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Gambling: When Does Play Become Addiction?

Caregiving for Someone After a Stroke

COVID Pandemic Got More Americans Worried About Being Obese: Survey

E. Coli From Meat May Be Causing Many UTIs

Kids With Autism Face Higher Odds of Vision Issues, But Many Don't Get Screened

Losing a Spouse May Be More Lethal for Men

Mental Health Woes Double Women's Odds for Cervical Cancer

Million-Person Study Finds Genes Common to Many Addiction Disorders

Parts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients

Sen. John Fetterman Improving, Though Timing on Return to Work Still Unclear

1 in Every 36 U.S. 8-Year-Olds Has Autism

Close Bond With Your Teen Can Keep Them Physically Healthy, Too: Study

Drink Up: Coffee Won't Affect Your Heart Rhythms

Drug Shortages Rose by 30% in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows

Feds Propose Overhaul of U.S. Organ Transplant System

Global Review Finds Vaccination Cuts Odds of Long COVID in Half

How to Find a Caregiver: A Guide

Living Near Noisy Roads Can Raise Your Blood Pressure

New Parasite Is Killing Sea Otters, and Might Pose Threat to People

Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders

U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Rose in 2022: CDC

Warming Climate Could Bring Flesh-Eating Bacteria to More U.S. Waters

Weaker Bones, Weakening Brain? Study Makes the Connection

Birth Control Pills Tied to Slight Rise in Breast Cancer Risk, Regardless of Formulation

Death Count Climbs in Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eyedrops

Exercise Does Help People With Parkinson's Disease, Review Finds

Florida Bill Would Ban Elementary School Kids From Learning About Menstruation

From a Lock of Hair, Beethoven's Genome Gives Clues to Health, Family

New Technique 80% Effective in Selecting a Baby's Gender

Scientists Pinpoint Brain Area Needed for Vision-Guided Walking

Your Guide to Bedpans and Bedpan Alternatives

Cases of Dangerous Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections Are Spreading

Did the Pandemic Spur Permanent Decline in Americans' Daily Steps?

Even Minor Traffic Accidents Can Raise a Woman's Odds for Birth Complications

Medication Shortage Means Many With Advanced Prostate Cancer Are Missing Treatments

Post-Op Delirium Could Signal Faster Mental Decline

Stress Urinary Incontinence? Know Your Surgical Options

Anxiety Attacks: Symptoms and Calming Techniques

Bile Duct Cancer: Awareness, Funding Needed to Fight This Silent Killer

California's Wildfires Caused Uptick in Skin Ailments

Certain Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold on Amazon May Not Work, Feds Warn

Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switch to Plant-Based, Lower-Carb Diet to Boost Life Span

Hepatitis Outbreak Spurs Recall of Frozen Strawberries Sold at Costco, Trader Joe's, Aldi

IUDs, Contraceptive Implants Tough to Access for Women on Medicaid

Pentagon Study Finds Higher Cancer Rates Among Pilots, Ground Crews

Planning for a Pregnancy? Don't Let Eczema, Psoriasis Get in the Way

Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids' Exposure to Vaping

The Most Common Anxiety Disorders, Explained

U.S. Travelers Warned About Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl in Mexico Pharmacies

Your Body Clock Knows When It's Time for Dinner: Study

Gear Up (Helmets Included) for a Safe Bike Season

It's National Nutrition Month: Here's Tips to Eating Right

AHA News: These Healthy Habits Might Also Lead to a Happier Life

'Artificial Pancreas' Technology Boosts Blood Sugar Control for Young Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

COVID Origins Tied to Raccoon Dogs Sold at Wuhan Market

Dementia Risk Rises for Elite European Soccer Players

FDA Advisors Back Full Approval of Paxlovid

How Metal Implants Could Mess Up Your Skin

In Mouse Study, Scientists Use Gene Editing to Reverse a Major Cause of Blindness

Pets in the Bedroom? Your Sleep Might Suffer, Study Finds

Sanofi Follows Lilly, Novo Nordisk in Cutting Insulin Prices

Sometimes Hair Loss in Women Can Point to Bigger Health Issues

Tick-Borne Illness Babesiosis Spreads to New U.S. States

Could COVID Trigger 'Face Blindness'?

Florida's Board of Medicine Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors. Does the Science Back That Up?

Have an Anxious Dog? Study Seeks Clues in Canine Brains

Just 2 Kids Worldwide Are Known to Have This Rare Genetic Disease. Their Parents United for a Cure

U.S. Pregnancy Deaths Drop Following Spike During Pandemic

Alzheimer's Report: Many Seniors With Memory Issues Aren't Telling Their Doctors

Bird Flu Outbreak Killed New England Harbor Seals, Raising Alarms for Humans

Black Patients Fare Worse With Deadly Lung Disease Pulmonary Fibrosis

Cardiac Arrest During Childbirth Is Rare, But Some Women Face Higher Risks

Colon Cancer in the Young: One Woman's Story

Diabetes, Tooth Loss Can Be Double Trouble for Aging Brains

Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure

Looking for Accurate Info on Mpox? Maybe Avoid TikTok

More Additives Being Added to Americans' Food, Report Finds

New Lease on Life for Two Lung Cancer Patients After Pioneering Double-Lung Transplant

Post-Hurricane Period Is Dangerous for People With Dementia

Why Do I Sleep So Much? Reasons for Oversleeping

A Good Night's Sleep Could Give Your Vaccine a Boost

After 3 Years of the Pandemic, Loneliness May Be Ebbing for America's Older Adults

Drug Used in Pregnancies in 1960s, '70s May Be Tied to Colon Cancers Today

Mitch McConnell Released from Hospital, Sent to Rehab for Recovery

Most Americans With Medical Debt Owe Money to Hospitals

New Breast Scanning Technology Might Beat Standard Mammography

U.S. Effort to Fight HIV Worldwide Has Brought Lifesaving Treatment to Millions

U.S. to Tighten Control of PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

Yoga Can Help Seniors Regain Their Strength

CBD Oil Won't Ease Pain After Kidney Stone Treatment

Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?

Having A-Fib Might Raise Odds for Dementia

How to Help Your Child Deal With Separation Anxiety

Long-Term Study Supports 'Watch and Wait' for Most Prostate Cancers

New Nasal Spray for Migraines Approved by FDA

Pandemic May Have Caused U.S. Spike in SIDS Deaths in Black Families

Primary Care Visits Shorter, More Prone to Error for Non-White Patients: Study

Reducing Home Hazards Cuts Seniors' Risk of Falling

What Are Eating Disorders, and What Are the Signs?

What are the Best Sleeping Positions for a More Comfortable Day

Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Helping Your Kids Adjust

Falls Can Be More Dangerous for Older Men Than for Women

For Seniors on Antidepressants, Adding a Drug May Work Better Than Switching

Got a Mold Allergy? Here's How to Tell

Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough?

Morning-After Antibiotics May Help Curb STDs

New York City Rats Can Carry COVID Virus

Poll Finds More Americans Worried About Health Care Understaffing

'Spring Forward': A Good Time to Check Batteries in Your Smoke Alarms

Could Walks in the Park Ward Off Postpartum Depression?

COVID's Toll on Mental Health May Have Been Exaggerated: Study

Depression Ups Odds for a Stroke

Fewer Tiny Newborns Are Dying of Intestinal Necrosis, But Many Tragedies Remain

Mammogram Centers Must Notify Patients of Breast Density, FDA Says

Mitch McConnell in Hospital With Concussion After Tripping at Washington Hotel

Pharmacies, Hospitals Facing Shortage of Asthma Drug Albuterol

Poll Finds Strong Links Between Depression and Lack of Sleep

Should I Take Melatonin for Sleep? An Expert Has Answers

Two Healthy Diets May Reduce Brain 'Plaques' Tied to Alzheimer's Risk

Why Can't I Sleep? What Can I Do About It?

At-Home Care of Painful Endometriosis

COVID Raises Odds for Long-Term Gastro Problems

FDA-Mandated Tweak to Common Rx Painkillers May Have Saved Lives

Gene That Shielded Some Against Black Death May Be Helping, Harming People Today

Is Your Tap Water Too Hot? Scalding Burns Send Thousands to ER Each Year

New Ablation Treatment Could Improve A-Fib Care

Opioids Cause Half of All Poisonings in U.S. Kids Age 5 and Younger

Preterm Birth Drug Pulled From Market Over Lack of Effectiveness

What an Expert Says About Taking Magnesium for Sleep

Wider Supply of Opioid Antidote Naloxone Won't Encourage Heroin Use: Study

Women Have Poorer Survival Than Men After Bypass Surgery

Boosting Gender Parity Helps Women and Men Live Longer: Study

Does Running Bring on Arthritic Knees?

How Soon Can You Resume Tennis, Golf After Shoulder Surgery?

Most College Athletes With Genetic Heart Trouble Can Safely Play Sports: Study

Stick-on Sensor Could Warn of Heart Failure Complications

There's Almost Nowhere in the World Free of Air Pollution

Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks

Which High School Sports Cause Kids the Most Injuries?

1 in 4 U.S. Parents Lied About a Child's COVID Status

Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops

Keto, Paleo, Vegan: How Does Your Diet Affect the Planet?

President Biden Has Skin Cancer Removed From Chest, No Further Treatment Needed

Though Often Prescribed, Diuretic Pills May Not Prevent Kidney Stones

Timing of Melanoma Immunotherapy Could Be Key to Outcomes: Study

Tonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental Delays

Young Americans Face Rising Rates of Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes

'Childproof Your Weed': Protecting Your Kids From Edibles

Gearing Up for Kids' Sports Season? Put Safety First

Buzzkill: Don't Try the Burt's Bees TikTok Trend

Cats, Dogs 'Part of the Family' for Most American Pet Owners: Poll

Florida Man Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection

How to Help Someone Dealing With Depression

Infant Death Linked to Contaminated Breast Pump: CDC

Make Efforts to Protect Your Hearing

Many U.S. Gun Owners Keep at Least 1 Gun Intentionally Unlocked

Natural Sleep Aids: Get to Sleep Fast Without a Prescription

Tough Journeys: When Cancer Strikes People Living With Dementia

Cancer Screenings Rise in States With Mandatory Paid Sick Leave

Could the Mediterranean Diet Help People With MS?

COVID Lockdowns Linked to Decline in Premature Births

FDA Panel Backs Second RSV Vaccine for Older Americans

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Thinking Problems Later

Older Black Men Face Higher Risk of Death After Surgery

Smoking Plus Mental Illness Can Send Caffeine Intake Soaring

Two Bird Flu Cases in Cambodia Did Not Spread Person-to-Person

Colon Cancer Is Being Spotted in Younger People, and at Later Stages

Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom's Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns

Eli Lilly to Slash Insulin Prices, Cap Monthly Out-of-Pocket Costs at $35

FDA Panel Backs Pfizer's RSV Vaccine for Older Americans

Getting Rehab at Home After Heart Attack Can Extend Lives

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Takes Big Toll on Mental Health

Loneliness a Key Factor in Postpartum Depression

Short Brisk Walk Each Day Could Cut Your Odds of Early Death

Spinal Cord Stimulation May Ease Diabetic Neuropathy

What Exactly Is Hospice Care?

1 in 5 Folks at High Heart Risk Refuse to Take a Statin

An Alzheimer's Drug Might Ease Hair-Pulling Disorder

Black Patients With Dementia Are Less Likely to Get Appropriate Meds: Study

Breast Cancer Genes Raise Risks for Older Women, Too

FDA Takes Action Against Animal Tranquilizer Tied to Fatal ODs

Preeclampsia Could Slow Fetal Development, Study Finds

Sen. John Fetterman Recovering After Depression Diagnosis

Take These 7 Healthy Steps to Lower Your Odds for Dementia

Texas Judge Set to Rule on Abortion Pill

Tom Sizemore's Family Told 'No Further Hope' After Aneurysm

Too Few Americans With Diabetes Are Getting Recommended Meds

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Keep Rising

You Can't Trust Sleep Advice Found on YouTube: Study

Anxious, Depressed? These Tips to Self-Care May Help

CDC Warns of Rise of Drug-Resistant Shigella Bacteria

Could a Common Sweetener Raise Heart Risks?

Daily Marijuana Use Now Linked to Heart Risks

Feds Will Start Limiting Telehealth Prescriptions for Painkillers, ADHD Drugs

How to Deal With Depression

How to Recover From Burnout

In Stockholm Study, As City Air Improved So Did Kids' Lung Capacity

Insomnia Brings Big Spike in Heart Attack Risk: Study

Is Obesity Especially Dangerous for Women at Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer?

Paid Sick Leave: Good for Business, Study Finds

Polluted Air May Speed Osteoporosis Bone Loss

Unraveling the Link Between Menstrual Cycles and Migraine

Milk, or a Plant-Based 'Milk': What's the Nutritional Difference?

10 Ways You Can Cut Your Risk for Dementia

After Criticism, FDA Pledges to Revamp Its Tobacco Division

Aidan's Tough Journey: Now Breathing Easier With a Rewired Heart

Air Pollution May Create U.S. 'Hot Spots' for Parkinson's Risk

How to Deal With Anxiety

Millions of Americans Missed Vital Cancer Screenings in Pandemic's 2nd Year

New Jersey's '5-Day Rule' Didn't Curb Opioid Use

Scientists Grow Electrodes in Living Tissue

Too Little Dietary Salt Can Mean Trouble for Heart Failure Patients

What to Expect From Couples Counseling

Almond, Soy Drinks Can Be Called Milk, FDA Proposes

Almost Two-Thirds of U.S. Doctors, Nurses Feel Burnt Out at Work: Poll

Could High Laxative Usage Raise the Odds for Dementia?

Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image

Getting a Good Night's Sleep Can Add Years to Your Life

Heart Attack Deaths Fell for Americans Over Past 20 Years

Heart Risks Rise in People With Long COVID

Lifelong Bachelors Fare Worse When Heart Failure Strikes

Noninvasive Ultrasound Brain Treatment Might Help Slow Parkinson's

Parks, Rivers, Lakes: Nature's Great Stress Relievers

Alcohol Might Speed Alzheimer's Progress in Brain, Animal Study Suggests

Breathing Exercises Might Speed Concussion Recovery in Teens

Could Your Smartwatch Interfere With Your Pacemaker?

Gene Could Predispose Some Black Patients to Alzheimer's

Kids Born After Elective Induced Labor Performed Worse in School: Study

Mpox Can Be Fatal for People With Advanced HIV

Rectal Pill May Give Days-Long Protection Against HIV: Study

Sexless Marriage? How to Talk With Your Partner About It

Types of Psychotherapy: Finding the Right Fit for Your Needs

US to Allow Medicaid to Pay for Drug Treatment in Prisons

6 Ways to Helping Your Child to a Healthy Weight

Another Infant Formula Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns

Even Mild COVID Might Change Your Brain

LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Schools Boost Students' Mental Health

Naked Mole-Rats Are Fertile Forever: Could Research Help Humans?

U.S. Deaths Involving Meth Are Skyrocketing, Fentanyl a Big Factor

Understanding Premature Ejaculation

Bad Sleep Can Raise Heart Risks for Seniors

Fewer Surprise Bills: Most U.S. Hospitals Now Transparent on Prices

High Blood Pressure: Here's What to Know

Many Parents Too Quick to Give Fever Meds to Kids: Poll

Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital

Parkinson's Disease: What Is It, and What Are the Early Signs?

Spinal Cord Stimulation Gives Big Boost to Arm Function After Stroke

Getting Your Child Ready for Spring Sports

Dine Your Way to Lower Cancer Risk

CBD Could Worsen Effects of THC in Brownies, Other Products

Irregular Heartbeat: What Is It and How Do You Treat It?

Kicking the Coffee Habit But Scared of Withdrawal? Try Decaf

People Get More REM Sleep During the Winter

President Biden is the Picture of Good Health, His Doctor Reports

Prior COVID Infection Brings Strong, Long-Lasting Immunity: Study

Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck'

Sen. John Fetterman Enters Hospital for Treatment of Clinical Depression

Avoid These 15 Foods to Lower Your Salt Intake

Do Older Patients Need Radiation Rx After Breast Cancer Surgery?

FDA Panel Says Opioid Overdose Antidote Safe to Sell Over-the-Counter

Long COVID's Organ Damage Lingers for Many: Study

Moderna Will Offer Free COVID Shots to Uninsured After Emergency Ends

New Screen Might Spot More Cases of Hidden COPD

Switch to Plant-Based Diet Could Boost Prostate Cancer Survival

'The Last of Us': How Likely Is a Fungal Apocalypse?

'Top Gun' Study of Fighter Pilots Could Help Astronauts

Two Vaccines May Soon Shield Seniors Against RSV

Why Instant Noodles Are a Danger to Your Kids

Young Kids Eating Too Few Greens, Drinking Too Much Soda

A Short-Term Birth Control Pill for Men? Mouse Study Hints Its Possible

FDA Panel Considers Making Opioid Antidote Drug Available Without Prescription

'Have a Sweet': Grandma's Treats Threaten Kids' Teeth

Many Face Months of Lingering Symptoms After COVID Hospital Discharge

Thinner Cheeks, Lots of Tweaks: America's Plastic Surgeons List Trends

What Is Congestive Heart Failure?

Young Kids, Adults Use Same Brain Areas to Solve Tough Problems

5 Foods to Boost Your Heart Health

Data Show Big Drop in Number of Americans in Medical Debt

Folks With Type 1 Diabetes Are No More or Less Likely to Be Overweight: Study

Healthier School Meals Program Led to Less Overweight Kids: Study

How Worried Should the World Be About Bird Flu in Humans?

Less Sleep Brings Worse Grades for College Kids, Study Finds

No Sign That ADHD Meds in Pregnancy Can Raise Odds for ADHD, Autism in Kids

Pancreatic Cancer Rates Rising Faster Among Women

Poorer Schools Could Bring Higher Dementia Rates Many Decades Later

Ready, Set, Go!  How to Start Running to Stay Fit

Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness -- Far More Than Boys

Exercise Can Help Shed Dangerous Fat Around the Liver

Lessons From a Wildfire on How to Save Pets' Lives

Looking for Love on V-Day? All That Swiping May Not Help

More Kids Vape Weed in States Where Medical Marijuana Is Legal

Paxlovid Remains Potent Against Omicron COVID Cases

Suicides Rise Again in the US, Increases Highest Among Minorities

Texas Lawsuit Threatens Access to Abortion Pill Nationally

Well Water Germ Tests May Depend on Time of Year

Who Benefits Most From COVID Boosters? New Study Gives Answers

A1C: What Is It, and What Does It Mean for Your Heart?

Don't Feel the Burn: Stay Safe From Heat Injuries

Aortic Dissection: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment and More

Consumer Reports Warns of Mercury in Canned Tuna

Cutting Calories May Slow Aging in Healthy Adults

Less May Be More When It Comes to Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer

Mouse Study Hints at New Treatment for Peanut Allergy

Sen. John Fetterman's Hospitalization From 'Lightheadedness' Wasn't Another Stroke

This Super Bowl, Keep Little Hands From Tip-Over TVs

U.S. To Test Vaccines in Poultry as Way to Curb Bird Flu Outbreak

Vaping Could Raise Teens' Odds for Severe COVID

Could a Vibrating Pill Ease Chronic Constipation?

Football, Concussions and High Blood Pressure Often Go Together

In a First, COVID Vaccine Is Added to Adult Immunization Schedule

Many Stroke Survivors Have Ongoing Irregular Heart Rhythms

'Neuroprotectant' Drug Could Boost Outcomes After a Stroke

New Injected Drug May Prevent Severe COVID

Scientists Devise Way to Keep Donor Hearts Viable Longer

Seniors' Dental Care Declines After Medicare Kicks In

Toddlers' Attention to 'Motherese' Could Give Clues to Autism

Americans Getting More Comfortable Talking Over Mental Health With Doctors

Big Changes Are Coming to U.S. Health Care as Pandemic Emergencies Expire

China's Surge in COVID Cases Has Produced No New Variants: Study

Flu Shot Could Be a Lifesaver for Folks With Chronic Ills

For Baby's Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine: CDC

How Are Toxins Like Lead, Arsenic Getting Into Baby Foods?

Long COVID Risk May Be Especially High for Cancer Patients

Surge in Severe Strep Cases in Kids Was Really a Return to Normal: CDC

There's Been a Big Decline in the Rate of Americans Hit by Disability

Advent of Electric Cars Is Already Improving Health

Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Odds for Long COVID in Half

Hispanic, Black Americans on Dialysis Face Higher Risks for Dangerous Infections

Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart Issues

Kisspeptin: Is Injected Hormone the Remedy for Flagging Libido?

Knowing Someone Who's Been Ill or Died of COVID Pushes Folks to Get Vaccine: Study

More Than 400 Snacks, Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

Shark Bites Are Declining Worldwide

Sudden Chest Pain: What Is Angina Pectoris?

Got Bunions? Key Factors to Whether Surgery Will Work for You

His Debilitating Back Pain Lasted Decades, Until a New Implant Changed Everything

Hundreds of U.S. Doctors Lost Their Lives During Pandemic

Live Near Busy Traffic? You May Be at Higher Odds for Tinnitus

Measles Outbreak in Ohio Declared Over After 85 Cases

MRI Might Boost Cancer Detection for Women With Dense Breasts

Rare But Dangerous Form of Eating Disorder Could Run in Families

Targeted Drug Tagrisso Could Be Advance Against Lung Cancer

U.S. Tourists in Northern Mexico Are Buying Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl

Understanding Your Cholesterol Numbers

What Is Coronary Heart Disease?

Not Just Brushing: 10 Ways to Start Caring for Baby Teeth

Deer Carry COVID Variants No Longer Seen in People

Do You Need an Insulin-Resistance Diet?

Obamacare Helped Women in Some Southern States Get Better Breast Cancer Care

Weed-Friendly Posts on Social Media Get Teens Using Cannabis

When Schools Ask Students About Suicide, Those At Risk Get Help Sooner

Working Gets Tough When Grieving a Lost Spouse

Androstenedione: A Banned Bodybuilding Supplement You Should Avoid

Black Stroke Survivors Less Likely to Get Treated for Complications

Caring for Teeth, Gums May Safeguard Aging Brains

Could Vitamin D Help Ward Off Suicide?

Damar Hamlin Teams With Heart Experts to Promote Life Saving CPR

Do You Live in a 'Food Swamp'? It Could Be Raising Your Heart Risk

Doctors Often Prescribe Antidepressants for Pain, But Do They Really Work?

Fighting Liver Cancer Takes Big Financial Toll: Study

How Phone Calls Could Boost Survival for Heart Failure Patients

Maker of Diet Drug Wegovy Ramps Up Production to Meet Demand

Pregnancy Complications Could Mean Lifelong Heart Risks for Women

Another Study Links 'Ultra-Processed' Foods to Higher Cancer Risk

CDC Warns of Dangerous Infection Risk With EzriCare Eyedrops

Estrogen Exposure Could Impact a Woman's Odds for Stroke

Even When at Low Risk, Some Women Should Remove Fallopian Tubes to Avoid Ovarian Cancer: Experts

Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2023

Many Young Americans Don't Realize Heart Attacks Can Hit Them Too: Poll

Poll Finds Many U.S. Women Confused About Medical Abortion

Sepsis Raises Odds for Heart Failure After Hospital Discharge

Sleep Apnea Linked to Weaker Bones, Teeth

Sports-Linked Cardiac Arrest Rare in Seniors, Study Finds

After Baby Formula Scandal, FDA Announces New Unit Focused on Food Safety

Biden to Lift COVID Emergencies in May

Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals

Celiac Disease Could Raise Heart Risks, Study Finds

Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2023

Hit Hard by Opioid Crisis, Canadian Province Decriminalizes Small Amounts of Hard Drugs

Is Oxytocin Really the 'Love Hormone'? Rodent Research Raises Doubt

Many Seniors Shunned In-Home Care During Pandemic, Worsening Health

People With Autism May Feel Pain More Intensely: Study

Smoking in Pregnancy Has Declined by a Third Since 2016

U.S. Leads in Health Care Spending, But Is Last for Health Outcomes Among Rich Nations

What Is Chromium Picolinate? Do You Really Need It?

1 in 8 Older Americans May Be 'Junk Food Addicts,' Poll Finds

Fear of Public Spaces Is Common in People With Epilepsy

Gum Disease Treatments Lose Their Punch in Heavy Smokers

Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2023

How Many Daily Steps Do You Need to Lose Weight?

Legalizing Marijuana Doesn't Raise Drug, Alcohol Abuse: Study

Medicare Will Save U.S. Billions Negotiating Drug Prices

Pandemic at a Tipping Point: WHO

Smoking in Pregnancy Greatly Raises Odds for SIDS in Newborns

Step Up! Here's How to Start a Healthy Walking Habit

Stuck in Traffic? Diesel Fumes May Be Harming Your Brain

Troubling Signs TB Is Gaining Resistance Against Combo Antibiotics

U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care Services

Utah Becomes First State to Ban Transgender Health Care for Minors

Silent Killer: Shield Your Family From Carbon Monoxide

What Is Heartworm and How Can You Protect Your Pet From It?

Breast Pain Doesn't Always Mean Cancer: When to Get a Mammogram

FDA Could Ease Blood Donation Rules for Gay Men

FDA Says No to Regulating CBD Products as Supplements

Fiber: It's Important to Your Child's Diet, Too

Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2023

In a First, Medicaid Extends Coverage to Prison Inmates

Risks for Heart Failure Rise in Rural America

Updated Booster Shots, Not Original COVID Vaccines, Should Be Standard: FDA Panel

Wintertime Wandering: A Real Danger for People With Alzheimer's

Yes, Kids Ward Off COVID More Easily. But Their Immune System Pays a Price

You Can Prevent Sports Overuse Injuries

Childhood Autism Diagnosis Is Getting Better, But Not for Everyone

Heart Disease When Young Could Bring Memory Issues by Middle Age

Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development

New Breakthrough Could Speed Gene Therapy Research

Preeclampsia in Pregnancy a Bad Sign for Women's Future Heart Health

Siblings of Babies Who Died of SIDS May Also Face Higher Risk

Top FDA Official Involved in Baby Formula Debacle Resigns

What Is the Mediterranean Diet, and How Can It Help You?

1 in 3 U.S. Public Health Workers Feels Threatened During Pandemic

40-Year Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Extending Life Spans

Blood Clots in the Lungs: Consider Surgery Earlier to Help Save Lives

Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2023

Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2023

In 30-Year Study, Head Injury Doubled Long-Term Death Risk

Is Your State Among the Worst for Tobacco Control?

Nearly 1 in 5 American Adults Takes Sleep Meds

Record 16.5 Million Americans Have Signed Up for Obamacare

The Time Is Now to Curb Spring Allergies

As Opioid Deaths Rise Among Teens, Too Few Youth Get Anti-Addiction Drug

Chronic Pancreatitis: Surgery Can Help, But Healthy Lifestyle Is Key

Could UV Light From Nail Polish Dryers Cause Cancer?

Even Light Exercise Can Help Arthritic Knees

FDA Wants to Lower Lead Levels in Baby Food

Health Highlights: Jan.24, 2023

Long COVID Sidelined Many American Workers

Newly Discovered Disease May Affect Over 15,000 Americans

Research Gives Clues to Why Cancer in One Breast Could Develop in the Other

Seafood in Pregnancy: To Eat or Not to Eat?

'Spare Tire' in Middle Age Could Mean a Frail Old Age

Treating Menopausal Symptoms: An Expert Describes Pros, Cons

Abbott Labs Confirms Justice Department Probe Following Infant Formula Crisis

'Climate Trauma': Brain Changes Seen in Survivors of California's Deadliest Wildfire

Home Drug Infusions Can Be Dangerous, But Many Home Care Staff Aren't Trained

In New Documentary, Michael J. Fox Describes Hiding Parkinson's, Struggles With Alcohol

In States Where Recreational Marijuana Legalized, Less Demand for Prescription Codeine

Is Rest Really Best After a Child Has a Concussion?

Many Patients Aren't Getting Best Quality Lung Cancer Surgery: Study

Omicron Silver Lining: Fewer, Milder Cases of MIS-C in Kids

Only Half of Folks With Stool Test Positive for Colon Cancer Get Follow-Up Colonoscopy

Patients Give High Ratings to Pre-Surgery Telemedicine Consultations

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli In Trouble Again for Forming New Drug Company

U.S. Proposes to Make COVID Shot Annual, Much Like Flu Shot

Want to Lose Weight? Here Are the Best Exercises to Shed Pounds

Why Midlife Can Bring Risk of New Eating Disorders

Be Realistic: It's Key to Achieving Those New Year's Resolutions

Health Highlights: Jan.23, 2023

Winter Wonderland? Not for Your Skin

A Probiotic May Equal Antibiotics in Fighting Staph Infection

Health Highlights: Jan.20, 2023

New USDA Rules Ramp Up Oversight of Organic Food

Penis Birth Defects Are on the Rise – Are Environmental Toxins to Blame?

Plane Wastewater Study Shows How COVID Travel Restrictions Failed

Poll Finds Nearly Half of Americans Unprepared for Medical Emergency

Report Outlines National Plan to Test Wastewater for Harmful Germs

Suicide Risk Rises When Cancer Strikes

What to Know About XBB, the New COVID Variant

ADHD Tied to Higher Rates of Anxiety, Depression

Another Major HIV Vaccine Trial Fails

Aspirin OK After Fracture to Help Avoid Blood Clots

Could Gut Bacteria Help Spur Parkinson's Disease?

Health Highlights: Jan.19, 2023

Hormonal Therapies Are Boosting the Mental Health of Trans Youth

Is There a Best Diuretic Drug for Heart Failure?

Preterm Birth Tied to Lower IQs, Poorer School Grades

She Used Pills to Medically Abort -- But Had a Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancy

Some Athletes May Need an Extra Month for Concussion Recovery

The B Vitamins: Put Them on Your A List

What's 'Code Blue'? New Study Finds Some Hospital Staff Mistake Emergency Codes

Appendicitis Often Spotted Later in Black Patients

Feds to Investigate Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs by Nursing Homes

Have Arthritis? Design Your Office to Ease the Strain

Health Highlights: Jan. 18, 2023

Less Than a Third of Heavily Advertised Drugs Have 'High Therapeutic Value': Study

Pandemic Funding Saved More Americans From Medical Debt

Political News Takes Mental Toll, But Is Disengaging the Answer?

Could Hearing Aids Lower Your Odds for Dementia?

Each Year, People Start Fires That Cost 20,000 American Lives

Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2023

In Tibetan Monk Study, Hints That Meditating Can Alter Gut Microbes

Quick Scan Spots a Common Hormonal Form of High Blood Pressure

Surgery Brings Added Risks to People With COPD

Why Is American Food So Unhealthy?

Young Americans Still Want Same Number of Kids, Just Not Right Now

Expecting? Stay Heart-Healthy for You and Your Baby

Gun Deaths to Kids Are Rising in Pandemic, U.S. Hospital Study Shows

Holiday Gatherings Didn't Trigger Spike in Respiratory Illnesses: CDC

Marijuana-Linked ER Visits by Seniors Are Rising

When States Legalize Marijuana, Teens' Asthma Rates Rise

Health Highlights: Jan. 16, 2023

What Are Hernias, and How Are They Treated?

Artificial Pancreas Device May Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

Ban on Menthols Won't Push Smokers to Black Market Cigarettes: Study

For Seniors, Declining Sense of Smell Could Signal Frailty

Frequent Use of Antibiotics Linked With Higher Odds for Crohn's, Colitis

Most Clergy Agree With Science on Treatment of Depression: Study

Pharmacists Can Be Key to Helping Folks Kick Opioid Addiction

Social Isolation Can Raise Odds for Dementia

Black, Hispanic People With Epilepsy Often Miss Out on Latest Meds

Could 6 Minutes of Exercise Help Shield Your Brain From Alzheimer's?

DNA Fragments in Blood Promise Cheap, Easy Test for Cancer

Fast Food May Be Toxic to Your Liver

FDA Approves New 2-Drug Combo Medicine for Asthma

How Much Weight Loss Per Month Is Safe?

Long COVID After Mild Infection? It Fades Within a Year

Nearly 1 in 4 Hospital Patients Have Harmful Event During Their Stay

Too Few Kids Are Getting Recommended Vaccines, CDC Warns

U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Overall, But Prostate Cancers Make Rebound

Vaccinated Moms' Breast Milk Could Protect Baby From COVID

Weightlifting Your Way to Weight Loss

Bivalent COVID Boosters Offer No Extra Protection, Studies Suggest

'Cellular Atlas' Could Be Step Against Endometriosis

Global Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccines Is on the Rise

Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

Kids Living Near Airports Face Lead Poisoning Dangers

New Year: Time for Your Memory Screening Appointment

Study Pushes Back Smallpox Origins Another 2,000 Years

U.S. Mails Out Some COVID Tests That are About to Expire

Adults May Be Losing Immunity to Mumps. Are Boosters Needed?

Blood Test Might Warn of Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

Damar Hamlin Moved to Buffalo Hospital As He Recovers From Cardiac Arrest

Federal Agency Mulls Ban on Gas Stoves Due to Health Concerns

In Study, Reminder Letters Helped Doctors Make Safer Choices Prescribing Opioids

Just 4% of Men Who Apply as Sperm Donors Are Accepted

Swimmers Face a Little Known Danger: Fluid on the Lungs

U.S. Birth Rates Continue to Fall

You Can Garden Your Way to Better Health

Almost 700,000 Rocking Sleepers Recalled After 15 Babies Die

Coping With Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms

EPA Proposes Tougher Rules on Air Pollution

Leading Pediatricians' Group Calls for More Aggressive Treatment of Childhood Obesity

Letting Doctors Know a Patient Has Overdosed Might Curb Opioid Overprescribing

Many Turn to Weed to Ease Chronic Pain in States Where It's Legal

Scientists Pinpoint Why People With Autism Struggle to Understand a Speaker's 'Tone'

Sleep Key to Good Mental Health for Older Women

Stick With These Foods to Help You Lose Weight

Suicidal Service Members With Guns at Home Often Keep Feelings Secret: Study

There May Be a Better Way to Allocate Precious Donor Lungs for Transplant

Emergency Care Vs. Urgent Care: What's the Difference?

New Year, New Travel: Stay Healthy on the Move

3-Dose Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in African Trial

CVS, Walgreens Say They Will Offer Abortion Pills in Some States

Damar Hamlin Improving, Alert, Communicating by Writing

Does Your Home Have Dangerous Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon?

Exercise, Sports: A Natural Antidepressant for Teens

FDA Approves Second Alzheimer’s Drug, Despite Safety Concerns

Health Highlights: Jan. 6, 2023

New Hope Against 'Incurable' Liver Disease That Kills Children

Polluted Air Means More Asthma Attacks for Urban Kids

The Naked Ape: Science Unravels How Humans Lost Their Body Hair

Why Can't I Lose Weight?

3-Week Program Effective in Helping to Ease Combat-Linked PTSD

Adele Tells Fans She Suffers From Sciatica

Artificial Penis Tissue Restores Function in Pig Study

Be Aggressive With Initial Brain Tumor Surgery to Boost Survival: Study

End of Roe v. Wade May Have More Women Opting for Permanent Contraception

Good Parental Leave Gives Big Boost to Moms' Mental Health

Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2023

How a 'Dry January' Could Help Your Health

How Unhealthy Are Cigars?

Medical, Surgical Abortions Are Very Safe: Review

Patients, Doctors Await FDA Decision on Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug

COVID Could Alter the Immune System, But Your Gender Matters

Damar Hamlin Showing 'Signs of Improvement' After Cardiac Arrest

FDA Says Retail Pharmacies Can Now Offer Abortion Pills

Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2023

Is Your Specialist Friends With Your Primary Care Doctor? You May Get Better Care

Millions Could Lose Medicaid by April as Pandemic Rules Ease

New Insight Into How Dry Eyes Can Weaken Corneas

Pennsylvania Man Found Guilty of Massive Fraud Involving Bogus Dog Cancer 'Cures'

Procrastinators May Delay All the Way to Worse Health

Smartwatch Study Finds No Unusual Heart Effects From COVID Boosters

What Is Glaucoma, and How Can You Prevent It?

As Popularity of Weed Edibles Rises, So Do Accidental Poisonings in Kids

Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin Hospitalized: What Experts Know About Cardiac Arrest

Could Estrogen Help Ease the Delirium That Can Come With UTIs?

COVID Vaccine Is Safe for Kids Who Got Rare Complication of COVID Illness

Doctors' Group Updates Guidelines on Treating Osteoporosis

Frequent Social Media Checks May Affect Young Brains

Health Highlights: Jan.3, 2023

Resolved to Lose Weight in 2023? Experts Compare Popular Diets

Singing Might Aid Recovery After a Stroke

Some People's Guts Are Better at Gaining Energy From Food

Staying Hydrated Could Mean Less Disease, Slower Aging

Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Diagnosed With Throat, Breast Cancer

What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking

Drug Approved to Help Young Patients Battle a Rare Cancer

Look Out for the Early Signs of Autism

Preventing Cervical Cancer: An Expert Answers Your Questions

Slips, Slides: Winter Injuries Can Be Serious

Make Curbing Allergies, Asthma Your New Year's Resolution

Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2022?

Measles Outbreak in Ohio Infects 82 Kids, Most of Them Unvaccinated

New COVID Pill May Be Improvement Over Paxlovid, Chinese Trial Suggests

New Year's Resolutions: What's the Best Way to Make — and Keep — Them?

Newborns' 'Random' Body Movements Are Helping Them Learn

One Gender May Excel at Reading What Others Are Feeling

Only 1 in 7 Cancers Are Caught Through Cancer Screenings

Over 28,000 ZLINE Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Danger

U.S. Could Face Surging Numbers of Teens With Diabetes

As Eviction Rates Rise, So Do Local Death Rates, U.S. Study Finds

Congressional Report Slams FDA, Drugmaker Over Approval of Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm

It's Getting Tougher to Afford Health Care, Even With Employer-Sponsored Insurance

Menus With 'Climate Change Impact' Info Sway Diners' Choices

Neighbors Make the Difference for Isolated Chinese-American Seniors

Obesity Might Lower Milk Production in Breastfeeding Moms

Some Young Cancer Survivors Won't Get Cancer-Preventing HPV Vaccine

U.S. to Require Negative COVID Test For Chinese Visitor Entry

Who Will Respond Best to Ketamine for Severe Depression? New Study Takes a Look

Babies in Danger From Ingesting Opioids Laced With Animal Tranquilizer

Black Patients More Likely to Get Riskier Heart Surgeries

Broken Hearts: Loneliness Could Raise Danger From Cardiovascular Disease

China Eases Travel Rules as COVID Restrictions Lift

Diet Drinks May Not Affect Urinary Function in Women

Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2022?

In U.S., Minority Communities More Likely to Have Water Contaminated by Toxic Metals

Language Barriers Hold Back Many Asian Americans From Good Health Care

Stem Cell Therapy May Slow MS Better Than Meds: Study

Could Soaking in a Hot Spring (or Tub) Ease High Blood Pressure?

Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2022?

Homelessness Can More Than Double Odds of Fatal COVID-19

Obamacare May Have Helped Extend Lives of Young Cancer Patients

Science Reveals Cause of Smell Loss in COVID-19

Smokers More Prone to Memory Loss by Middle Age

Stress Can Help Bring on a Stroke, Study Shows

Take Steps to Protect Your Feet This Winter

Target Recalls Over 200,000 Weighted Blankets After 2 Children Suffocated

Time Spent in Nature Appears to Slow Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

U.S. Men's Race, Residence Could Raise Odds for Fatal Prostate Cancer

Buyer Beware: Bogus Flu Meds Are Out There

Could Coffee Lower a Woman's Odds of Diabetes After Pregnancy?

Crafting Meals for Astronauts: Healthy Dining in Outer Space

Winter Is Tough on Your Skin - Fight Back

Is Your Kid's Runny Nose Going on Forever? Here's What You Need to Know

Anger Management Treatment Via the Internet Shows Promise

FDA Updates Guidance on ‘Morning After’ Pill, Making Clear It Does Not Cause Abortions

When Rural Hospitals Close, Nearby Hospitals Suffer

Women's Depression Symptoms May  Differ by Race: Study

Another Big Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy in 2021

Avoiding Opioids, Many Patients in Pain Get Gabapentin Instead. Does It Work?

Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?

Cluster Headaches May Be Tougher for Women

Flu, RSV, COVID: Shield Yourself From the 'Tripledemic' This Holiday

Gene Therapy Breakthrough Helps Children Born Without Immune System

Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2022?

Hints That Deep Brain Stimulation Might Ease Alzheimer's Symptoms

Coffee Might Pose Danger to Folks With Severe High Blood Pressure

COVID Vaccine More Effective Than Infection at Preventing Death, Hospitalization

Defenses Down: COVID Antibodies in Nose Decline First

El vapeo puede afectar al lubricante de los pulmones, y dificultar la respiración

Mood Swings, Memory Troubles: Minding the Mental Toll of Menopause

People Are Still Evolving, Creating New Genes

Stranded Dolphins' Brains Show Alzheimer's-Like Changes

U.S. to Release Flu Meds From National Stockpile to Ease Shortages

Adult Children Far More Likely to Be Estranged From Dad Than Mom

Avoiding 'Wine Teeth' This Holiday Season

FDA's Tobacco Unit Overloaded and Lacking Direction, Panel Says

Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2022?

Holiday Toys: Fun, But Remember Safety, Too

In Face of Tripledemic, CVS and Walgreens Limit Purchases of Kids' Pain Meds

Pandemic Brought Surge in Teen Drug Overdose Deaths

Rising Cases of Invasive Strep A in Kids Have Experts Concerned

Stroke Can Leave Folks Thinking One Hand Is Bigger Than the Other

Vaping May Affect Lungs' Lubricant, Making Breathing Tougher

1 in 4 Kids With Type 2 Diabetes Isn't Obese

America Facing Shortage of Infectious Disease Doctors

Another Mediterranean Diet Bonus: Healthier Sperm, Better Fertility

Another Trial Finds No Benefit From Ivermectin for COVID Symptoms

FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Tough-to-Treat Bladder Cancer

Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2022?

'Holiday Heart':  Heart Attacks Spike in Last 2 Weeks of December

Many U.S. Women Must Travel Far to Get Mammograms

Vitamin D May Help Maintain Muscle as You Age

Final Exams Don't Have to Be High Stress for Your Teen

Make the Holidays Comforting for Loved Ones With Alzheimer's

Combo of COVID Plus Flu Can Bring Severe Illness to Kids

Health Highlights: Dec. 16, 2022?

Holidays Got You Stressed? Try These Calming Tips

Jane Fonda Says Her Lymphoma Is in Remission

Light Therapy Might Ease MS-Related Fatigue

More Than a Third of U.S. Parents Now Oppose Routine School Vaccinations

Shift Work Might Raise Your Odds for Severe COVID-19

Shoveling Snow Is a Heart Hazard: Protect Yourself

Youngest Kids in Class More Likely to Get Prescribed ADHD Meds

After COVID, Surgery Risks Remain Higher for More Than a Year

Americans' Odds for Parkinson's May Be Higher Than Thought

Biden Administration Calls for Crackdown on Misleading Medicare Ads

Caring for Kids and Aging Parents: The 'Sandwich' Generation Is Under Strain

Cluster Headaches Often Joined by Other Illnesses

Even in Advanced Liver Disease, It's Never Too Late to Quit Alcohol

Gene Therapy Gel Offers New Hope Against Rare Blistering Disease

Gun Homicides Rose Sharply During Pandemic, Black Men Most Affected

Health Highlights: Dec. 15, 2022?

Race Plays Big Role in Whether Kids Learn to Swim

Train Wheels Send Unhealthy, 'Ultrafine' Metals Into Subway Air

U.S. Deaths Drop in 2022, But Still Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels

White House 'Winter Preparedness Plan' Revives Free At-Home COVID Test Program

4 Genes May Raise Risk for Suicide

'All of Us': Big U.S. Genetics Study Is Already Helping Participants

Amy Schumer Reveals Long Battle With Endometriosis

Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2022?

Is Good Sleep Tougher to Find in Winter? Morning Light May Help

Long COVID Has Helped Kill More Than 3,500 Americans

Loss of Bees Could Harm Health of Millions of People

Move to Electric Cars Will Save Lives Plus Billions in Health Care Costs

National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli Reveals She Has Breast Cancer

New Drug Might Be Advance Against Eczema

Pandemic's Two-Year Global Death Toll May Be Close to 15 Million

Patients' Genes Raise Odds for Rare Brain Infection When Using Certain Meds

States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths

Vaping Won't Help Smokers Quit, Another Study Finds

After Angioplasty, Depression Can Keep Heart Patients From Taking Meds

Black Patients More Likely to Need Emergency Surgery for Colon Cancer

California's Flavored Tobacco Ban Won't Be Blocked by Supreme Court

Cases of Deadly Heart Infection Tied to Opioid Abuse Rose Sharply During Pandemic

Exercise, Mindfulness May Not Boost Seniors' Thinking, Memory

Formula Feeding Raises Odds for Anemia in Very 'Preemie' Babies

Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2022?

Most People With COPD Enjoy Good Mental Health: Study

Rapid Heartbeat Condition 5 Times More Likely With COVID Than With COVID Vaccine

What's Driving the Ongoing Adderall Shortage -- and What Parents Can Do

Air Purifiers May Help the Hearts of People With COPD

Antibody Treatment Makes Inroads Against Multiple Myeloma

Climate Change's Extreme Temperatures Could Mean More Heart Deaths

Health Highlights: Dec. 12, 2022?

Herbals, Yoga, Ginkgo: What Alternative Treatments Help Fight Heart Failure?

Odds for Early Death Rise After Severe Injury Linked to Alcohol

Race, Income Can Determine Blood Cancer Outcomes, Studies Show

U.S. Health Officials Urge Indoor Masking in Major Cities as 'Tripledemic' Rages

Using Devices as Babysitters Can Backfire on Parents

It's Snow Season: Stay Safe on the Slopes

Holiday Kitchen Accident? Here's How to Treat Minor Cuts, Burns

Are Retired NFL Players Aging Faster Than Other Men?

Better Imaging Allows More Women to Opt for Breast-Conserving Surgery

Black Patients With Brain Tumors Less Likely to Get Surgery Than Whites

Cats Now Have an FDA-Approved Pill to Treat Their Diabetes

Gene Test Might Help Some Breast Cancer Patients Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy

What Is Stiff-Person Syndrome, the Illness Afflicting Celine Dion?

Your Dog's Behavior Is in Its DNA

Antibody Drug Boosts Survival for Type of Advanced Breast Cancer

Battling High Blood Pressure? Adding Yoga to Your Workout Might Help

Breast Cancer Survivors Can Safely Pause Longer-Term Meds During Pregnancy

Buying Testosterone on the Internet Comes With Dangers: Study

Celine Dion Reveals Stiff-Person Syndrome Diagnosis, Cancels Tour

Even Early-Stage Liver Disease May Be Harming the Heart

FDA OKs Bivalent COVID Boosters for Kids 6 Months and Older

Health Highlights: Dec. 8, 2022?

Is a Ban on Menthols Enough to Thwart Big Tobacco?

Just Being Healthy Might Prevent Many Cases of Crohn's, Colitis

Lasik Surgery Should Carry Warnings of Possible Complications, FDA Says

Melanoma Patients Who Fail Standard Meds May Have Another Option

More Americans Are Moving to Wildfire-Prone Areas

Special Human-Cat Bond May Have Started 10,000 Years Ago

Statins May Lower Risk of Deadly 'Bleeding' Strokes

1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study

Drug Choice Might Matter for Patients With Macular Degeneration

FDA's Food Safety Program Needs a Revamp: Panel

Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2022?

Myth That Suicides Peak During the Holidays Could Cause Harm

Paxlovid Soon Won't Be Free for Americans

Type 1 Diabetes Doesn't Have to Hold Kids Back in School

U.S. States With Tighter Access to Welfare Payments Have More Kids in Foster Care

Actress Kirstie Alley Dies of Cancer at 71

Banning Flavored Vapes Didn't Spur Folks to Quit

Concerns Around Sex, Fertility Often Ignored in Breast Cancer Care: Survey

Cooler Noses May Be Key to Winter's Spike in Colds

Could Bacteria in Your Gut Help Spur Depression?

Eating Lots of 'Ultra-Processed' Foods Could Harm Your Brain

Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2022?

Monitoring Toilet Sounds Could Help Spot Disease

More States Are Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control

Record Number of Fatal Drug ODs for Pregnant, Postpartum Women

Risk of Newly Developed High Blood Pressure Rises After Pregnancy

Science Reveals 3 Keys to an Energized, Alert Day

Seniors Urged to Get Flu Shots as U.S. Cases Rise

Bacteria Risk Spurs Recall of 8 Million Laundress Products

Bribing Folks Can Help Them Meet Weight-Loss Goals, Study Finds

'COVID-somnia' May Be Easing as Americans Report Better Sleep

Feds Urge Vaccination as 'Tripledemic' Hits More Americans

For Kids, Mental Trauma From Gun Injury Far Exceeds That of Car Crashes

Health Highlights: Dec. 5, 2022?

'How Can I Prevent Heart Disease?' Docs Give Different Answers to Men, Women

Immune System T-Cells Can Still Fight COVID Variants, But for How Long?

Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Tweaked COVID Booster as Third Shot for Kids Under 5

Severe Seizures Are Rising, Especially Among Minorities

Shingles Ups Odds of Stroke, Heart Attack By Almost 30%

There Are No Useful Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Left Against New COVID Variants

U.S. to End Mpox Public Health Emergency in January

Vicious Cycle: Epilepsy Seizures Could Encourage More Seizures

Put Safety at Top of Your Holiday Toy Gift List

Winter Brings Rise in Carbon Monoxide Danger: Stay Safe

988 Mental Health Hotline Back in Business After Daylong Outage

Cases of Meth-Linked Heart Failure Are Spreading Worldwide

Cost of Epilepsy Meds Continues to Soar

Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2022?

Scientists May Be Closer to Effective HIV Vaccine

Seizures Seem Tied to Faster Decline in People With Dementia

Wind Power Is Bringing Americans Real Health Benefits

Winter Holidays Are High Time for Heart Attacks: Protect Yourself

First FDA-Approved Fecal-Based Treatment Helps Fight a Tough Superbug

Green Spaces Give Mental Boost, Even When White With Snow

Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2022?

On World AIDS Day, White House Announces Plan to End Epidemic by 2030

Paxlovid OK for Use in Pregnant Women Infected With COVID

Signs That COVID Infection Might Harm the Liver

The 'Great Resignation' Is Taking a Toll on U.S. Health Care

'Virtual' Driver Program Could Make Driving Safer for Teens With ADHD

CDC Will Test New Areas for Polio in Wastewater

Do Steroid Injections Worsen Arthritic Knees?

Experimental Alzheimer's Drug May Slow Decline, But Safety Concerns Linger

Exposure to Zika Virus in Womb Might Alter Kids' Development

Fatal Drug Overdoses Among U.S. Seniors Have Tripled Since 2000

Health Highlights: Nov. 30, 2022?

Many U.S. Seniors Get Needless, Pricey Cervical Cancer Screenings

Most Americans Still Aren't Eating Enough Whole Grains

Put Away That Salt Shaker to Shield Your Heart

Retired Olympians Face Higher Odds for Arthritis

U.S. Gun Deaths Reach Highest Level in Decades

As Kids' Obesity Rises, Brain Health Declines: Study

Health Highlights: Nov. 29, 2022?

Healthy Plant-Based Diets Lower Men's Odds for Colon Cancer

High Deductibles Keep Some Women From Follow-Up After Troubling Mammogram

How Persistent Asthma Might Harm the Heart

Long COVID Often Brings Another Issue: Stigma

Second Death in Trial of Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Is Raising Concerns

Valium, Xanax Prescriptions Could Raise Overdose Risk in Youth

A Beloved Pet's Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be Tough

A Purpose in Life Might Lengthen Your Life

Advent of 'Bloodless Medicine' Is Helping Some Patients Avoid Transfusions

Berry Good for You: Some Foods Can Strengthen Your Brain

Climate Change May Bring More Fungal Lung Infections

COVID in Pregnancy Can Vary — Get Vaccinated to Stay Safe

Monkeypox Renamed MPox Amid Racism Concerns

New COVID Variant XBB Is Gaining Ground Among Americans

Skipping Meals Could Shave Years Off Your Life

Type of Medicare Could Influence Cancer Patients' Outcomes

About 1 in 35 U.S. Pregnancies Exposed to Opioids

As COVID Restrictions Lifted, Asthma Attacks Rose

Exercise Might Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

Vitamins: It's Best to Get Them From Food, Not a Bottle

Acupuncture Might Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy

Flakes Are Falling Again: Here's the Safe Way to Shovel Snow

Tips for 'Stomaching' the Holidays If You Have IBS

Transgender Youth Much More Likely to Have Troubled Sleep

A Gene Therapy for Hemophilia That Costs $3.5 Million Gets FDA Approval

All That Vaping Might Damage Your Smile

All the Flavor, Better Health: Holiday Dinner Ingredient Swaps That Work

COVID Vaccine Boosts Protection, Even After Prior Infection: Study

Diabetes Drug Metformin Might Keep Severe COVID Away

Food Banks Save Needy Families Up to $1,000 Per Year

Keeping T-Day Kitchens Safe for the Whole Family

Shopping Black Friday for TVs, Furniture? Don't Forget the Tip-Over Kit

White House Urges COVID Booster Shots Again, Citing Effectiveness

Your Child Is Sick. Do You Call Your Doctor or Head to the ER?

Bacterial Infections to Blame for 1 in Every 8 Deaths Worldwide

How Benign Are 'Benign' Breast Findings? Study Finds Link to Higher Cancer Risk

Implant Delivers Chemo Directly to Brain in Patients Battling Brain Tumors

Keep Food Poisoning at Bay This Holiday Season

Protecting Wildlife Key to Preventing the Next Big Pandemic

69 vs. 70: Bias Against Older Organ Donors May Be Costing Lives

Flu Has Started Early and With a Punch: CDC

Many U.S. Parents Avoid Vaccine Talks With Child's Doctor

Number of Americans Carrying Loaded Handguns Keeps Rising

There's a Best Time of Day to Exercise for Women's Heart Health

Words Can Wound When Parents Talk to Kids About Obesity

Don't Know the Signs of Pancreatic Cancer? You're Not Alone

As Segregation Rises in Communities, So Do Cancer Death Rates

Despite Pleas From Pediatric Groups, Biden Balks at Declaring RSV a Health Emergency

FDA Approves First Drug to Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes

Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2022?

Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Brings New Freedom to People With Paralysis

Pfizer's New Booster Shot Shows Protection Against Emerging Omicron Variants

Study Confirms It: Kids Keep Harried Moms From Exercise

Study Takes Long-Term Look at Benefits of Radiation After Breast Lumpectomy

There Might Be a Perfect Indoor Humidity to Curb COVID Spread

Using an Online Pharmacy to Buy Meds? It's Buyer Beware, FDA Says

Brain Imaging Shows How Young Kids Learn Quicker Than Grownups

Dangerous Parasite That Can Infect People Now Found in U.S. Foxes

Exercise Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Even If Patient Is Obese

Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2022?

Is Mind-Altering Ayahuasca Safe? No, But Folks Who Try It May Not Care

Seizure Risk Rises in Months After COVID

Time Spent in Day Care Won't Harm Child's Development

U.S. Home Births Reach Highest Level in Three Decades

U.S. Premature Births Hit Highs Not Seen in 15 Years

Aerobic Exercise Reinvigorates the Aging Brain

America's ERs Are Jammed, Affecting Patients on Other Wards

California's Plan to Make Low-Priced Insulin Could Be Example for Nation

Demand for Mental Health Care Has U.S. Psychologists Overwhelmed: Survey

FDA Moves Toward Making Overdose Antidote an Over-the-Counter Drug

Health Highlights: Nov. 16, 2022?

Kids Born by C-Section May Have Weaker Response to Vaccines

Pandemic Saw Big Rise in Deaths to Millennials From Multiple Causes

Suicide Rates Declining for White Americans, But Not for Minorities

Weight-Loss Surgery Slashes Odds for Heart Attack in Very Obese People

A Gel Could Help Treat Cancers in Dogs, and Maybe Kids, Too

American Medical Association Pushes for Permanent Use of Standard Time

Chemicals in Household Plastics May Raise Risk for Fibroids

Even in Kindergarten, White Kids More Likely to Join Extracurricular Activities

Jay Leno Recovering After Serious Burn Injuries

LGBTQ Youth Have Double the Risk for Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts

Many Insured Americans Are an Injury Away From Bankruptcy: Study

More U.S. Kids Are Heading to ERs After Drinking Cough Suppressant

Progress Against Stillbirths Has Stalled in U.S.

Roberta Flack Has ALS, Can No Longer Sing

Smoking Weed Could Be Tougher on Your Lungs Than Cigarettes: Study

Walmart Offers $3 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits

Binge Eating Disorder Looks Different in Brains of Boys and Girls

Cancer of the Appendix: Very Rare, But Genes May Play Role

Colorado Says Yes to Medical Use of 'Magic Mushrooms'

Damage to Health Mounts With Each New COVID Infection

Does Your Child Have a Cold or Severe RSV? Signs to Look For

Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2022?

Healthy Dining Is Healthy for the Planet, Too

Illinois Study Shows Big Jump in Suicide-Linked ER Visits by Teens

Moderna's Booster Shot Prompts Strong Immune Response Against Omicron Subvariants

More Teens Are Getting Weight Loss Surgery, If Families Can Afford It

Alzheimer's Experts Offer Tips for 'Dementia-Friendly' Homes

Got the 'Winter Blues'? Exercise Can Help

Health Highlights: Nov. 14, 2022?

America's ER Docs Warn of Surge in Patients Due to 'Tripledemic'

California Files Suit Over 'Forever Chemicals' in Water

California Voters Ban Flavored Tobacco, and a Cigarette Maker Is Suing

Health Highlights: Nov. 11, 2022?

Low Vitamin D Could Raise Diabetes Risk for Black Americans

Science Reveals Why Eye Contact Is Tough for People With Autism

She Thought Cancer Had Won — Until This Experimental Therapy

Three-Fifths of World's People May Have Been Exposed to COVID

13 Illnesses, 1 Death From Listeria in Deli Meat, Cheese

As Nicole Pummels Florida, Experts Warn of Generator Dangers

Can Sex Trigger an Asthma Attack?

Could 'Food Stamps' Program Give Memory a Boost?

Doctors Use CRISPR Technology to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy

For Pregnant Women and Their Newborns, COVID Vaccine Offers Better Protection Than Prior Infection

Gene Therapy Used for First Time to Correct Fatal Illness Before Birth

Growing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age

Health Highlights: Nov. 10, 2022?

Mindfulness Program Equals Antidepressants in Easing Anxiety Disorders

Over 3 Million U.S. School Kids Now Vaping or Smoking

Raise Med Dosages in Weeks After Heart Failure Crisis for Better Outcome: Study

U.S. Immigrants' Premiums, Taxes Exceed Health Care Expenditures: Study

Your Smartphone Is a Haven for Allergens

Doctor's Office Stress Test Could Gauge Your Heart Risk

Fatal Heart Infections Linked to Opioid Abuse Have Tripled Among Young Americans

FDA Warns of Animal Tranquilizer in Illicit Drugs

Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2022?

Kidney Disease Is Tougher on Men Than Women, and Researchers Now Know Why

More U.S. Teens Are Getting Heavily Addicted to Vaping

Targeting Key Cells in Spinal Cord Got Paralyzed Patients Walking Again

Voters in 4 States Move to Safeguard Abortion Rights

Dementia Rate Declining Among Older Americans: Study

Half of Dentists Say Patients Are Coming to Appointments While High

Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2022?

Heat Waves, No A/C: A Deadly Combo at Texas Prisons

New Drug Could Ease Parkinson's-Related Constipation

New Drug Helps Tame Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure

Ovary Removal Before Menopause Could Raise a Woman's Odds for Parkinson's

Study Compares 2 Common Diuretics Used in Heart Failure

Telemedicine's Popularity Has Risen During Pandemic

Why Patients on Ventilators May Take Weeks to Regain Consciousness

1 in 5 People Saved by CPR Recall 'Lucid Dying'

Amid a Surge in RSV Cases, Hopes for a New Vaccine

Amy Schumer's Son Recovering After Being Hospitalized With RSV

Can Adults Get RSV?

Cancer Survivors May Face Higher Risks for Bone Fractures

CDC Warns of Rare Bacterial Infections From Dentists' Water Lines

Certain Melanoma Patients May Have Better Outcomes

Experimental Pill May Be New Way to Control Cholesterol

Health Highlights: Nov. 7, 2022?

Paxlovid Lowers Risk of Long COVID

'SAD Season': Depression Risks Rise as Days Get Shorter

Vision Is Vulnerable With Age: Here's What to Look For

Clocks 'Fall Back' on Sunday: Sleep Expert Offers Tips to Adjust

Alcohol-Linked Deaths Soared During Pandemic, CDC Says

Almost 20 Million Older Americans Live With Sight-Robbing Macular Degeneration

Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2022?

Infant Head-Shaping Pillows Are Useless and Dangerous to Baby, FDA Warns

Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Won't Leave Smokers Agitated, Study Finds

New Type of Antibiotic Could Fight Tough-to-Treat UTIs

Pfizer Study Finds Big Rise in Immunity From COVID Booster

Another Reason to Keep Daylight Saving Time: Fewer Deer-Car Collisions

Autism Alters Brain in Major Ways, Study Finds

CDC Issues New Guidance on Prescribed Opioids for Pain

Check Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries as Clocks Go Back on Sunday

'First Impression' Factors That Matter When Dating Turns to Love

Half of Americans Over 50 Are Now Caregivers

How the Pandemic Affected Americans' Blood Pressure

Monkeypox Can Be Passed On Even Before Symptoms Appear

Monkeypox in Kids, Teens Is Rare and Seldom Severe: CDC

Parent's Mental Health Can Affect Kids' Asthma Care

Physicians Say Faulty Oxygen Devices Put Lives in Peril

Single Dose of Psychedelic Curbs Depression, But Study Raises Concerns

Trial Shows Weight-Loss Drug Works in Teens

Bad Sleep Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma

Depression Treatment Starts Changing the Brain Within 6 Weeks

Does Good Sleep Help Women Climb the Corporate Ladder?

Hormonal Treatment in Pregnancy Won't Lower Odds for Preterm Birth

Most Americans Admit to Driving While Drowsy: Poll

What's Better for Your Brain, Crossword Puzzles or Computer Games?

Alcohol to Blame for 1 in 5 Young Adult Deaths in U.S.

Combo Drug May Fight Tough-to-Treat UTIs

COVID Infection Disrupts the Gut's Microbiome

Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Might Stunt a Child's Growth

Get a Free Memory Screening From the Alzheimer's Foundation This November

Health Highlights: Nov.1, 2022?

Hormonal Therapy Won't Prevent Chronic Ills After Menopause: Expert Panel

Impact of Racism Could Slow Recovery After Heart Attack

New Malaria Antibody Drug Prevents Infection in Adults for 6 Months

Pregnancy Often More Stressful for Women With Autism

This Hunting Season, Know Your CPR

Travel Times to Abortion Facilities Have Lengthened After Dobbs Decision: Study

Bad Marriages Put Heart Attack Recovery in Peril

Breast Cancer Management Services Offer Guidance to At-Risk Patients

Health Highlights: Oct. 31, 2022?

Heart's Electrical Signals Changed in First Pig-to-Human Cardiac Transplant

Stress + Air Pollution a Bad Combo in Pregnancy: Study

Treated or Untreated, COVID Symptoms Can Ease and Then Return, Study Finds

Workplace Bullies May Help Produce Conspiracy Theorists: Study

You're Eating Healthier These Days, But Is It as Healthy As You Think?

Heading South for the Winter? Check This Medical Checklist

Black, Hispanic COVID Patients Less Likely to Get Antiviral Paxlovid

Did the Decline in PSA Testing Lead to More Cases of Advanced Prostate Cancer?

Doctors Answer Your Questions About RSV

First Sex Activates Boost in Vaginal Immune Response, Study Finds

How Healthy Is Horror?

No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development

Vaping Might Trigger Irregular Heartbeat, Animal Studies Show

Black Americans Less Likely to Receive Lifesaving CPR: Study

Brain Waves Could Help Guide Concussion Diagnosis, Treatment

Cutting Carbs Could Cut Your Risk for Diabetes

Deadly Aneurysm-Linked Strokes Are Rising, Especially Among Black Americans

Exercise Is Key to Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery

Halloween Can Be a Scary Time for People With Dementia. Here's How to Help

Health Highlights: Oct. 27, 2022?

Many Urban Seniors Rely on 'Broken' City Transit to Get to Medical Appointments

People With Untreated HIV Being Hit Hardest by Monkeypox

Scientists Use Sound to Ease Patients' Chronic Nightmares

Stress-Relief Programs Often Rely on Dogs. What About Cats?

U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline

Your Cat Wants a Talk With You, and Only You

400-Year-Old Mummy Reveals a Nobleman's Child, Kept From the Sun

COVID Vaccine Inhaled Through the Mouth Launched in China

Keeping Blood Pressure in Check Could Cut Your Odds for Dementia

New TikTok Trend of Mouth Taping During Sleep Carries Dangers

No Sign of Human Herpesvirus in African Gorillas

Pain Relief in a FLASH: Radiation Treatments Lasting Seconds May Advance Cancer Care

'Prescribed' Fires' Hidden Bonus: Fewer Ticks

Quieter ORs May Make for Happier Kids After Surgery

Radiation Therapy Can Safely Be Cut in Half for Patients With Early Breast Cancer

What Parents Need to Know About Cronobacter Bacteria in Baby Formula

Hate Long Workouts? 'Activity Snacks' May Work for You

Health Highlights: Oct. 25, 2022?

How Dangerous Is It for Lung Cancer Patients to Skip Radiation Treatments?

No Change in Number of Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions, But Dosages Drop

Scientists Probe How Sleep Helps Create Lasting Memories

Toddlers Nap a Lot - and Then They Don't. New Research Uncovers Why

Too Often, Women Aren't Told of Sexual Side Effects of Cancer Treatments

Vitamin D Could Help Extend Your Life: Study

Woman Sues L'Oreal Over Claim Hair Straightener Spurred Uterine Cancer

As Young Doctors' Work Hours Rise, So Do Odds for Depression

Child Danger: Almost Half of Parents Have Leftover Meds at Home

Health Highlights: Oct. 24, 2022?

Marijuana Users May Feel More Post-Surgery Pain: Study

Permanently Bent 'Trigger Finger' Can Be Hallmark of Diabetes

Pfizer Plans to Charge Over $100 Per COVID Shot in 2023

Science Reveals Genes That Help Drive Dyslexia

Sleep-Deprived Kids Will Snack More: Study

Topical Cream May Restore Skin Pigmentation in People With Vitiligo

Tougher Federal Penalties to Come for Failing Nursing Homes

Video Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study

Tips on Keeping Joints Limber, Healthy as You Age

1 in 10 U.S. Seniors Has Dementia; Minorities Hit Hardest

Add COVID Shot to Routine Vaccine Schedule: CDC Panel

Bald Men, Take Note: Scientists Grow Hair Follicles in the Lab

Chickenpox Vaccine Has Nearly Erased Deaths, Hospitalizations From Virus in U.S.

ERs Seeing Huge Rise in Cases of Sexual Assault

Even a Pasted-On Smile Can Lighten Your Mood

Had a Stroke? Get These Professionals on Your Rehab Team

Kept Home Under Lockdown, U.S. Couples May Have Spurred a 'Baby Bump'

New Biden Plan Would Help Pregnant Women Fight Opioid Addiction

Surgeon General Says 'Toxic Workplaces' Take Big Toll on Workers' Health

Surgery Holds Danger for Seniors. Who's Most at Risk?

Black Death Reshaped Genes in Ways Affecting People's Health Today

Cellular 'Fix' Treatment Shows Promise Against ALS in Small Study

Even Alligators Might Be Harmed by PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

FDA OKs Novavax COVID Vaccine as First Booster Shot

'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Reveals Harrowing Addiction Journey

Health Highlights: Oct. 20, 2022?

Marijuana, Meth, Cocaine Use Can Help Trigger Dangerous A-Fib

Study Debunks Use of Antidepressant Luvox as COVID Treatment

Use of Hair Straighteners Tied to Doubling of Risk for Uterine Cancer

Your Hospital Room Could Affect Outcomes After Surgery

Black Americans Less Likely to Get Lifesaving Heart Treatments

Black Babies Born Through Fertility Treatments Face Worse Survival Than White Infants: Study

Common A-Fib Treatment May Be Riskier for Women

Did Boston University Conduct Dangerous COVID Experiments? NIH Investigating

FDA Panel Votes for Removal of Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births

Genes for Stillbirth May Be Passed Down by Male Relatives

Health Highlights: Oct. 19, 2022?

It Doesn't Take Much Weight Gain to Raise Odds for Knee Trouble

Marijuana Users More Prone to Infections After Knee, Shoulder Surgeries

Parks, Gardens Might Boost Life Spans in Poorer Neighborhoods

As Tough Flu Season Looms, CDC Hopes for More Flu Shots Among Minorities

Early Elementary School Start Times May Not Harm Kids' Grades

Exercise During Chemo Helps Your Heart, Lungs Recover

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Spike in Florida County After Hurricane Ian

Health Highlights: Oct. 18, 2022?

Not Just for Glasses: Eye Exams Could Save Your Life

Online Sexual Abuse of Kids Is Common; Perps Usually Friends, Partners

Over a Million Americans Are Rationing Insulin Due to High Cost

Some Donor Livers Keep Working for 100 Years: Study

There's a Push to Expand Medicare's Coverage of Dental Issues

Abbott Announces Recall of Infant Formula Over Defective Caps

As Clinics Providing Abortions Closed in Iowa, STD Rates Started Rising

Counting Steps? Here's How Many You Need to Boost Health

Even Without Symptoms, COVID Infection Raises Risks for Trauma Patients

FDA, Company Square Off in Hearing Over Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births

Health Highlights: Oct. 17, 2022?

Is Exercise Getting Tougher for You? Long COVID Might Be to Blame

Major Trial of Monkeypox Treatment TPOXX to Launch in Africa

Most Docs Want Telehealth for Opioid Abuse Treatment to Stick Around

Telehealth Boosts Odds That Patients Show Up for Post-Surgery Care

Too Few Young People Get Mental Health Follow-Up After ER Visit

You Can Now Buy Hearing Aids Over-the-Counter.  Experts Offer Tips for Consumers

Health Highlights: Oct. 14, 2022?

Menthols Make Up 40% of U.S. Cigarette Sales; Ban Could Have Huge Impact

Night Sweats May Be Even Tougher Than Hot Flashes on Women

Study Debunks Theory That Depressed People Are Just More 'Realistic'

Symptoms of a Rare Breast Cancer That Many Women Could Miss

With COVID Crisis Ebbing, How Can We Prevent Future Pandemics?

Allergy Meds in Street Opioids Make Overdoses More Deadly

Curbing Football Drills Could Make High School Football Safer

Even Before Uvalde, Gun-Related Deaths to Texas Schoolchildren Were Rising

Gene Therapy Helps Those With Rare Form of Blindness See Better at Night

Health Highlights: Oct. 13, 2022?

Lifetime of Stress Tied to Big Rise in Cancer Risk

Measuring Up: Scientists Spot Genes Linked to Height

Nearly Half of Long COVID Sufferers Still Haven't Recovered Months Later

Study Casts Doubt on Mediterranean Diet's Benefit to Brain

A Teen Girl's Diet Could Impact Her Odds for Menstrual Pain

FDA Approves New Bivalent COVID Booster for Use in Children

Group of Brain Cells in Dish Can Play Computer Game Pong

Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2022?

Khloe Kardashian Has 'Incredibly Rare' Tumor Removed From Her Face

Kidney Stones Can Be Excruciating. New Treatment Blasts Them Away, No Anesthesia Needed

Pandemic Lockdowns May Have Slowed Babies' Communication Skills

Scientists Transplant Human Brain Cells Into Rat Brains, a Boon to Research

Screen Kids 8 and Older for Anxiety, Expert Panel Recommends

Years of Diabetes Could Speed Onset of Menopause

Could Video Games Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythms in Kids?

Family Meals Together Ease Stress, Survey Confirms

Health Highlights: Oct. 11, 2022?

Most U.S. Voters Want Products Free of Harmful Chemicals: Poll

Prestigious Sports Medicine Journal Retracts  Articles Authored by Former Editor-in-Chief

Teens Can Be Tough on Parents. Staying Close Can Make All the Difference.

U.S. Hospitals Under Strain as ER Wait Times Lengthen

When Is a Fracture Potentially Deadly for an Older Adult?

Big Rise in E-Scooter Injuries Among U.S. Kids

Health Highlights: Oct. 10, 2022?

Knee, Shoulder Surgeries Without Opioids? It's Possible, Study Finds

Mouse Study Points to Why Alzheimer's Affects Women More Than Men

New Test of Pancreatic Cysts Might Boost Cancer Detection

Order of Radiation Sickness Drug Unrelated to Recent Events in Ukraine, U.S. Health Officials Say

Patient Care Delayed at Large Hospital Chain After Ransomware Attack

Guys, You Can Avoid Those Shaving 'Razor Bumps'

With Days Getting Shorter, Are You at Risk for Seasonal Depression?

CDC Will Stop Issuing Daily Updates of COVID Cases, Deaths

Could Synthetic Turf Raise Kids' Odds for Injuries, Concussions?

EPA Could Get Tough on Leaded Fuel in Airplanes

Extremely Low Incidence of COVID Hospitalization After Vaccine, Boosters: Study

Fractured Skulls, Broken Bones: Bike Injuries Still Common for Kids

Gun Injuries to Kids Rose During Pandemic

Health Highlights: Oct. 7, 2022?

Retired Pro Rugby Players Face More Than Double the Odds for Brain Illnesses

Retirement Means Sleeping More, Exercising Less: Study

Speeding, Texting a Dangerous Duo for Many Teen Drivers: Study

U.S. to Screen Travelers From Uganda for Ebola Amid Outbreak in That Country

Another Sports Bonus for Kids: Healthier Eyes

COVID Boosters Could Save 90,000 Lives This Winter. Will Americans Get Them?

Health Highlights: Oct. 6, 2022?

Instagram 'Post-Baby' Body Shots Don't Reflect Average Women

Late-Night Meals Especially Bad for Weight Gain: Study

Petting a Dog Does Your Brain Some Good

U.S. Gun Deaths Reach New Highs

CDC Drops COVID Travel Advisories as Countries Stop Tracking Cases

CDC Warns of Possible Severe Flu Season Ahead

Coldplay Suspends Tour Over Chris Martin's 'Serious Lung Infection'

Firefighters Show Fasting Diets Can Work for Shift Workers

Gastro Docs Say 'Trust Your Gut,' Seek Help for Digestive Issues

Half of Cases of Childhood Blindness in U.S. Didn't Have to Happen

Scientists Propose New Mechanism Driving Alzheimer's Disease

Yoga, Mindfulness Could Be Powerful Tools to Manage Blood Sugar

Babies Might Trigger Brain Changes in New Dads

Dangerous Virus Found in Monkeys Could Jump to Humans

Football Great Terry Bradshaw Describes Battle Against Two Kinds of Cancer

Gut Microbes Could Play Role in HIV Infection

'I'm Not the Doctor for You': Disabled Americans Face Discrimination Seeking Care

Minority Patients Less Likely to Get Newer Alzheimer's Meds

New Window Blinds? Go Cordless to Save a Child's Life

Suicide Risk Rises Sharply in People Diagnosed With Early-Onset Dementia

U.S. Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall

Alzheimer's Meds Are Mostly Tested in Whites. That Worries Black Patients, Caregivers

Brain Secrets of the Super-Sharp 'Super-Agers'

Evolution Research Garners Swedish Scientist Nobel Prize in Medicine

Not All Kids With Autism Will Benefit From Therapy Dogs

Sexual Issues Can Plague Young Women Who've Survived Cancer

Smoggy Air Could Worsen COVID, Even If You're Vaccinated

Thousands of U.S. Cancer Patients Died From COVID Complications, Study Finds

Vitamin Supplements May Help People With Cystic Fibrosis

Are Your Hands Just Dry, Or Is It Eczema?

Get Ready for Those Fall Allergies

After Ian's Destruction: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes

Attending Church Might Lengthen Black Men's Lives

Could a Folic Acid Prescription Help Prevent Suicide?

FDA Approves New ALS Drug Despite Uncertain Data

Fitness Trackers Could Get You Stepping More -- Even If You Don't Look at Them

Money, Good Info Can't Undo Resistance to COVID Vaccine: Study

More Americans With Heart Disease Are Also Becoming 'Food Insecure'

U.S. Suicide Rates Rose in 2021, Reversing 2 Years of Decline

U.S. Will Spend $266 Million to Bolster Public Health Programs

1 in 5 Young Women Has No Plans to Get a Mammogram

'Bionic Pancreas' Could Make Life Easier for People With Type 1 Diabetes

COVID Shot in Pregnancy Helps Baby, Even If Mom's Been Infected: Study

Does Your Surgeon's Gender Matter?

Healthy Living Boosts Life Span, Even for Former Smokers

Hurricanes Threaten Many U.S. Coastal Hospitals With Serious Flooding

Jynneos Vaccine Protects Against Monkeypox in Early U.S. Data

Not Enough Older Americans Are Checking Blood Pressure At Home

Perceptive Pooches Can Smell Your Stress

Smoking Costs U.S. Economy Almost $900 Billion a Year

Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to New-Onset Epilepsy

Does Forced Cheerfulness at Work Lead to Burnout?

Experts Issue Warning About Carbon Monoxide Dangers Ahead of Hurricane Ian

Katie Couric Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Longevity Calculator Could Aid Planning After Dementia Diagnosis

Medicare Monthly Premiums to Drop for Seniors

New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise in Phase 3 Clinical Trial

Regular Weightlifting Could Lengthen Your Life

Sleep Experts Warn Against Giving Melatonin to Children

Study Probes Links Between Vaccines and Asthma in Kids, With Inconclusive Results

Two Cases Show COVID Virus Mutating Around Standard Treatment Remdesivir

Anxiety During Pregnancy Could Mean Earlier Delivery

Biden Administration Announces National Plan to End Hunger By 2030

Canada to Remove All COVID Border Restrictions Oct. 1

Clinic Brings Free Health Care to Homeless Youth -- and Their Beloved Pets

Coffee Might Perk Up Your Heart and Life Span

COVID Infection Raises a Child's Odds for Type 1 Diabetes by 72%

Donating Portion of Your Liver to Someone in Need Is Safe, Life-Saving: Study

Happiness From Home Buying Is Often Fleeting, Study Shows

Nutrition Labels to Move to Front of Packaging Under Biden Plan

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Coming in October. Experts Offer Tips for Consumers

Pediatricians Offer Latest Advice on Controlling Head Lice in Kids

Soaring Food Prices Are Tough on Older Americans, Poll Finds

Spikes in Blood Pressure Bring Many Americans to the ER

Big Drop Seen in Drug Treatment Admissions During Pandemic

Biking While High on Meth, Opioids Is Sending Thousands to ER

CDC Says Universal Masking Can Be Dropped in Some Nursing Homes, Hospitals

Freezing Eggs Doesn't Make Future Pregnancy a Done Deal

Gut Microbiome Could Play Role in MS

Pfizer, Moderna Seek Approval of New COVID Boosters for Kids

Scent of a Human: What Draws Mosquitoes to People's Skin

Study Points to Jobs With Highest Risk for ALS

U.S. Prisoners Face Higher Odds of Dying From Cancer

Use of Frozen Embryos Tied to Higher Odds for Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

Reusing Contact Lenses Raises Odds for Rare Eye Infection

Talking to a Loved One About a Move to Assisted Living

America's ER Docs Alarmed by Rising Violence From Patients

Blood Clot Risk Remains Higher Almost a Year After COVID

Japan to Drop COVID Restrictions, Ease Entry for Tourists

Type 1 Diabetes Is Tougher on Girls Than Boys: Study

Vision Damage May Begin Long Before Type 2 Diabetes Is Diagnosed

A Good Night's Sleep Recharges Immune System

A Hotter World Can Worsen Heart Failure

Big Studies Test Effectiveness of Common Diabetes Meds

Feds Warn of Home Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail to Alarm

First Good Evidence That Babies React to Taste, Smell in Womb

Lots of Nightmares in Middle Age Might Be Warning Sign of Dementia

Scientists Engineer Mosquitoes That Can't Transmit Malaria

Already Taking a Blood Thinner? Adding Aspirin May Do Harm

Back to School: Keeping Kids Safe From Dangerous Food Allergies

Canada May Soon Drop COVID Vaccine Requirement for International Travelers

Depression, PTSD Plague Flint Residents 5 Years After Water Crisis

FDA Admits Flaws in Response to Infant Formula Shortage

Late Bedtimes Could Raise Your Odds for Diabetes, Heart Trouble

Smoggy Days Could Help Send Kids With Autism to the ER

Too Few Kids With Sickle Cell Anemia Get Screened for Stroke Risk

Deer Are Spreading Lyme Ticks in Suburban Backyards

FDA Warns of Cybersecurity Risk With Certain Medtronic Insulin Pumps

'High-Risk' Sex Could Raise Odds for Crohn's, Colitis in Gay Men

How to Spot -- Or Prevent -- Dangerous Aortic Dissection

In Canada, Program That Supplies Safe Opioids to Addicts Is Saving Lives

Researchers May Have Noninvasive Way to Diagnose Endometriosis

STD Cases Soar in US Amid Calls for Better Prevention Efforts

Take Care When Handling, Storing Your Contact Lenses

Task Force Recommends Anxiety Screening for All Adults Under 65

Chicken Cooked in NyQuil? Help Kids Steer Clear of Social Media 'Medicine Challenges'

Coffee Might Give Some Men an Edge Battling Prostate Cancer

Depression Affects Almost 1 in 10 Americans

Diets Haven't Improved Much Worldwide, and U.S. Remains Near Bottom of List

Getting Your Gums Cleaned Could Mean Better Outcomes After Heart Attack

Have a Cuppa: Tea Might Lower Your Odds for Diabetes

Medical Debt Can Crush Even the Insured, Study Shows

Mental Skills Slow With Age, But Seniors Gain in Other Ways: Study

Umbilical Cords Could Be Lifesavers for Fragile Newborns

Declutter That Crib: 'Bare Is Best' for Baby's Safe Sleep

Arm Pain in the Young and Fit: It Could Be a Vascular Disorder

COVID Appears to Raise Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

Experts Say New Street Drug Is ‘as Deadly as Fentanyl’

FDA Warns Against Overuse of TPOXX Monkeypox Drug

Hormonal Breast Cancer Therapy May Work Differently, Depending on Patient's Race

Kids With Bell's Palsy Typically Recover Without Treatment

Seniors, This Daily Routine May Keep You Sharper, Happier

Tear in Heart's Aorta Often Deadly, Though Survival Improving

Weight-Loss Surgery Has Long-Term Benefits for Pain, Mobility

Abuse Early in Life May Mean Tougher Menopause Decades Later

COVID Home Test Kits Less Effective With Omicron Variant: Study

High Levels of PFAS 'Forever' Chemicals in Kids' School Uniforms

In Boxers and MMA Fighters, Brain May Make Some Recovery After Retirement

In Small Study, CAR-T Therapy Pushes Lupus Into Remission

Lupus, Psoriasis Patients May Face Greater Dangers After Heart Attack

Men Exposed to Cigarette Smoke in Childhood More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids

Too Often, Victims of Sexual Assault Face High Medical Bills

U.S. Monkeypox Cases Decline, But Health Officials Worry About Reaching Minorities

WHO Says Pandemic's End May Be Near

Breathing Dirty Air Can Cause Teens' Hearts to Skip a Beat

Cancers in People Under 50 Are Rising Worldwide

Out-of-Pocket Costs for Cancer Care Keep Climbing

Pregnancy Undermines Body Image in Half of Women

Vitamin D, Fish Oil Won't Help Elderly Stay Strong, Study Finds

Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?

Biden Makes Another Push for Cancer Moonshot Initiative

Fewer Pet Neuterings in Pandemic Means Shelters Are Filling Up

First U.S. Monkeypox Death Confirmed in California

One App Is Especially Bad for Teens' Sleep

Poll: Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain

Pot Use in Early Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Mental Health Issues in Kids

TikTok 'Slugging' Trend Has People Coating Their Faces With Grease

Timing of Meals Could Alter Your Mood

Who Needs to Worry About the Polio 'Emergency'?

Women With Migraines Face Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy

Archaeologists Discover Evidence of Surgical Amputation Performed 30,000 Years Ago

Blood Test Shows Promise at Catching Cancers Early

Could You Spot the Signs of Suicide Risk?

COVID Shots' Effect Fades, But Boosters Bring Protection Back: Study

In Rare Cases, Monkeypox Can Trigger Dangerous Brain Inflammation

New 988 Suicide Hotline Sees Increase in Calls for Help

New York Declares Emergency After Finding More Spread of Poliovirus

Research Reveals Cause of 'Freezing' Gait in Parkinson's

Screening Test Leads to Fewer Women Included in Autism Studies

Unhealthy Gums Could Up Your Odds for Dementia

Talking to Your Child About Weight, But Avoiding Stigma

As Heat Continues Through Fall, Shield Yourself from UTIs

Could Artificial Sweeteners Be Bad for Your Heart?

COVID May Help Trigger A-Fib in Some Patients

CT Lung Cancer Screening Catches More Tumors Early

Dogs Have Died After Licking a Common Chemotherapy Cream, FDA Warns

FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer

FDA Warns of Rare Cases of Certain Cancers Linked to Breast Implants

Hunger, Poor Diet More Likely for Women With Disabilities

Another Reason to Get the Flu Shot: Lowered Risk for Stroke

As Thermometer Rises, So Does Hate Speech on Twitter

Dirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for Poor Pregnant Women

Do Taxes on Soda Really Lower Sugar Intake?

Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus

Feds Tighten Safety Standards on Tiny High-Powered Magnets That Have Injured Kids

Forehead Thermometers May Miss Fevers in Black Patients

In Rare Move, FDA Panel Gives Support to Controversial ALS Drug in 2nd Review

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies at 96

Texas Judge Says Obamacare Can't Require Coverage for Meds That Prevent HIV

Too Little Exercise, Too Much Sitting Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Shield You From COVID-19, Studies Find

Air Pollution May Alter a Baby's Gut Microbiome

Almost Two-Thirds of Women Have Troublesome Premenstrual Symptoms

Blood Test Shows Promise for Quick Diagnosis of ALS

COVID Vaccines Likely to Become Annual Shots: White House

First Needle-Free COVID Vaccines Get OK in India, China

Juul to Pay $438.5 Million for Its Role in Teen Vaping Crisis

Microneedling Can Help Surgical Scars Fade, Especially If Done Early

Nearly 1 in 4 Young U.S. Adults Sought Mental Health Care During Pandemic

Stories of Difficult Conception, Birth Can Boost Appreciation of Life

Taking 2 Supplements in Pregnancy Could Lower Baby's Odds for Croup

America's Rural Roads: Quiet But Deadly, New Report Finds

Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries

Could High-Dose Folic Acid Raise COVID Risks?

FDA Panel Skeptical of Controversial ALS Drug Ahead of Vote

Jane Fonda Has Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

More Diverse Pool of Blood Donors Needed to Help Sickle Cell Patients

One Young Mom's Journey With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Experimental Insulin-in-a-Pill Shows Promise in Rat Study

Low Testosterone Levels Tied to More Severe COVID in Men

Monkeypox Can Harm the Heart

Teens More Likely to Vape If Parent Smokes

Oral Surgery on Your Calendar? Expert Offers Tips to Ease Anxiety

Air Pollution May Do More Harm to Women Than Men

Can You Get Monkeypox at the Gym?

'Digital Self-Harm': When Teens Cyberbully Themselves

Many Teens Easily Fooled by Fake Online Health Messages

More Cases in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce

One Form of Fertility Treatment May Raise Long-Term Cancer Risk in Offspring

U.S. Monkeypox Cases Are Declining

A Dermatologist on Recognizing the Monkeypox Rash

CDC's Expert Panel OKs Omicron-Specific Booster Shots From Pfizer, Moderna

Could Your Blood Type Raise Your Odds for Stroke?

Deadly 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Looks Like Candy, Could Entice Kids

Exercise Rates Still Haven't Recovered From Pandemic, Global Study Shows

FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin Lightening Creams

Half of Moms of Children With Autism Have Depression

Lots of Ultra-Processed Foods Could Raise a Man's Odds for Colon Cancer

Who's at Higher Risk for A-Fib, Men or Women?

FDA Approves Omicron-Specific Booster Shots From Pfizer, Moderna

Lupus, MS and Other Autoimmune Disorders Raise Heart Risks

One Factor Is Key to Healthy Eating for Kids With Down Syndrome

Tight Blood Sugar Control Boosts Brain Power of Teens With Type 1 Diabetes: Study

Widely Used Steroid Meds Could Alter the Brain

Wildlife Crossings Over Highways Save Human Lives, Too

With PFAS in Packaging, How Safe Is Microwave Popcorn?

Could Black Tea Lengthen Your Life?

COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Stroke Risk

Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise Against Binge Eating Disorder

First U.S. Monkeypox Death Reported in Texas

High-Tech Socks Could Prevent Falls in At-Risk Patients

Lawsuit Claims Amazon's Top-Selling Mattress a 'Health Hazard'

Paid Sick Leave Saves Workers' Lives: Study

Pregnant Women Face Exposures to Dangerous Chemicals Daily

Small Study Supports TPOXX as Monkeypox Treatment

The Most Common Form of Bullying Isn't Physical or Verbal

With Smartwatch, Cardiac Rehab at Home May Work Best

ADHD Drug Adderall in Short Supply

All-in-One 'Polypill' Gets Heart Patients Taking Their Meds

Biden Administration Will Stop Sending Out Free COVID Tests on Friday

Black Men Less Likely to Get Monkeypox Vaccine

Child ER Visits for Swallowed Button Batteries Doubled in a Decade

Factory at Center of Baby Formula Recall Will Produce Similac Soon

Hypertension in Pregnancy Is Getting More Common for Gen Z Women

Is There a Best Time of Day to Take Your Blood Pressure Pill?

Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Issues Guidelines to Prevent Patient Abuse

Let the Sun In: More Natural Light at Home Lightens Your Mood

Thousands of U.S. Patients Got COVID Treatments Rejected as Useless by FDA

School Sports Are Starting Again: Know the Signs of Concussion

What Do You Know About Your Risk for Hernia?

84 People Now Sickened in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce

Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term

Gay Men Are Cutting Back on Sex to Avoid Monkeypox

Hate Listening to People Chewing? You Might Have Misophonia

Like Humans, a Dog's Odds for Dementia Rises With Age

Scientists Create Synthetic Mouse Embryo With Brain, Beating Heart

Smoking Can Really Weaken the Heart

Too Few U.S. Cities Have Good Hurricane Evacuation Plans

Up to 4 Million Americans Out of Work With Long COVID

Dogs Get Healthier When People Get Fitter

Get Moving! Any Sports Can Lower Seniors' Odds of Early Death

Helmets Protect Young Lacrosse Players, Study Finds

Monkeypox Cases May Finally Be Ebbing, With Declines Seen in Europe, WHO Says

Shorter Menstrual Cycles May Affect Timing of Menopause

There's More MS in Northern Countries. Now, Researchers Find New Reason Why

U.S. Government Extends Baby Formula Waivers, Rebates for WIC Families

Wife of California Congressman Died After Using Herbal Remedy for Diabetes, Weight Loss

America's Love Affair With Sleeping Pills May Be Waning

As Pandemic Eases, It's Boom Times for Cosmetic Surgeons

Breakfast Might Be Good for a Child's Emotional Health, Too

Certain Painkillers Raise Heart Failure Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes

COVID Boosters Targeted to Latest Variants Could Be Ready After Labor Day

Fecal Transplant Treatments Could Transmit Monkeypox, FDA Warns

Magic Mushroom Hallucinogen May Treat Problem Drinking

People Underestimate Impact of Random Acts of Kindness

Pfizer COVID Shots 73% Protective in Kids Under 5

Poor Sleep Can Make Folks Selfish, Study Finds

Too Little Sleep Could Have Teens Piling on Pounds

Vaginal or C-Section, Method of Childbirth Won't Affect a Couple's Sex Life Later

COVID Virus’ Incubation Time Gets Shorter With Each New Variant

Dogs Do Cry When Reunited With Owners

LSD Is Making a Comeback Among Young Americans

Regular Exercise Can Help Shield You From Severe COVID

Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain

Use of Pot, Hallucinogens Soaring Among Young Americans

You Could Live 9 Years Longer in Hawaii Than in Mississippi, New Data Shows

Are You Among the 'Diet-Resistant'? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss

Cooler Weather Could Mean More Diabetes in Dogs

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup Put Workers at Risk for Asthma

Dr. Anthony Fauci Will Step Down in December

Family History of Mental Illness Ups Odds for Postpartum Depression

Kidneys' Resilience May Depend on Your Gender, Study Finds

Many Who Need Opioid OD Antidote the Most Can't Afford It

Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Omicron-Specific Booster Shot

Vaccines Have Slashed Rates of HPV Infection in Young American Women

Wendy's Pulls Lettuce From Sandwiches Over Possible Link to E. Coli Outbreak

Tasty, Nutritious School Lunches for Your Budget

Tips to Food-Fueling Your Active Vegan Child

Brain-Eating Amoeba May Have Caused Nebraska Child's Death

Breakthrough Might Break Down PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

Cases of Advanced Cervical Cancer Keep Rising Among U.S. Women

Dealing With Grief on the Cancer Journey

FDA Issues Warning to Maker of Illegal Nicotine Gummies

Is It Parkinson's? These 10 Signs Could Tell

Major Gene Study Spots DNA Tied to Autism, Other Disorders

Moving Away From Opioids to Treat Dental Pain

Pious Parasites: Medieval Monks Battled Nasty Gut Germs

3 Big Pharmacy Chains Must Pay $650 Million to Ohio Counties for Role in Opioid Crisis

CDC Investigating E. Coli Outbreak in Michigan, Ohio

Change to Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Helped Women

Cheap, Same-Day Test Could Help Spot Miscarriage Risk

Countries With Universal Health Care Had Better Child Vaccination Rates During Pandemic

Kids Born Premature Lag in Elementary School, But Most Catch Up Later

Pregnancy Can Be Anxious Time for Women With Epilepsy

Taking a Shot at Pain Relief After Knee Replacement

Biden Administration May Stop Buying COVID Vaccines, Treatments by Fall

Blow Your Horn: Do Wind Instruments Spread COVID?

Can Your Smartphone Spot a Narrowed Neck Artery?

Half of People Infected With Omicron May Not Have Known It: Study

Here's How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower the Cost of Health Care

More Athletes Are Getting Their Nutrition Through an IV. This Should Stop, Experts Say

Need Advice on Medical Pot for Cancer Care? Don't Ask Local Dispensary

Organ From Live Donor Best When Child Needs New Kidney

The More Words Your Preschooler Knows, the Better They Do in Class

Too Few Psychiatric Beds: Psychiatrists' Group Takes Aim at Ongoing Crisis

Want That Pill to Work Fast? Your Body Position Matters

2 Million Infant Swings, Rockers Recalled Due to Strangulation Danger

Are High-Tech Blood Pressure Monitors Really Worth It?

Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Should Be in Stores by October, FDA Says

If a Child's Grades Falter, Consider Hearing Loss

Lead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores

Looking for Reliable Hay Fever Advice? It's Probably Not on YouTube

Premature Birth Tied to Higher Risk for ADHD

'Virtual' Museum Visits Are Good Medicine for Seniors

COVID Vaccine Safe for Pregnant Women: Study

Dog Contracts Monkeypox From Owners, Prompting Change to CDC Guidance

How Worried Should You Be About New Reports on Polio?

Monkeypox May Get New Name to Curb Stigma

Nerve Block Plus Lidocaine Clears Psoriasis in Small Study

One Back-to-School Worry for Parents: Traffic Dangers

Playing Football, Hockey in High School Ups Odds for Stimulant Abuse

Scotland Becomes 1st Country to Provide Free Period Products

U.K. Is First Country to Approve Moderna's Omicron-Targeted COVID Vaccine

U.S. Nursing Homes Are Understaffed, But Minority Communities Have It Worst

U.S.-Russia Nuclear War Could Leave 5 Billion Dead Due to Famine

Unpaid Time Off Work Rose 50% During Pandemic

Watch Out for the Warning Signs of Heart Failure

Up Your Skin Care Routine During Hot Summer Months

1 in 4 Kids Hospitalized With COVID Have Symptoms Months Later

Common Diabetes Drug Januvia May Contain Traces of Carcinogen, FDA Says

Everyday Activities That Can Cut Your Odds for Dementia

Here's How New Federal Legislation Might Cut Your Drug Costs

Poliovirus Discovered in NYC Wastewater

Three At-Home COVID Tests Needed to Confirm Negative Result, FDA Says

When Adults Sign Up for Medicaid, Kids Can Benefit

When Older Dogs' Hearing Fades, Risk of Dementia Rises

Wind Can Uproot Kids' Bouncy Castles, With Tragic Results

Your Brain Gets Tired, and Scientists Now Know Why

Another Study Shows COVID's Danger to Pregnant Women

Bioengineered Pig Skin Is Turned Into Corneas, Restoring Patients' Sight

Kids Getting Spinal Surgeries May Cut Back on Opioids

Race, Income Keeps Many Families From Letting Kids Play Sports

Vegetarian Women at Higher Odds for Hip Fracture

When Removing a Big Kidney Stone, Get the Little Ones, Too

Who Fares Worse After Multiple Sclerosis Strikes?

Biden to Sign Bill That Helps Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits

FDA Stretches Monkeypox Vaccine Supply by Authorizing Smaller Doses

Men More Prone to Cancer Than Women, But Why?

Most Older, Vaccinated Americans Say They'll Get Updated Booster in Fall: Poll

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Are Linked With Liver Cancer

TPOXX Is the Only Monkeypox Treatment -- If You Can Get It

B 8/11 -- Pandemic Showed Teachers' Key Role in Spotting Child Abuse

Climate Change Making 218 Infectious Diseases Even Worse

Crohn's, Colitis Tied to Higher-Risk Pregnancies

For Back Pain, Earlier Is Better for Physical Therapy

Noses Might Be Kids' Secret Weapon Against COVID

Olivia Newton-John, Singer and Actress, Dies at 73

Rural Americans With Early Alzheimer's Find It Tough to See Specialists

8/10 --A Switch to Salt Substitute Could Slash Your Heart Risks

B 8/10 -- Abnormal Upper Heart Chamber May Boost Dementia Risk

Biden Tests Negative for COVID Again, Leaves Isolation

Breast Cancer Treatment Effects on Sex Life a Hidden Burden

Early Menopause Could Mean More Heart Trouble Later

Fewer Smokers Tried to Quit During COVID Pandemic

Getting Young Athletes Ready for a New School Year

Many Seniors Love Pickleball, But Injuries Can Happen

1 in 8 COVID Patients Will Develop Long COVID, Study Finds

Blood Protein Might Predict Future Risk of Diabetes, Cancer

COVID May Be Tied to Rise in Brain Infections in Children

Loneliness Can Be a Real Heartbreaker, Cardiac Experts Warn

Mental Health Issues Can Plague Families of Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

New Yorkers Warned of Possible Community Spread of Polio

When Treating Cervical Lesions, Adding HPV Vaccine Could Further Curb Cancer Risk

8/9 -- Pandemic Brought More Woes for Kids Prone to Headaches

Australia's Current Flu Season Is Tough: Will America's Be the Same?

B 8/9 -- When Pot Made Legal, Poisonings From Synthetic Pot Decline

Lifestyle May Be Key to Helping You Avoid Dementia

Monoclonal Antibody Might Help Prevent Malaria

Skip the Texts: Face-to-Face Meetings Make College Students Happier

Space Travel Speeds Up Aging, Weakening of Bones

U.S. Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

Which Source of Dietary Fiber Works Best?

Wildlife Park's 'Splash Pad' Source of Severe Gastro Infections in Kids

Women Exposed to Racism at Higher Odds for Premature Delivery

Your Dog's Gut Microbes Change Quickly With New Diet

8/8 -- Could Quit-Smoking Meds Help You Quit Drinking, Too?

8/8 -- Inflation Has Many Americans Cutting Back on Health Care, Poll Finds

B 8/11 -- U.S. Opioid Prescriptions Are Declining

Biden to Sign Executive Order Protecting Women Traveling for Abortion

Cases of Potentially Deadly Parechovirus in Infants Are Surging

COVID Rebound Not Limited to Those Who Took Paxlovid

Financial Struggles Can Be Tough on Families, And Tough to Explain to Kids

Gout Flare-Ups Could Raise Heart Risk for Weeks After

Just 8% of Americans Lack Health Insurance, a Record Low

Neighborhood May Affect a Couple's Odds of Conceiving

Scientists Restore Some Function to Pig Tissues 1 Hour After Death

There's Stress, and Then There's 'Good Stress'

Why COPD Is Often Worse in Women Than Men

8/8 -- Self-Employed Women Are Often Healthier: Study

8/8 -- Turning Away From Vaping, Nicotine-Addicted Teens Choose Candy, Gums

9 in 10 Americans Want Their Health Info Kept Private

Black, Hispanic Patients Less Likely to Get Crucial Care After Heart Attack

Dietary Supplements: Are You Throwing Money Away?

Eating Disorders Can Begin as Early as Age 9

Experiences of Racism Tied to Worsening Memory, Thinking in Older Black Americans

Minnesota Trial Focuses on Pharmacist Who Refused to Provide Morning-After Pill

New U.S. Monkeypox Coordinator Named as California, Illinois Declare Public Health Emergencies

Red Meat Raises Your Heart Risk, and Scientists May Know Why

Rising Number of Americans Think It's OK to Harass Public Health Officials

Sports Help Kids Gain a Quality Key to Adult Success

Having Kids Around Might Shield You From Severe COVID: Study

Hormonal Drug May Help Women Ease Urinary Incontinence

How Service Dogs Help Vets with PTSD

In COVID 'Rebound,' Biden Tests Positive for 2nd Day in a Row

Myths, Ignorance Persist Around Lung Cancer: Poll

'Unbearable': 3 Patients Tell of Monkeypox Ordeal

USDA Gets Tough on Salmonella in Breaded Chicken Products

Work Worries Keep Lots of Americans Awake Sunday Nights

Summer Bug Bite? Expert Gives Answers on Care

Current Monkeypox Outbreak Is Showing Different Symptoms

Kids With ADHD Have Differences in 'Neural Flexibility,' Brain Study Shows

Reformulated Booster Shots Ready by September, White House Says

San Francisco, N.Y. State Declare Monkeypox Public Health Emergencies

Scientists Design Skin Patch That Takes Ultrasound Images

About 1 in 20 COVID-19 Patients Will Develop Long-Term Loss of Smell, Taste

Ancient DNA Points to Oral Herpes' Beginnings

COVID Crisis Has Stalled Fight Against HIV/AIDS

Diets Heavy in 'Ultra-Processed' Foods Could Harm the Brain

Does Your Cat Play Well With Others? Hormones Might Be Why

Eat These Foods, Your Kidneys Will Thank You

Even Chores, Socializing Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia

Face Shields No Match for COVID Spread

More Than Half of Young U.S. Adults Have a Chronic Health Condition

More Young Americans Are Dying of Heart Failure

Rare, Deadly Bacterial Illness Is Now in United States, CDC Warns

Telehealth, Phone Visits a Lifesaver for Veterans Addicted to Opioids

US to Send Out 800,000 Doses of Monkeypox Vaccine

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Your Bones, Large Study Finds

8/9 -- Study Casts Doubt on 'Chemical Imbalance' Theory of Depression

Could a Common Diabetes Drug Ease Bipolar Disorder?

Getting Kids Out in Nature Boosts Lung Health, Study Finds

Have Leg Artery Disease? Walk Until It Hurts

'On Edge': Anxious Americans Line Up for Scarce Monkeypox Vaccines

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Cost the U.S. Billions

Prehistoric People Drank Animal Milk, Despite Lactose Intolerance

Texas Court Case Could Threaten Americans' Health Care Nationwide

Biden Administration May Declare Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

Dangerous A-Fib Can Follow Many Surgeries

Fasting Diet Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

Fat Around the Liver Raises Risk for Heart Failure

Less Than Half of Parents Plan to Get COVID Vaccine for Youngest Kids

More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health

Today's Potent Pot Could Be Prescription for Addiction

Want to Live Longer? Exercise Is Key, Study Confirms

What's in Your CBD Product?  Labels Often Mislead

COVID Reinfections Are Now Common. Will Getting a Booster Even Help?

Hair Loss, Impotence Join List of Long COVID Symptoms

Helping Older Loved Ones in a Heat Wave

High Blood Pressure Doubles Odds That COVID Will Be Severe

Is the War Against COVID Variants Won in the Nose?

Most Post-Stroke Depression Still Goes Untreated

Obesity Rates Continue to Climb Among U.S. Kids, Teens

Spouse Getting Weight Loss Surgery? Your Marriage Might Be in Trouble

WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency

Summer Swim? Watch Out for 'Swimmer's Ear'

3 Key Changes Could Make Roads Safer for Older Pedestrians

Black Nursing Home Residents More Likely to Need Hospital Care

First U.S. Polio Case in Nearly a Decade Reported in New York

Gene Therapy Makes Inroads Against a Form of Hemophilia

Go Bananas for Female Heart Health

Heatwave Alert: Stay Safe in Searing Temps

Salmonella Linked to Pet Turtles Has Hospitalized 5, CDC Says

When Genes Raise a Mom's Risk for Cancer, Is It OK to Tell Kids?

Biden Administration Announces New Division to Deal With Pandemics

Biden Tests Positive for COVID

COVID in Late Pregnancy Ups Odds for Preterm Birth

Dogs' Keen Sense of Smell May Help Them 'See'

Exercise, Puzzles, Games: They Help Men's, Women's Brains Differently

Keytruda Extends Survival for Women With an Aggressive Breast Cancer

Overworked Anesthesiologists Can Put Surgical Patients at Risk

Post-Workout Sauna Might Boost Your Health Even More

Raw Meat Diet May Have a Downside for Dogs

Recent COVID Doesn't Seem to Raise Surgery Risks

CDC Stops Tracking COVID Cases on Cruise Ships

Common Lung Function Test Often Misses Emphysema in Black Patients

COVID Often Joined by Heart Disease, Diabetes

Freeze-Dried Organic Blueberries Recalled Due to Lead Levels

Hormone Replacement Therapy Won't Raise Recurrence Rate for Breast Cancer Survivors

Lonely Childhoods Make Adult Drinking Problems More Likely

Regular Screening Pays Off for People at High Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

U.S. Hospitals Are Getting Safer for Patients, Study Finds

Weather and Arthritis: Is There Really a Connection?

Americans Are Getting Better at Cooperating With Strangers

Blood Thickness May Play Role in Risk of COVID Death

Fauci to Retire by End of Biden's Term

Fewer Americans Are Dying of Heart Disease Than a Decade Ago

Ob/Gyn Tests Stay Virtual Due to Fears Around COVID, Abortion Ruling

Paintball Guns Are Being Used to Harm — And Blinding Victims

Using Pot May Impede Female Athletes' Performance

Where Pot Became Legal, Car Crash Deaths Rose: Study

Which Americans Are Most (and Least) Prepared for Disasters?

Who'll Get Long COVID? Just a Look at a Patient Gives Clues

Cats Injured in Wildfires at High Risk for Blood Clots

Could an Experimental Cancer Drug Help Treat Spinal Injury?

Even a Drink a Day Might Raise Brain Risks

Half of Parents Don't Realize Impact of Screens on Kids' Vision

Mindfulness Can Help Ease Pain, and Scientists Think They Know How

More Hospitalizations, Illnesses From Daily Harvest Crumbles

Repair or Reconstruction: What's Best for ACL Tears?

Special Brain Scans May Diagnose Early Parkinson's

Thyroid Trouble May Raise Dementia Risks

Panting Pooches: When Summer Heat Is Too Much for Your Dog

Stay Safe in Summer's Sizzle

25 Million Kids Missed Routine Vaccinations Worldwide in 2021

America's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Launches Saturday

As Monkeypox Cases Spike, U.S. Orders More Vaccine, Boosts Testing

CDC Warns of Dangerous Virus Infecting Babies in Multiple States

Don't Use Luvox, Colchicine to Fight COVID, WHO Experts Say

'Medical Gaslighting': Are You a Victim?

People on Dialysis Face Higher Death Risk After Hurricanes

'Stepped' Approach to Treating Diabetic Eye Disease May Be Best

Asthma Drug Fluticasone Fails as Potential COVID Treatment

Cancer in Uninsured Often Diagnosed at More Advanced, Lethal Stage

Cancer Med Might Be Powerful Treatment for MS

Chemicals Found in Cosmetics, Plastics Linked to Preterm Delivery

Demand for Monkeypox Vaccine Overwhelms U.S. Cities

Depression Can Follow Stroke, But It Often Precedes It, Too

Florida Company Recalls All Ice Cream Products Over Possible Listeria Contamination

Key to Battling UTIs May Lie in 'Good' Germs Within the Bladder

Men Often Die Before Women, and the Y Chromosome May Be to Blame

Pharmacies Must Fill Prescriptions for Drugs That May End Pregnancy, Biden Administration Says

Snuggling With Dad: Fathers' Contact Can Help Preemies Thrive

Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive

Coronaviruses Can Survive on Frozen Meat for a Month

COVID Boosters Can Help People With Lupus

Finding Their Voice: For Trans People, Vocal Modification Can Be Key

Social Media Has Big Impact on People Taking Up Smoking, Vaping

U.K. School Studies Find No Benefit of Mindfulness for Kids' Mental Health

What Do Bans on Abortion Mean for People Using IVF?

Being Social May Be Key to 'Sense of Purpose' as You Age

Biden Administration May Back Second Booster Shots for All Adults

Brad Pitt Believes He Has Rare 'Face Blindness' Disorder -- What Is It?

Could Fasting Diets Lower COVID Severity?

COVID Pandemic Slowed Progress Against Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs'

Do You Live in America's Fittest City? Experts Rank Best to Worst

Drinking Alone in Youth a Big Sign for Future Problems

Friends Want to Hear From You More Than You Think

Key Players in Keeping Kids Safe From Guns: Pediatricians

Pig Hearts Successfully Transplanted Into 2 Brain-Dead Patients

Weed Killer Glyphosate Found in Most Americans' Urine

Babies' Babble Brings Big Learning Bonus

Common, Crucial Medical Device Often Gives Wrong Readings for Black Patients

FDA Mulling Over-the-Counter Sale of Contraceptive Pill

Feminizing Facial Surgery Gives Mental Boost to Transgender People

For Blood Cancer Patients, COVID Boosters Can Bring Some Immunity

Gardening Can Blossom Into Better Mental Health

Long, Regular Sleep Key to Kindergarten Success

New Omicron Subvariant Is Spreading in India, U.S.

Troubled Infant Formula Plant Resumes Production

Your Salt Shaker May Prove Deadly, Study Finds

Cycle Safe: Find the Right Bike Helmet for Your Child

Are Workplace Robots Bringing Mental Harm to U.S. Workers?

Biden Signs Executive Order on Access to Abortion

Biden to Sign Executive Order on Abortion Access

Bumble Bee Clams Recalled Due to PFAS Chemical

Hot Stuff: Spicy Foods Can't Harm You, Can They?

How Effective (and Safe) Is Shoulder Surgery?

Inflation Has Americans' Anxiety Levels Surging: Poll

Adult Characters With Autism Move Into the TV Spotlight

An Aggressive Leukemia Is Much More Lethal for Black Patients Than Whites - Why?

FDA Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe COVID Drug Paxlovid

Feeling 'Hangry'? It's Natural, New Study Finds

Good Outcomes From First 5 Years of Uterus Transplants, But Concerns Remain

Motherhood Doesn't Lower Survival for Women Who've Had Breast Cancer

U.S. Opens Baby Formula Market to Foreign Suppliers

Why COVID Spread So Fast in California's Prisons

About 1 in 7 U.S. Kindergarten Kids Now Obese

A-Fib After Any Surgery Raises Odds for Heart Failure

Age Big Factor in COVID Vaccine Views

Cancer Drug May Be Lifesaver for Hospitalized COVID Patients

Grief Can Be Heartbreaking for People Battling Heart Failure

Teens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults

Vaccinations Cut U.S. COVID Deaths by 58%: Study

You Can Take Too Much Vitamin D -- One Man Found Out the Hard Way

Biggest Weight Gain Now Comes Early in Adulthood

COVID Vaccine Saves Lives Regardless of Body Weight

COVID Was a Leading Cause of Death for 2020, 2021

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream

High Heat, Heavy Smog a Deadly Combo: Study

Only 7% of American Adults in Good Cardiometabolic Health

Poll Finds Many Diabetes Caregivers Exhausted, Lacking Support

Vitamin D Deficiency Common in Young Black, Hispanic Americans

What Drives Doctors to Take Their Own Lives

Pollutants in Soil Can Harm Your Heart

Recent Monkeypox Symptoms Differ From Those of Prior Outbreaks

U.S. Maternal Deaths Spiked Upwards During Pandemic

Loved One With Alzheimer's? Make This July 4 'Dementia Friendly'

Protect Your Hearing This July 4th

Many Very Ill After Eating Daily Harvest Lentil Crumbles; FDA Investigating

Nerve-Cooling Implant Could Ease Pain Without Opioids

Politics Big Factor in Folks' Decision to Get Boosters

Some Viruses Make People More Attractive to Mosquitoes

Stay Independent of Asthma, Allergies This July 4th

Tests Find Salmonella in Third of Store-Bought Ground Chicken

U.S. Fireworks Injuries Are on the Rise

U.S.-Wide Abortion Ban Could Cause Big Uptick in Deaths to Moms

Brain Changes Link Menopause With Higher Alzheimer's Risk

Cancer Survivors Face Higher Heart Risks Later

Fauci Has 'Rebound' COVID After Paxlovid, But Says Drug Kept Him Out of the Hospital

FDA Tells Vaccine Makers to Update Boosters to Target Omicron Subvariants

Harnessing a Virus to Fight a Killer Brain Tumor in Kids

Many Parents Ignore Fireworks Safety

Safer Roadways Could Save 540,000 Lives a Year Worldwide

Study Spots Key Factor in Kids' Friendships

Supreme Court Curbs EPA's Authority Over Power Plant Emissions

U.S. Orders 105 Million More Pfizer Shots for Fall Booster Campaign

Will You Be Depositing at the 'Stool Bank' Someday?

Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbug' Now Widespread in Pigs, Can Jump to Humans

Could Getting Your Flu Shot Help Prevent Alzheimer's?

Could Llamas Hold the Key to Fighting COVID-19?

Demand for Abortion Pills, Info Has Been Surging for Weeks

Even When Stroke Centers Are Near, Black Americans Often Lack Access

First Major League Soccer Player Is Diagnosed With CTE

Kids Happier, Healthier Away From All Those Screens: Study

Pool Neck Floats a Danger to Babies, FDA Warns

Facebook, Instagram Take Down Posts Offering Abortion Pills

FDA Panel Supports Rollout of Tweaked Booster Shots From Moderna, Pfizer This Fall

How Much Will That Hip Replacement Cost? Many Hospitals Still Aren't Saying

More Cyberbullying, More Suicidal Thoughts Among Teens: Study

Odds for Emergency Room Visits Rise With Pot Use

Some Pharmacy Chains Limit Morning-After Pill Sales to Avoid Potential Shortage

Talking to Kids About Abortion Bans Can Be Tough. Experts Offer Guidance

Which Americans Live Longest? Race, Region May Be Key

Your Doctor's Gender, Race May Bias Your Treatment Outcome

Your Path to Riches Could Shape Your Attitude to the Poor

COVID Boosters Raise Antibody Levels by 85% in Nursing Home Residents

FDA Panel to Weigh Improved Booster Shots From Moderna, Pfizer

HIV Testing Plummeted During Pandemic

Muting Your Phone May Cause More Stress, Not Less

Pandemic Lockdowns, Closures Tough on People With Disabilities

Paxlovid Cuts Odds for Hospitalization After Omicron Infection by 45%

Pfizer Has Two Updated Booster Shots to Help Fight Omicron

Race, Gender Matter in Receiving Timely Heart Attack Care

WHO Says Monkeypox not a Global Health Threat for Now

Tough Choices: When It's Time to Move From Home to Assisted Living

Live in a Wildfire Zone? Be Prepared

CDC Panel Backs Moderna Vaccine for Those Aged 6-17

COVID Vaccines Saved 20 Million Lives Worldwide in First Year

Lots of 'THC-Free' CBD Products Contain THC: Study

NYC Opens First Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic in U.S.

Pediatricians' Group Urges Parents to Get Youngest Kids Vaccinated Against COVID

Smells Like Friendship: Similar Body Odors May Draw Folks Together

U.S. Cancer Survivors Now Number 18 Million

Acupuncture Might Ease Tension Headaches

Breast Cancer May Spread Faster at Night

Britain Investigates Possible Presence of Poliovirus in London

CDC Panel Urges Seniors to Get New, More Potent Flu Shot This Fall

Key Facts You Need to Know About Monkeypox

Moderna Says Omicron-Specific Booster Should Be Ready by August

Need a Pill to Help You Sleep? You're Far From Alone, Survey Finds

Pets Have Helped People With HIV Through Two Pandemics

Women Still Underrepresented in Many Clinical Trials

Youth Suicide Attempts Drop in U.S. States With Hate Crime Laws

Can You Stand on One Leg for 10 Seconds? You Might Live Longer

Inhaled Pollutants Go Directly From Lungs to Brain: Study

Light in Your Bedroom Is No Good for Your Health

Mom-to-Be's Gum Disease Could Raise Odds for Premature Birth

No Change in Recent Decades in Infertility Rate for Women

Researchers Spot Sign of Alzheimer's Risk That Scammers Love

Tiny Mites Are Feeding on Your Skin, But for How Long?

U.S. HPV Vaccination Rates Rising, Even Among Boys

Wearable Trackers Could Spot COVID Early

As Heat Waves Continue, Experts Urge Steps to Stay Safe

Biden to Announce Nicotine-Reduction Rule for Tobacco Companies

Medicare Could Save Millions By Taking Cue from Mark Cuban's Online Pharmacy

Pandemic Gave Clues to Cause of Rare Heart Condition in Kids

Pets Help Their Humans De-Stress, Stay Fit: Survey

Updated Infant Sleep Guidelines: No Inclined Products, Bed-Sharing

Ageism Is Everywhere and Can Harm Health

Federal Court Orders EPA to Re-examine Whether Roundup Causes Cancer

Medicare's Free Wellness Visit Can Prevent Diabetes Amputation

Neuro Symptoms of Long COVID May Persist for Months

Skin Tags? Moles? Products Promising to Treat Them Can Do Real Harm

Squeaky or Furry: New Insights Into Dogs' Love of Toys

What Anesthesia Works Best for Hip Fracture Surgery?

With CDC Approval, COVID Shots For Kids Under 5 Ready for Delivery

Extreme Heat Can Bring Extreme Heart Dangers

Extreme Heat Blankets Much of America: Tips to Stay Safe

FDA Approves Pfizer, Moderna Shots for Those 5 and Under

How Grief Harms the Body After a Spouse's Death

New Alzheimer's Drug Delivers Disappointing Results

Sleep Throughout the Lifespan: When You Get Best, Worst Slumber

Beer Might Do a Man's 'Microbiome' Good

Boomers Sicker Than Their Parents Were at Same Age

Bout With Omicron Provides Little Immunity Against Reinfection

Cost of Brand-Name Epilepsy Meds Is Soaring

Doctors Transplant Kidneys to Children Without Need for Immune-Suppressing Drugs

Fauci Tests Positive for COVID, Has Mild Symptoms

Flu Shots Lag in States With Low COVID Vaccine Uptake

New Approach Cuts Odds for Anal Cancer in People With HIV

Obamacare May Have Helped Lower Suicide Rates

Plant-Based Diet May Help Keep Breast Cancer Away

Youth Drinking, Pot Use Went Down During Pandemic

After Years of Decline, Abortions Climb in U.S.

Breeding Puts English Bulldogs at High Risk of Multiple Ailments

Cancer Clinical Trials Make Comeback After Pandemic Slowdown

Cats' Smart, Secret Reason for Loving Catnip

FDA Advisors Back Moderna Shot for Older Children, Teens

FDA Panel Backs Pfizer, Moderna Shots for Kids 5 and Under

Feds Warn of 14 Infant Deaths in Rockers From Fisher-Price, Kids2

High Hopes: Optimism Helps Women Live Longer

Kids' Access to Insulin Pumps: Race, Income Matters

Nearly 400 Crashes Tied to Self-Driving, Driver-Assist Technologies Since Last Summer

Scientists Pinpoint Origins of the Black Death

Telemedicine Could Really Help People Battling Advanced Cancers

Want Reliable Diet Advice? Don't Head to TikTok

WHO Experts to Decide if Monkeypox Is a Global Emergency

1 Dead, 27 Hospitalized in U.S. Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Poultry

Americans Think They Eat Healthier Than They Really Do

Bitter or Savory, Taste Genes Could Influence Your Diet

Could Lots of Sugary Sodas Raise a Woman's Odds for Liver Cancer?

COVID Symptoms Rarely Rebound After Paxlovid Treatment: Study

FDA Approves First Pill to Treat Severe Alopecia

FDA Panel to Weigh Moderna Vaccine for Those Aged 6 to 17

Life Span of Native Americans Fell by Almost 5 Years During Pandemic

Stress Can Age, Weaken Your Immune System

Another Study Finds Ivermectin Useless Against COVID-19

Diabetes May Mean Worse Long-Term Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors

Do You Live in a 'Hot Spot' for Diabetes Complications?

Experimental Drug May Ease Hot Flashes

'Feverish': Healthy Human Brains Are Hotter Than We Thought

For 911 Calls, Are Mental Health Specialists Often the Better Choice?

'Forever Chemicals' May Raise a Woman's Blood Pressure

New ALS Drug Approved in Canada While Still Under FDA Review

Pfizer, Moderna COVID Shots Work for Kids Under 5, FDA Says

Teens May Have Eaten Healthier During Pandemic

Vaping-Linked Lung Injuries Can Leave Long-Term Symptoms

Weekend Binge Drinking: Not as Harmless as You Think

You Can Drink Coffee With Your Thyroid Medication: Study

You, Your Family and Cancer: How Genetic Counseling Works

Pandemic Means Many Kids Didn't Get Lifesaving Swim Lessons

Another Smoking Hazard for Men: Brittle Bones

Brain Changes May Be Hallmark of Anorexia

COVID Testing Requirement Lifted for Travelers Flying to the U.S.

Drownings in Home Pools, Hot Tubs Kill Hundreds of Kids Each Year

Malnutrition Can Also Trigger Diabetes, Affecting Millions Worldwide

Millions of COVID Shots Ready for Kids Under 5: White House

Monkeypox Cases Rising Slowly in the U.S., CDC Says

Neurodevelopmental Issues Double in Babies Exposed to COVID in Womb: Study

Singles or Couples: Who Sleeps Better?

Unvaccinated People With Heart Failure Face Triple the Odds of Fatal COVID

Veterans May Face Lower Risk for CTE Than Ex-Athletes

Could Milk Raise a Man's Odds for Prostate Cancer?

Eat Lots of Fish? Your Melanoma Risk May Rise

Fever, Fatigue: Scientists Pinpoint the Brain's 'Sickness Center'

Injected 'Hydrogel' May Be New Option Against Back Pain

Isolation May Raise Odds for Dementia, Brain Study Suggests

No Sign 1 Year of Testosterone Supplements Cause Heart Trouble: Study

Shingles Won't Raise Risk for Dementia: Study

Sleep With Your Pet? Survey Finds You're Not Alone

4 in 10 U.S. Adults Who Need Mental Health Care Can't Get It: Survey

Bad Sleep May Be Bad News for People With COPD

COVID Breakthrough Infections More Likely in People Living With HIV

COVID Might Raise Odds for Psychiatric Disorders Later: Study

Is Politics Creating a 'Mortality Gap' for Americans?

Moderna Says Updated Vaccine Tackles Omicron

Monkeypox May Sometimes Spread Through the Air

Nightmares Can Sometimes Warn of Parkinson's Onset

Surviving Childhood Cancer Can Take Toll on Adult Heart

The 988 Mental Health Hotline Is Coming. Is America Ready?

Weight-Loss Surgery May Greatly Lower Odds for Many Cancers

Coffee Is Kind to Your Kidneys

Dangerous Prescriptions of Opioids-Plus-Sedatives Plummet in U.S.

Farmers at High Risk of Tick-Borne Illness, But Awareness Lacking

Gene Test Lets Some Colon Cancer Patients Safely Skip Chemo

'Open Source' Automated Insulin Delivery Systems Help People With Type 1 Diabetes

Some Younger Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancers Might Skip Radiation

Technology Helped Kids With Type 1 Diabetes During Pandemic

Veterans at Higher Risk of Deadly Skin Cancers

Abbott Baby Formula Plant Tied to Shortage Reopens

Health Highlights: June 6, 2022

'Mental Resilience' May Give Holocaust Survivors an Edge After Surgery

New Treatments Battle Advanced Breast Cancers

New Weight-Loss Drug Looks Good in Trial

Obesity in Teen Years Might Trigger Type 1 Diabetes

Placebo Pill Eases Cancer-Related Fatigue in Study

Setting Time Limits on Opioid Prescriptions Might Reduce Misuse

Study Uncovers Strong Links Between Depression and Crohn's, Colitis

Skin Biopsy? Here Are Tips on Wound Care

Could You Spot and Save a Person Drowning?

COVID Shots Coming for Kids Under 5 in June: White House

COVID Vaccine a Key Factor in Decisions Around Surgery

Feds Warn of Bedrails That Can Entrap; 3 Deaths Reported

Gruesome Warnings on Cigarette Packs Have Smokers Hiding Them, but not Quitting

Health Highlights: June 3, 2022

How Many Days Do COVID Antibodies Stick Around?

Intentional Overdoses Rise Among U.S. Kids, Teens

Melatonin Poisoning Cases Soaring Among U.S. Kids

Pandemic Caused Millions of U.S. Women to Skip Cancer Screenings

Surprising Factors That Raise (or Lower) Your Odds for COVID-19

U.S. Monkeypox Cases Now at 21, Two Strains Identified

Your Height Could Be a Factor in Disease Risk

Depression in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Issues in Kids

Experimental Therapy May Be New Tool Against Pancreatic Cancer

Health Highlights: June 2, 2022

Prior COVID Won't Shield Kids From Omicron, But Vaccine Might

Race Matters in Stroke Survival, Study Finds

Team Sports: Good for Kids' Minds, Too

U.S. Spends More on Cancer Than Any Other Country. Why Are Survival Rates Low?

Woman Receives 3-D Printed Ear Transplant Made of Human Cells

Breastfeeding May Lower a Child's Odds for Asthma

Could Beating Drums Help Beat Autism?

For Women Delaying Childbirth, Freezing Eggs May Be Best Option: Study

'Frailty Exams' for Older Cancer Patients May Not Need Office Visit

Health Highlights: June 1, 2022

Men Think They're Healthier Than They Are, Don't Need Checkups: Survey

Mutant Gene Stops At-Risk People From Getting Alzheimer's: Could It Lead to Treatment?

Why Home-Made Baby Formula Is a Bad Idea

Why Treatment Helps Some Asthma Patients More Than Others

Your Liver Is Just 3 Years Old

Can CBD Affect Your Driving?

Dirty Air Can Worsen COVID Outcomes

Health Highlights: May 31, 2022

Monkeypox Not the Next Pandemic, WHO Expert Says

Opioid Use a Hazard for Young Patients Battling Sarcomas

Organic Strawberries Linked to Hepatitis Cases, FDA Warns

Parents Often Ignore Safe Sleep Advice After Baby Wakes at Night

Reading Aloud to Your Kids Might Make Them Smarter

That Morning Cup of Coffee May Extend Your Life

Type 2 Diabetes Speeds Aging in the Brain

New Hope for Relief From Peanut Allergy in Kids

Overuse of Antibiotics in Kids Adds Millions to U.S. Health Care Costs

Some Types of Air Pollution Are Even Worse for Your Health

Shield Your Eyes From Summer Sun

ATVs: How to Avoid Injuries This Summer

9 Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in United States

Almost 2,000 Years Later, Scientists Map Genome of Resident of Pompeii

Dangerous Tanning Is on the Rise, Suntan Myths Persist: Poll

Expert Tips to Help Parents Cope With Baby Formula Shortage

High-Tech Pacemaker Reads Body Signals, Dissolves After Use

Not Just 'Gluten-Sensitive': What People With Celiac Disease Want You to Know

U.S. Making It Easier to Access COVID Treatment Paxlovid

When States Legalize Pot, More Teens Light Up

Autopsy Helps Confirm Cause of Mysterious Paralyzing Illness in Kids

Breastfeeding May Boost a Child's Brainpower, Study Shows

Diabetes Drug Metformin Disappoints in New Breast Cancer Treatment Trial

More Shipments of Baby Formula Heading to Store Shelves Soon

Sperm Counts Rebound When Obese Men Shed Pounds

Talking to Your Kids About the Shooting Tragedy in Texas

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Prevent Diabetes

Abbott to Re-Open Baby Formula Plant on June 4

Effectiveness of Antiviral Drugs Against Monkeypox Uncertain: Study

Long-Term Heart Inflammation Strikes 1 in 8 Hospitalized COVID Patients

Most COVID Long-Haulers Still Having Symptoms 15 Months Later

Prostate Cancer May Raise Risk for Blood Clots

U.S. Doctors Already Face Big Hurdles Accessing Abortion Pill

Use Pot? You May Need More Sedation During Endoscopies

Vaccines Don't Shield Against Long COVID, But May Ease Symptoms

Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?

Cancer Patients Have Even Greater Need for COVID Boosters: Study

Colon Cancer Death Rates Are Falling Among the Young — But Only for Whites

COVID Can 'Rebound' After Treatment With Paxlovid, CDC Says

Making U.S. Cities Greener Could Have Saved Thousands of Lives

Medical Marijuana May Offer Safe Pain Relief for Cancer Patients

Pandemic Has U.S. Hospitals Overwhelmed With Teens in Mental Crisis

U.S. Births Rose in 2021 for First Time in 7 Years

With Abortion Access Under Threat, Doctors Focus on 'Contraceptive Counseling'

Your Daily Vitamin D From Tomatoes? Gene Tweak Could Make It Happen

1 Dirty Pool, Many Cases of E. Coli: Summer's Swimming Danger

3-Dose Pfizer COVID Vaccine Spurs Strong Response in Youngest Kids

Emergency Shipment of Baby Formula Arrives From Europe

Gay Community Most Vulnerable to Monkeypox Threat, Vaccines Available Soon: CDC

Gout Medicine May Also Help Fight Heart Failure

Liver Transplants From Donors Who Overdosed Rose During Pandemic

Lower Incomes May Mean Lower Survival After Heart Attack

Poll Finds COVID Low on Parents' Summer Camp Checklist

Repeat Infections With COVID-19 May Become the Norm

The High Cost of Living With Sickle Cell Disease

U.S. Rate for a Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Doubled in 12 Years

What Is Monkeypox, and How Worried Should Americans Be?

Spring's Double Trouble: Asthma Plus Seasonal Allergies

Could Eye Trouble Bring Lower Scores on Seniors' Thinking Tests?

C-Section Antibiotics Show No Link to Asthma in Childhood

Global Warming Could Mean Less Sleep for Billions

How Long Do Teeth Survive After Root Canal?

Restful Night's Sleep More Likely for Men Than Women

Risk Factors for Dementia May Change With Age

Senate OKs Bill to Overhaul Infant Formula Rules

1 in 3 Americans Now Live in Areas Where Indoor Masks Advised, CDC Says

A Lover's Embrace May Calm Women More Than Men

AHA News: Falls Can Be a Serious, Poorly Understood Threat to People With Heart Disease

Biden Invokes Defense Act to Boost Supply of Infant Formula

CDC Advisers Recommend Pfizer Booster Shot for Kids Ages 5 to 11

Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?

Frail, But Living at Home: Program Helps Elderly Stay Strong

Getting Vaccine After Infection Might Curb Long COVID

Good News, Bad News on Black Americans and Cancer

Massachusetts Man Has Monkeypox, Following Clusters in Europe

Obamacare Helped Extend Lives of People With Cancer

Obesity Stigma Keeps Many From Life-Saving Cancer Screening: Study

Study in Rats Offers Hope for New Parkinson's Therapy

U.S. Pedestrians Dying at Highest Rate in 40 Years

Asthma, Allergies Raise Heart Risks, Too

Could Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Acne?

ER Docs to Parents: Please Don't Dilute Infant Formula

Estrogen May Help Fight Severe COVID-19

Gene Tests Could Spot 1 Million Americans at Risk of High Cholesterol

Is It COVID, Flu or RSV? New At-Home Test May Tell

More Cases of Monkeypox Emerge in Portugal as Outbreak Widens

Most Day Care Programs Don't Give Kids Enough Exercise

Pollution Killed 9 Million People Worldwide in 2019

Workers in U.S. Southwest in Peril as Summer Temperatures Rise

Biden Signs Law Banning Sleep Products Tied to Infant Deaths

Could Herpes Viruses Help Drive Type 2 Diabetes?

Cutting Pollution From Power Plants, Transport Could Save 50,000 U.S. Lives Each Year

Dogs Accurately Sniff Out COVID-19 at Airports

FDA Authorizes Pfizer Booster Shot for Kids Ages 5 to 11

FDA Expands Baby Formula Market to Foreign Suppliers, Moves to Reopen Abbott Plant

How Herbal Supplements Sent One Woman to the ER

HPV 'Herd Immunity' Now Helping Vaccinated, Unvaccinated Women

If Roe v. Wade Falls, Women Will Travel Much Farther for Abortion Care

Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands

Menopause Might Worsen Jaw Pain in Women

Rare Cases of Monkeypox Diagnosed in Britain

Scientists Are Developing Patch That Warns of Oncoming Drug Overdose

After Roe v. Wade: Could Bans on Out-of-State Abortions, Mail-Order Pills Be Next?

COVID Rules Don't Apply: Narcissists Shun Masks, Vaccines

Hispanics Wait Half-Hour Longer in ER When Chest Pain Strikes

Immunotherapy Drug Can Lower Recurrence When Bladder Cancer Spreads

Pfizer COVID Vaccine Saved 110,000 American Lives: Study

Under 45 With Prediabetes? Your Heart Attack Risk Is Rising

Various Mental Illnesses Share Same Genes: Study

Why Emphysema May Often Be Missed in Black Men

Wildfire Survivors Could Face Higher Cancer Risk

Warm Water Danger: What to Know About Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Big Rise in Esophageal Cancers Among Middle-Aged Americans

Gallstones Can Warn of Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Health Highlights: May 13, 2022

In Animal Studies, Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Spinal Cord Injury Pain

Is Telemedicine Closing the 'Race Gap' in Primary Care?

Kidney Transplant Safe When Organ Donor Has COVID: Study

Too Few People Treated for Opioid Use Get Anti-Overdose Med

Are 'Climate-Friendly' Options on Restaurant Menus Coming Soon?

Depression, Anxiety Hit Minorities Hardest During Pandemic

Health Highlights: May 12, 2022

How Empty Cupboards Can Raise Diabetes Risk

'Human Cell Atlas' Maps 1 Million Cell Types in 33 Organs

Injury More Likely When Teens Focus on One Sport

Long COVID May Be Chronic, Require Anti-Inflammatory Meds: Study

Major Head Trauma May Up Risks for Dementia

Nerve Gas Sarin Probably Caused Gulf War Syndrome

No Link Between Antidepressants in Pregnancy, Epilepsy in Children

NSAIDS, Steroids for Back Pain: Is Too Much of Them a Bad Thing?

'Tragic Milestone': 1 Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19

Underwear That Guards Against STDs During Oral Sex? FDA Says Yes

EU Scraps Mask Mandate for Planes, Airports

Health Highlights: May 11, 2022

Leftover Opioids After Surgery? Mailed Kits Double Rate of Proper Disposal

Science Doesn't Always Boost Sales, Study Finds

Smell, Taste Loss Less Likely With Newer COVID Variants: Study

U.S. Fatal Drug ODs Rose Again in 2021, But Increase Is Slowing

Week Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health: Study

Will Coffee Raise Your Cholesterol?

After a Sweeping Review, CDC Looks to Rebuild Public Trust

Company Hid Problems With COVID Vaccines From FDA

Health Highlights: May 10, 2022

High Rates of COVID Vaccination Among Adults With Autism

Misinformation on Cancer Nutrition Abounds on Pinterest: Study

Texting Your Way to Better Health After Heart Attack

The 3 Midlife Factors That Raise Your Odds for Alzheimer's

Today's Seasonal Flu May Descend From 1918 Pandemic Strain

Why High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Bodes Ill for Future Health

Are Antibiotics the Cause, Not Solution, of Recurrent UTIs?

Better School Lunches Blunt U.S. Kids' Weight Gain

Could a COVID Infection Help You Ward Off the Common Cold?

Health Highlights: May 9, 2022

It's Getting Tougher to Find Spanish-Language Mental Health Services in U.S.

Obesity Raises a Woman's Odds for Broken Bones

Ohio State Warns of Fake Adderall Pills After Two Students Die

There's a Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables

Traveling Overseas? Follow This Health Checklist

Having a Hip, Knee Replacement? Some Tips to an Optimal Recovery

Could Obesity Blunt the Response to the COVID Vaccine?

COVID Drug Paxlovid Might Also Fight Long COVID

Early Promise for COVID Vaccine Taken as Pill

Fooled by Fake News: Does Age Matter?

Health Highlights: May 6, 2022

Severe COVID May Age Survivors' Brains 20 Years: Study

Smoking-Plus-Vaping No Healthier Than Smoking on Its Own

U.S. Baby Formula Shortage Worsens

Unvaccinated and Having Heart Trouble? That Can Be Deadly When COVID Strikes

Uterine Cancer Rates Have Been Rising, and New Study Suggests Why

Vegan Diet Brings Weight Loss to Overweight and Diabetic Folks

Virus Found in Pig Heart Transplanted Into Man Who Later Died

Adding These Foods to Your Diet Could Keep Dementia Away

Cancer in Youth Means Heightened Odds for Another Cancer Later

Could Student Loan Debt Threaten Your Health?

Health Highlights: May 5, 2022

Hope for 1st Vaccine Against Virus Driving 'Mono,' Cancers and Maybe MS

New BA.2 COVID Subvariant Taking Hold in United States

Obesity Raises a Man's Odds for Fatal Prostate Cancer

Past History of Cancer Won't Make You More Vulnerable to Severe COVID

Understanding How COVID Can Trigger Loss of Smell

WHO Says Pandemic Death Total Far Higher Than Reported in Many Countries

You Let Your Cat Out — Where Does It Roam?

Alzheimer's Research Casts Doubt on Safety of Popular Brain Supplements

City Rats May Not Pose Big Pandemic Threat

Health Highlights: May 4, 2022

Most Transgender Children Stick With Gender Identity 5 Years Later: Study

Obesity Could Raise a Child's Odds for Type 1 Diabetes

Only 1 in 5 Parents Plan to Get COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 5 When Available: Survey

Scientists Get Close to Genetic Cause of Lupus

Women, Black Patients Wait Longer in ERs When Chest Pain Strikes

3 More Children Have Died of Mysterious Liver Disease

Black Patients With A-Fib Less Likely to Get Blood Thinners

Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler's Development?

Health Highlights: May 3, 2022

How Stress and Gastro Issues Affect Kids With Autism

Scientists Calculate Perfect Amount of Sleep for Folks Over 40

Study Tracks Course of COVID Infection, Transmission in Individual Patients

Supreme Court Set to Overturn Roe v. Wade, Leaked Draft Opinion Shows

Another Health Threat: Drug-Resistant Mold Infections

Are Vegetarian Diets Healthy for Growing Kids?

Black Patients Less Likely to Get High-Tech Prostate Cancer Therapy

Could Asthma Treatment Raise Your Odds for Obesity?

Does Race Affect the Odds of Developing MS?

Health Highlights: May 2, 2022

Spring Sprains: Sports Injury Season Begins

Alabama Cases of Acute Hepatitis in Kids Show Link to Viruses: CDC

CDC Reports First American With New Bird Flu, Says Risk to Public Low

Dangerous Germs Floating on Microplastics in Ocean Wind Up in Food, Water

Health Highlights: April 29, 2022

New Omicron Subvariant Causing COVID-19 Spike in South Africa

Patients Hospitalized With COVID Face Similar Risks, Regardless of Variant

Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom's Voice

Thinking of Donating a Kidney? New Data Shows It's Safe

Your Dog's Breed Has Little Influence on Behavior, Study Finds

Another Long-Term Health Issue Tied to Abuse in Childhood: Cholesterol

Climate Change Will Make Pandemics Like COVID More Likely: Report

COVID Deaths Cluster in Poorly Vaccinated Communities

Doctors Devise Safer Alternative to Opioids During, After Surgeries

Dog Years: Research Shows Which Breeds Live Longest

Driver's Ed Does Help Young Drivers Stay Safe

EU Says Europe Out of 'Emergency' Phase of Pandemic

FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars

Health Highlights: April 28, 2022

Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Coverage for Eligible, Necessary Care: Report

Moderna Asks FDA to Authorize Its COVID Vaccine For Children Under 6

Pandemic's Early Days Hit Nurses Hard: Report

Race, Income Can Be Roadblocks to Recovery From Depression

Teens on TikTok: Fun, But Addictive and Maybe Harmful

Vaccine Taken During Pregnancy Might Shield Baby Against RSV

Antibiotics in Infancy May Weaken Response to Childhood Vaccines

'Brain Zap' Technology May Help Hardcore Smokers Quit

Do Zoom Meetings Kill Creativity?

Health Highlights: April 27, 2022

Kids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades

Pfizer Seeks FDA  Approval of COVID Boosters for Children Ages 5-11

Prescription Steroids Can Pose Dangers for Sickle Cell Patients

Smoking Rates Drop for Americans Battling Depression, Substance Abuse

Tough COVID Measures Were Tough on Mental Health

U.S. Doctors on the Frontlines of Hepatitis Outbreak Striking Kids

Calcium Supplements Could Spell Trouble for Older Heart Patients

Do Dentures Take a Toll on Good Nutrition?

Far More American Teens Carrying Guns These Days, Study Finds

FDA Approves First COVID Treatment for Use in Kids

Health Highlights: April 26, 2022

Poor Sleep Linked to More Mood Disorders During Pandemic

White House Moves to Make COVID Antiviral Pills More Widely Available

Women Less Likely Than Men to Return to Work After Severe Stroke

Among Minority Women, Low Vitamin D May Raise Breast Cancer Risk

Fewer Adults With ADHD Have 'Excellent' Mental Health

Genetic Sign of Aging Linked to Risk of Fatal COVID

Hair of the Dog: A Quick, Painless Stress Test for Pooches

Health Highlights: April 25, 2022

Heart Risk Factors Can Be Recipe for Dementia

Only 1 in 4 Long COVID Sufferers Fully Recovered One Year Later

White Women Tend to Get Better Pain Management After Childbirth

As Pandemic Continues, Advice for Parents on How to Manage Anxiety in Kids

Childhood Vaccination Rates Slipped During Pandemic: CDC

Firearms Now the Leading Cause of Death Among U.S. Kids, Teens

Health Highlights: April 22, 2022

Highway Death Toll Warning Signs May Cause More Crashes, Not Less

More DNA Errors Seen in Brain Cells of Alzheimer's Patients

New Combo Immunotherapy Prolongs Survival in Patients With Advanced Kidney Cancer

Philadelphia Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate Enacted 4 Days Ago

Extra Pounds Double Women's Risk of Endometrial Cancer

Flying Cousins of Dinosaurs Could Change the Colors of Their Feathers

Former College Football Players Suffer More Brain Disorders as They Age

Health Highlights: April 21, 2022

Intermittent Fasting: Is It Better Than Typical Weight-Loss Diets?

Scientists Pinpoint Five Bacteria Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Sharp Spike Seen in Air Pollution Levels in Recent Years

Western Wildfires Fueling Air Pollution During Summer Months

FDA Warns 12 Companies About Skin Lightening Products

Health Highlights: April 20, 2022

How Does Exercise Guard Against Dementia? Study Reveals Clues

Is a Drug for Sleep Apnea on the Horizon?

Mediterranean Diet May Cut Preeclampsia Risk During Pregnancy

Mental Illness Linked to Higher Risk of Deadly Heart Issues

Mesh Plug a New Option for Treating Tricky Aneurysms

More Pets Being Poisoned by Cannabis

Over Half of American Parents Give Their Picky Eaters Supplements

Race Plays Huge Role in Dementia Risk

Unvaccinated Kids Were Twice as Likely to End up in Hospital During Omicron Surge

When Pot Is Legal, Prescriptions for Pain, Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Drop: Study

Can Wearables Track the Severity of COVID Symptoms?

Cases of Coronavirus Moving From Mink to People Confirmed by CDC

CDC Launches Forecasting Center for Infectious Diseases

Estrogen, Testosterone Deficiencies May Raise Risk of Rotator Cuff Tears

Have an Eating Disorder? Know Your Treatment Options

Health Highlights: April 19, 2022

Heart Inflammation Very Rare After COVID Vaccination

Major Airlines Drop Mask Mandate After Federal Judge Rules Against It

Men With Heart Disease Can Safely Mix Their Nitrates with ED Drugs

Microplastics Found in Mussels That Humans Eat

Moderna Says Its Combo Vaccine Effective Against Omicron

Putting Hospitalized COVID Patients on Their Belly May Not Be a Good Idea After All

Some Pot Edibles Mimic Candy, Raising Dangers for Kids

Brain Scans Spot When Psychosis, Depression Might Worsen

Coronavirus Found in Human Feces Up to 7 Months After Infection

Health Care Workers Were At Highest COVID Risk in Workplace

Health Highlights: April 18, 2022

Health Officials Investigate Mysterious Hepatitis Cases Among Children in U.S., U.K.

Humans Bear Blame for Red Tides

Lead Exposure Harms Kids in Many Ways

Mental Health Issues Linked to Higher Risk of Breakthrough COVID Infections

School Segregation Tied to Problem Drinking Among Black Youth

White House COVID Response Coordinator Says Adults Over 60 Should Get Second Booster

An Expert Offers Tips on Long COVID Care

Avoiding Diabetes May Include Avoiding Meat

Blood Type May Predict Which Cancer Patients Are Prone to Clots

FDA Approves First Breath Test for COVID

Health Highlights: April 15, 2022

Kids Think Farm Animals Deserve Same Treatment as Pets

New Law Allows FDA to Police E-Cigs Made With Synthetic Nicotine

New Treatment May Curb Low Blood Sugar in Kids With Insulin Disorder

Threatening Eye Condition Rare After COVID Infection

Who Are the New 'Patient Influencers' on Social Media?

1 in 5 Medicare Patients Use Medical Marijuana: Survey

A Penicillin Allergy Is Bad News If You Get a Dental Implant

Biden Administration Extends COVID Public Health Emergency for 90 Days

Health Highlights: April 14, 2022

Heart Failure Risk Climbs in Obese Older Women Who Had Late Menopause

Heart Inflammation Rare Among Hospitalized COVID Patients

In U.S., Price Tag for MS Care Tops $85 Billion

Live Healthy, Live Longer Without Dementia

Novel Injection Repairs Severe Spinal Cord Injuries in Mice

Pfizer Says Its Booster Shot Bolsters Immune Response in Those Aged 5 to 11

Should Your Dog Go Vegan?

Two New Omicron Subvariants Fueling COVID Infections in New York State

Americans Over 50 Want to 'Age in Place' at Home, But Many Aren't Prepared: Poll

Black Patients Less Likely to Get Into Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials

CDC Extends Mask Mandates on Planes, Trains to May 3

COVID Cases Reach 500 Million Worldwide

Exercise Is Powerful Medicine for Depression

Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency

Meningitis Vaccine May Guard Against Gonorrhea

More Than Half of Cancer Survivors Fear a Recurrence

Orgasm's Key Role in Women's Sexual Satisfaction

Could Some Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Help Lower Alzheimer's Risk?

Half of World's People Suffer From Headaches

Health Highlights: April 12, 2022

How the 'Magic Mushroom' Drug May Tweak the Brain to Ease Depression

New Drug Halves Death Rate in Those With Severe COVID, Maker Claims

Pandemic Brought Surge in Fatal Drug Overdoses in U.S. Teens

Pandemic May Have Left Lessons on C-Section 'Preemie' Births

U.S. STD Cases Spiked During Pandemic

Your Personality May Safeguard Your Aging Brain

Black Cancer Patients Frailer Than Their Peers

Could COVID Infection After Age 50 Leave You Vulnerable to Shingles?

Health Highlights: April 11, 2022

Hints That Breakthrough CAR-T Therapy May Fight Solid Tumor Cancers

Older Kids More Vulnerable to MIS-C: Study

Pandemic Is Leaving U.S. With Shortage of Long-Term Health Care Workers

Sitting Tai Chi Helps Stroke Survivors Recover

Some Sick Patients Get Cosmetic Surgery to Boost Appearance

STDs May Be More Common Than Thought Among U.S. High School Kids

Walking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart

Devices That Can Help You Get a Restful Night's Sleep

Among Vaccinated, Omicron Symptoms Ease 2 Days Earlier Than With Delta

Battling Mom-to-Be's Preexisting High Blood Pressure Brings No Harm to Baby

Few People Get Infected Heart Devices Removed, Despite Benefit

Health Highlights, April 8, 2022

New Insights Into Why Alzheimer's Can Bring Drowsiness

Significant Shortages of Baby Formula Seen in U.S.

U.S. Life Expectancy Drops for 2nd Year in a Row

Vaccination Mandate for Federal Workers Reinstated by Appeals Court

Could HIV Meds Help Slow Advanced Cancers?

Could Viagra, Cialis Raise Men's Odds for Eye Trouble?

Experimental Pill May Fight Antibiotic-Resistant UTIs

FDA Advisors Weigh COVID Booster Shots for Fall

Health Highlights, April 7, 2022

Hundreds of Overseas Flights Canceled After Mask Rules Dropped

Is the CDC in Crisis? Former Agency Directors Debate Its Future

L.A. Study Shows E-Scooter Injury Rate Soaring

Lumpectomy as Effective as Mastectomy for Young Women With Breast Cancer

Post-COVID Risk for Blood Clot Lasts at Least 6 Months

Report Says Nursing Home Industry Needs an Overhaul

Science Reveals Secrets of 'Puppy Dog Eyes'

Study Uncovers Large Collection of Genes Behind Schizophrenia

U.S. Medical Schools' Faculty Still Lack Diversity: Study

Walk the Roads at Your Own Risk as Pedestrian Deaths Keep Climbing

Biden Makes National Push for Long COVID Research

EPA Proposes to Ban Last Form of Asbestos Used in U.S.

FDA Panel Meets to Craft Future Vaccine Strategy

Got A-Fib? Shed Pounds Before Treatment to Stop Its Return

Health Highlights, April 6, 2022

Israeli Data Shows 2nd COVID Booster Shields Against Omicron

More Evidence COVID Vaccine Offers Good Protection for Most Cancer Patients

Your Pet's Food Bowl Is Big Infection Risk, Experts Warn

A Rose Is a Rose: Worldwide, People Like the Same Smells

Are Standard Tests Accurate at Spotting Concussion?

CDC Director Walensky Announces Sweeping Review of Agency

Does Cutting Back on Salt Help Folks Battling Heart Failure?

FDA Warns of U.S. Norovirus Cases Linked to Canadian Oysters

Gun Violence Wreaks Havoc on Lives of Survivors, Their Families

Health Highlights:  April 4, 2022

How a Lack of Sleep Can Widen Your Waistline

No Sign That COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Raises Birth Defect Risk

U.S. Nursing Home Deaths Reach Lowest Levels Reported Since Pandemic Began

99% of Planet's Population Breathes Dirty Air: WHO

Big Drop Seen in Kids Getting Opioids After Surgery

Follow-Up Care Can Prevent Repeat ER Visits for Child's Asthma

Half of Americans Now Think Playing Football 'Inappropriate' for Kids: Survey

Health Highlights:  April 4, 2022

Heart Groups Endorse New Class of Meds for Some Heart Failure Patients

Parents' Expectations Driving College Kids to Dangerous Perfectionism: Study

Test Positive for COVID? Here's How to Get Your Free Meds

Want a Healthier Neighborhood? Plant a Tree

When Diabetes Strikes, Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight

Newer Sunscreens Can Better Match Your Skin Tone

160,000 Lbs of Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Metal Fragments

Early Promise From Experimental Drug to Treat Alzheimer's

Firefighters, Police Can Be Lifesavers If You're Hit by Cardiac Arrest

First Human Challenge Trial Shows How COVID-19 Strikes

Good Sense of Direction? Where You Grew Up Is Key

Health Highlights:  April 1, 2022

Heart Disease Is Women's #1 Killer. So Why So Little Female-Focused Research?

'Stroke-Heart' Syndrome Can Signal Danger for Patients

U.S. Surgeons' Group Is Working to Save Trauma Victims in Ukraine

Biden to Lift Pandemic Rule Restricting Immigrants at Land Border

CDC Lifts Warning on Cruise Ship Travel

Does Your City Park Make the '25 Happiest' List?

Even During Omicron, Pfizer Vaccine Slashed Hospitalizations for Kids Aged 5 to 11

FDA Advisory Panel Narrowly Votes Against New ALS Drug

Health Highlights: March 31, 2022

Job Done: Scientists Fill in Missing Gaps to Complete Map of Human Genome

'Love Hormone' Turns Lions Into Placid Pussycats

Lung Cancer CT Scans Have Already Saved More Than 10,000 U.S. Lives

Many U.S. High School Kids Report Sadness, Stress, Abuse During Pandemic

New Drug May Ease Tourette Tics in Kids, Teens

New Way to Blast Kidney Stones Can Be Done in Doctor's Office

New White House Website Speeds Access to Free COVID Care

21 States Sue to Overturn CDC's Public Transport Mask Mandate

Avocados Do a Heart Good, Study Finds

Bruce Willis Stepping Down From Acting After Brain Disorder Diagnosis

Computer Helps 'Locked-In' ALS Patients Communicate, Shop Online

COVID Vaccine Safe for Kids Who've Had MIS-C, Small Study Suggests

Health Highlights: March 30, 2022

IV Anemia Meds Can Sometimes Trigger Severe Allergy

Nap at Preschool May Boost Tots' Learning

'Overgrowth' of Brain Area in Infancy Could Play Role in Autism

Rash Decisions: Many Triggers for Children's Skin Outbreaks

Cancer Patients Vulnerable to Depression, Suicide

COVID Can Leave People With Lingering Nerve Damage

Depression Raises Stroke Risk for Heart Attack Survivors

Does Social Media Harm Kids? It Might Depend on Their Age

FDA Approves 2nd Booster Shots for Americans 50 and Older

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