Among those developing the brain swelling known as encephalitis, approximately one-third will die, with the rest likely…
Three keys to protecting an aging brain are physical activity, intellectual stimulation and annual screenings for dementia.
For the first time, players will be permitted to wear Guardian Caps over their helmets during regular season games.
The nascent LGBTQ+ rights movement and the Christian right each strongly shaped the early years of HIV/AIDS, a historian…
Researchers found that nearly 74% of patients who reached out about a billing mistake received bill corrections. For those…
A professor of psychiatry unpacks what to consider if you’re looking for help with physical or mental health and are considering…
The best way to learn about neurodivergence is by listening to neurodivergent people themselves.
The summer 2024 COVID-19 wave is a good reminder that it’s important to get vaccinated with the updated shot.
The Nuremberg Code was developed during trials for Nazi officials accused of performing inhumane experiments − but its…
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Many Americans seem to prefer to keep working well past retirement age, but it’s not clear whether the choice is motivated…
People ages 65 and up will likely reap significant out-of-pocket savings on prescription drugs when the negotiated prices…
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, can help patients process painful memories and reduce anxiety…
Most people who get infected with West Nile virus have mild symptoms, but in certain cases the illness can become serious…