Social isolation and loneliness in aging adults have been linked to numerous physical and mental health ailments. Teaching…
During the 1918 flu pandemic, white people died at similar rates to Black Americans, according to a new study – a very…
While RSV can become severe for any child, it poses a particularly serious threat for the youngest babies and for high-risk…
Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 1 in 100 people across the world. Yet the precise…
An effective nasal vaccine could stop the virus that causes COVID-19 right at its point of entry. But devising one that…
Decades of research show that respiratory illnesses are dramatically reduced when people wear face masks.
Prejudice and stigma can discourage the communities most affected by infectious diseases from seeking care. Inclusive public…
Although there’s no cure for tinnitus, help is out there – including sound-generating devices, background noise and…
The term voluntary sterilization, referring to the choice to receive permanent birth control, arose as a contrast to the…
Compared with past midterms, voter turnout among young people jumped in 2022 – but it was still below 30%.
Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.
The Medicines Patent Pool was created to promote public health, facilitating generic licensing for patented drugs that treat…
Nurses who identify as Democrats have a significantly higher likelihood of having their children vaccinated against COVID-19…
A wealth of research on social media shows that COVID-19 misinformation is damaging to public health.
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. teenagers battle depression. But parents can help by communicating openly, creating a behavior contract…
Many of the preventable pregnancy-related deaths documented by the CDC are directly attributable to failures and barriers…
Public buses, subways and trains are relatively safe, fast and cheap. But competition from rideshares and concerns over…
Deep brain stimulation and trasncranial magnetic stimulation treat mental illness by sending electrical currents into parts…
The symptoms of B12 deficiency resemble a lot of other health problems, putting millions of Americans at risk of a misdiagnosis.
In a systematic review of existing studies, researchers found that air pollution such as fine particulate matter can interfere…