Respiratory viruses are hitting young children and infants particularly hard this fall and winter season, and experts don’t…
Men, older adults, people with language barriers and racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to be screened for depression.
Patients who undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation say it’s painless, with few to no side effects. The treatment isn’t…
While gender-affirming health care is essential to the well-being of trans people, access to quality services varies significantly…
Babies should never sleep on couches, sofas, stuffed armchairs or an incline. Co-sleeping is a bad idea, too.
A professor of child development explains why it’s OK – recommended, in fact – to respond to an infant’s every cry,…
Hunters are warned to take precautions handling wild birds, and the virus can spill over to non-avian species, so no one…
From primary care to cancer screening and insurance coverage, gender-diverse people still face many hurdles to getting good…
While high-profile concussions in the NFL have brought renewed attention to the gravity of head injuries, they can also…
The human population has doubled in 48 years, and worsening climate change has left the world facing serious health risks,…
Inflammation is a complicated and important part of how the immune system responds to threats to the body. But when the…
They are cheaper to buy and don’t require a doctor’s prescription. But over-the-counter hearing aids come with some…
Studies suggest that marijuana and CBD use might help relieve chronic pain while also reducing a patient’s need for opioids.
Multicancer early detection tests are among the priorities of the Biden administration’s Cancer Moonshot. The tests show…
Some states already allow pharmacists to provide birth control to patients with a prescription. But FDA approval of an over-the-counter…
Auditory processing disorders and aphasia can make spoken speech difficult to produce and understand. But these challenges…
Tens of thousands of children have tested positive for respiratory syncytial virus in the last months in what is the largest…
They are easy to get, and far less costly than prescription hearing aids. But over-the-counter devices are not the answer…
Health guidelines can feel contradictory and hard to interpret. But a new star rating system should help consumers and policymakers…
Don’t be confused by recent media reports – colonoscopies are still the best way to detect and prevent colon cancer.