People who oppose vaccines often are dismissed as ignorant or naive. Failing to hear their concerns and address them may…
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That extra hour of sleep you'll be getting comes with a price. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently said…
A new discovery offers hope for ways to treat a debilitating disease that has become a leading cause of death in the US..
Some have suggested the US allow healthy people to return to normal life, catch the coronavirus and get the population…
Widely adopted in the US when pandemic precautions kept people home, telehealth faces a challenge as insurance coverage…
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Coronavirus cases have risen sharply across the Mountain West, Midwest and plains. Over 70% of nonmetropolitan counties…
New guidance from the CDC says that 15 minutes of exposure – regardless of whether that occurs at one time – can result…
Over the approachin holidays, people around the world will want to travel to see friends and family. Getting tested for…
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday without trick-or-treating, but you still need to make sure you are socially…
Living near oil and gas production can affect mental health, driving stress and feelings of depression.
The government has tried to harness profit-driven drugmaking to serve public health before. The results were underwhelming.
Popular pain medicines sold over the counter could be bad for a developing fetus. A pharmacologist explains why, and why…
Social distancing can get tougher in the fall and winter. These simple steps can help keep you and yours loved ones healthy.
The pandemic has exacerbated existing issues of connectivity and access, but providers and patients are finding creative…
Universities have seen widespread COVID-19 outbreaks this fall. Now students are preparing to travel for the holiday, and…
Hispanics born in the US have worse health outcomes than Hispanics in the US who were born in countries from which they…
Almost 10% of physicians in the US are doctors of osteopathic medicine, and that proportion is rising. Their medical knowledge…
With many schools closed, children's health could suffer.