Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders’ physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US
Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their…
Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their…
Evidence suggests that people who receive syringes from a needle exchange are less likely to dispose of them improperly.
Protein powders and protein-fortified versions of all manner of foods line grocery store shelves. But just because something…
Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.
New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may…
Novel treatments include mental exercises to boost cognitive function, as well as strategies that help people with schizophrenia…
Amid multiple disease outbreaks and intense political pressures, Director Erica Schwartz will need to defend scientific…
When a person’s story about a traumatic event seems fuzzy, they may be experiencing the nuances of how their brain processes…
Disasters weaken support systems that take years to rebuild, at the same time people caught in them are under extraordinary…
Hospitals are tasked with making patients better, but when the hospital that provides care also owns the insurance company…
A recent study found that 77.7% of youth athletes were at risk of developing an eating disorder.
ACA enrollments in Florida dropped in 2026, but the decrease was smaller than anticipated.
Products designed for professional athletes with specific goals may not do much for people with more recreational exercise…
Large datasets can be useful research tools, but current government efforts to gather medical records depend on policy and…
A new FDA survey finds some positive trends among young people in the US, though new forms of nicotine use like pouches…
Seeing a loved one lose significant weight or struggle with eating and exercise can be concerning. Approaching a conversation…
A long bath in brine is how deli meat gets its taste, texture and shelf life.
Millions of people suffer from debilitating symptoms their doctors don’t quite believe. But advances in neuroscience and…
Chatbots are becoming commonplace in teens’ lives, but these tools were never developed or validated for mental health…
The most important thing for parents to know is that the order does not change which vaccines are available to children…