Here’s what to talk to your doctor about before traveling abroad.
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Polio can survive only where it finds kids who aren’t protected by a vaccine.
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AI can help you navigate health information, but evaluating the credibility and quality of responses is key.
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Philadelphia police and FBI are conducting a massive investigation into the home where the late R.C. Horsch and his son…
Vape products from only six manufacturers can now be sold in Pennsylvania.
There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their…
Therapy during pregnancy for those who need it may have advantages for the next generation.
Extreme hot and cold temperatures are associated with higher rates of deaths, infirmary admissions and transfers to external…
Kids have found ways around most of the safeguards meant to keep them off social media platforms.
The growing availability of these substances is worsening the already bad problem of sexual assault on campus.
The Trump administration exerted increased political control over NIH research funding, leading to major cuts and disruptions…
Don’t panic! Having head lice can be frustrating, but it’s not dangerous and there are effective treatments.
While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and…
Not all nicotine products are equally harmful. An addiction medicine physician explains how to parse the science.
Sexual enhancement supplements often contain unlisted prescription drugs that pose serious health risks.
Labeling medical test results as ‘normal’ or ‘abnormal’ helps clinicians make quick judgments when diagnosing patients.…