Most of the products the study tested contained much less lead than the FDA deems unsafe, but some did have a concerning…
Foreign-born doctors account for 1 in 5 physicians in the US – and they often practice in regions where the physician…
Blueberries, walnuts and dark green leafy vegetables head the list, but diversity is the key to getting more antioxidants…
Over half of new HIV diagnoses in the US are in the South. Black men who have sex with men are hit the hardest; for them,…
The ways in which zombies are spawned − and contained − reflect a range of public health principles.
Ultrasound is perhaps best known as an imaging technique to monitor pregnancy or disease. When these sound waves are highly…
ADHD symptoms occur on a continuum and can fluctuate dramatically based on life circumstances such as transitions to middle…
Researchers are gaining insights into how external factors like air pollutants, diet and medications, and even microbes…
Despite some confusion around changing vaccine guidelines, the CDC still recommends an annual flu shot for everyone 6 months…
A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which…
Homelessness is solvable through affordable and supportive housing. Hospitals should be part of the solution.
Seasonal allergies may seem like a minor, passing inconvenience. But pollen seasons can take a real toll on mental health.
Your DNA contains millions of genetic variants that interact with each other in ways that affect whether diseases such as…
Most states require childhood vaccinations for measles, mumps, tetanus, rubella, chickenpox and whooping cough.
Short-term renewals of policies such as the ACA subsidies set up repeated battles in Congress.
Controversies often arise over pharmacists refusing to dispense medication, from Plan B to unproven COVID-19 treatments.…
As the battle for health care plays out in Washington, the shutdown itself could also make it harder for Americans to get…
Fever during pregnancy presents real dangers to both the mother and the fetus – an OB-GYN explains the critical role of…
If conversion therapy is deemed speech, then bans on it likely will fall.
Without support from the community, workplace, government and society as a whole, even doctors have trouble breastfeeding…