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Tiny heart cells are among the new batch of science experiments heading for the International Space Station Friday night, but their potential to help patients with heart disease on Earth is exponential.

European Union health ministers held emergency talks Friday on the response to the coronavirus outbreak, which has swept through nearly all its 27 member states, as questions mount over the apparent lack of preparedness in Europe.

It's been a week of dizzying coronavirus developments in the United States, with fear growing as deaths skyrocketed within days from one to 14 people nationwide.

With US coronavirus cases topping 220 across 19 states and the death toll climbing to more than a dozen, state governments have asked thousands of residents to seclude themselves from the rest of the community to help contain the virus.

The fate of almost 3,500 people headed back to the United States remains a mystery as their cruise ship won't be allowed to dock anytime soon.

Whether you're inclined to choose coffee or green tea for your morning boost could be determined by your genes, a recent study found.

As the number of cases and deaths from novel coronavirus increase across the US, federal health officials are expanding testing for the fast-moving outbreak.

The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are renowned: Lots and lots of veggies, fruit, fish and olive oil have been shown to strengthen bones, improve brain health and reduce the risk for some cancers, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.

Some people are attempting to counter the spread of coronavirus by making their own hand sanitizer out of rubbing alcohol and aloe.

Need more reasons to start trying meat-free Mondays? How about going full vegetarian?

Walking, gardening, swimming, dancing and other leisurely activities may prevent brain shrinkage in older adults, a new study finds.

America's public health workforce is among the best in the world. But to me, reflecting on what it might be like leading a city's response to this coronavirus outbreak, one thing is clear: Without the resources they need to do their work while operating under a culture that puts politics ahead of science, their job is much harder. And we are that much less safe for it.

The first case of the novel coronavirus in South Africa has been diagnosed, the country's health minister announced Thursday.

The biggest city in the United States is now a search zone for anyone who had close contact with five people recently diagnosed with novel coronavirus.

Talking about the coronavirus is hard enough when you're an adult. The information, numbers and advice concerning the outbreak seem to shift by the day, and the abstract nature of the threat can invite plenty of fear and uncertainty.

Colon and rectal cancer cases are on the rise in young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

Electrical shock devices meant to interrupt self-injurious or aggressive behavior have been banned by federal officials in a rare move.

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is requiring a boxed warning -- the agency's most prominent warning -- for the asthma and allergy medication montelukast, sold under the brand name Singulair.

When it comes to coronavirus testing, the CDC has maintained fairly strict criteria but is getting ready to issue new guidance. Before any tests are administered, healthcare providers will determine whether a patient meets testing criteria set out by the CDC.

Relatives of residents at the Life Care Center are living with mounting "anger and fear and frustration" after the novel coronavirus was blamed for five deaths at the Washington state nursing home, a family member told CNN.