A safety committee convened by the FDA has declared esketamine safe for severe depression. But isn't this drug the same…
The causes of most inherited forms of blindness are unknown. Now more than 260 genes never before linked to eye development…
More people than ever are living with HIV, but people may overlook the fact that many of these long-term survivors are African-American…
African-American women aging with HIV often have histories of abuse and trauma, in addition to other medical conditions.…
Britain's Prince Philip recently announced he will stop driving, in the aftermath of a crash he caused after being blinded…
President Trump recently announced in his State of the Union message that his administration will eliminate HIV within 10…
In January, measles returned to the Pacific Northwest, while Ebola resurged in the Congo. It would take a lot more research…
A cancer diagnosis is one of the scariest of all. The pain and fear are worsened by a confusing landscape of bills, opaque…
The Trump administration's proposal to lower drug prices focuses on discounts. A health policy scholar argues that the…
Gaps in care and outcomes between African-Americans and white patients is a major concern to those who care about fairness…
When it comes to seeking out stem cell treatments for joint injuries, buyer beware. These so-called miracle treatments are…
A recent study found that many people who have survived a cancer diagnosis do not like to be called 'survivor.'…
When you think of viruses, you might think of the horrible illnesses they cause, like flu or Ebola. But now researchers…
In the excitement of the Super Bowl and other major sporting events, fans often forget themselves – and their voices.…
A measles outbreak is causing major concern in a Washington county where only 22 percent of children are vaccinated against…
Layering on winter gear is annoying. But with temperatures reaching minus 50 in some parts of the country, it is essential…
For those who don't smoke cigarettes, the dangers may seem distant. Yet smoking still kills millions each year. A new…
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is being touted in popular culture as a miracle cure-all. From creams to gummies and more, CBD has…
Hospitals are now required to post their prices online. This approach is unlikely to change US health care – but better…
The stressful political climate worsened with the shutdown of the federal government. And even though a break may be in…