Tennis Star Monica Seles Reveals Her Battle With Myasthenia Gravis

Tennis great Monica Seles is speaking out about her battle with myasthenia gravis, a rare autoimmune disease that weakens muscles.

The 51-year-old, who won nine Grand Slam titles and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, said she first noticed symptoms while playing casual tennis with family.

“I would be play...

Coffee Is Mostly Safe, Study Finds, But Some Contaminants Remain

Your morning coffee is mostly free from harmful levels of toxins and contaminants, but a new investigation shows there’s room for improvement.

“While some contaminants were present, most were found at minimal levels and well below the European Union’s safety limits per 6-ounce serving. This means coffee is generally safe,...

FDA Approves First Drug for Chronic Lung Condition Bronchiectasis

For the first time, people with bronchiectasis will have a treatment option.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Insmed’s daily pill brensocatib, which will be sold under the brand name Brinsupri. 

The drug is designed to treat non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB), a chronic condition that damages...

Parents' Workplace Chemical Exposure Might Influence Child's Autism

A child’s symptoms of autism might vary according to their parents’ exposure to workplace chemicals, a new study says.

On-the-job chemical exposure among moms and dads prior to a child’s birth was significantly linked to increased autism severity, worse behavioral issues and poorer cognitive performance, researchers found...

Do You Have Long COVID? Depends Whom You Ask, Study Says

Do you suspect you have long COVID, but aren’t sure?

The answer you get will largely hinge on whom you ask, a new study says.

The medical field still lacks a clear answer as to what constitutes long COVID, despite hundreds of published studies and millions of sufferers worldwide, researchers reported Aug. 12 in JAMA Network...