COVID-19 is increasing in Bay Area wastewater, but hospital admissions remain very low. Here’s what experts recommend.

The blood-brain barrier surrounds the blood vessels that run through the brain, letting in oxygen and nutrients while keeping out toxins and pathogens.

Evidence suggests collagen supplements may modestly improve muscle mass and strength, but experts say whey remains the better-supported option.

(KRON) — The popular Peri Park Playground in Fairfax is closed due to a “significant” flea infestation, the town announced. “Out of an abundance of caution for the health of park visitors, the playground will be closed for approximately two weeks, effective i…

Tests reveal that 56 buildings had living bacteria present in their cooling towers.

A groundbreaking University of Queensland discovery promises to turn your next walk into a powerful “HIIT routine for fat loss.” The approach is so easy and so effective, it even helped a group of weak and weight-loss-resistant seniors get lean and strong at …

Chronic poverty over decades was linked to memory loss, slower processing speed and brain shrinkage, with strongest effects among men and APOE-ε4 carriers.

Imagine a snack that not only physically melts in your mouth with every bite, but whose calories seem to disappear just as quickly. Magic, right?

"You have to keep moving." It is a simple idea that has been repeated by doctors, physiotherapists and fitness experts for decades. Even the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates is often credited with saying, "Walking is man's best medicine." While the exact w…