Smoking or vaping makes people more vulnerable to suffering severe illness once infected by coronavirus, a spokeswoman for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday.

Warm air and jet air dryers are not recommended for use in hospitals and clinics for hygiene reasons.

The new coronavirus causes little more than a cough if it stays in the nose and throat, which it does for the majority of people unlucky enough to be infected. Danger starts when it reaches the lungs.

Here we round up four lifestyle changes women can make to give their health a boost.

As the novel coronavirus outbreak disrupts global markets and prompts unprecedented containment measures, it is worth asking a very basic question: what, precisely, is a virus?  What are they made of? Where did they come from? 

The production lines are whirling at Gilbert, one of France's main producers of sanitizing gels, in a bid to meet the soaring demand for the bottles by people hoping to fend off infection in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

The only way to combat the coronavirus infodemic is evidence-based leadership. So where is it?

New European research has found that children who don't get enough sleep may be at a higher risk of developing mental health problems such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.

The spread of the new coronavirus is shining the spotlight on a little-discussed gender split: men wash their hands after using the bathroom less than women.

Smartphone users who suffer from headaches may take more pain medication than those who don't use a smartphone, according to new research.

A festival focusing on hatha yoga is to be held for the first time at the Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort in Bali’s Klungkung regency from March 14 to 15.

Today's artificial limbs can look very natural, and now an innovative process makes prosthetic hands move more naturally as well.

New US research has found that despite previous concerns, eating an egg a day is not linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

There's a right way and a wrong way to using face masks. Here's how to do it right!

As a privileged population — with access to higher education and abundant information from the internet — we need to enlighten ourselves and our community, and not seek to discredit the Health Ministry with rumors and false information.

Some people struggle with mental health issues, and instead of seeking professional health, they google their symptoms and self-diagnose. This is dangerous, and even more so when we stumble upon people who claim to be professionals but lack competence and ethics and straight-up exploit those who are truly struggling with their mental health.

Hong Kongers are escaping the coronavirus anxiety that has gripped the crowded city by heading for the hills to find fresh air and space to exercise.

New research has found that brushing teeth three times a day could lower an individual's risk of diabetes, while neglecting oral hygiene could actually increase the risk.

Sales of hand sanitizer in Britain have more than tripled as nervous customers sought to protect themselves from coronavirus, data showed Tuesday.

New US research has found that seniors who feel excessively sleepy during the day may be at a higher risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure.

What the last year's worth of studies have shown about how we can all improve our diets for the better.

New UK research has found that people with osteoarthritis are more likely to die early than those without the condition, but the good news is walking more could reduce the risk of premature death.

Menstrual cups may be taking Western countries by storm, but conservative attitudes and virginity myths are holding back a breakthrough for the reusable devices in Indonesia and across Asia.

The World Health Organization urged all countries to prepare for caring for patients severely sickened by the deadly new coronavirus by stocking up on ventilators.

New Canadian research has found that eating less than three portions of fruit and vegetables per day appears to be linked to a higher risk of having an anxiety disorder.

New European research has found that the more added sugar we eat, the fewer vitamins and minerals we appear to consume in our daily diets.

Among those infected with the virus, older adults with preexisting heart conditions or hypertension face a sharply higher risk, according to preliminary statistics, including from a study covering more than 72,000 patients in China.

The US Surgeon General urged people to “stop buying masks,” saying on Twitter that they’re not effective in preventing the general public from catching coronavirus.

As a new coronavirus spreads quickly around the world, US health officials say they are "aggressively" assessing how long it can survive on surfaces to better understand the risk of transmission.

Johnson & Johnson said it would partner with Apple Inc on a study to use an iPhone app and the Apple Watch to study how earlier detection of atrial fibrillation impacts stroke in people aged 65 or older.