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.
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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.
A health law expert explains what the regulation does and doesn't protect.
New statistics show that people with dementia have been particularly vulnerable during the pandemic.
Research and a recent campaign rally show how political leaders' rhetoric can shape risk perceptions among their loyal…
States have been experimenting with more targeted approaches to slow the coronavirus's spread. Two strategies stand…
With a COVID-19 outbreak in the White House, people are watching the health of President Trump and many others. A doctor…
The wind will disperse some virus-carrying respiratory droplets, but not everything. Masks can make the difference.
Most scientific discoveries these days aren't easily ascribed to a single researcher. CRISPR is no different – and…
The Supreme Court will again consider the fate of the Affordable Care Act next month. But Trump's record and a reading…
Experiments in college classrooms show how tiny respiratory droplets known as aerosols can spread, even with good ventilation.…
To understand the risks of wildfire smoke, it helps to understand the chemicals people are breathing.
Surprise medical bills have led to financial pain and suffering on top of whatever ailed a patient in the first place. A…