Some patients with a terminal illness seem to be able to ‘hold on’ until after an anticipated holiday or event. This…
Some people are more inclined toward gratitude than others, but there are specific ways that everyone can cultivate more…
Although millions of US parents approve, decades of research shows that spanking is harmful.
Public records requested under the Freedom of Information Act have helped shape health policy and keep the government accountable…
Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can…
After a group of employers refused to provide their employees access to free HIV prevention treatment, the Supreme Court…
The Epidemic Intelligence Service has been a crucial tool in fighting diseases at home and abroad. Its impact would be impossible…
Pennsylvania hospitals report an average 14% vacancy rate for registered nurses. In rural areas it is much higher.
‘Problematic’ pornography use has been linked to an array of health and relational issues – and more young people…
AI can process data from wearable devices to better monitor your health and detect problems sooner. The trick is teaching…
New research shows that Americans’ personal wealth is not enough to compensate for factors that affect how long people…
Teaching young children is one of the most stressful occupations.
Research suggests that how often people check social media − and how emotionally engaged they are with it − can influence…
At a time when California’s farm operators are struggling to hire enough people, providing better benefits could attract…
Unhoused people are more likely to die in hospitals or on the streets.
Increasingly, these types of tranquilizers are turning up in fentanyl, oxycodone and other illegal opioids.
Alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, accounting for tens of thousands of cancer deaths per…
Americans are spending more of their time alone. Contrary to national fears of a loneliness crisis, many of them find solitude…
A more nuanced understanding of hormone therapy now suggests that its benefits for heart health depend on how soon after…
Trump’s nominee for the top CDC role would join the agency at a time of great turmoil and uncertainty for medical research.