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Sedative-hypnotic drugs can distort a patient’s perception of reality. Some patients wake up from a procedure believing…
Trans motherhood showcases the unique joys of being transgender, be it through developing a deeper connection with one’s…
Fires in Canada have sent smoke across several US states, leaving cities like Denver with some of the worst air quality…
Lifestyle factors like physical activity, diet and sleep can lower the ‘biological age’ of your cells and tissues and…
Though many Americans believe that parasitic infections exist in poorer countries, research shows that the problem exists…
With the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, at least for now, we look back on a handful of…
In 1983, during the early days of the AIDS epidemic, the US Food and Drug Administration made the decision to ban gay men…
The emergency status allowed the federal government to cut through a mountain of red tape, with the goal of responding to…
The newly approved RSV vaccine could be rolled out by fall 2023, in time for the typical winter surge in RSV infections.
Quaternary ammonium compounds, also known as QACs or quats, are commonly used antimicrobials also found in many household…
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for long COVID treatment, but exercise focusing on breathing and pacing yourself…
Adults insured by Medicaid who are 19 to 55 years old and don’t have children or other dependents would need to spend…
Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently released new obesity management guidelines in order to help address the…
Chronic stress from living with systemic racism and gun violence can lead to increased symptoms of PTSD and depression as…
Researchers are working to determine how and which cannabis products can help those suffering from chronic pain or serious…
Polio vaccines have been a massive public health victory in the US. But purely celebratory messaging overlooks the ongoing…
As the government’s oldest consumer protection agency, the FDA has long butted up against drugmakers, activists and politicians.…