From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Many things lead to the complex health condition called clinical obesity. Although the exact cause remains unknown, many factors can contribute to it. It's not just excess adiposity (too much body ...

Enterovirus infections often cause no symptoms or mild flu-like symptoms. Though rare, they can lead to serious complications. Children and people with weaker immune systems are most at risk.

Type 2 diabetes causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high. Early signs of type 2 diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination, and tiredness. Type 2 diabetes is a common ...

Many lifestyle and medical factors can cause low energy, including anemia, low testosterone, and an unbalanced diet. Some causes are unique to males or are more common in males than females.

Asthma is a condition that makes breathing difficult due to swelling and tightening of the airways. It is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, such as a family ...

Have you ever had a day where you feel like you have just run out of energy, no matter how much you rest or how many cups of coffee you drink? It is one of those moments when you wonder, Why am I so ...

Vladimir Putin is no genius, but occasionally he is right. After the U.S. and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire, Russia’s president stated that any such deal had to address the root causes of the war.

Signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children can be similar to those of regular behavior in young kids. You might notice they have trouble paying attention, are hyperactive ...

ADHD can appear differently in teens than in younger children. Adolescents may be less likely to show hyperactivity, although symptoms of inattentiveness and impulsivity often continue. Attention ...

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental disorder in which a person has excessive thoughts and behaviors about physical symptoms—such as pain or fatigue—which may or may not have a medical cause.