Public health experts and professional health care associations have expressed concern that the guidance goes against research…
Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can…
Even small lifestyle changes – such as more social interaction and a better diet – can help reduce stress.
If you’ve handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis…
The recent spate of executive orders around sex and gender impact nonbinary Americans, as well as trans Americans who identify…
Doctors had believed that going over the maximum dose of one lifesaving drug could lead to more abuse. But after patients…
The majority of children’s diets in the US consist of ultraprocessed foods, which a growing body of research suggests…
Women’s stories of seeking abortions later in pregnancy highlight what’s missing from the current conversation about…
The US withdrew from treaty negotiations on President Trump’s first day in office.
The FDA’s new framework for COVID-19 vaccines breaks from established procedure for how the government establishes vaccine…
Doctors examine a tumor in several different ways to determine whether a cancer is aggressive – and what kinds of treatments,…
Patients with chest pain who have a sedentary lifestyle are at higher risk for more heart problems and death within the…
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Although watchful waiting is appropriate for low-risk cases, many…
Precise and flexible 3D manufacturing techniques make it possible to individually tailor everything from prosthetics to…
Many parents think that drinking at home is a safe way to teach teenagers about alcohol, but research suggests this is not…
Withdrawing or reducing aid has immediate and often fatal effects − not only for the countries receiving aid but for people…
If the health content you see on social media sounds too good to be true, it’s very likely false – but there are ways…
The most comforting touch communicates care for the person receiving it – not just the intentions of the person offering…
Society as a whole can benefit from programs that protect kids because the harms experienced in childhood can last a lifetime.
When people over 65 lose Medicaid coverage, they stop seeing their doctors for preventive care due to high costs. This in…