The summer 2024 COVID-19 wave is a good reminder that it’s important to get vaccinated with the updated shot.
The Nuremberg Code was developed during trials for Nazi officials accused of performing inhumane experiments − but its…
As the powerhouse of the cell, mitochondria lie at the intersection of many essential biochemical pathways. When they go…
The H5N1 virus has infected about 900 people since 2003, and more than half of them died. But so far there is no evidence…
Long before the pandemic, health care workers were experiencing high levels of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue, all…
Researchers are uncovering the ways by which dad, mom or both parents drinking can result in fetal alcohol syndrome and…
Whether ‘adaptive’ equipment is expensive or affordable, expert guidance is essential for many people with disabilities.
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High-carb diets, especially of ultraprocessed foods, create blood sugar spikes, while diets high in leafy, green vegetables…
Many Americans seem to prefer to keep working well past retirement age, but it’s not clear whether the choice is motivated…
People ages 65 and up will likely reap significant out-of-pocket savings on prescription drugs when the negotiated prices…
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, can help patients process painful memories and reduce anxiety…
Most people who get infected with West Nile virus have mild symptoms, but in certain cases the illness can become serious…
The World Health Organization had declared mpox a global health threat in 2022 and 2024. While most mpox infections are…
Despite higher than average rates of HIV infection, Hispanic women have relatively low awareness of PrEP, an effective HIV-prevention…
Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can…
The FDA’s decision shines a light on some of the unique obstacles that psychedelic drugs may face on the path to approval.
Worldwide, the number of people with dementia is set to dramatically rise in the next 25 years. But a new report shows it…
Proper hygiene, vaccinations and healthy habits can all reduce the spread of diseases in school.
Most doctors ask about the menstrual cycle at well-checks in order to inquire about menstrual problems, pregnancy or menopause.…