A prominent Nature study and related research raise the possibility that vaccines may have a broader role in experimental…
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The New York City shooter who sought to attack NFL offices said he had a degenerative brain disease, called chronic traumatic…
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The rate of stillbirth in the US is stubbornly high. Routine fetal autopsies for stillbirths can help reveal what’s causing…
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Gains in vaccination may reflect heightened public awareness of the importance of vaccination during the pandemic.
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Decades of research show that SSRIs can be safely used during pregnancy. Meanwhile, untreated depression during pregnancy…
While the changes in population structure that accompany low birth rates are real, the impact of these changes has been…
Americans treat pets like family. So why do many people not know how to support friends and family when they lose a beloved…
Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days…
A new study finds that dogs’ mitigation of human stress is more biologically complex than scientists previously understood.
Peer support is one way to help new mothers access the care they need.
Over 2 dozen Philadelphia men shared their experiences with trauma and psychological distress as they worked to rebuild…
Vitamin D has long been known to play essential roles in boosting immune health and protecting the nervous system. New research…
Contrary to popular belief, grief doesn’t unfold in 5 neat stages. Yet, when loss is traumatic, it can take a heavy emotional…
As overall cancer rates in the US decline, childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia continues to rise.
The biggest changes will be to the Medicaid program, which currently covers more than 78 million people. And Congress may…
After a natural disaster, survivors often suffer from prolonged trauma for years to come, particularly in places where mental…