The damage from military attacks on cities can fill the air with pollutants that harm the lungs and stress the heart.
For many adults, anxiety may be the only visible symptom. When it fades, underlying ADHD, which may have been masked for…
Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the…
Black patients were less likely to receive higher doses. This may reflect inequities in health care or misconceptions among…
Different types of alcoholic beverages elicit symbolic cues that can influence the choices a person makes about consumption.
Mobile health clinics are a practical but underused solution to the growing number of maternity care deserts in the US.
The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling…
A lawsuit against Meta and Google avoids the issue of liability for content and focuses on allegations that social media…
Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.
Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it…
Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness.…
Online gambling has become easier, faster and more prevalent on social media feeds and streaming platforms – which appeals…
GLP-1 drugs are the first medication to show promise for treating addiction to a wide range of substances.
A nurse scientist interviewed 29 formerly incarcerated Black men in Philadelphia to understand how they address their…
Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized…
No time for therapy? A new study shows you can learn key skills to challenge depression in 10 minutes.
Many cities are considering involuntary substance use treatment as a solution to drug use among the homeless. But research…
With invalid driver’s licenses and birth certificates, transgender people are at risk for more than just steep fines and…
Officials and policymakers say direct-to-consumer drug advertising encourages patients to seek treatments they don’t need…