Overcoming the access barriers and biases that underrepresented and underserved communities face could not only improve…
A new study provides the first glimpse into what happens in children’s brains as they meditate.
Health officials say the new case of polio in New York state and the presence of poliovirus in the municipal wastewater…
The FDA’s authorization of the reformulated COVID-19 booster shots represents a major step in the effort to get more Americans…
A new study finds that misdirected immune responses can persist for months in those who are suffering from long COVID-19.
The fall of Roe v. Wade will result in more people deciding to privately end a pregnancy, a new study finds. But how often…
For many who must travel to get an abortion, the financial burden of the trip can be overwhelming.
Early on, public health messaging focused on the need for vaccines to combat COVID-19. But far less attention has been given…
A vast array of species, including people, use slime for a variety of essential bodily functions. Studying the genetic ancestry…
Research shows that many girls are in elementary school when they have their first period. But often they have not received…
Escalating legal restrictions throughout the US might mean an increase in mental health disorders for those who are denied…
Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods are associated with higher calorie intake, poorer memory and lower cognitive…
The spread of misinformation in many pandemics, including the smallpox and 1918 influenza outbreaks, have undermined efforts…
OTC hearing aids promise to increase the accessibility and affordability of the devices for millions of adults who live…
Studies show that most people who are overweight or obese are also chronically dehydrated.
Listeria causes serious illness and food recalls nearly every year.
The monkeypox virus can easily spread between humans and animals. A veterinary virologist explains how the virus could go…
A new screening tool to help study reviewers identify what’s fake or shoddy in research may be on the horizon. And everyday…
A new law will let Medicare bargain for the first time. But a health policy scholar explains why it’s unlikely to make…
Youth suicides in the US have increased by around 50% over the past decade – gun availability is a big part of that trend.