedness.

A report by the U.S. health authority recommends actions to fight Long COVID, including mask-wearing.

Almost 30 million Americans will experience an eating disorder, which can be particularly problematic during the holiday season.

The rod pierced his temporal lobe, which handles memory, language, emotions and visual processing, but the man has made a full recovery.

When doctors are unwell, patients cannot get the best quality care.

Long-term alcohol use can result in an increased risk for a variety of serious physical, mental and neurological problems.

In a video shared on TikTok, model Tew, 27, predicted that she will be classified as living with HIV within "the next three-and-a-half to four months."

A study of virus spillover from bats to other animals in Australia could have significant implications for the prevention of future pandemics.

The 19-year-old told Reddit that he would rather keep the money for if his cat gets sick, rather than help his "bully" older brother.

Authorities in North Carolina are urging residents to "stay aware and take precautions to protect themselves" after the cat contracted rabies.

The prisoner was attempting to smuggle four mobile phones into the prison, and has refused surgery to get the final two removed.

Several hemp-derived products have been launched in recent years, including animal feed, raising the prospect of potential risks to human and animal health.

Those infected range in age from 38 to 92 and include one pregnant woman who had a miscarriage after getting infected, according to the CDC.

The 27-year-old TikTok star revealed that she was diagnosed with AIDS earlier this year.

Henry Gray tells Newsweek about living with a very rare neurological condition that mixes up his senses in this original essay.

Patients reported recognizing a higher purpose and traveling toward a place that felt like home.

In a resurfaced clip from 2018, Raisa said, "I had a way that I wanted to tell her when I made the decision" to donate her kidney to Selena Gomez.

A veterinary expert and a dog owner talk to Newsweek about this strange symptom and what it means for your dog.

Several weeks after revealing that her AIDS complications had led to "extreme bowel problems," Tew, 27, was mocked over the issue by a TikTok user.

"Activity is one of the best things you can do for your heart, your musculoskeletal system, your immune system," said Dr. Michael Roizen, a longevity expert.

Annette Lawrence reveals why she stopped shaving her beard in this original Newsweek essay.

The boy's father claimed he was unable to leave his housing compound and get his 3-year-old son medical attention because of COVID restrictions.

"If he isn't willing to address the problem by seeking treatment, [the woman] may want to consider arranging for couples' therapy," an expert told Newsweek.

Jameson, who has been engaged to Israeli businessman Lior Bitton since 2015, sparked questions after sharing a pair of cryptic Instagram posts.

Griffin has expressed fears that her voice may be permanently altered, after her vocal cords were damaged during surgery following her lung cancer diagnosis.

"Of course, J.B. was not a vampire, but he was believed to be undead in his grave," archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni told Newsweek.

A viral TikTok showing an influencer drinking several liters of water, vitamin infusions, herbal shots, and an "antioxidant mocktail" has sparked controversy.

Dr. Mary Stevenson, a leading dermatologist based in New York, offered her assessment of the best practice to Newsweek.