An environmental health lawyer explains why some states have weaker rules than others, and how you can make your concerns…
Poppy seeds can become contaminated with opiates during harvesting. For the US Defense Department, invoking a ‘poppy seed…
A biologist who studies how viruses spread from animals to people explains the process of spillover and the risks posed…
The mental health of teenagers has grown far worse over the last decade. But a new report shows that, compared with boys,…
A THC-like substance that occurs naturally in humans and other vertebrates helps maintain immunity, memory, nerve function…
Vinyl chloride dilutes fairly quickly in outside air and water. One concern for lingering exposure from the derailment involves…
Middle age means staying a step ahead on both the medical and financial fronts.
Nearly half of all Americans ages 20 and up have high blood pressure. Yet research shows that most people in the US don’t…
The slow release of information about the chemical spill and results of air and water tests have left many questions about…
A study of medical costs and income losses found that those who can least afford to pay for health care and miss out on…
The early research suggests the drugs might be effective for some conditions. But scientists have safety concerns.
Some coughs can last for weeks or even months following an upper respiratory infection. The good news – albeit not very…
Sprained ankles are a common injury to anyone who plays sports and usually not a serious concern. But with an NFL championship…
Medicine works better when the treatments are tailored to fit each individual person’s biology and history. A first step…
CBD isn’t a miracle cure for everything that ails a person – but science shows that it has the potential to help treat…
In the past, typical clients tended to be retirees living on fixed incomes who played slots and card games.
President Joe Biden’s intention to end the national COVID-19 emergency will have long-lasting ripple effects on federal…
Unrelenting poverty, underemployment and historical trauma all contribute to the health challenges faced by Indigenous Americans.
After nearly 40 years of effort, Guinea worm disease is on the cusp of being the second human disease – after smallpox…
It turns out that there are some benefits to all the time we spend commuting.