The term cosmovision refers to a conception of the universe in totality.

Native artists in Texas and Mexico shared their vision of the universe for 4,000 years, ancient murals suggest

A CNN journalist take his appreciation of nature’s restorative benefits a step further and tries out grounding, or walking barefoot to connect directly with Earth.

I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next

Observations of the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way, Sagittarius A*, collected by the James Webb Space Telescope, have allowed scientists to better understand how this cosmic titan fires off flares.

James Webb Space Telescope watches our Milky Way galaxy's monster black hole fire out a flare

As NASA prepares for crewed Artemis missions, its astronauts are learning to use a new generation of spacesuits: the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit, designed by Axiom Space.

NASA astronauts take new moonsuit for a swim | Space photo of the day for Nov. 28, 2025

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Scientists have solved the mystery of 3.4 million-year-old fossils called the "Burtele Foot" discovered in Ethiopia in 2009, finding they belonged to an enigmatic

Scientists solve the mystery of the prehistoric 'Burtele Foot'

Kennedy is one of about 50,000 Americans who have spasmodic dysphonia.

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

() -Infertility is an overlooked public health challenge and affordable treatment should be available within national health systems, the ​World Health Organization said on Friday in its first guideline on ‌the topic. Infertility is estimated to affect more than 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some ‌point in their lives, the WHO said.

Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO

(Reuters) -Global measles cases fell 71% to 11 ​million from the year 2000 to 2024, ‌driven by improved vaccination coverage, the World Health Organization ‌said in a report on Friday. Vaccination has prevented nearly 59 million deaths globally during this period, according to the report.

Global measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says

Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.

Health alert: 19 cooking pans could pose lead contamination risk, says FDA

Make sure you wash your hands well before digging in this Thanksgiving; norovirus, known for causing unpleasant stomach symptoms, is on the rise.

Cases of norovirus are on the rise just in time for the holiday season

New evidence suggests there may be a critical window for hormone replacement therapy use in women to maintain estrogen levels and protect against cognitive decline.

Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women

Tryptophan, found in food, is an important ingredient in the neurotransmitter serotonin. But is that enough to support it as a possible mood booster? The research is decidedly mixed.

Turning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fast

Dr. Ralph Abraham has been Louisiana's surgeon general since 2024.

What to know about new CDC deputy director who has been critical of COVID vaccines

Norovirus has been rising in the U.S. since as early as mid-October, especially in states like Louisiana, Michigan and Indiana, according to data from WastewaterSCAN.

Norovirus is spreading earlier again this year, wastewater data shows

More than 41,000 bottles of Walgreens-branded nasal spray have been recalled due to potential bacterial contamination.

Thousands of Walgreens nasal spray bottles recalled. See which ones.

Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC​.

Holiday season sees uptick in norovirus cases, according to CDC

Unlike with alcohol, there is no universal standard for THC levels while driving. But that doesn't mean it's safe.

Here's what can happen if you drive under the influence of pot

Parkinson's disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S.

Addressing sleep apnea early might decrease chances of developing Parkinson's disease

Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company's products may have been contaminated.  Laboratory tests of 36 samples of formula from three different lots showed that five samples contained the type of bacteria that can lead to the rare and potentially deadly illness, the company said Monday on its website.  “Based on these results, we cannot rule out the risk that all ByHeart formula across all product lots may have

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

For the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning.  Laboy, who first smoked at 18, said marijuana has long soothed symptoms tied to undiagnosed ADHD, childhood trauma and painful experiences — including cancer treatment and his son's death.

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it

Megan Feller smoked pot several times a day and couldn’t eat, sleep or function without it.  As more states legalize marijuana, use has become more normalized and products have become more potent.  Daily use even outpaced daily drinking, with nearly 18 million Americans reporting in 2022 that they use marijuana every day or nearly every day, up from less than 1 million three decades earlier.

More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say

Nearly 14% of tests came back positive compared to 7% three months ago.

Norovirus infections increase significantly, with positive test rates reaching 14%

Schlossberg says she was diagnosed shortly after welcoming her second child.

Tatiana Schlossberg's diagnosis puts spotlight on leukemia: What to know

The subclade K flu strain is a variant of the H3N2 virus.

New subclade K flu strain raises concerns: What families should know

Jessie Creel’s cough started in May last year. At the time, a primary care physician diagnosed the mother of three with pneumonia. But the antibiotics didn’t work and her cough persisted. During a camping trip in the summer, she coughed up blood. She kept losing weight. She wasn’t able to sleep.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Six months later, Creel, then 42, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. She was active, a r

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The flu has started spreading earlier than usual in some parts of the country, prompting concerns that cases could soon erupt as millions of Americans travel and gather for Thanksgiving and other upcoming holidays

Flu season is just beginning, but doctors are already on high alert

People looking to lose weight and lower their blood sugar may someday be able to get a single injection that turns their cells into tiny factories that churn out a protein that is essentially the active ingredient in drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.

The race is on to turn your body into a GLP-1 factory

The RSV shot isn't suggested for everyone like the flu vaccine is. Here's who is at risk and how to get a shot.

Should you get an RSV vaccine this fall? What to know and where to get a shot

Those signs about surprise insurance charges are intended to keep patients informed – but new research points to a negative side effect.

Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health

Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.

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What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO

Global measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

Health alert: 19 cooking pans could pose lead contamination risk, says FDA

Cases of norovirus are on the rise just in time for the holiday season

Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women

Turning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fast

What to know about new CDC deputy director who has been critical of COVID vaccines

Norovirus is spreading earlier again this year, wastewater data shows

Turning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fast

Thousands of Walgreens nasal spray bottles recalled. See which ones.

Holiday season sees uptick in norovirus cases, according to CDC

Here's what can happen if you drive under the influence of pot

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

Addressing sleep apnea early might decrease chances of developing Parkinson's disease

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it

More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say

Norovirus infections increase significantly, with positive test rates reaching 14%

Tatiana Schlossberg's diagnosis puts spotlight on leukemia: What to know

New subclade K flu strain raises concerns: What families should know

Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases

Flu season is just beginning, but doctors are already on high alert

The race is on to turn your body into a GLP-1 factory

Should you get an RSV vaccine this fall? What to know and where to get a shot

Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health

CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines