Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Although watchful waiting is appropriate for low-risk cases, many…
Twenty-five years of research show what it takes to fuel wildland firefighters through an average day, and the toll the…
College students who postpone medical care to save money end up paying for it down the line in the form of worse health,…
The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a considerable role in the uptick of adults being treated for ADHD. But more data…
A March of Dimes report gave the US a grade of D+ for maternal and infant health care, highlighting that the national preterm…
Thermostats don’t tell the whole truth about heat, particularly in older homes.
Because of ethical considerations, there are no clinical trials comparing the effects of hormone therapy to conversion therapy…
The prevalence of low back pain continues to surge worldwide, but many treatments currently available offer little to no…
Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental…
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse…
Increasing the number of older people with both Medicaid and Medicare would mean fewer of them would be forced to skimp…
The US population is getting older, and temperatures are rising. It can be a lethal combination, as three health and climate…
As the evidence for aromatherapy trickles in, be wary of marketing ploys and possible risks posed by some of these products.
Twelve states do not require sex education of any kind.
An expert panel found a potential association with liver cancer, but too little research exists to assume a causal connection.…
The shortages, which have been going on for years, have typically affected only low-cost generics rather than profitable…
The biggest risks aren’t always the biggest numbers on the thermometer – humidity gets dangerous faster than many people…
The new over-the-counter pill is highly effective at preventing pregnancy but must be taken at the same time daily, which…
Diabetes rates across the world have been rising steadily since the early 1990s, when this data was first estimated. That…
Some researchers assert that the body responds to exercise by burning fewer calories when you’re not working out. Regardless…