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Almost 13 Million Americans Per Year Skip Meds Due to Cost

Black Americans Less Likely to Lose Hearing as They Age

Could Pollution Help Decide Your Baby's Sex?

Do Immune-Based Cancer Drugs Work Better in Men?

Gene Found in Amish Helps Protect Their Hearts

Gene Test Spots Breast Cancer Patients Who Can Skip Post-Op Chemo

Most Vaccinated Adults Plan to Get Boosters: Poll

New York Reports 5 Omicron Cases, U.S. Total Rises to 9

Windy Days Are Safer Days When It Comes to COVID-19

A Little Cash May Help Women Quit Smoking During Pregnancy: Study

Assistance Dogs Bring Big Boost to Deaf People

Autism Now Diagnosed in 1 in Every 44 Children, CDC Says

Biden to Announce Plan to Battle Omicron, Delta Variants This Winter

Biden's New HIV/AIDS Strategy Calls Racism a Roadblock to Victory

Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2021

Is the Mumps Vaccine Becoming Less Effective?

Pandemic Stress, Exhaustion Weigh on Health Care Workers

Pfizer or Moderna? Head-to-Head Study Shows One Shot Has an Edge

Second Omicron Case Reported in Man Who Traveled to NYC Anime Convention

Survivors of Severe COVID Face Doubled Risk for Death a Year Later

Vaping Can Trigger Gene Changes in Cells: Study

CDC to Toughen COVID Testing for International Travelers

Even T. Rex Had Bone Trouble

First Overdose Prevention Centers in the Nation Open in NYC

First U.S. Omicron Case Reported in California

For Men, Vaping May Be a Downer in the Bedroom

Getting a Pacemaker Can Raise Odds for Opioid Abuse

Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2021

HIV Rates Fall Among Gay White Americans, But Not Minorities

Kids With Uncontrolled Asthma at Higher Odds for Severe COVID-19

Nearly 7% of U.S. Kids Have Had a Head Injury or Concussion

Reading With Your Toddler? Books May Beat Screens

States Claim Sackler Family Members Are Abusing Bankruptcy Process

'Ultra-Processed' Foods Up Odds for a Second Heart Attack or Stroke

WHO Approves First Long-Acting Device to Shield Women From HIV

Certain Blood Thinners Can Raise Risk of 'Delayed' Bleeding After Head Injury

Clinical Trials Are Becoming More Diverse, But There's Still Work To Do

Could Coffee Help Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer's?

FDA Panel Mulls Merck's COVID Antiviral Pill

HPV Vaccine Is Reducing Cervical Cancers in Teens, Young Women

Long-Haul COVID Can Include Chronic Fatigue: Study

Omicron Variant Spurs New York Officials to Recommend Masking Indoors

Postpartum Depression Can Do Long-Term Harm to Women's Finances

Psychiatric Disorders and Type 2 Diabetes Often Go Together

Regeneron Says Its Antibody Cocktail Likely Weakened by Omicron Variant

Vaccines, Boosters Should Protect Against Severe COVID, Even With Omicron: Fauci

COVID May Trigger Heart Condition in Young Athletes

FDA Approves Imaging Drug That Can Help Surgeons Spot Ovarian Cancers

Health Highlights: Nov. 29, 2021

Hot Days Can Send Even Younger Folks to the ER

How Easily Can Singing Spread COVID-19?

Many People With High Blood Pressure May Take a Drug That Worsens It: Study

Merck's COVID Pill Appears Effective, But May Pose Pregnancy Risks: FDA

More Years Playing Football, More Brain Lesions on MRI: Study

New Insights Into What Might Drive Parkinson's Disease

Red Light in Morning May Protect Fading Eyesight: Study

Vaccine Makers Already Testing Their Shots Against Omicron Variant

Your Plant-Based Diet Could Really Help the Planet

A Pre-Game Routine Can Boost an Athlete's Performance: Study

A Routine Skin Check Could Save Your Life

As Holidays Return to Normal, Here's How to De-Stress

Could a Single Dose of the HPV Vaccine Be Enough?

During the Holidays, Help Protect the Elderly from Falls

Give Others Help, Get Back Health Benefits: Study

COVID Protection Wanes After 2 Doses of Pfizer Vaccine: Study

Gout Drug Colchicine Won't Help Fight COVID-19

What You Need to Know About Stomach Cancer

1 in 5 Avoided Health Care During Pandemic, Study Finds

Abortion Remains Medically Safe for U.S. Women

Adding Juice to Baby's Diet Could Set Stage for Obesity

Boosters: What You Need to Know

CVS Health, Walmart and Walgreens Played Role in Opioid Crisis: Ohio Jury

Kraft Recalls Powdered Drinks Over Metal, Glass Concerns

Many Kids Separated From Families at U.S. Border Suffer PTSD

Rural Hospitals' ERs Just as Effective as Urban Ones: Study

Some Republicans Calling for 'Natural Immunity' Exception to COVID Vaccines

Wearable Device Spots, Reverses Opioid Overdoses

'Active Grandparent': Humans Evolved to Exercise in Old Age

Addictive Opioid Painkillers Might Not Be Needed After Knee Surgery

Almost 1 in Every 3 College-Age Americans Are Now Obese

Animal Study Offers Hope for a Vaccine Against Lyme Disease

As Vaccine Deadline Passes, 95% of Federal Workers Have Gotten Shots

Biden Plan Will Spend $1.5 Billion to Boost Health Worker Supply

Brain's 'White Matter' Changes in People With Autism

Drug Long Used for Alcoholism Might Fight Severe COVID-19

Health Highlights: Nov. 23, 2021

Singer Selena Gomez to Launch Mental Health Platform

Social Media Tied to Higher Risk of Depression

Years of Blood Thinners After Stenting Might Not Be Necessary

About 4 in 10 Stroke Survivors Who Smoke Don't Quit the Habit

Blood Pressure During Surgery May Be Crucial After Spinal Cord Injury

Booster Shots Prompt Stronger, Longer Protection Than Original Shots: Study

Delta Variant Ups Risk of Stillbirth, Death During Pregnancy, Reports Show

Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2021

Many Psychiatric Patients Are Getting Risky Drug Gabapentin 'Off-Label'

Most Parents Say Their Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Poll

People on Immune-Suppressing Meds Fare Equally Well With Severe COVID

Pfizer Says Its COVID Vaccine Provides Full Protection to Adolescents

Ridesharing Services May Be Lowering Drunk Driving Deaths

TV Remotes, Nurse Call Buttons: Where Coronavirus Lingers in Nursing Homes

Vaping Could Weaken Your Bones, Study Finds

TV, Furniture on Your Holiday Gift List? Add in an 'Anti-Tip-Over' Kit

Are You at Risk for Stress Urinary Incontinence?

Advances in Care, Impact of COVID Highlights of Latest Cardiologists' Meeting

Climate Change May Not Increase Allergies in Kids With Asthma: Study

Health Highlights, Nov. 19, 2021

Low-Dose Aspirin Won't Affect Dementia Risk in People With Diabetes

Mom's Pre-Pregnancy Weight Could Affect Odds for Child's Asthma, Allergies

Neurologists' Group Issues New Treatment Guidelines for Early Parkinson's

New Review Claims First COVID Patient was Wuhan Market Vendor

Pandemic Curbed Kids' Efforts to Lose Excess Weight

President Biden Undergoes Routine Colonoscopy

Switch to Plant-Based Diet Rid Man of Chronic Migraines

Vials Found in Lab Contained Vaccine, not Smallpox Virus: CDC

Across America, Black People Have Worse Health Outcomes

Gene Therapy Could Be Big Advance Against Hemophilia

Gene Therapy May Reverse Hurler Syndrome, a Rare and Severe Illness in Kids

Health Highlights, Nov. 18, 2021

Moderna Asks FDA to OK Its Booster Shot for All Adults

Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Hospital Personnel Still Unvaccinated

Nearly 10% of Younger Kids Have Gotten First COVID Vaccine Dose

Neurologists' Group Issues Guidance to Families on Controversial Alzheimer's Drug

Protecting Your Skin From Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: Study

Reminder Apps on Smartphones May Help in Early Dementia

Vials With Smallpox Labels Found at Vaccine Lab in Pennsylvania: CDC

CDC Investigating Case of Monkeypox in Traveler From Nigeria

Coming Soon: A Wearable Device to Predict Epileptic Seizures

Could Coffee or Tea Lower Your Odds for Dementia and Stroke?

Demand for Liver Transplant Rises Sharply Among Older Americans

Everyday Household Noise Is Stressing Out Your Dog: Study

FDA OKs Virtual Reality System to Ease Back Pain

Grandmother's Brain In Sync With Her Grandkids': Study

Health Highlights, Nov. 17, 2021

HPV Vaccination Rises in States That Don't Require Parental Consent

Most Older Adults Plan to Travel Soon, With Precautions: Poll

Over 100,000 Americans Died From Drug Overdoses in One Year: Report

Teen Social Media Posts About Cutting, Other Self-Harm Are Soaring

Too Often, Fatal Heart Attack or Stroke Is First Sign of Heart Trouble in Smokers

Trial Begins of Nasal Vaccine for Alzheimer's Disease

White House to Spend Billions to Boost COVID Vaccine Supply

A Little Coffee May Be Healthy in Pregnancy

A Woman May Have Rid Herself Naturally of HIV -- But How?

As Countries Become More Tolerant, Suicides Among Gay Men Decline

Better Work Conditions Bringing Better Mental Health to Resident Doctors: Study

Breast Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Higher Odds for Dangerous A-Fib

Cases of Children's Severe COVID-Linked Illness Were Worse in Second Wave

CDC Warns of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Baby Spinach

Face Masks Don't Hide Emotions From Kids: Study

Health Highlights, Nov. 16, 2021

Lung Cancer Survival Continues to Improve, But Not for All

Pfizer Asks FDA for Emergency Approval of Its COVID Antiviral Pill

Pfizer COVID Pill to Be Made, Sold Cheaply in 95 Poor Countries

Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Salami Sticks Rises to 31 Cases in 10 States

Stem Cell Therapy Boosts Outcomes for Some Heart Failure Patients

Study Suggests a Better Blood Thinner Could Be Near

11/15 -- Long COVID Rare in College Athletes

9-Year-Old Becomes 10th Casualty of Astroworld's Crowd Surge

Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriage May Raise Lifetime Cancer Risk in Offspring

Federal Court Backs Stay on COVID Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses

Health Highlights, Nov. 15, 2021

Knowing Your A-Fib Triggers Could Help You Avoid It: Study

Less Salt, More Potassium for a Healthier Heart: Study

Low-Dose CT Scans Can Diagnose Appendicitis

Pricey Alzheimer's Drug Drives Spike in Medicare B Premium: Officials

Still Feeling Nervous About Holiday Gatherings? Survey Finds You're Not Alone

Your Morning Cup of Coffee Can Affect Your Heart's Rhythms

Exercise, Not Bed Rest, Can Speed Concussion Recovery

Are You at Risk for Pancreatic Cysts?

Adult 'Picky Eaters' on What Parents Did Right and Wrong

Alzheimer's Diagnosis May Come With Big Cost to Social Life

Biden Expected to Name Former FDA Head Dr. Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again

Child Nasal Swab Tests Conducted by Parent Yield Accurate Results: Study

Exercise Helps Ease Arm, Shoulder Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery

Health Highlights, Nov. 12, 2021

Mouse Study Points to Possible Breakthrough Against Spinal Cord Injury

People With Diabetes Less Likely to Spot Dangerous A-Fib: Study

Study Links Muscle Mass to Severity of Hot Flashes in Women

Weight-Loss Surgery Slashes Risk of Severe Liver Disease in the Obese: Study

50 Years On, Real Progress in War Against Cancer

Biden Announces New Lung Health Program for U.S. Veterans

'Enriched' Baby Formula Won't Boost School Grades Later: Study

Federal Judge Overturns Texas Ban on School Mask Mandates

Health Highlights, Nov. 11, 2021

Many People May Be Eating Their Way to Dementia

More Than 2 Million COVID Home Test Kits Recalled Due to False Positive Results

Sexism May Play Role in Who Performs Your Surgery

Too Much Sitting May Be Bad for Your Mental Health

Vibration Therapy May Help Body, Mind in People With MS

Wealthier Parents More Likely to Get COVID Vaccines for Young Kids: Poll

WHO, CDC Warn of Measles Threat After 22 Million Infants Miss Shots During Pandemic

Workers' Share of Annual Premium for Employer Health Plans Nears $6,000

Black Men Less Likely to Get Follow-Up MRI When Test Suggests Prostate Cancer

Could Estrogen Help Shield Women's Brains From Alzheimer's?

Health Highlights, Nov. 10, 2021

Hip Replacements on the Rise Among the Very Young

Hospitalizations for Spikes in Blood Pressure Are on the Rise

Jog on: Exercise Won't Raise Your Odds for Arthritic Knees

Mindfulness Can Boost Your Mindset After Cardiac Arrest

Nearly 900,000 U.S. Kids Under 12 Have Gotten Their First COVID Shot

Pandemic Puts 'Outdated' Infection Control Practices Under Scrutiny

Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Booster Shots for All U.S. Adults

Placebo Effect Plays Big Role in Antidepressant's Impact on Anxiety: Study

Two New Symptoms That Could Point to Pancreatic Cancer

U.S. Sees Decline in Sepsis Deaths, But Some Americans More Vulnerable

Biden Administration Presses Schools to Provide COVID Shots to Kids

Health Highlights, Nov. 9, 2021

Millions of Tons of COVID Masks, Gloves Will End Up in Oceans

Most Americans Would Skip Opioids After Surgery If They Could: Survey

Pfizer Set to Ask FDA to OK Booster for Those 18 and Older

Screening School Kids for Depression Boosts Diagnoses, Outcomes

There May Be a 'Best Bedtime' for Your Heart

U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Less Sex Education Now Than 25 Years Ago

Ultra-Low Dose of Rituximab Safely Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Over Long Term: Study

Why Are So Few Seniors Getting Heart Failure Rehab?

Why Are Young Black Americans Becoming Less Heart-Healthy?

Women Feel More Stigma From 'Spare Tire' Around Middle Than Men

As Pandemic Cut Air Pollution, Heart Attacks Declined

Blood Test Looks at Patients' Whole Genome to Spot Rare Inherited Diseases

Court Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Big Businesses

Discrimination Takes Toll on Mental Health of Young Adults

Firefighters' Blood Pressure Can Rise When Duty Calls

Get Your Dietary Fat From Plants, Cut Your Stroke Risk

Health Highlights, Nov. 8, 2021

Sales of Unproven, Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies Are Booming

Table Set for One May Be Tough on Women's Hearts

U.S. Reopens Borders to Vaccinated Foreign Travelers

Vaping Worse Than Smoking for Boosting Odds for Stroke at Young Age

Your Expectations Could Shape Your Odds for Vaccine Side Effects

It's Time to Replace Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

After Clocks 'Fall Back' This Weekend, Watch Out for Seasonal Mood Changes

COVID Variant Tied to Heart Inflammation in Cats, Dogs

For Kids Afraid of Needles, These Tips May Help Ease COVID Shots

Health Highlights, Nov. 5, 2021

How Bilingual Brains Shift Quickly Between Languages

Let Babies Eat Eggs to Avoid Egg Allergy Later: Study

Many Kids With Asthma Are Unprepared for Adult Asthma Care

New U.S. COVID Vaccinations Climb for the Longest Stretch in Months

No 'Fall Back'? Sleep Experts Argue Against Daylight Standard Time

Pfizer Says New COVID Pill Cut Severe Disease by 89%

Study Compares Bypass, Stenting for Patients With Severe Heart Disease

Breastfeeding by Moms Who've Had COVID May Help Protect Newborn

Could 'Brown Fat' Make Some Obese People Healthier?

COVID Widespread Among Iowa Deer

Fish on Your Plate May Keep Your Brain Sharp

Health Highlights, Nov. 4, 2021

Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All U.S. Adults Under 60

HPV Vaccination When Young Cuts Cervical Cancer Risk by 87%

Mouse Study Offers Hope for Gene Therapy Against Parkinson's Disease

Nearly 3 in 10 U.S. Adults Say They Have a Disability

White House Sets Jan. 4 Deadline for Large, Private U.S. Companies to Mandate Vaccines

Despite Stress of Pandemic, U.S. Suicide Rate Dropped in 2020

Have Diabetes? Here's How to Save Your Sight

Health Highlights, Nov. 3, 2021

Insomnia Tied to Raised Risk of Aneurysm

More Evidence COVID Shots Less Effective for People With Weak Immune Systems

Pandemic Has Stressed Out Doctors

Report Shows Arizona Man Infected His Dog, Cat With COVID-19

Think a Little Alcohol Might Be Healthy? Think Again

Will an Early-Stage Breast Cancer Spread? New Analysis Offers Some Answers

Women Less Likely to Ask for More Time When Deadlines Loom

A New Way to Spot Pregnancy Risks?

Almost 1 in 3 U.S. Seniors Now Sees at Least 5 Doctors Per Year

Biden Administration Moves to Cut Methane Emissions That Threaten Climate, Health

Biggest Driver of Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Water

CDC Panel Signs Off on Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Kids

'Delta Plus' Variant Surfaces in 8 U.S. States

Dole Recalls Bagged Salads Over ??Possible Listeria?? Contamination

'Forever Chemicals' Might Raise Risk of Pregnancy Complication

Health Highlights, Nov. 2, 2021

U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic

We've Been Here Before: How Polio Vaccine Rollout Saved Millions of Young Lives

When Climbing Corporate Ladder, Women Are as Competitive as Men: Study

White House Announces Plan to Reduce Gun Suicides

Will the Pandemic Surge in Gun Purchases Raise Suicide Rates?

Zinc Might Help Shorten Your Cold or Flu, Study Finds

A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery?

Brazil Study Shows Climate Change's Deadly Impact on Kidneys

Could a Quick Breathalyzer Test for COVID-19 Be on the Way?

COVID Death Toll Tops 5 Million Worldwide

FDA Delays Decision on Moderna COVID Vaccine for Younger Teens

Few Dental Patients Regret Having a Root Canal: Study

Health Highlights, Nov. 1, 2021

Liar, Liar: Chronic Fibbers Are Rare, Study Reveals

Purrfect Pal: Robotic Cats May Help People With Dementia

Vaccinations for Kids Will Be in Full Swing by Nov. 8, White House Says

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Has COVID-19

Caring for a New Baby's Skin, Hair and Nails

Hidden Poisons Can Make Trick-or-Treating Truly Scary

Attorneys General Warn About Pot Products That Look Like Halloween Treats

Climate Change Is Already Harming Many Americans' Health: Report

Coronavirus May Infect, Harm the Inner Ear

COVID Vaccination Provides Better Protection Than Prior Infection: Study

FDA Approves Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Kids 5-11

Fitter in 1820: Today's Americans Spend Much Less Time Being Active

Health Highlights: Oct. 29, 2021

How Two People With HIV Suppressed Virus After Stopping Treatment

Language Can Make the Difference Between Home, Hospital Care: Study

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Helped Rid Him of Decades-Long Depression

More Fast-Food Outlets, More Diabetes in Your Neighborhood

Pretty Poison: 'Luster Dust' Sprinkled on Cakes Can Be Toxic

U.S. COVID Cases Fell 60% Since September, But Vigilance Still Needed: Health Officials

Bald Truth: Mouse Study May Get at Roots of Hair Loss

CDC Lowers Threshold for Lead Poisoning in Youngest Kids

Cheap Antidepressant Might Help Keep COVID Patients Out of Hospital

Health Highlights: Oct. 28, 2021

More Americans Are Dying From Parkinson's Disease: Study

Nearly 59,000 Meatpacking Workers Caught COVID, While 269 Died: Report

One Attitude Keeps Many From COVID Vaccine, Study Shows

PTSD Symptoms May Vary Throughout Menstrual Cycle: Study

Stronger Breast Implant Safety Measures Announced by FDA

Tingling, Burning in Your Feet? Common Condition May Be the Cause

Use of Ritalin, Other Stimulants Can Raise Heart Risks for Older Adults

Younger Age Doesn't Boost Survival With Advanced Colon Cancer

Is Sheltering Under an Overpass Safe When Tornadoes Strike?

Long COVID Can Last a Year; Many Sufferers Quit Jobs

Many Blood Cancer Patients Get Little Protection From COVID Vaccine

Merck Allows Poor Nations to Make COVID-19 Pill

Routine Ventilation of Surgical Patients Won't Raise COVID Transmission Risk

Shorter Course of Post-Op Radiation May Work Well for Prostate Cancer Patients

Vision Troubles Could Raise Midlife Depression Risk for Women

Would You Like Phthalates With That? Fast Food Contains Industrial Chemicals: Report

Antidepressants Plus Common Painkillers May Raise Bleeding Risk

Cancer Costs U.S. Patients $21 Billion a Year

Cataracts Tied to Higher Odds of Death From Heart Disease

COVID Cases Rose in University Towns Hosting NCAA 'March Madness'

COVID Vaccination Can Be Safe Even in People With Severe Allergies

FDA Advisors Approve Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID Vaccine in Kids 5 to 11

Health Highlights: Oct. 26, 2021

Pandemic Uncertainty Keeping Americans in Limbo: Poll

Targeted High-Dose Radiation Helps Fight Advanced Lung Cancer

Trader Joe's Salami Snacks Tied to 20 Salmonella Cases in 8 States

White House Takes More Steps to Boost Supply of Rapid at-Home COVID Tests

Aumenta un subtipo de la variante Delta en Reino Unido

COVID Pandemic May Have Driven a Flu Strain Into Extinction

COVID Vaccination Does Not Raise Odds of Miscarriage: Study

Health Highlights: Oct. 25, 2021

Injuries From Bikes, Guns Rose During Lockdowns

Moderna Says Its COVID Vaccine Works Well in Children Aged 6 to 11

One Downside to Space Travel: Back Pain

People With Autism at Higher Risk for Suicide, Self-Harm: Study

Recovering COVID Patients Often Face Long-Term 'Brain Fog'

Why Are Cases of Pancreatic Cancer Rising in Young Women?

Pediatricians Offer Advice on Keeping Trick-or-Treaters Safe

Pfizer Vaccine Prevents 91% of Symptomatic COVID in Young Children: FDA

The No. 1 Cause of Halloween Injuries: Carving the Pumpkin

Deadly Liver Disease Tied to Obesity Is on the Rise

Delta Variant Subtype on Rise in U.K.

Depression, Anxiety Could Raise a Pregnant Woman's Odds for C-Section

Good Sleep May Help Babies Avoid Obesity as They Grow

Pfizer Says Lower Dose of Its COVID Vaccine Protects Younger Children

Right Amount of Sleep May Be Important in Early Alzheimer's

Scientists Develop Quick Test for Marijuana Use

U.S. Gun Violence Rates Jumped 30% During Pandemic

Want Fewer Fractures in Nursing Homes? Put More Dairy on the Menu

Are Avid Exercisers at Higher Risk for ALS?

Confusion, Seizures: People Hospitalized After Taking Veterinary Drug for COVID

Health Highlights: Oct. 21, 2021

Mandates, Not Recommendations, Work Best to Get Folks Vaccinated: Study

Many Dentists Still Giving Patients Addictive Opioid Painkillers

Moving Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID From Hospital to Home

Salmonella Outbreak in 37 States Linked to Imported Onions

Sex of Fetus May Matter When COVID Strikes in Pregnancy

Slings, Other 'Baby-Wearing' Products Leave Infants at Injury Risk: Study

Ten Years On, Gene Therapy Still Beating Most Cases of 'Bubble Boy' Immune Disease

Vaccines Cut Odds for Death From COVID Delta Variant by 90%

When Cancer Strikes, Who's at Higher Risk for Suicide?

'6 Stages' Approach Might Help Families Coping With ADHD

A High-Tech Pointer to Pollutants That Trigger Asthma in Kids

Cigarette Sales Jumped During Pandemic

Doctors Report That Kidney Grown in Pig Worked in a Human

Even With Mild COVID, Obesity May Mean Worse Symptoms

Flu Cases Already Up 23% This Season: Walgreens

Gender-Affirming Mastectomies Give Boost to Patients' Mental Health

Health Highlights: Oct. 20, 2021

Many Parents Worry That Kids Fell Behind in Schooling During Pandemic

New Device Might Spot 'Lazy Eye' in Kids Earlier

U.S. Psychologists See Big Spike in Demand for Mental Health Care

White House Announces COVID Vaccination Plan for Young Kids

China, U.S. Lead World in Saltiest Processed Meats, Fish

Dying Young From Heart Disease: Where You Live in the U.S. Matters

FDA Eases Access to Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Health Highlights: Oct. 19, 2021

Heartburn Meds Might Be Good for Your Gums

Laser Therapy Promises to 'Rejuvenate' Vaginal Tissue. A New Study Finds Otherwise

Still Too Few Women in Stroke Treatment Clinical Trials

U.S. Pediatricians, Psychiatrists Declare 'Emergency' in Child Mental Health

Women Doctors Face Higher Levels of Harassment, Frustration: Survey

Bill Clinton Discharged From Hospital After Recovery From Sepsis

EPA Plans New Strategy Against PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

Health Highlights: Oct. 18, 2021

How 1.3 Million Americans Became Controlled by Conservatorships

Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits Long Island, N.Y.

Long Bouts of Space Travel May Harm Astronauts' Brains

Mix n' Match COVID Vaccine Strategy Works Well: Study

More Middle-Aged, Older Women Getting 'Broken Heart' Syndrome

Out-of-Pocket Medical Bills for COVID-19 May Average $3,800 in 2021: Study

Pandemic Grief Can Come Between Mothers and Their Newborns

Pregnancy, Delivery Safe for Women Born With Heart Defects

Researchers Find Better Way to Fight Breast Cancer That Has Spread to Brain

State Spending on Poverty Really Pays Off for Kids: Study

Treating Depression Could Lengthen Lung Cancer Patients' Lives

Why Are Gulf Coast Welders Dying From Anthrax-Like Disease?

Bill Clinton Expected to Be Discharged From Hospital on Sunday

RSV Is Common, Dangerous Infection: What Parents Need to Know

Be Your Teen's Best Partner as They Learn to Drive

Americans Are Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods

Another Study Finds Pfizer, Moderna Shots Effective Against COVID Variants

Biden Administration to Invest $100 Million to Ease Health Worker Shortage

Bill Clinton Hospitalized for Sepsis

Despite Pressures of Pandemic, U.S. Nursing School Enrollment Climbs

Health Highlights: Oct. 15, 2021

Heart Defibs in Schools Are Saving Staff Lives: Study

Nature Helped Many Kids Cope During Lockdown: Study

Two-Thirds of Parents of Kids Ages 5-11 Plan to Get Them Vaccinated Against COVID: Poll

Big Worry for Folks Heading to Hospital: Who'll Care for My Pet?

CDC Reports Record High 12-Month Drug Overdose Death Toll

Climate Change Could Bring Rising Obesity Rates

Death Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID

FDA Warns Against Using At-Home Dermal Filler 'Pens'

'Feel Good' Hormone Won't Help Ease Kids' Autism, Study Finds

Former FDA Chief Robert Califf a Contender to Head Agency Again

Is a Really Bad Flu Season on the Way?

Kids Can Carry High, Infectious Levels of COVID Coronavirus

Many Addicts Turned to Telemedicine During Pandemic, But Does It Beat In-Person Care?

One-Third of Americans With Arthritis Get No Exercise

Another Study Suggests Too Much Fish Oil Could Trigger A-Fib

Baby Cereal Sold at Walmart Recalled for Elevated Levels of Arsenic

Cancer Care Costs U.S. $156 Billion Per Year; Drugs a Major Factor

FDA Reduces Recommended Salt Levels in Americans' Food

Helmets Can Saves Lives in ATV, Dirt Bike Crashes

Kids With Autism Find It Tough to Read Hidden Emotions: Study

Lengthening Menstrual Cycles Near Menopause Could Predict Heart Health

Nearly Half of U.S. Breast Cancer Patients Use Pot or CBD; Many Don't Tell Doctors

Pandemic Saw Rise in Kids Swallowing Magnets, Tiny Batteries

Survey Finds Who's Most Likely to Give to Charity and How

Your Brainy Pet Bird Thrives on Stimulation

60% of Americans Will Delay or Skip Flu Shot This Year: Survey

Access to Top Drugs Makes the Difference for Black Lung Cancer Patients

Acupuncture During a Knee Replacement Could Lessen Post-Surgical Pain

As COVID Cases Drop, Fauci Tells Families to Enjoy Halloween

Bystanders Can Make the Difference for a Drowning Child

California Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools

Climate Change is World's Most Pressing Health Problem: WHO

Clot-Busting Drugs Safe in Stroke Patients When Brain Aneurysm Hasn't Ruptured

Expert Panel Backs Off Recommendation for Aspirin to Prevent Heart Trouble

Golf Cart Injuries Keep Rising Among U.S. Kids

Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2021

Men, Women Behaved Differently During Pandemic Lockdowns

Risk of COVID from Grocery Store Surfaces Very Low: Study

Many Older Americans Who Should Be Checking Blood Pressure at Home Aren't: Poll

Surgery Often a Gateway to Opioid Abuse, Study Confirms

Symptomatic COVID Could Bring on Emergency Delivery in Pregnant Women

When COVID Triggers Loss of Smell, Younger Patients Recover It Sooner

Why Skin Cancer Checks Are Even More Important for Hispanic People

Going Cordless With Window Blinds Could Save Your Child's Life

Air and Noise Pollution May Make You Vulnerable to Heart Failure

CDC Urges Flu Shots as Survey Shows Half of Americans Don't Plan on It

Copy of Health Highlights: Oct. 8, 2021

For Kids, Accidental Burns Another Scar of the Pandemic

Social Distancing Kept Kids From Getting Flu, RSV

1 in 7 Cancer Patients Worldwide Missed a Surgery Due to Pandemic

Are Breast Self-Exams Necessary? The Answer May Surprise You

Could an App Help Kids With Severe Ear Condition Avoid Surgery?

Health Highlights: Oct. 7, 2021

Intense Workouts Right Before Bed Could Cost You Sleep

Japanese Scientists Discover New Disease Carried by Ticks

Los Angeles Passes Country's Strictest Vaccine Mandate

Over 140,000 U.S. Children Have Lost a Caregiver to COVID-19

Pfizer Seeks FDA Emergency Approval for COVID Vaccine in Younger Kids

Picky Eating, Social Phobia Often Linked in College Students

Studies Show Power of Pfizer Vaccine Starts to Wane After Two Months

Western Wildfires Are Making Easterners Sick: U.S. Study

1 in 10 People Have Gastro Issues After a Meal

Abuse in Childhood May Shorten Adult Lives: Study

AI Helps Rule Out Cancer in Women With Dense Breasts

'Breakthrough' COVID More Likely in People With Problem Drug, Alcohol Use

Could Too Little Iron Boost Your Risk for Heart Disease?

Depression in Early Life May Up Dementia Risk Later

Health Highlights: Oct. 6, 2021

Nearly 200,000 COVID Home Tests Recalled Over False Positives

Tree Rings Show Hurricanes Becoming Wetter, Longer, More Dangerous

U.S. Murder Rate Up 30% During Pandemic, Highest One-Year Rise Ever

U.S. to Buy $1 Billion Worth of Rapid COVID Tests

WHO Approves First Malaria Vaccine, a Lifesaver for Children Worldwide

As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered

Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards

First Year of Pandemic Saw Depression Rates Triple

'Income Inequality' Could Be Dragging Down Math Skills in U.S. Kids

Many Americans May Quit, Change Jobs Due to Pandemic Stress: Survey

Medical Mistrust Fuels Vaccine Hesitancy Among Hispanics

Medtronic Expands Recall to Include More Than 463,000 Insulin Pumps

Minorities Bore the Brunt of U.S. COVID Deaths: Study

NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins to Retire by Year's End

Two Meds Better Than One for Many With High Blood Pressure: Study

Colon Cancer Diagnoses Fell 40% in Pandemic, and That's Not Good News

EU Drug Regulator OKs Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

Existing Drugs Could Treat Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers

Facebook Became Emergency Network During Early Days of Pandemic

Pandemic Stress Altered Many Women's Menstrual Cycles

'Personalized' Brain Zaps May Ease Tough-to-Treat Depression

Shape, Size of Brain Arteries May Predict Stroke Risk

U.S. Nursing Home Deaths Rise as Delta Spreads

Flu Shot Even More Important During Pandemic: Expert

How to Sleep Better During the Pandemic

A Simple Way to Boost Kids' Reading Skills?

Breastfeeding Longer May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk

Health Highlights: Oct. 1, 2021

How the COVID Pandemic Made the Opioid Epidemic Worse, Even as Telehealth Helped

Over Half of Police Killings Aren't Reported, Blacks Most Likely Victims

Scientists Untangle Why Diabetes Might Raise Alzheimer's Risk

Sibling Bullying Carries Long-Term Mental Health Costs

Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping

Special Therapy Brings Relief to Patients With Chronic Back Pain

Active Learning Best for Students: Study

AI Model Predicts Which Animal Viruses Are Likely to Jump to Humans

Americans Divided on Biden's Vaccine Mandate, Poll Finds

CDC Pushes Hard on Vaccination for Pregnant Women in New Advisory

Health Highlights: Sept. 30, 2021

LGBQ Teens More Likely to Contemplate Suicide at Younger Age

Obese? Lose Lots of Weight, Watch Your Heart Risks Drop

Second Report on Toxins in Baby Foods Finds Continuing Problems

SmartWatches Detect Viral Infection Before Symptoms Surface in Study

Smoking, Drinking Gateway to Pot, Study Finds

Tracking Key Protein Helps Predict Outcomes in TBI Patients

What Blood Sugar Levels Best Protect Against Heart Trouble in Those With Diabetes?

Babies Know Best When It Comes to Play

Black Parents Most Hesitant About COVID Vaccines for Kids: Poll

Health Highlights, Sept. 29, 2021

MIND Diet May Guard Against Alzheimer's

New Hope for IBD Patients

New Tests for Colon, Prostate Cancer Show Promise

Older Women, Younger Men Struggle More to Control High Blood Pressure

Pot Use by Pregnant Women Rose During Pandemic: Study

Stopping Antidepressants Raises Relapse Risk

Air Pollution Linked to 6 Million Premature Births in 1 Year

Common Dog Parasite Now Resistant to Drug Treatments

Delta Variant Convinced Many to Get Vaccinated: Poll

Health Highlights, Sept. 28, 2021

Pfizer Sends First Data to FDA on COVID Vaccines for Younger Kids

Strength Training Is No Slouch for Shedding Pounds

Teens Who Use Pot, E-Cigs and Cigarettes Are in Triple Danger

U.S. Appeals Panel Backs New York City's Vaccine Mandate for School Staff

Weight Loss Surgery a Good Option for Severely Obese Kids: Study

Weight Loss Surgery More Dangerous for Men Than Women: Study

Better Diet, More Exercise Equals Better Blood Pressure

Delay in Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes Cost Lives: Study

Depression During Pregnancy Raises Risk of Mood Disorder in Kids

Health Highlights: Sept. 27, 2021

Intermittent Fasting Can Cut Your Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease

Mask Mandates in Schools Curb Infections, CDC Studies Show

Murders Surged in U.S. in 2020

Over Half of American Children Have Detectable Lead Levels in Their Blood

Pfizer to Ask FDA Soon for Approval of Its COVID Vaccine for Younger Children

Retired and Want to Stay Sharp? Hop on the Internet More Often

Smartphone Apps May Aid in Heart Attack Recovery

Smoke From Nuclear War Would Trigger Massive Climate Change, Endangering Health

You Think You Had COVID Before: Are You Really Immune Now?

Birds Make a Comeback During Pandemic

Keep Your Kids Safe From COVID While Playing Sports

Can a Computer Program Help Docs Spot Breast Cancer?

DNA Sensor Can Spot When COVID Is Contagious

Health Highlights, Sept. 24, 2021

Infant Deaths Spark Baby Loungers Recall

New Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around

Trials Show COVID Vaccines Well Worth It for Cancer Patients

Weight Loss in Childhood May Protect Boys Against Future Infertility

Can Llama Antibodies Fight COVID in Humans? New Research Says They Might

Cancer in Hispanics: Good News and Bad

Childhood Trauma Linked With Higher Odds for Adult Neurological Ills

Could Your Genes Be to Blame for Your Kid's Aversion to Broccoli?

Dairy Foods May Be Good for You After All

Diabetes Drug Might Help Women With Preeclampsia Prolong Their Pregnancy

EPA to Sharply Limit Refrigerant Production in New Climate Rule

Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2021

Is Insulin Resistance a Recipe for Depression?

Signs of Early Alzheimer's May Be Spotted in Brain Stem

Study Probes Relationship Between Migraines and Sleep

U.S. Meth Overdose Deaths Tripled in Recent Years

18 Million Americans Can't Pay for Needed Meds

Antibodies to Early Strains of COVID May Not Fight New Variants: Study

CDC Expert Panel to Weigh In on Vaccine Boosters

Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2021

Migraines and More Severe Hot Flashes Could Be Linked

More Women Turning to Marijuana Products to Help With Menopause

Parents of Hospitalized Kids Need More Info on Costs: Study

Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer May Have Long-Term Risk for the Heart

U.S. to Buy 500 Million More COVID Vaccine Doses for Global Donation

4 Out of 10 Adults With No Known Heart Disease Have Fatty Hearts: Study

Animal Sedative Is Driving Rise in Fatal Drug ODs

Common Form of Liver Cancer on the Rise in Rural America

COVID Has Killed More Americans Than the Spanish Flu Did in 1918

Dealing With Grief in the Time of COVID

Doctors Often Miss Signs of Type 1 Diabetes in Kids

Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2021

Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study

Most Supermarket Chicken Laced With White Fat: Report

Neighborhood Gun Violence Means Worse Mental Health for Kids

Pandemic Changed Families' Eating Habits, for Good and Bad: Poll

Post-Stroke Rehab: There's a Sweet Spot in the Timing

Watch Their Backs -- Don't Overload Those Schoolbags

Which Kids Are at Highest Risk From COVID?

Delta Variant Now Fueling 99% of U.S. COVID Cases

Depression During Menopause: How to Spot It and Treat It

HPV Infection Tied to Higher Odds of Premature Delivery

Kids in Marching Bands Under Threat From Heat Illness

Lower Dose of Pfizer COVID Vaccine Works Well in Young Children, Company Says

New Drug Combo Boosts Survival Against Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer

Pandemic Tied to Declining Birth Rates for U.S., Much of Europe

Sleep Apnea Patients Struggle as Common CPAP Machine Is Recalled

Study Spots People at High Risk of Severe Breakthrough COVID

Telemedicine Gets High Marks for Follow-Ups After Surgery

U.S. Will Lift Restrictions on Fully Vaccinated International Travelers in November

When Cardiac Arrest Strikes, Survival Odds Are Better at Airports

Using a Hair Removal Gel or Cream? Here's How to Do It Safely

Tips to Helping Your Teen Get Enough Zzzzzs

Child Obesity Rose Sharply During Pandemic

Common Eye Conditions Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia

Could Cholesterol Help Drive Alzheimer's Disease?

Drug Might Stop Heart Trouble Linked to Sickle Cell Anemia

FDA Advisory Panel to Meet on COVID Booster Shots

FDA Panel OKs Pfizer Booster Shot for People 65 or Older, But Not Younger

Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2021

Is Flu Ready for a Comeback? Get Your Shot

Long-Haul COVID in Kids Typically Ends Within 3 Months: Study

Millions Who Joined Medicaid During Health Emergency Could Soon Lose Coverage

Pfizer Recalls All Lots of Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix Due to Potential Carcinogen

Trial Into Antioxidant for Parkinson's Disease Yields Disappointing Results

What Helps Your Heart More, Losing Fat or Gaining Muscle?

Why Logging May Be the Most Dangerous Profession

Biden Administration Buys More Monoclonal Antibody Treatments to Ward Off Shortage

Do Your Genes Up Your Odds for Alcoholism? One Factor Cuts the Risk

Even When Undergoing Treatment, People With MS Gain From COVID Vaccines

Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2021

Hospitalizing the Unvaccinated Has Cost U.S. Nearly $6 Billion

How Effective Is Your Homemade Mask?

In 16 States, 35% or More Residents Now Obese: CDC

NIH Spending Nearly $470 Million on Long-Haul COVID Study

Pandemic Has Many Women Holding Back on Motherhood, NYC Study Finds

People With MS Have Worse Survival If Colon Cancer Strikes

Robotics Bring the White Cane Into the 21st Century

Special 'Strategies' Can Help People With Parkinson's Walk, But Many Patients Unaware

Statin Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Ulcerative Colitis

Why Are More U.S. Babies Being Born With Syphilis?

1 in 500 Americans Has Died From COVID-19

After an ICU Stay, Social Support Crucial for Seniors' Survival

COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 12 Could Come This Fall: Fauci

Having Even a Cousin or Grandparent With Colon Cancer Raises Your Risk: Study

Is a Combo COVID/Flu Shot on the Way?

Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?

Medical Paperwork: So Bad Some Folks Skip Care

Pet Store Puppies Passing Drug-Resistant Bacteria to People

Stories Get Listeners' Hearts in Sync

Turning 65 Brings Big Health Care Cost Savings, Study Finds

WHO Says Africa Will Get 30% of COVID Vaccines It Needs by February

Britain OK's COVID Vaccine for Kids 12 and Older; Hopes to Avoid Lockdowns

In Your Sights: How Eye Contact Enhances a Conversation

Is Hysterectomy Always Needed for a Common, Painful Gynecologic Condition?

Israeli Data on COVID Boosters to Be Published This Week in Major Journal

Most Alzheimer's Patients Wouldn't Have Qualified for Controversial Drug's Trial: Study

Most Older Americans Believe Health Care Workers Should Be Vaccinated: Poll

Trouble Concentrating at Work? Your Office Air May Be to Blame

Your Diet Could Cut Your Odds for Severe COVID-19

9/11 First Responders Face Higher Cancer Risk 20 Years Later

Anxious? Maybe You Can Exercise It Away

Appeals Court Backs Florida's Ban on School Mask Mandates

Are Stillbirths More Common in Women Infected With COVID?

Data Doesn't Support Need for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters: Experts

Fatal Opioid ODs Keep Rising in Black Americans

Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2021

Month-Long Recovery From Concussion Is Normal: Study

More Evidence That Stress Gets Blood Pressure Rising

Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion Helped Americans' Blood Pressure

Your State's Laws Might Save Your Life If Breast Cancer Strikes

Could You Help Prevent a Suicide? Know the Warning Signs

Child Cancers Are Rare, But Here Are Signs to Look For

Black Americans, Mexican Americans Develop Diabetes Earlier in Life

FDA Bans Sale of Nearly a Million E-Cigarettes; Allows Juul to Remain on Market

Getting Your First COVID Shot Can Boost Mental Health: Study

Heading to the Mountains? Heart Patients Should Check With Their Doctor First

Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2021

Health Savings Accounts Used Least by People Who Need Them Most: Poll

It's a Win-Win When a Child With Autism Gets a Shelter Cat

Kids' Temporary Tattoos Can Harm Skin Function

L.A. Is First Major School District to Mandate Vaccines for Students 12 and Up

Vaccinated Have 1 in 13,000 Chance of Breakthrough Case Needing Hospitalization

Biden Issues Tough New Vaccine Mandates Affecting Millions of U.S. Workers

Biden to Strengthen Push for Vaccine Mandates in New COVID Plan

Could Cheaper, Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Finally Be Here?

Could Traffic Noise Raise Your Odds for Dementia?

Early Responders to 9/11 Now Face Higher Odds for COPD

Few Kids Get Dental Fluoride Treatments, Though Insurance Will Pay

Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2021

Judge Rules Against Florida's Ban on School Mask Mandates

Mom-to-Be's 'Leaky' Heart Valves May Pose More Danger Than Thought

More Affordable Housing, Healthier Hearts?

Time Is Brain: Mobile Stroke Units Reduce Disability, Study Finds

Wildfires Cause More Than 33,000 Deaths Globally Each Year

Would More Free Time Really Make You Happier?

Adults With Autism, Mental Illness May Be at Higher Risk for Severe COVID

Eczema Can Take Toll on Child's Mental Health

Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2021

Here's How COVID-19 Can Affect Your Mouth

In Cancer Patients, COVID Vaccine Immunity at 6 Months Is Similar to General Population

Mom's Exercise in Pregnancy May Help Baby's Lungs

New Insights Into Why Asthma Worsens at Night

No Lasting Damage to Lungs After COVID in Young Patients: Study

Pet Dogs Can Alert Owners to Epileptic Seizures

Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Rises in People With HIV

U.S. COVID-19 Cases Now Top 40 Million

Why Aren't COVID Vaccines Getting to People Globally?

Few U.S. Workers Know About COVID Sick Leave Protections

Flat-Footed: What Works Best to Fix 'Fallen Arches'?

Health Highlights: Sept. 7, 2021

More College-Educated Women Are Having Children Outside of Marriage

More Than 230 Medical Journals Issue Joint Statement on Health Dangers of Global Warming

New COVID Cases Were 300% Higher This Labor Day Weekend Than Last Year

Recent Pot Use Tied to Rise in Heart Attack Risk for Young Adults

Therapeutic Brain Implant Won't Alter Personality in Epilepsy Patients: Study

Vaping Raises Blood Clotting Risks, Harms Small Arteries: Study

Breastfeeding May Strengthen a Baby's Heart

Insights Into Genes Driving Epilepsy Could Help With Treatment

Kids' Accidental Poisonings Are on the Rise: Protect Your Child

Weight Loss Can Help Cut Lung Risks in 9/11 First Responders

Be 'Boat Safe' This Labor Day Weekend

AI May Not Be Ready to Accurately Read Mammograms

All Those Steps Every Day Could Lead to Longer Life

Americans' COVID Medical Bills Are Set to Rise

Annoyed When Watching Others Fidget? You're Not Alone

Experts Push Back Against Rush for COVID Booster Shots

Few Symptoms After Your COVID Shot? Don't Worry, You Still Got Immune Boost

Global Warming Could Worsen COPD Symptoms

Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2021

Huge Study Shows Masks Do Indeed Limit Coronavirus Spread

Major Study Finds No Serious Health Issues From Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines

New 'Mu' Coronavirus Variant Being Watched Closely: Fauci

Pfizer to Ship Smaller Packages of COVID Vaccine to Cut Waste, Boost Uptake

Top Federal Health Officials Ask White House to Scale Back on COVID Boosters

15 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Wasted in U.S. Since March 1

COVID Vaccines Cut Odds of Hospitalization By Two-Thirds

COVID Vaccines’ Power Fades With Time, But Still Protective: Study

Depression Can Be a Killer for People With MS

Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2021

Kidney Damage Another Consequence of 'Long COVID,' Study Finds

Oxycontin Maker Purdue Dissolved, Family to Pay $4.5 Billion in Bankruptcy Settlement

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Help Save Hospitalized COVID Patients

Risk of Long COVID Falls by Half in 'Breakthrough' Cases

Stop Use of Ivermectin for COVID-19: AMA, Pharmacist Groups

Too Many Antibiotics Might Raise Colon Cancer Risk

COVID-19 Vaccines Boost Antibodies, Even in People With Weak Immune Systems

Did You Mean to Drop That Treat? Your Dog Knows

Health Highlights: Sept.1, 2021

One Key Factor Drives Weight Gain in College

Two Top Officials in FDA's Vaccine Review Office to Retire

Two Women Charged in Fake COVID Vaccination Card Scam

U.S. COVID Vaccination Rates Climb in August

Unvaccinated Should Not Travel This Labor Day Weekend: CDC

Why Are Sports-Linked Concussions Rising Among Girls?

Battle Over School Mask Mandates Heats Up

'Holiday Heart': When Drinking Triggers Dangerous A-fib

How Common Is Opioid Misuse Among Seniors After Hip Surgery?

Pandemic Brought Big Drop in Breast Cancer Screening in Older, Low-Income Women

Pandemic Had Many Young Athletes Reconsidering Their Sport

Safeguarding Your Heart During, After Hurricane Ida

Toxic Leaded Gasoline Is Finished Globally

Vaccines' Power Against COVID Hospitalization Fades in Elderly: Study

Cardiac Arrest? Someday, Drones May Come to Save You

Change in the Kitchen Could Help Men in the Bedroom

Cluster of Symptoms Common in People First Diagnosed With MS

Daily Average of COVID Hospitalizations in US Hits 100,000

Fewer American Adults Are Getting Malignant Brain Tumors

Half of Adults With ADHD Have Struggled With Alcohol, Drug Use

Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2021

High Demand for At-Home COVID Tests Could Hamper Supply, Abbott Says

Prescriptions Rise for Veterinary Drug for COVID Patients, Even Though It Won't Help

U.S. to Be Removed From E.U. Safe Travel List

As Classes Resume, Some Health Tips From the CDC

Could a Long-Used Cholesterol Drug Fight Severe COVID-19?

COVID Symptoms Haunt Nearly Half of Hospitalized Patients a Year Later

FDA Tells Three Small E-Cigarette Makers to Stop Selling Flavored Products

Fratelli Beretta Antipasto Trays Are the Source of Salmonella Outbreak: CDC

Getting Healthy After Heart Attack Could Add Over 7 Years to Life

Half of American Workers Support COVID Vaccination, Mask Mandates in Workplace

Health Highlights: Aug. 27, 2021

More Evidence Ties Gum Disease With Heart Disease

A Third of Americans Were Infected With COVID-19 in 2020: Study

Could Electrode 'Pulses' Cut Back, Leg Pain Without Drugs?

COVID Vaccination Will Be Required on Disney Cruises to Bahamas

Health Highlights: Aug. 26, 2021

Moderna Readies for Full Vaccine Approval, as Pfizer Submits Data on Booster Shot

Record High COVID Cases and Deaths Reported in Florida

Smart Phones, Watches Can Mess With Implanted Pacemakers

Enlarged Prostate Doesn't Raise a Man's Odds for Cancer: Study

Exercise Could Help Fight 'Chemo Brain' in Breast Cancer Patients

For Better Breastfeeding, 'Lactation Consultants' Can Help

Just Starting Exercise in Your 60s? It'll Still Do a World of Good

Large-Scale Pandemics Aren't as Rare as You Think: Study

Long COVID, Big Bills: Grim Legacy of Even Short Hospital Stays

New Research Shows COVID Vaccines Still Protect Against Severe Disease

One Activity Causes 4 Out of 5 Sports-Linked Spinal Injuries

Pentagon Says Troops Must Start Lining Up Now for COVID Shots

Recent COVID-19 Raises Odds for Clots After Surgery by 90%

Why Do Black, Hispanic Newborns Face Higher Health Risks?

Can You Exercise Your A-fib Away?

Drinking at Home: Liquor Store Sales Rose During Pandemic

Expert Panel Lowers Routine Screening Age for Diabetes to 35

Heavy Drinking in Youth Could Harm Arteries

No Change in Adolescent Drug, Alcohol Use During Pandemic

Pandemic Tied to Rising Number of Fatal Opioid ODs

Parents, Look Out for Mental Health Issues as College Kids Return to Class

Salmonella Illness in 17 States Tied to Salami, Prosciutto

U.S. Kidney Transplant Outcomes Are Improving

A Mentally Challenging Job Could Help Ward Off Dementia

Age Can Impair a Man's Odds for Fatherhood: Study

FDA Grants Full Approval of Pfizer COVID Vaccine

Health Highlights: Aug. 23, 2021

Israeli Study Shows Pfizer Booster Gives Seniors Big Rise in Immunity

Little Change in Number of Uninsured in Pandemic's First Year

Longer, Worse COVID Leaves Stronger Antibodies: Study

Parents' Poll Finds Strong Support for Vaccination of Students, Teachers

Pentagon to Make COVID Vaccination Mandatory for Military

Rising Number of U.S. Cardiac Arrests Tied to Opioid Abuse

Stop Using Ivermectin Veterinary Drug to Treat COVID, FDA Urges

Study Gives Hope for 'Dream' Vaccine Against All COVID Variants

Teachers' Unions, Doctors Agree: Vaccines, Masks Crucial for Return-to-School

Too Much Screen Time Could Raise Your Odds for Stroke

Want That Healthy Skin Glow? These Foods Can Get You There

Acupuncture May Help Ease Prostate-Linked Pain in Men: Study

American Dental Association Pushes for Dental Coverage Under Medicaid

Delta Variant Has Americans' Stress Levels Rising Again: Poll

Having Someone Who'll Listen May Be Good for Your Aging Brain

New Clues to Why Disability Strikes People With MS

No Lasting Lung Damage After Full Recovery From COVID-19

Pregnant Women Show No Worse Symptoms After COVID Vaccines

Student Debt to Be Erased for Many With Severe Disabilities, Low Incomes

4 Out of 10 Parents Have No Plans to Get Child Vaccinated for School: Poll

Common Pesticide to Be Banned Over Links to Problems in Children

Early U.S. Vaccine Rollout Saved 140,000 Lives, Prevented 3 Million COVID Cases

Even Delta Variant Can't Evade Vaccine-Linked Antibodies: Study

Experimental Drug Could Cut Migraine Frequency

Family Behind Oxycontin Denies Any Responsibility for Opioid Crisis

Health Highlights: Aug. 19, 2021

In Florida County Where 3 Teachers Died, School Board Member Pleads for Safeguards

Limited-Seating Football Games Don't Seem to Spread COVID: Study

Neuro Surprise: Some Brain Skills Might Improve With Age

College Freshmen Drank Less as Pandemic Began

Dangerous Diabetes Tied to Pregnancy Is on the Rise

Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Eye Issues in Kids

Far Too Few People of Color in U.S. Pancreatic Cancer Trials

Health Highlights: Aug. 18, 2021

Illness, Death in Hundreds of Dogs Spurs FDA Action Against Dog Food Maker

Less Than Three-Quarters of March Madness Fans Wore Masks Properly

Only 1 in 10 Kids With ADHD Will Outgrow It

Recall of Philips Breathing Machines Affects Millions of Americans

Texas Governor Has Breakthrough COVID Infection

TSA Extends Mask Mandate for U.S. Travelers to January

Vitamin D Might Help Prevent Early-Onset Colon Cancer

Avanti Expands Recall of Frozen Shrimp for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Dexamethasone Can Help the Sickest COVID Patients Survive. So Why Are Too Few Getting It?

Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2021

How Did New 'Surprise Medical Bill' Laws Affect Your State?

Ketamine Appears Safe as Therapy for Tough-to-Treat Depression

New CDC Guidelines May Have Made Opioid Prescribing Safer

Physics Shows Why 20 Seconds Is Right for Hand-Washing

RSV Respiratory Illnesses Rising for Babies, Experts Warn

U.S. National Park Service Issues Mask Mandate

Working Night Shifts Could Raise Odds for A-Fib

Biden Administration to Greatly Expand Food Stamp Program

Canada to Mandate COVID Vaccines for All Plane, Train Travelers

COVID Vaccines Offer Good Protection for People Living With HIV

Double Trouble: Wildfires Can Raise COVID Risks

Four Teachers in Same Florida County Die of COVID-19 Within 24 Hours

Heading Back to the Workplace? Here's Some Tips to Help Re-Adjust

Health Highlights: Aug. 16, 2021

More 'Green Time,' Less Screen Time Boosts Kids' Mental Health

Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk

Smoggy Day? Exercise Still the Healthy Choice, Study Finds

Why Losing Someone to Violence Can Be Especially Tough to Get Over

Get Your Kids on a School-Ready Sleep Schedule

Achilles Tendon Injures Are Rising - Here's How to Spot Them

Cancer Patients Avoiding Pot, Even as Rules on Use Relax

'Date Rape' Drug Gets FDA Approval to Treat Rare Sleep Disorder

Death of Spouse Could Raise Men's Odds for Prostate Cancer

Keep Asthma Under Control to Avoid Worse COVID Outcomes: Study

Largest U.S. Teachers' Union Supports Mandatory COVID Vaccination

Need a New Liver? Your Survival Odds May Depend on Race

Odds for an Eating Disorder May Vary by Income

That Face Mask Is Helping to Shield You From Allergens, Too

Your Metabolism Changes As You Age, Just Not When You Think

All HHS Health Care Workers Must Now Get COVID Vaccines

Blood Test Spots Biological Markers for Schizophrenia

COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Means Healthier Births, Babies: Studies

COVID Vaccines Now Mandatory for California Teachers, School Staff

Daily Half-Hour Walk Can Greatly Boost Survival After Stroke

Health Highlights: Aug. 12, 2021

Kids of Heavy Drinkers Face Multiple Threats to Health

Moderna COVID Vaccine Safe, Effective in Teens: Study

Moderna Vaccine May Shield More Against Breakthrough Infections Than Pfizer: Study

New Clues to What Triggers Dangerous Syndrome in Kids With COVID

Some Diabetes Meds Might Also Lower Alzheimer's Risk

Third Vaccine Dose Can Help Shield Transplant Patients From COVID

Americans Have High Trust in Health Care Providers: Poll

Barnacles Inspire a Better Way to Seal Off Wounds

Could Women's Health Decline Along With Their Height?

COVID Vaccine Safe, Recommended for Pregnant Women, CDC Says

Did Obamacare Expand Access to Insurance for Minorities? In Some U.S. States, Hardly at All

Experts Demand That Biden Do More to Distribute COVID Vaccines Globally

Health Highlights: Aug. 11, 2021

Immune-Based Therapy May Help Some Battling Advanced Colon Cancers

New, Tighter COVID Rules Coming for Oregon

One Key Question Can Help Spot Skin Cancer

Pandemic Stresses Enough to Trigger Political, Social Unrest: Analysis

Pfizer Shot May Help Fight COVID Variants in People Previously Infected

U.S. Sees Big Spike in COVID Vaccinations

Vaping Just Once Triggers Dangerous 'Oxidative Stress'

Wildfires Ravage Firefighters' Long-Term Physical, Mental Health

4th Case of Tropical Bacterial Illness Found in United States: CDC

A Second 'Closet' for Some LGBTQ Seniors Entering Nursing Homes

Christina Applegate Announces She Has Multiple Sclerosis

Could COVID Be Eradicated Someday? Maybe, Experts Say

Crowded Prisons Are Breeding Grounds for COVID-19: Study

Diet Key to Better Health in People With Diabetes

Fatigue Before Treatment Starts Might Affect Cancer Survival

Health Highlights: Aug. 10, 2021

Incomplete Polyp Removal During Colonoscopy Can Bring Cancer Danger

Pre-Surgery COVID Precautions Tied to Worse, Not Better, Patient Outcomes

U.S. Kids Are Eating More 'Ultraprocessed' Foods

All Amazon Workers Must Wear Masks

Climate Change Worsens Wildfires, Bringing Poorer Health to All

COVID Antibodies Stable 7 Months After Infection: Study

Easy Steps to Get Your Child Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine

EU Passes U.S. in COVID Vaccination Rates

Gruesome Cigarette Warnings May Work on Smokers: Study

Health Highlights: Aug. 9, 2021

Just How Safe Are Neti Pots?

Knee Replacement Won't Keep Golfers Off the Course

New Drug Might Be Non-Surgical Option for Common Skin Cancers

Pandemic Has Depression, Anxiety Rates Among Youth Climbing Worldwide

6 Tips on Getting Back to Your Regular Doctor's Checkup

Keeping Classrooms Safe for Kids With Asthma, Allergies

All Health Care, Long-Term Care Workers in California Must Get COVID Shots

Brain 'Zap' Treatment Might Curb Smoking

Dirty Air, Higher Dementia Risk?

Health Highlights: Aug. 6, 2021

Novavax Seeks Approval for Vaccine in Needy Countries First

One Dose of Pfizer Vaccine May Be Enough for Folks Who've Had COVID

When Stroke Team Comes to Patients, Outcomes Improve

Where You Live Could Predict Your Survival After Heart Attack

White House Considering Stronger Measures to Boost COVID Vaccinations

White House Outlines Effort to Vaccinate Young as Schools Start to Reopen

Women Less Likely to Get Best Care for Deadly Form of Stroke

Biden Administration Plans to Require Vaccination for Most Foreign Visitors

CAR T-Cell Immunotherapy Rids Woman of Tough-to-Treat Lupus

Could a TB Vaccine Protect the Elderly From Severe COVID?

Gun Sales in Homes With Teens Rose During Pandemic

Health Highlights: Aug. 5, 2021

Largest Operator of Nursing Homes in U.S. Issues Vaccine Mandate for All Workers

Record Number of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Seen in Florida

Two PrEP Meds Work Equally Well; One Is Much Cheaper

Two-Thirds of Mild COVID Cases Leave Long-Term Symptoms

Vitamin D Won't Help Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Study

You Probably Won't Get COVID From Handling Cash: Study

Changing Diets Mean More Americans Are Anemic Now

Eating Less Meat Means a Healthier Heart

Health Highlights: Aug. 4, 2021

How the Delta Variant Is Changing the U.S. Forecast for COVID-19

Is It COVID? Early Signs May Differ by Age, Gender

Regeneron Drug Approved to Help Prevent Severe COVID in Vulnerable After Exposure

Smoggy Air Might Help Spur Sinusitis

Try These 3 Tips to Lose Those Pandemic Pounds

WHO Slams COVID-19 Booster Shots in Wealthy Nations

Women Can Dance Themselves to Better Health After Menopause

Wuhan Tests All Residents as Delta Variant Rages Where Pandemic Began

A Month Late, U.S. Finally Reaches 70% Vaccination Milestone

Another Pandemic Harm: Seniors May Have Higher Risk of Falling

COVID Booster Shots to Be Offered to 32 Million Brits

Health Highlights: Aug. 3, 2021

HRT Could Raise Odds for Asthma

Indiana University's COVID Mandate Upheld by Federal Appeals Court

Is the Demise of the Doctor's White Coat Near?

No Sign COVID Raises Odds for Preterm Delivery, Stillbirths

NYC Becomes First to Require Vaccination Proof for Indoor Activities

Sen. Lindsey Graham Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Vaccination

Sleep Apnea Doubles Odds for Sudden Death

Text 'Nudges' May Help Boost Vaccination Rates

Use Facebook a Lot? You're More Likely to Be Unvaccinated

Acne Can Take Big Emotional Toll on Women

After Nearly 9 Million Pfizer Shots for U.S. Teens, Serious Side Effects Rare: CDC

An ALS Drug Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer's

Could Kids Swim Their Way to Better Vocabularies?

Fauci Warns of More Pain From Pandemic, Though New Lockdowns Not Likely

Health Highlights: Aug. 2, 2021

How Did the Pandemic Affect Cancer Clinical Trials?

Just 250 Fewer Calories Per Day Brings Big Health Rewards for Obese Seniors

Leading U.S. Ob-Gyn Groups Urge COVID Vaccines for All Pregnant Women

New Data Shows the Power of COVID Vaccines

Parents' Pot Smoking Means More Colds, Flu for Kids

Troubling Rise Seen in Both COVID, RSV Cases Among Children

Take This Refresher on Skin Safety in Summer Sun

All Sunglasses Not Equal When it Comes to Eye Protection

Biden Reverses Trump Policy Limiting U.S. Nursing Home Fines

Could COVID-19 Accelerate Alzheimer's Symptoms?

Deaths From Alzheimer's Far More Common in Rural America

Health Highlights: July 30, 2021

Most Athletes With Genetic Heart Ailment Can Return to Play

New Data Details Dangers of Delta Variant, Even for the Vaccinated

Nursing Home Staff Closest to Patients Are Least Likely to Get COVID Vaccines

Premature Delivery Raises Odds for Cerebral Palsy

Provincetown Outbreak Shows Delta Can Spread Among Vaccinated, But Cases Are Mild

Severe Opioid Overdoses Rose by Nearly a Third During Pandemic

Some Missouri Residents Getting COVID Shots in Secret, Fearing Loved Ones' Ire

Teens' Heart Risk From COVID Far Exceeds That of Vaccination: Study

When Deductibles Rise, More Diabetes Patients Skip Their Meds

Biden to Announce 'Vaccine or Testing' Mandate for Federal Employees

Cats Might Be Purrfect Model for Human Genetics Research

CDC Now Says Vaccinated Should Be Tested After COVID Exposure, Even Without Symptoms

FDA OKs Automatic Use of a Cheaper Generic Insulin

Health Highlights: July 29, 2021

Hearts From Drug Abusers Can Be Used for Transplants

Mississippi Health System Buckles Under 'Astounding' Rise in COVID Cases

More Than Half of Americans Plagued by Back, Leg Pain

Pandemic Boosted Paranoia and Conspiracy Theories, Study Confirms

Testosterone's Ties to Success May Be a Myth

Type 2 Diabetes in Teens Can Bring Dangerous Complications in 20s

Want to Avoid Dementia? Add Some Color to Your Plate

Why Strokes Can Affect Women, Men Differently

Biden Weighs 'Vaccine or Testing' Mandate for Federal Employees

Bogus Info on Cancer Common Online, and It Can Harm

Defense Department Isn't Protecting Service Members From Toxic 'Forever Chemicals': Audit

Health Highlights: July 28, 2021

How Trust in Science Can Make You Vulnerable to 'Pseudoscience'

Many Black Men Missed Out on Prostate Cancer Care During Pandemic

Mixed Progress Against Cancers in Teens, Young Adults

'Moderate' Drinking May Be Heart-Healthy

Only Republican 'Elites' Will Convince Some Vaccine Resisters to Get the Shot: Study

Pfizer Says 3rd Shot of Vaccine Boosts COVID Protection

Vaccinated Americans Can Soon Visit the U.K. Without Quarantining

Vitamin D May Lower Black Women's Odds for COVID-19

Addictive, Harmful Vaping Is Super Cool on TikTok

CDC to Advise Return to Masks Indoors for Some Vaccinated Americans

Despite Reopening, Britain Sees 6 Straight Days of Declines in COVID Cases

Federal, State Moves Begin to Mandate COVID Vaccines for Workers

Health Highlights: July 27, 2021

High Blood Pressure: Which Drug Works Best for You?

Kids With Autism Have Unique Gut 'Microbiomes'

'Light Flash' Treatment Might Help Slow Alzheimer's

Long COVID May Qualify as a Disability: Biden

Pfizer, Moderna to Expand Vaccine Studies in Young Children

Severe COVID for People Under 45: Who's Most at Risk?

Who's Most Likely to Get Bullied at School?

Who's Most Likely to Refuse a COVID Vaccine?

Can COVID Transmit Easily on Crowded School Buses?

Cleaning Up the Air Could Help Prevent Alzheimer's

Daylight Saving Time Change Toughest on Night Owls

Fauci Pushes Ambitious Plan to Guard Against Future Pandemics

Health Highlights: July 26, 2021

Kids Still Dying From Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl Pain Patches

Major Medical Groups Call for Mandatory COVID Vaccination for Health Workers

Most Unvaccinated Americans Want to Stay That Way: Poll

Patients of Color Less Likely to Get Specialist Care Than White Patients

Simple Step Gets More School Kids Eating Their Veggies

Survey Finds U.S. Parents Split on COVID Vaccination for Kids Under 12

U.S. to Stick With International Travel Restrictions

When Are Head Injury Risks Highest for Young Soccer Players?

Worried About Delta-Linked 'Breakthrough' Infections? Experts Explain the Risks

Worry, Depression, Burnout: Survey Finds College Students Stressed as Fall Term Nears

It's Tick Season: Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease

Pregnant Women Need to Take Care in Sweltering Summer Heat

Are Antibiotics Really the Answer for UTIs in Women?

Big Road Trip This Weekend? Keep Baby Safe

Doctors Divided Over Use of Controversial New Alzheimer's Drug

Drug Shows Promise in Easing Dementia-Linked Psychosis

Fauci Supports NFL's Tough New COVID Policy

Lockdowns Cut Air Pollution, But Poorer Neighborhoods Benefited Less

Long-Term Outlook for Most With Serious Brain Injury Is Better Than Thought

Money Can Buy Americans Longer Life: Study

'Superbug' Fungus Spreads Among Vulnerable in Two U.S. Cities

Vaccinations Start to Climb in States Hit Hard by Delta Variant

As Olympics Begin, Tokyo Posts Highest Number of New COVID Cases in Six Months

Empty Stadiums, COVID Fears: How Will It Affect Olympic Athletes?

Health Highlights: July 22, 2021

Many Patients Billed for Preventive Care That Should Be Free: Study

Most Parents Clueless About Overuse Dangers to Young Pitchers

Muffins Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Pandemic Changed Grocery Shopping for Rich and Poor

Pfizer Vaccine Offers 88% Protection Against Delta Variant, But 2 Doses Needed

Stronger Hearts, Better Outcomes in Pregnancy: Study

Virtual Roller Coaster Ride Study Brings New Insights Into Migraine

Want to Avoid Sleep Apnea? Get Off the Sofa

When It Comes to Bullying of LGBTQ Teens, Local Politics Matters

1 in 20 Cases of Dementia Occurs in People Under 65

1.5 Million Kids Worldwide Lost Parent or Other Caregiver to COVID-19

Breastfed Babies Have Healthier Blood Pressure as Kids

Could Coffee, Veggies Lower Your Odds for COVID-19?

COVID Drove Biggest Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy Since World War II

Eating Meat Raises Risk of Heart Disease: Study

Even Young Children Can Have Breathing Issues During Sleep

Exercise Boosts Survival for People With Implanted Defibrillators

Lockdowns' Effects on Health Still Less Than Harm From Pandemic: Experts

McConnell Tells Unvaccinated Americans to Get COVID-19 Shots

PrEP HIV Prevention Pills to Be Free for Insured Americans

Secret Weapon: Why the 2nd Dose of Pfizer Vaccine Is So Crucial

Canada to Welcome Fully Vaccinated Americans in August

Double Trouble: Wildfire Smoke Could Boost Odds for COVID's Spread

Federal Court Backs Indiana University's Vaccine Mandate

Health Highlights: July 20, 2021

How Your Kid's Education Could Make You Healthier

One-Dose Blood Thinner Could Slash Blood Clot Risk After Knee Replacement

Plasma Injection Therapy May Be Useless Against Achilles Tendon Pain

Prescriptions for U.S. Kids Declined During Pandemic

Screening Often Misses Endometrial Cancer in Black Women

Statin Users May Have Added Protection Against Severe COVID-19

U.S. Issues Toughest Travel Alert for Britain As COVID Cases There Climb

White Men's Grip on U.S. Health Care May Be Slipping

AHA News: Pregnant Mom's Diet May Influence Baby's Cardiovascular Health

Any COVID Infection Leaves Strong Antibody Levels in Kids

Boris Johnson to Self-Isolate After Coronavirus Exposure

Canada Surpasses U.S. COVID Vaccination Rates

Chinese Man Dies of Rare Virus From Monkeys

Coffee Won't Upset Your Heartbeat. It Might Even Calm It

Court Blocks Lifting of COVID Restrictions on Cruise Ships

Do Women or Men Make the Best Doctors?

Geneticists Probe Origins of Painful Cluster Headaches

Health Highlights: July 19, 2021

High-Dose Withdrawal Drug in ER Can Help Battle Opioid Addiction

How Long Do People Want to Live?

Long Distance to Care Can Mean Worse Outcomes for Young Cancer Patients

Monkeypox Case Confirmed in U.S. Resident, Threat of Spread Is Low

Pediatricians' Group: All School Kids, Staff Should Continue to Wear Masks

Shock Therapy Safe, Effective for Tough-to-Treat Depression

U.S. Surgeon General Backs Local Mask Mandates When Needed

Make Summer Camp Safe for Your Child With Asthma, Allergies

It's BBQ Season, Prime Time for Grill Fires

$340 Million Settlement Proposed in EpiPen Lawsuits

A Better Test to Help Spot Glaucoma?

Canada May Open Borders to Fully Vaccinated Americans by Mid-August

CDC Advisors to Discuss 3rd COVID Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised

Even a Little Lead in Drinking Water Can Harm People With Kidney Disease

FDA Approves First Lymphoma Drug for Dogs

Fermented Foods Could Boost Your Microbiome

Health Highlights: July 16, 2021

Mask Mandate Returns to Los Angeles as COVID Cases Rise

More Than a Quarter of Long COVID Patients Still Not Recovered After 6 Months

Remote Learning Hurt High School Students Academically, Emotionally

Statin's Health Benefits Far Outweigh Any Potential Harms: Study

AHA News: How Healthy Is Your Neighborhood? Where You Live Can Greatly Affect Heart, Brain Health

Antibiotic-Resistant Pneumonia Is Killing Children in Bangladesh — Could It Spread?

Chinese Man Hospitalized With H5N6 Bird Flu

COVID Antibodies From Vaccination Are Almost 3 Times Higher Than From Infection

Drowning Deaths for U.S. Kids Have Fallen 38% Since 1999

Extreme Heat Hits Poorer Neighborhoods Harder

Half of U.S. Teens Plan to Get COVID Shot, But Can Numbers Go Higher?

Heart Troubles Ease Over Time in Kids With MIS-C

Many College Students Are Trying Out the New 'Fake Meats'

Many States Move to Ban Vaccine Mandates, Passports in Public Schools

More Americans Gaining Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment, But Race Matters

Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer's by 5 Years: Study

Stroke Prevented His Speech, But Brain Implant Brought It Back

Two Major Health Systems Won't Administer Controversial New Alzheimer's Drug

Ultra-Processed Foods Might Help Drive Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Alcohol Tied to 740,000 Cancer Cases Worldwide in 2020

Americans With Diabetes Were Hit Hard by COVID Pandemic

Busted Ankle? What's Better, a Cast or Brace?

Cancer Survivors Fared Better Financially After Obamacare

Dr. Rahul Gupta to Be Nominated as Next U.S. Drug Czar

Meth Abuse Drove Huge Surge in Heart Failure Crises in California

Most Romantic Couples Started Out as Friends, Study Finds

New COVID Cases Double in U.S. in Past Three Weeks

Pandemic Delays in Screening Mean More Breast Cancer Deaths Ahead: Study

Parent's Words Key to Young Kids' Fears Around Vaccination

Pope Leaves Hospital 10 Days After Colon Surgery

Summer Drowning Deaths Can Happen Quickly: Know the Facts

U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Jumped Nearly 30% During Pandemic

Athletes Face Twice the Odds for A-Fib

Average Soda Fountain Serving Exceeds Daily Recommended Added Sugars

Could Raw Dog Food Pose 'Superbug' Dangers?

Get COVID-19 Vaccines to Poor Nations Instead of Making Booster Shots: WHO

Growing Up in Lead-Contaminated Area Might Alter Personality: Study

Health Highlights: July 13, 2021

Hospitalizations for Teens With Eating Disorders Rose Sharply During Pandemic

Inhaled COVID Vaccine Shows Promise in Animal Trials

Medicare Mulls Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug

Most Marriages Survive a Spouse's Brain Injury

Pesticide Harmed Children's Brains: Lawsuits

Whole Grains Every Day: Key to Your Health and Waistline

Why Your Dog 'Knows' You Better Than a Wolf Ever Could

Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Odds for Physical Illnesses: Study

Could Men's Testosterone Play Role in COVID Survival?

FDA Head Asks for Investigation Into Alzheimer's Drug Approval

Flu Shot Might Help Ward Off Severe COVID

Health Highlights: July 12, 2021

Most Cancer Screenings Make Big Rebound After Pandemic Decline

Obese Men May Have Better Survival With Advanced Prostate Cancer

Some COVID Survivors Can't Regain Weight Lost During Illness

WHO Calls for Global Registry of Human Genome Editing

Why Handwriting Still Beats Typing, Videos at Helping Folks Learn

Why Even the Healthy Need a Primary Care Doctor

DIY Projects Can Be Prime Time for Foot Injuries

Adding MRI to Screening Can Cut Prostate Cancer Overdiagnosis in Half

Even Before Pandemic, One-Third of U.S. Adults Went Without Dental Care

Global Consortium Finds Genes That Drive Severe COVID-19

Health Highlights: July 9, 2021

Is Your Kid a Fast or Slow Eater? Personality Might Tell

No Evidence Muscle Relaxants Can Ease Low Back Pain

No Spectators to Be Allowed at Tokyo Olympic Games

Pfizer to Seek Approval for Booster COVID Shot, But U.S. Agencies Balk at Timing

Sleepless Nights Can Quickly Mess Up Your Emotions

U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout Saved 279,000 Lives: Study

Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks This Fall: CDC

Your Job Could Put You at Much Higher Risk for Flu

California to Pay Reparations to Victims of Forced Sterilization

Climate Change Already Causes 5 Million Extra Deaths Per Year

COVID Death Toll Passes 4 Million Globally

Depression Plagues Many Coal Miners With Black Lung Disease

Fitness Trackers Are Revealing COVID's Long-Term Effects

Health Highlights: July 8, 2021

Missing Teeth, Higher Odds for Dementia?

New Prescribing Instructions Tighten Use of Controversial Alzheimer's Drug

Pharmacy Exec Behind Meningitis Outbreak Gets Longer Prison Sentence

School-Based Mindfulness Program Gives Big Boost to Young Kids' Sleep

Scientists Track Spirituality in the Human Brain

U.S. Deaths From Cancer Continue to Decline

Urinary Incontinence Can Affect a Woman's Mental Health

1 in 20 College Students Has 'Internet Gaming Disorder,' Study Finds

1 in 4 People With Anxiety, Depression Couldn't Get Care During Pandemic

Americans Living With HIV Have Near-Normal Life Expectancy: Study

Blood Shortages Causing Surgery Delays Across U.S.

Health Highlights: July 7, 2021

Immunocompromised? Why the COVID-19 Vaccine Might Still Protect You

Is Medicare Overspending? Costco Prices Much Less for Generic Drugs

Language Barriers Keep 25 million in U.S. From Good Health Care

Plant-Based Diet Best for Your Heart

Pope Francis Eats, Walks Two Days After Colon Surgery

State Lotteries Don't Boost COVID Vaccination Numbers: Study

Almost All Cancer Patients Respond Well to COVID-19 Vaccines

Britain to Fully Reopen Soon, Despite Rising COVID cases

Can You Eat Your Way to Fewer Migraines?

Certain Sickle Cell Disease Traits Can Raise Odds for Severe COVID

Could Too Many Antibiotics Raise Your Odds for Colon Cancer?

COVID Vaccine Doesn't Infiltrate Breast Milk

Health Highlights: July 6, 2021

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Precooked Chicken: CDC

Living to Age 130: New Study Projects It Could Happen

People With HIV Have Much Higher Risk for Suicide

Pope Francis Has Part of His Left Colon Removed in Surgery

Rare 'Breakthrough' COVID Infections in Vaccinated Are Milder: Study

Why Do Black Patients Fare Worse When MS Strikes?

India's COVID Crisis Could Spawn Another: Antibiotic Misuse

Telehealth: Tips for Helping Kids With Autism Take Part

Too Little Sunlight, Vitamin D May Raise Colon Cancer Risk

Backyard Fireworks on the 4th? Rethink It to Keep Your Child Safe

Shining a Light on Sunscreens

Another Fireworks Hazard: Loss of Hearing

Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Trump-Era Law on Surprise Medical Bills

Cost a Barrier to Cervical Cancer Screening for Many U.S. Women

Could Losing Your Wisdom Teeth Enhance Your Sense of Taste?

Health Highlights: July 2, 2021

How Much Should the Delta Variant Worry You?

Key to Good Sleep for Toddlers Starts in Infancy

Masks at the Gym: Uncomfortable But Not Unsafe, Study Finds

Alcohol Still a Threat in Too Many American Pregnancies: Study

COVID Falls From America's #1 Killer to #7 by June

Fireworks Deaths Spiked in Pandemic; Stay Safe This 4th

Gender on U.S. Passports Will Soon Be User’s Choice

Gene-Based Embryo Selection: Are 'Designer Babies' on the Horizon?

House Committees to Investigate New Alzheimer's Drug Approval

Most Americans Don't Follow Diets That Could Prevent Cancer

New Drug Shows Real Promise Against Celiac Disease

New Insights Into How Eating Disorders Alter the Brain

Pets Often Catch COVID From Owners, Study Finds

Pig Study Could Lead to Gene Therapy to Prevent Heart Failure

What Drives Preschoolers' Curiosity to Learn?

CBD Products Gain Following Among Fibromyalgia Patients

Could the 'Mono' Virus Be Driving Long-Haul COVID?

COVID Can Be More Deadly for Hospitalized Trauma Patients

Drug May Curb 'Sluggish' Thinking in Some Adults With ADHD

Gene Differences Could Have Black Patients Undergoing Unnecessary Biopsies

Health Highlights: June 30, 2021

More Evidence Spanking Kids Doesn't Work, Can Cause Harm

Some Myeloma Patients Get No Protection From COVID-19 Vaccines

State Prisons Could Be Hotbeds for COVID Cases, Spread

Supreme Court Upholds CDC's Ban on Evictions During Pandemic

Women's Cancer Screenings Plummeted During Pandemic

Young Cancer Survivors Vulnerable to COVID, But Often Shun Vaccine

Black Men Less Likely to Get Best Prostate Cancer Treatments

CRISPR Therapy Fights Rare Disease Where Protein Clogs Organs

Health Highlights: June 29, 2021

Healthy Living Can Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer's

High Curiosity in Infancy Carries Through to Toddler Years

Keeping Same Nurse for All Home Health Care May Be Crucial for Dementia Patients

Kids Born Through Fertility Treatments Have No Higher Cancer Risk

LA County Recommends Masks for All When Indoors as Delta Variant Spreads

Pandemic Day Care Closures Forced 600,000 U.S. Working Moms to Leave Jobs

Poorly Managed Diabetes Raises Odds for More Severe COVID

Unhappy Marriages Could Mean Shorter Lives for Men

Weekly Injected Drug Could Boost Outcomes for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Which Blood Sugar Meds Work Best Against Type 2 Diabetes?

1 in 4 Parents Worries Their Young Child Isn't Reaching Milestones: Poll

Could Home Test for Colon Cancer Mean a Big Medical Bill to Come?

Health Highlights: June 28, 2021

Heart Failure Patients May Be at Higher Cancer Risk

High Deductibles Keep Folks With Chest Pain From Calling 911

How Much Do Trees Lower Urban Temperatures?

Juul to Pay $40 Million in N.C. Case Over Vaping's Harm to Teens

Most Cases of Dementia in U.S. Seniors Go Undiagnosed: Study

No Sign Prior COVID Infection Affects a Woman's Fertility: Study

Sleep Apnea in Childhood a Bad Sign for Teenage Heart Health

Spanish Spoken at Home? It Won't Slow Youngsters Learning English: Study

Summer Playgrounds Come With Fun and Hazards

How to Safely Use the Right Flea and Tick Product for Your Pet

99% of New U.S. COVID Hospitalizations, Deaths Occurring Among the Unvaccinated

As COVID Rules Ease, Common Colds Rebound Across America

Could a DNA Blood Test Spot a Range of Hidden Cancers?

Dyeing Your Hair? Beware Chemical Burns

Even on 'Down' Days, Music a Motivator for Runners

First Signs of MS May Often Go Undiagnosed

Hawaii to Ease COVID Rules for Fully Vaccinated Tourists

Is the ‘Delta Plus’ COVID Variant a New Concern?

Lilly to Seek FDA Approval for New Alzheimer's Drug

Liver Cirrhosis Much More Deadly for Black Americans

Lockdown Weight Gain May Have Caused Surge in New Diabetes Cases in Kids

No Drop in Teens' Use of Pot, Binge Drinking Despite Pandemic Lockdowns

Sales of ED Drugs Boomed During Pandemic

Second COVID Vaccine Dose Missed by Over 10% of Americans

When, Where Was the First Case of COVID-19?

1 in 3 Caregivers for Elderly May Be Untrained, Unscreened

Body's 'Signals' May Feel Different in People With Anorexia, Depression

Clot-Removing Procedure Can Sometimes Backfire for Stroke Patients

COVID Caused Biggest Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy Since World War II

Drop in Life Expectancy From COVID Much Worse for Black, Hispanic Americans

FDA to Add Warning to Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines About Rare Heart Issues in Young

For People With Heart Failure, Statins May Lower Cancer Risk Too

Innovative Kidney Donor 'Voucher' System Is Saving Lives

Lost Sense of Smell Returns for Almost All COVID Survivors

Mental Confusion an Early Warning Sign of Severe COVID-19

People Over 80 Benefit From Surgery for Benign Brain Tumors

Potato Chips, Fatty Lunches Greatly Raise Your Heart Risks

Another Pollen Misery: It Might Help Transmit COVID-19

CDC Advisers to Discuss Heart Problems in the Young After COVID Vaccination

C-Section Babies Miss Out on Mom's 'Microbiome,' But Treatment Can Change That

Fertility Drugs Won't Raise Breast Cancer Risk

Health Highlights: June 23, 2021

No Good Evidence Weight Loss Supplements Work: Study

Pandemic May Have Created a 'Baby Bust,' Not Boom

Stress Has Many U.S. Teachers Leaving Profession: Survey

Study Suggests COVID Vaccine Booster Shots Will Be Needed

White House Says July 4 Vaccination Goal Won't Be Met

Animal Study Suggests COVID-19 Can Infect Testes

Autopsy Study Shows How COVID Harms the Brain

Coffee Could Perk Up Your Liver

COVID Deaths Drop to New Lows in U.S., While Vaccination Rates Climb

Health Highlights: June 22, 2021

Leaded Gas, Banned Decades Ago, Might Still Harm People Today

Marijuana Use Tied to Higher Odds for Thoughts of Suicide

Migraines Tied to Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy

More E-Scooter Rideshares, More Injuries

More Than Half of People With Asthma Aren't Seeing a Specialist

Too Many Older Americans Are Taking Daily Aspirin

When Is Your Very Earliest Memory?

5 Tests You Should Not Order for a Child With Autism

'Blame Pandemic' Best Way to Save Relationships During Lockdown

Can Your Blood Pressure Medicine Protect Your Memory?

Health Highlights: June 21, 2021

In 11 States, Seniors' Low Vaccination Rates a 'Powder Keg' for New Cases

New Genetic Insights Into Cause of ALS

Not-So-Happy-Birthdays: Parties Helped Spread COVID, Study Finds

Screen All Kids for Heart Problems, Pediatricians' Group Says

Survey Finds Many Adults Don't Want Kids -- and They're Happy

Women, Take These Key Steps to Good Urological Health

Could Fish Oil Supplements Help Fight Depression?

Health Highlights: June 18, 2021

Hospitals: One Reason COVID Is More Lethal for Black Americans

Many 'High Priority' Patients Aren't Getting Put on Kidney Transplant Lists

Many 'High-Risk' Americans Unconcerned About Skin Cancer: Poll

'MIND' Diet Can Help Preserve Brain in People With MS

On Father's Day, Give Dad Tips to Keep Healthy

U.S. to Spend $3.2 Billion to Help Develop Antiviral Pills for COVID

Animal Study Offers Hope for a Better Herpes Treatment

Fast-Food Companies Spending More on Ads Aimed at Youth

Hand Sanitizer Vapors Can Cause Nausea, Dizziness

Health Highlights: June 17, 2021

How Healthy Are the New Plant-Based 'Fake Meats'?

How Secure Is Your Health or Fitness App?

Less Than 1% of People Who've Had Severe COVID Get Re-Infected

Living With HIV Raises Odds for Sudden Cardiac Death

Pot Use May Change the Teenage Brain, MRIs Show

Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Challenge to Affordable Care Act

Even Good Weather Didn't Lift Lockdown Blues: Study

For Losing Weight, Calorie Counting Tops Fasting Diets

Health Highlights: June 16, 2021

Mold a Big Threat to People With COPD

Pandemic Silver Lining: Fewer Dangerous Flare-Ups for COPD Patients

Strict Rest Not Recommended After Sports-Linked Concussion, Experts Say

Treating Teachers' Depression Could Boost Young Students' Grades: Study

What Works Best to Ease Migraines?

Almost All U.S. Physicians Have Gotten a COVID Vaccine

Are Women Absorbing Toxins From Their Makeup?

Big Rise in U.S. Teens Identifying As Gay, Bisexual

Could a Type of Statin Raise Dementia Risks?

Dirty Air in Pregnancy Might Raise Baby's Obesity Risk

Health Highlights: June 15, 2021

Many U.S. Mass Shooters Had Untreated Mental Illness: Study

Babies Produce Strong Immune Response to Ward Off COVID-19: Study

Doctors May Be Overprescribing Opioids After Surgeries

Good News, Bad News From Alzheimer's Vaccine Trial

Gun Suicides Are Rising Steeply Among American Youth

Health Highlights: June 14, 2021

Most Editors at Leading Medical Journals Are White, Study Finds

Odds for Death, Hospital Care Rise When Statins Are Stopped

Teasing People About Weight Can Help Bring on Eating Disorders

Teens Who Text While Driving May Take Other Risks Behind the Wheel

There Are Many Good Reasons for Kids to Get the COVID Vaccine

Weight-Loss Surgeries Used Least in U.S. States That Need Them Most

Why Music at Bedtime Might Not Be a Great Idea

Cataracts: Common, and Easy to Treat

More Than a Snore? Recognize the Signs of Sleep Apnea

Big Rise in Suicide Attempts by U.S. Teen Girls During Pandemic

COVID Antibody Treatment Is Safe, Effective in Transplant Patients

Health Highlights: June 11, 2021

It's a Myth That Promiscuous Women Have Low Self-Esteem

Obesity Could Raise Odds for 'Long-Haul' COVID Symptoms

Old Age No Bar to Successful Heart Transplant, Study Finds

Poor Sleep After Head Injury Could Point to Dementia Risk

Smokers, Obese People Need Major Heart Interventions Earlier in Life

There Is No 'Healthy Obesity,' Study Finds

Will People Really Need a Yearly COVID Booster Vaccine?

A Real Headache: Racism Plays Role in Migraine Care

America Is Losing the War Against Diabetes

COVID Vaccines Appear Safe for People With IBD

Did People Smoke More or Less During the Pandemic?

Gene Editing Technique Corrects Sickle Cell Disease in Mice

Health Highlights: June 10, 2021

Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes

'Laughing Gas' Shows Promise Against Tough-to-Treat Depression

More Evidence Flu Shot Is Safe in Pregnancy

New Treatment Fights Rare Cases of Vaccine-Linked Blood Clots

Pandemic Boosted Drinking Among Americans Over 50: Poll

US to Send 500 Million COVID Vaccine Doses to Countries Desperate for Shots

Woman Dies From Dengue Fever Acquired in Florida

AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine Tied to Rare Cases of Low Blood Platelets

Child Drownings in U.S. Pools, Spas Are on the Rise

Colds, Bronchitis Cases Resurged After Texas Eased COVID Rules

Heavy Drinking Could Lower a Woman's Odds of Conception

Many Heart Disease Patients Keep Smoking, Despite Knowing Risks

Medicare's Penalties for Poor-Quality Dialysis Centers Aren't Helping: Study

New Links Between Poor Sleep, Diabetes and Death

'Plant-Based' or Low-Fat Diet: Which Is Better for Your Heart?

Why a COVID Diagnosis Could Cost You Way More Money in 2021

ADHD Meds May Help Keep Some Kids From Thoughts of Suicide

Death Rates Are Rising Across Rural America

Fewer Than 1 in 10 American Adults Get Enough Dietary Fiber

Health Highlights: June 8, 2021

Real-World Study Shows Power of Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines to Prevent COVID

Think You Can Skip That Annual Physical? Think Again

Your Teen's Smartphone Could Be Key to Unhealthy Weight

A Woman's Diet Might Help Her Avoid Breast Cancer

AHA News: As the Pandemic Wanes, Get Kids on the Road to Good Health This Summer

Antibiotics Won't Help Fight Lung-Scarring Disease IDF: Study

Bots Blamed for COVID Misinformation on Facebook

Can You Keep Your Bladder After Bladder Cancer Strikes?

FDA Defends Approval of Controversial Alzheimer's Drug

Health Highlights: June 7, 2021

Many Existing Drugs Could Be Potent COVID Fighters: Study

Study Pinpoints Cancer Patients at Highest Risk From COVID

Too Much Caffeine Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma

Two Common Eating Habits That Can Really Pile on Pounds

Youth Vaping Rates Decline, But 1 in 5 U.S. Teens Still Uses E-Cigs

Your Doctor Appointments Might Look Different Post-Pandemic

Summer Water Fun Can Bring Drowning Risks: Stay Safe

A Fruitful Approach to Preventing Diabetes

Breast Cancer's Spread Is More Likely in Black Women, Study Finds

Drug Lynparza Could Help Fight Some Early-Stage Breast Cancers

ER Visits for Heart Attacks Rebounded After Pandemic Decline

Newly Approved Drug Fights Lung Cancer Tied to Certain Genes

Other Health Woes Common When Meth Addiction Strikes

Prior COVID Infection May Shield You From Another for at Least 10 Months

Targeted Radiotherapy Might Help Men Battling Advanced Prostate Cancer

Teens: You Got Your COVID Vaccine, What Now?

Your Puppy Is Born Ready to Interact With You: Study

After Editor-in-Chief's Resignation, JAMA Journals Outline Steps to Address Racism

AHA News: As the Mercury Rises, Follow These 5 Summer Survival Tips

AHA News: Menopause Before 40 Tied to Higher Stroke Risk

Average COVID Hospital Bill for U.S. Seniors Nearly $22,000

Biden Announces New Vaccination Incentives

Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy May Help Parkinson's Patients Long Term

'Early Birds' May Have Extra Buffer Against Depression

Health Highlights: June 3, 2021

Healthy Eating Lowers Pregnancy Complication Risk

Pandemic Silver Lining: Global Decline in Urban Crime

Strokes Hitting COVID Patients Are More Severe: Study

Will Pandemic Produce a Summer Baby Boom?

AHA News: Is Mango the Luscious Superhero of Fruit?

Aortic Tears Are Even More Deadly for Women, Study Finds

As Teen, He Made News Opposing Anti-Vax Mom. Now, He's Urging COVID Shots for Youth

'Boomerang Kids': When an Adult Child Moves Back Home

Health Highlights: June 2, 2021

Scientists Discover Rare Form of ALS That Can Strike Kids

Sleep Deprived? Coffee Can Only Help So Much

U.S. Set to Send Millions of COVID Vaccines to Countries in Need

Americans' Lung Health: The Poor Suffer Most

Americans on the Move as Post-Pandemic Life Begins

Do You Live in a U.S. Opioid OD Hotspot?

JAMA Journals' Editor-in-Chief Steps Down After Deputy's Racism Comments

Long-Haul COVID Symptoms? Getting Vaccine Won't Make You Feel Worse, Study Finds

Losing Weight Can Beat Diabetes and Also Help the Heart

Mom's Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child's Stroke Risk Decades Later

Smog Might Damage Your Sense of Smell

Tai Chi Equal to 'Regular' Exercise in Trimming Your Tummy

Think You Can Spot Fake News? Many Can't

U.S. Blood Supply Is Safe From Coronavirus, Study Finds

Even Preschoolers Want to Be in the 'In Crowd,' Study Finds

FDA Warns of Bogus Fertility Claims for Some Supplements

Is It COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies?

Telehealth Is Growing in Use, Acceptance Among Americans: Poll

Summer Safety Tips for the Great Outdoors

Boaters and Drivers, Stay Alcohol-Free This Memorial Day Weekend

Another Study Finds Routine Vaccines Safe for Kids, Adults

Debunking Myths That Have Some Parents Resisting COVID Vaccines for Teens

Don't Delay Lung Cancer Surgery, Study Suggests

Health Highlights: May 28, 2021

Immunity After COVID-19 Illness May Last at Least 1 Year

Many Americans Confused About Sunscreens: Poll

Massive Gene Study Probes Origins of Depression

Out-of-Pocket Costs Delay Cancer Follow-Up Care, Even for the Insured

Poll Finds Herd Immunity in U.S. Possible by Summer

Skin-to-Skin Contact Could Boost Survival of Very Premature Babies

After Testing Fell During Pandemic, Is a Surge in STDs Ahead?

AHA News: Deep Disparities Persist in Who Gets Exposed to Secondhand Smoke

Did a Ban on Flavored Vapes Raise Teen Smoking Rates?

Experimental Treatment Offers New Hope Against Lupus

Global Warming Could Bring More Stillbirths, Study Warns

Having OCD May Triple a Person's Odds for a Stroke

Many Pre-Surgery Tests Are Useless, So Why Are Hospitals Still Using Them?

Narcissist's 'Thin Skin' Can Easily Lead to Aggression

Your City Has Its Own Microbial 'Signature,' Scientists Say

7 Out of 10 Hospitalized COVID Patients Will Have Long-Haul Symptoms

AHA News: How Much Harm Can a Little Excess Salt Do? Plenty

Birth Order, Family Size May Affect Heart Health

Can Flotation Tanks Ease Chronic Pain?

Common Immune Drug Methotrexate May Hamper Response to COVID-19 Vaccine

Could Certain Diabetes Drugs Fight Asthma, Too?

Diet Pill Use Could Be a Step Away From Eating Disorder

Health Highlights: May 26, 2021

Moderate Use of Hair Relaxers Won't Raise Black Women's Cancer Risk: Study

Osteoporosis Might Also Raise a Woman's Odds for Hearing Loss

Shoulder Pain Can Plague Wheelchair Users, But Their Own Fat Cells Could Be Cure

Testosterone Might Influence COVID Severity in Men

AHA News: El vínculo entre la depresión y las enfermedades del corazón tiene un doble sentido

AHA News: Link Between Depression and Heart Disease Cuts Both Ways

Are Babies With Seizures Overmedicated?

Bedtime With a Pet Won't Harm Your Kid's Sleep - and Might Help

'Breakthrough' COVID Infections After Vaccination Are Rare: CDC

Could COVID-19 Trigger Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the Young?

Even Mild COVID Illness May Induce Long-Lasting Antibody Response

Fat Around Your Heart Could Be Especially Deadly

Health Highlights: May 25, 2021

In 10 Years, COVID-19 Could Be 'Just the Sniffles'

Low-Salt 'DASH' Diet Good for Total Heart Health

Mask Up or Not? One Factor Dictates a Social Norm

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Highly Effective in Kids 12 and Older

More Pot-Linked Poisoning Cases as Edibles' Popularity Booms

16 Candles? Time for Your Meningitis Shot, Molly Ringwald Says

AHA News: Depression and Anxiety Linked to Lower Levels of Heart Health in Young Adults

For Toddlers, More Time Watching Screens Mean Less Time Reading

Health Highlights: May 24, 2021

Heart Issue Spotted in a Few Young COVID Vaccine Recipients; Experts Say Shots Still Needed

Lockdowns Improved Symptoms for People With IBS

Lost Weight? One Factor Can Keep It From Returning

Mammography Rates Plummeted During Pandemic

Man Blind for 40 Years Regains Some Sight Through Gene Therapy

Science Studies Most Likely to Be Wrong Are the Most Widely Read

U.S. COVID Infections, Deaths Drop to Levels Not Seen Since Last Summer

Why Don't People Have Memories of Their Infancy?

'Yo-Yo' Dieting May Mean Sleepless Nights for Women

Hoarse Voice? There's Many Reasons for Rasping, Experts Say

Poison Centers Warn Against Gas Siphoning

Colonoscopy After 75: A Potential Lifesaver for Most

Drug Could Be Promising New Option Against Eczema

Elections Can Be Tough on Americans' Hearts

Faulty Gene Could Raise Vulnerability to Asbestos-Linked Cancer

Fetal Exposure to Ultra-Fine Air Pollution Could Raise Asthma Risks

Gluten Doesn't Trigger 'Brain Fog' for Women Without Celiac Disease: Study

Health Highlights: May 21, 2021

Too Much TV May Dull the Aging Brain

When Cardiac Deaths Rose During Pandemic, Minorities Suffered Most

As U.S. Vaccinations Rise, Hospitals Ease Restrictions on Visitors

Biggest Reason Teens Injure Their Spines: Not Wearing Seat Belts

Breast Cancer Treatments Don't Raise COVID Risks

COVID Caused Almost 1 Million Extra Deaths Across 29 Wealthy Countries

During Pandemic, Fewer Using Drug That Fights Opioid Overdose

Health Highlights: May 20, 2021

Immunotherapy Drug Can Beat Back Early-Stage Lung Cancer

In Newly Discovered Case, a Coronavirus Has Jumped From Dog to Human

Is Your Child at Risk for Asthma?

Key Factors That Raise Your Odds for Early-Onset Colon Cancer

Many Americans Take Meds That Weaken COVID Vaccine Response

6 Reasons Bipolar Patients Don't Take Their Meds

AHA News: Is It Normal Aging or Early Signs of Dementia?

As Medicaid Access Expands, So Does Cancer Survival

Even Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Might Raise Baby's Breathing Risks

First Case of COVID-19 Triggering Recurrent Clots in Patient's Arm

Health Highlights: May 19, 2021

HPV Vaccination Is Lowering U.S. Cervical Cancer Rates

MS May Not Affect Breast Cancer Prognosis

Number of U.S. Kids Hospitalized With COVID Is Likely Overcounted: Study

Two-Fifths of Americans With COPD Live Far From Lung Rehab

What Type of Stent Did I Get, Where? Most Heart Patients Don't Know

When Diabetes Strikes in Pregnancy, Do Women Eat Healthier?

AHA News: Research Into Asian American Health Doesn't Always Reflect Their Diversity

Beta-Blocker Heart Meds Might Lower Arthritis Risk

City Parks: Safe Havens That Don't Raise COVID Infection Risks

Clues to Rare Disorder Affecting Kids With COVID-19

Get First Colonoscopy at 45, not 50: U.S. Expert Panel

Health Highlights: May 18, 2021

In One U.S. School District, Nearly 10% of Students Identify as 'Gender-Diverse'

Low- or High-Dose, Aspirin Brings Similar Protection Against Heart Disease: Study

Major Gene Study Looks at Origins of Bipolar Disorder

Online Therapy Works for Kids Battling Social Anxiety

Sleep Apnea Raises Odds for Severe COVID-19

Smoggy Air Might Raise Black Women's Odds for Fibroids

A Healthier Heart Might Make You Smarter

After Setbacks, Sanofi/GlaxoSmithKline COVID Vaccine Performs Well in Early Trial

Being a 'Night Owl' Raises Odds for Diabetes If You're Obese

Boys Born Very Prematurely May Age Faster as Men

Bullying, Violence Common for Gender-Diverse Youth

Health Highlights: May 17, 2021

Medication Errors in Pets: How to Lower the Risk

Odds of Catching COVID at Dentist's Office Very Low: Study

Pandemic Caused Rise in Telemedicine Visits for Kids, But Will the Trend Continue?

Parents' Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism

Post-COVID PTSD? Many Find Return to 'Normal' Unsettling

Should There Be 'Gun Retirement' for the Elderly?

Starting Rehab Earlier Boosts Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients

Surgical Snip Might Prevent Stroke in People With A-fib

アルツハイマー型認知症による国内コストは年間12.6兆円に及ぶ可能性

イスラエル発COVID-19ワクチン有効性のリアルワールドデータ

パンデミックで収入が減ると歯の痛みが増える――国内Web調査

心臓の健康に必要な睡眠時間は？

生後最初の便で乳児のアレルギーリスクを予想できる？

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's: Buying Time

Alzheimer's: Dealing with Mealtimes

Bathing and Alzheimer's Disease

Financial Planning With Your Parents

Ginkgo: Safety and Uses

Melanoma Can Strike Your Nails: Here's How to Check

Preventing Alzheimer's

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Preventing Memory Loss?

Quiz: What Do You Know About Alzheimer's Disease?

Uncooperativeness and Alzheimer's

When a Parent Moves In

Is Your Family 'CO Safe' When Big Storms Hit?

Bike-Linked Head Injuries Plummet for U.S. Kids, But Not Adults

Can Some Movies Change Your Life? Maybe, Study Finds

Depression Even More Common With Heart Failure Than Cancer

Dialysis Patients Have Weaker Response to COVID Vaccine: Study

Health Highlights: May 14, 2021

Is Rise in Liver Damage Tied to More Drinking During Lockdowns?

Magnets in Cellphones, Smartwatches Might Affect Pacemakers, FDA Warns

Two Out of Three California Prison Inmates Said Yes to COVID Vaccine

Vaping Ups Teens' Odds for Asthma, Asthma Attacks

With New Mask Guidance Comes the Challenge of Following It

COVID More Lethal for People Living With HIV

Good Bacteria Aren't Present in Baby's Gut Before Birth

Health Highlights: May 13, 2021

Many Americans Live Too Far From Opioid Addiction Treatment

Mixing COVID Vaccines Might Raise Odds for Minor Reactions: Study

New Coronavirus Lingers in Penis and Could Cause Impotence

Researchers Develop First App-Based Rapid Gonorrhea Test

Weight-Loss Surgery Might Also Help Prevent Cataracts

What Works Best to Ease Recurrent Ear Infections in Kids?

AHA News: These 'Concrete Steps' Could Help Fight Racism in Health Care

Could a Vaccine Against Future Pandemics Be on the Way?

Debunking Social Media Myth, Study Finds COVID Vaccine Won't Harm Placenta

Do Prescription Sleep Medicines Even Work?

Feel Younger Than Your Age? You Might Live Longer

For the Poor, Even a Small Medical Bill Can Trigger Coverage Loss

Grief Can Strike Even Before a Loved One Is Gone

Health Highlights: May 12, 2021

Humans Started Loving Carbs a Very Long Time Ago

Rural U.S. Schools Are Bringing Back In-Person Learning Faster Than Urban Schools

U.S. Seniors Are Getting Fewer Abdominal Surgeries

Alcohol Is No Friend to Social Distancing

Any COVID-19 Infection Raises Odds for Lingering Symptoms, Study Finds

Centuries Ago, Gene Changes May Have Stopped Bubonic Plague

FDA Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer Vaccine for Those Aged 12 to 15

Gene-Targeted Drug Shows Promise Against a Form of Pancreatic Cancer

In Girls as Young as 7, Weight May Predict Odds for Eating Disorder

Meat Production Is Dirtying the Air You Breathe

Most Severe COVID Cases Involve Neuro Issues, and They're More Often Fatal

New Insights Into Treating Mild Head Injuries

Sleep Disorders Cost U.S. Health Care System Nearly $95 Billion Per Year

COVID Vaccines May Still Leave Organ Transplant Recipients Unprotected

COVID-19 Appears to Have No Lasting Impact on College Athletes' Hearts

Feeling Down? Support Via Social Media May Not Be Enough

Health Highlights: May 10, 2021

Ibuprofen, Similar Painkillers Won't Raise Risks for COVID Patients

Lockdown Loneliness Making Things Even Tougher for Cancer Patients

Obesity Raises Odds for Many Common Cancers

Pregnancy Within 1 Year of Weight-Loss Surgery Carries Added Risks

Road to Healthy Middle-Aged Brain May Begin in Childhood

Vegetarian Diet Could Help Fight Off Disease: Study

Why Sleep Raises Risk for Sudden Death in People With Epilepsy

Women Get Help Later Than Men When Heart Attack Strikes

Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning Signs

AHA News: How Social Isolation Can Harm Health as You Age – and How to Prevent It

Air Pollution Can Harm Kids' Hearts for a Lifetime

Are You Taking a Med That's Raising Your Blood Pressure?

'BPA-Free' Bottles Might Need a Run Through Your Dishwasher First

Failing Kidneys Could Bring Higher Dementia Risk

Fear of Losing Health Insurance Keeps 1 in 6 U.S. Workers in Their Jobs

Gene Tied to Balding May Also Raise COVID Risks for Men

Health Highlights: May 7, 2021

How a Little Alcohol Might Help the Heart

Lots of Sugary Drinks Doubles Younger Women's Colon Cancer Risk: Study

State of Mind Matters for Survival After Heart Attack

Time Spent in ICU Linked to Higher Odds for Suicide Later

1 in 4 Heart Attacks Arrive With 'Atypical' Symptoms

Better Access to Birth Control Boosts School Graduation Rates

Drug Saxenda Aids Weight Loss — But You Should Exercise, Too

Eat Smart: Mediterranean Diet Could Ward Off Dementia

Health Highlights: May 6, 2021

Heart Risk Factors Show Up Earlier in U.S. Black Women

Many Consumers Misunderstand Those 'Best Before' Food Labels

Race, Neighborhood Affects How Long You'll Live After Heart Attack

Real-World Studies Show Pfizer Vaccine Shields Against COVID Variants

When Black Americans Encounter Police Violence, High Anxiety Often Follows

When Drug Companies Raise Prices, Patients' Out-of-Pocket Costs Rise

1 in 4 U.S. Teens Has Had a Concussion: Study

A Vitamin Could Be Key to Women's Pain After Knee Replacement

ADHD Meds Can Help Preschoolers, But Effects Vary

Americans Missed Almost 10 Million Cancer Screenings During Pandemic

Biden Sets New Goal of Vaccinating 70% of Americans by July 4

Health Highlights: May 5, 2021

Heart Disease Often Comes in Pairs, Spouse Study Shows

Most Top U.S. Surgeons Are White and That's Not Changing

New Study Examines Sexuality of People With Autism

'Prediabetes' Raises Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke

U.S. COVID Outlook Shows Big Improvement by July

What's the Right Amount of Sleep for a Healthy Heart?

Eating Issues Common in People With Autism, and Girls Are More Susceptible

FDA Plans to OK Pfizer Vaccine for Those Aged 12 and Up

Giving Birth During the Pandemic? Facts You Need to Know

Health Highlights: May 4, 2021

How the Pandemic Changed Breast Cancer Care

Many Americans Wrong About Sun's Skin Cancer Dangers: Poll

Volunteer Firefighters Have High Levels of Potentially Toxic Chemicals

Who's Most Likely to Join a Clinical Trial?

Wildfires Are Changing the Seasonal Air Quality of the U.S. West

You Got Your COVID Shot: What to Do With That Vaccine Card

AHA News: As Pre-Pandemic Activities Return, So Does Anxiety

Could High-Dose Fish Oil Raise Odds for A-Fib in Heart Patients?

COVID Anxieties Still High for Americans: Poll

Finding a Doctor Is Tough and Getting Tougher in Rural America

'Ghosts and Guardian Angels': New Insights Into Parkinson's Hallucinations

Health Highlights: May 3, 2021

Herd Immunity for Americans May Be an Elusive Goal, Experts Say

Obamacare Gave More Breast Cancer Survivors Access to Breast Reconstruction

Opioids After Dental Work May Be Dangerous

Pandemic Has Greatly Diminished Services for Kids, Adults With Autism

Stressed, Burned-Out Nurses Make More Medical Errors: Study

Why U.S. Hispanics Got COVID at Higher Rates: Their Jobs

Urgent Care or the ER? Which Should You Choose?

5 Steps to Protect Young Athletes' Eyes

1 in 5 Patients on Kidney Dialysis Say No to COVID-19 Vaccine: Study

COVID Deaths Continue to Decline in U.S.

Few Kids Seeing a Dentist Have COVID-19, Study Finds

Health Highlights: April 30, 2021

Heat Waves Topping 132 Degrees F Likely in Middle East Without Action on Climate Change

Researchers Seek Antiviral Pill That Would Ease COVID Severity

Too Few Young Men Have Gotten the HPV Vaccine

Why C-Section Babies May Be at Higher Risk for a Food Allergy

Will Baby Have Allergies? First Poop Might Tell

Young, Immune-Compromised Patients Are Hotspots for Coronavirus Mutations: Study

AHA News: Take Stock of Your Health With This Post-Lockdown Checklist

Being Born Even a Bit Early Might Hamper Child's Development

Breathing Dirty Air Could Raise a Child's Risk for Adult Mental Illness

CBD: How Much Pain Relief Is Real and How Much Is Placebo?

COVID-19 and Advanced Diabetes Can Be a Deadly Mix: Study

Dementia Risk Rises as Years Lived With Type 2 Diabetes Increases

FDA Poised to Ban Menthol Cigarettes

Good Stroke Recovery May Depend on Your ZIP Code: Study

New Advice for Blood Pressure That's a Bit Too High

One Reason It's Hotter in Poorer Neighborhoods: Fewer Trees

Poll Reveals Who's Most Vaccine-Hesitant in America and Why

Who Is Using Herbal Kratom?

About 1 in 7 Who Get Pfizer Vaccine Will Have Any 'Systemic' Side Effect: Study

Being Bullied Often Leads Teens to Thoughts of Violence

Better Sleep May Mean Better Sex for Women

Do Your Genes Set You Up for Hot Flashes?

Gender-Affirming Surgeries Improve Mental Health in Young, Study Says

Health Highlights: April 28, 2021

Pandemic May Be Upping Cases of Severe Complication in Kids With Diabetes

Pfizer/Moderna Vaccine Protection: 64% at First Dose, 94% at Second

Polls Find Most U.S. Young People Take COVID Threat Seriously

When Cancer Strikes Those Under 40, Race Matters

Adding Vaping to Smoking Brings Even Worse Respiratory Effects

AHA News: Higher Pulse Pressure in Smokers May Signal Cardiovascular Disease Risk

CDC Says Vaccinated Can Shed Masks Outside, Except in Crowds

Common Complication of Pregnancy Tied to Higher Stroke Risk Later

Head Injury, Alzheimer's Appear to Affect Brain in Similar Ways

Health Highlights: April 27, 2021

Higher Education Won't Help Preserve the Aging Brain: Study

Nothing to Sniff at: Depression Common for People With COVID-Linked Smell Loss

Raising Legal Age for Tobacco Cuts Teen Smoking, Study Confirms

Secondhand Smoke Can Raise Odds for Mouth, Throat Cancers

Tougher Gun Laws, Fewer Gun Deaths: Study

AHA News: Salt Sensitivity May Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure

Closely Monitor Heart Health in Cancer Patients Who Get Hormonal Therapies: AHA

Low Risk of Mom Passing COVID to Newborn

Lullaby Effect: Music Can Speed Your Way to Sleep, Study Finds

New Drug May Be Better Psoriasis Treatment

Too Much Pot During Pregnancy May Endanger Baby's Health

Why COVID Infection Raises Risks in Pregnancy

Worry, Depression Can Plague Folks Who Get Implanted Defibrillators

Vertigo: A Common Symptom With Many Different Causes

Getting Back Into Running After Lockdowns? Here's How to Do It Safely

A Woman's Weight Might Affect Her Odds for Miscarriage

AHA News: Food, Culture and the Secret Ingredient to Address Lack of Diversity in Nutrition Field

'Garage Lab' Vape Products May Be Driving Lung Injury in Rural Appalachia

Health Highlights, April 23, 2021

Less Social Distancing in Areas With More Trump Supporters: Study

Migraine Before Menopause Could Be Linked to High Blood Pressure Later

NBA Study Shows Post-COVID Viral Transmission Rare, Even With Positive Test

No Genetic Damage to Kids of Those Exposed to Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster: Study

Pandemic Is Leading to More Depression for Pregnant Women Worldwide: Study

What's for Lunch? Often, It's What Your Co-Workers Are Having

You Can Pass COVID to Your Cat, Study Finds

A Plus From the Pandemic: Fewer Kids Using E-Cigarettes

Brain Study Suggests Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys

'Breakthrough' COVID Infections After Vaccination Very Rare: Study

Chocolate, Butter, Sodas: Avoid These Foods for a Healthier Middle Age

'Disrupted' Sleep Could Be Seriously Affecting Your Health

Don't Linger: 'Aerosolized Droplets' Hang in the Air After Toilet Flush

How 'Bleeding' Stroke Affects Brain May Depend on Your Race

Long-Haul COVID Symptoms Common, Rise With Severity of Illness

Two Is Not Better Than One When It Comes to Blood Thinners

Wildfire Smoke Can Trigger Eczema, Study Finds

You Don't Have to Be Obese for Belly Fat to Harm You, Heart Experts Warn

AHA News: Cancer May Cause Changes to the Heart Before Treatment

Brain Injuries Raise Long-Term Risk of Stroke

Do You Live in One of America's Unhealthiest Cities for Polluted Air?

Eviction Bans Helped Stop COVID's Spread in Cities: Study

How Gum Disease Could Raise Your Odds for Severe COVID-19

Little Progress in Boosting Numbers of Black American Doctors

'Nerve Zap' Pain Treatment Could Cut Need for Opioids After Surgeries

Pandemic Has Blocked Access to Treatment for Many Americans Hooked on Opioids

The Big COVID Vaccine Holdouts: Republican Men

Workers' Deaths From Paint Stripping Chemicals Are on the Rise

AHA News: Pandemic-Fueled Drug Abuse Threatens Hearts, Lives

Breast Cancer Over 70: How Much Treatment Is Enough?

Dirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for People With Asthma, COPD

'Double-Masking' It? Proper Fit Is Crucial, Study Finds

High School Football Doesn't Affect Brain in Middle Age, Study Says

High-Profile Police Brutality Cases Harm Black Americans' Mental Health: Study

Lots of Teens, Young Adults Are Helping to Care for Older Loved Ones

Meatpacking Plants Accounted for 334,000 U.S. COVID Cases: Study

New Hope Against a Rare but Incurable Eye Cancer

Sleepwalking Tied to Higher Odds for Parkinson's in Men

Too Much Red Meat Might Harm Your Heart

What Makes for a Satisfying Work Zoom Meeting?

AHA News: Sorting Folklore From Fact on the Health Benefits of Garlic

Are You Eating Foods That Harm Your 'Microbiome'?

Common MS Meds Might Be Less Effective in Black Patients

CPSC Warns Against Using Peloton Treadmill After Child's Death

Epidural in Delivery Not Linked to Autism: Study

Hormone Treatments May Raise Blood Pressure in Transgender People

In Breast Cancer Survivors, Obesity Raises Odds for Cancer's Return

Job Losses Hit Americans Hard in Pandemic, Report Confirms

L.A.'s Oil Wells Could Be Harming Citizens' Health

Live Near a 'Superfund' Site? Your Life Span Might Be Shorter

Many Employees Have Mixed Feelings as Offices Reopen

Pandemic Stress Keeps Many From Exercising

Unexplained Drop in Resting Heart Rate in Youth 'Not a Good Thing'

インフルエンザワクチン接種が心筋梗塞リスクを低減か

カリフォルニア由来の変異株に対するワクチンの有効性は？

家庭血圧を下げるには減塩・野菜摂取＋睡眠効率の改善を

居住地域の生物の多様性が高いとメンタルヘルスが良好に？

足に虚血が生じる速さで歩くとPADの歩行制限が改善する

Warmer Climate, More Pollen, Worse Allergies: How to Fight Back

Strike Out Kids' Overuse Injuries This Baseball Season

1 in 50 COVID Patients in ICU Will Develop a Stroke

4 in 10 Transgender Women Have HIV: CDC

AHA News: Could the Pandemic Help Boost Diversity in Clinical Trials?

Americans Still Avoiding ERs in Pandemic, But Uptick Seen in Mental Health Crises

Cycling During Dialysis? It Might Help Patients

Darse atracones y picotear por estrés: cómo la pandemia está cambiando los hábitos de alimentación

Did CBD Oil for Seizures Push a 2-Year-Old Boy Into Puberty?

El alucinógeno de los 'hongos mágicos' es igual de bueno que los antidepresivos, según un estudio

El estrés no siempre desencadena una recaída en los trastornos de la alimentación, según un estudio

En los estados donde la máscara es obligatoria, las tasas de COVID son más bajas, según un estudio

Energy Drink Habit Led to Heart Failure in a Young Man

Health Highlights, April 16, 2021

It's a Scream: Human Brains Alert to Positive Shrieks

La COVID más un ACV hemorrágico duplican el riesgo de muerte de un paciente

Pregnancy Raises the Risk for Kidney Stones

U.S. Marines Study Finds Getting COVID Won't Protect Young People From Reinfection

AHA News: The Link Between Structural Racism, High Blood Pressure and Black People's Health

AHA News: Waist Size May Better Predict AFib Risk in Men

Bingeing, Stress Snacking: How the Pandemic Is Changing Eating Habits

COVID Plus 'Bleeding' Stroke Doubles a Patient's Death Risk

Even Before COVID, Many More People Died Early in U.S. Versus Europe

Health Highlights: April 15, 2021

Later School Start Times Mean Better-Rested Kids: Study

Lower Rates of COVID in States That Mandated Masks: Study

'Magic Mushroom' Hallucinogen as Good as Antidepressants: Study

Stress Not Always a Trigger for Relapse in Eating Disorders: Study

Your Zip Code Could Help or Harm Your Brain

4 in 10 Adults Over 50 Consult Online Reviews When Picking a Doctor

AHA News: 5 Things to Know This Earth Day About How the Environment Affects Health

Diabetes Can Lead to Amputations, But Stem Cell Treatment Offers Hope

Health Highlights: April 14, 2021

Many Kids Who Develop Severe COVID-Linked Syndrome Have Neurologic Symptoms

Mom and Baby's Tale of Survival After Severe COVID Strikes in Pregnancy

No Rise in Global Suicide Rate in First Months of Pandemic

Nurses Are Dying From Suicide at Higher Rates

Teen Tanning Bed Ban Would Prevent Thousands of U.S. Melanoma Cases

Americans Are Eating Less Healthily Everywhere, Except at School

CBD or THC? Cannabis Product Labels Often Mislead, Study Finds

FDA Approves First AI Tool to Boost Colonoscopy Accuracy

Health Highlights: April 13, 2021

Most Parents OK About School Rules for Kids' Return to Sports: Poll

Newborns Won't Get COVID Through Infected Mom's Breast Milk: Study

Physically Active at Work? It's Not as Healthy as Leisure Exercise

Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect Behavior

U.K. Variant Won't Trigger More Severe COVID, Studies Find

You're Not Imagining It: Dogs Do Get Jealous

Could Widely Used Blood Pressure Meds Raise Skin Cancer Risk?

COVID Vaccines Might Not Protect Certain Cancer Patients

COVID Vaccines Trigger Protective Immune Response in Nursing Home Residents: Study

Healthy Living Helps Ward Off Deadly Prostate Cancers in Men at High Risk

Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Can Take Big Toll on Women's Mental Health

Sluggish Coworker? Maybe They 'Pigged Out' Last Night

Urinary Incontinence Surgery Won't Raise a Woman's Cancer Risk

Guys, Take the Lead in Self-Checks for Testicular Cancer

Re-focusing on Getting Fit? Heart Experts Offer These Tips

Bright Side: Sunnier Areas Have Lower COVID-19 Death Rates

Health Highlights: April 9, 2021

Nearly Half of U.S. Veterans Cited 'Personal Growth' During Pandemic: Survey

Obesity May Help Trigger Heavier Periods: Study

Pandemic Has Put Many Clinical Trials on Hold

Stressed, Exhausted: Frontline Workers Faced Big Mental Strain in Pandemic

You've Got Fungi in Your Lungs, and That's OK

AHA News: Flu May Play Part in Plaque-Rupturing Heart Attacks

Assisted Living Centers Can Do More for Dementia Patients, Experts Say

Black Women Are Dying of COVID at Much Higher Rates Than White Men

Canada's Menthol Cigarette Ban Boosted Quit Rates: Would the Same Happen in U.S.?

College Can Really Ramp Up Stress for People With ADHD

COVID Cases Climb in the Midwest as British Variant Takes Hold in U.S.

Despite Pandemic's Toll, Many Older Adults Don't Have Living Wills

Health Highlights: April 8, 2021

'Heart-in-a-Box' Can Be Lifesaving, Matching Up Distant Donors With Patients

NIH Starts Trial Looking at Rare Allergic Reactions to COVID Vaccines

Not Just Keyboards: Many Types of Workers Can Develop Carpal Tunnel

The Future of Cancer for Americans

Two Vaccines Show Effectiveness Against Emerging COVID Variants

Women More Prone to Concussion's Long-Term Harms: Study

1 in 3 COVID Survivors Struggle With Mental Health Issues Months Later

A Few People With COVID Went a Crowded Bar: Here's What Happened

AHA News: Boosters Hope Bicycling Boom Outlasts the Pandemic

Diminished Hearing, Vision Together Could Be Risk Factor for Dementia

Do You 'Wolf Down' Your Food? Speedy Eaters May Pack on More Pounds

For People With PAD, Exercise Can Be Tough But Rewarding

Jail Dims Hopes for Recovery for Young People With Mental Illness

More Biodiversity, Better Mental Health?

Nearly 8 in 10 School, Child Care Staff Have Gotten at Least 1 Dose of COVID Vaccine: CDC

Public Lost Trust in CDC During COVID Crisis: Poll

Regret That One-Night Stand? It Probably Won't Stop Another, Study Shows

Why So Many New Cancer Diagnoses When Americans Turn 65?

AHA News: Want to Help Fight for Health Justice? It May Be Time to Listen

Black Americans Often Face Discrimination in Health Care

Buying Your Own Health Insurance Just Got Way Less Expensive

COVID Shot Earlier in Pregnancy Better for Baby: Study

Doctors' Group Says Antibiotics Can Be Taken for Shorter Periods

FDA Approves First New Children's ADHD Drug in 10 Years

Health Highlights: April 6, 2021

Low Risk That Scientists Can Pass Coronavirus to North American Bats

Mammogram Rates Have Rebounded Since Pandemic Began, But Concerns Remain

Moderna COVID Vaccine Offers Protection for at Least 6 Months: Study

She's Beating Leukemia With a Healthy Change to Her Diet

Some Blood Pressure Meds Raise Heart Risks in People With HIV

Strain of COVID Care Has Many Health Professionals Looking for an Exit

About 40,000 U.S. Children Have Lost a Parent to COVID-19

AHA News: For Heart Patients, Bariatric Surgery May Lower Risk of Future Cardiovascular Problems

Forget the 'Lazy Stoner': Marijuana Users Don't Exercise Any Less

Got Your COVID Vaccine? Don't Stop Being Cautious, Experts Say

Health Highlights: April 5, 2021

How Willing Are Americans to Donate COVID Vaccines to Other Countries?

If You've Had COVID, One Vaccine Jab Will Do: Study

Is Empathy Born in Mom's First Hugs?

More Kids With Autism May Be Doing Well Than Thought

Most Injured Workers Resume Jobs After Recovery, But Finances Suffer

New Treatment May Help Women in Early Menopause Remain Fertile

Sleep Issues Are Soaring in U.S. Military: Study

Study Refutes Theory That Blood Type Affects COVID Risk

6 Steps to Reduce Caregiver Stress

The 5 Foods That Cut Your Odds for Colon Cancer

Adding in Stem Cell Therapy Helps Beat a Common Childhood Leukemia

AHA News: Refined Flour Substitutes Abound -- But How to Choose the Best One?

Biden Administration Kicks Off Campaign to Boost Vaccinations

COVID Drove 23% Spike in U.S. Deaths In 2020

Faster-Spreading COVID Variant Expanding in United States

Heart Disease Gaining on Cancer as Leading Cause of Death in Young Women

People Are Buying Illegal Opioids on the Dark Web

Rising U.S. Deaths After Users Mix Coke, Meth With an Opioid

What Will Summer Camp Look Like This Year?

1 in 4 Parents Won't Vaccinate Their Kids Against COVID-19: Poll

AHA News: Why You Should Pay Attention to Inflammation

Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully

CDC Confirms COVID as Third Leading Cause of Death in 2020

Could a Few Glasses of Wine Per Week Help Ward Off Cataracts?

COVID Fears Mean More Cancers Are Being Diagnosed at Later Stages

Many Recovering COVID Patients Show Signs of Long-Term Organ Damage

Most U.S. Adults Who Vape Want to Quit: Study

Some Hospitalized COVID Patients Develop Seizures

Stillbirths, Other Pregnancy Complications Up During Pandemic

AHA News: The Secret to Good Health Is No Secret. So Why Is It So Hard to Achieve?

Can a Drug Help Prevent Diabetic Vision Loss?

Diet High in Processed Meats Could Shorten Your Life

Even in a Pandemic, Child Vision Tests Are Crucial

He Watched His Hospitalized Son Battle COVID-Linked Illness

Health Highlights: March 31, 2021

Healthy Living in Middle Age Really Pays Off in Senior Years

Pfizer Says Its COVID Vaccine Is Very Effective in Kids as Young as 12

Research Reveals How Aspirin Helps Prevent Colon Cancer

Surgery Can Boost Outcomes After Chemo for People With Pancreatic Cancer

Too Few Minorities in U.S. Health Care Workforce: Report

Biden, Top Health Officials Warn of Risk of Another COVID Surge

'Couch Potato' Lifestyles Cause Up to 8% of Global Deaths: Study

Diabetes Is Deadlier for Black Americans: Study

Even Before Lockdowns, Young Americans Were Having Less Casual Sex

Have to Travel During Spring Break? Here's How to Stay Safe

How Learning a New Language Changes Your Brain

New Coronavirus Can Also Infect Cells in the Mouth

Obesity Tied to Shorter Survival in Cancer Patients

Survived a Heart Attack? Long Work Hours Raise Your Odds for Another

What Is Endometriosis, and How Is It Treated?

When Pot Use Starts in Teens, Drug Addiction More Likely: Study

1 in 5 Colorado Teens Has Easy Access to a Gun: Study

AHA News: Black Young Adults Face Higher Stroke Risk Than Their White Peers

Astronauts Will Need Tough Workouts on Any Mission to Mars

Don't Delay Your Cancer Screenings, Surgeons' Group Urges

Health Highlights: March 29, 2021

Real-World Proof That Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Slash COVID Infections

Secondhand Smoke Is Sending Kids to the ER

Smoking Rates High Among Surgery Patients

Study Ties Gum Disease to High Blood Pressure

Teen Pot Use Could Mean Less Success as Adult

Why Are Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Health Issues Not Getting Treatment?

Will High-Protein Diets Help the Middle-Aged Build Muscle?

Spring Activity Can Sometimes Bring Stress Fractures

AHA News: 7 Healthy Strategies to Navigate a Food Swamp

Drug Shows Promise Against Rare Condition That Stunts Kids' Growth

Exercise Boosts Blood Flow to Brain, Keeping it Sharp

Gen X, Millennials in Worse Health Than Prior Generations at Same Age

Health Highlights: March 25, 2021

In Rare Cases, People Can Get COVID After Vaccination

Nitrogen Dioxide, a Car Exhaust Pollutant, Is Raising Death Rates: Study

'Non-Drug' Approaches Can Fight Depression in People With Dementia

Pregnant Women Pass on COVID Vaccine Protection to Newborns

Too Much Restaurant Fare Could Shorten Your Life

Whatever the Language, Babies LOVE Baby Talk

Another Study Finds COVID Doesn't Spread in Schools With Proper Safeguards

COVID May Worsen Kidney Injury, Study Finds

Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriages May Be Upping Cancer Rates Decades Later

Furry Friends: 1 in 10 Older U.S. Adults Has Adopted a 'Pandemic Pet'

'Game of Thrones' Study Reveals the Power of Fiction on the Mind

Health Highlights: March 24, 2021

Knee Replacement a Good Option, Even for Severely Obese: Study

Obesity Costs the Average U.S. Adult Almost $1,900 per Year: Study

Postpartum Bleeding Doesn't Have to Mean Hysterectomy, Experts Say

Suicide Attempts Spike Soon After Dementia Diagnosis

U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Back to Normal After Pandemic Dip

When Coal-Fired Power Plants Close, Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier

Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy

Cancer Survivors May Face Higher Odds for Heart Trouble

Lockdowns Gave Boost to Type 1 Diabetes Control in Kids

Nearly All Seniors Take Meds That Raise Their Odds of Falling

New Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment Could Harm Hearing

Shortage of Primary Care Doctors Is Costing American Lives

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Rose in 2020, Even Though Driving Declined

Ultra-Processed Foods Are Ultra-Bad for Your Heart

Wildfire Smoke Can Send Kids With Asthma to the ER

AHA News: Blood Pressure Successes in Black People May Come Down to These 2 Things

Breakfast Timing Could Affect Your Odds for Diabetes

Can Fitbits, Apple Watch Be a Dieter's Best Friend?

Coming Soon: Once-a-Week Insulin Injections?

Common Type 2 Diabetes Meds Won't Raise Breast Cancer Risk: Study

COVID-19 May Trigger Long-Term Thyroid Issues: Study

Health Highlights: March 22, 2021

Lab-Made Heart Valves Can Grow Along With Youngest Heart Patients

Legalized Pot Tied to Rise in Young Men's Suicide Attempts

Pandemic Has Many Kids Struggling With Weight Issues

Some Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Face High Risk of Severe COVID-19

Try 'Microbreaks' for a Real Workday Boost

Spring Cleaning Can Sweep Away Allergens From Your Home

AHA News: How Oral Health May Affect Your Heart, Brain and Risk of Death

Another Study Finds COVID Patients Face Higher Risk for Stroke

CDC Says 3 Feet of Social Distancing Now OK in Most Classrooms

Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?

Health Highlights: March 19, 2021

High Vitamin D Levels May Help Prevent COVID-19, Especially in Black Patients

Lockdowns Are Putting People With Eating Disorders in Crisis

Pandemic Has Pregnant Women 'Really Stressed,' Survey Shows

Surgical Patients Allergic to Penicillin Have Another Safe Alternative

Which Kids' Sports Have Higher Odds for Head Injury?

Wuhan Study Supports Need for Vaccines to Stop COVID's Spread

You've Had Your Vaccine, What Can You Safely Do Now?

1 in 3 Older Thyroid Patients Takes a Med That Can Interfere With Tests

Adult ADHD Can Mean Fewer Jobs, Worse Pay

AHA News: Her Daughter's Earache Might Just Have Saved Her Life

AHA News: Stroke Deaths Rise in Rural Areas, Hold Steady in Cities

Black Women More Prone to Postmenopausal Weight Gain Than White Women

COVID Reinfection Is Rare, But Seniors More Vulnerable: Study

Fish Oil, Vitamin D Won't Prevent A-Fib: Study

Health Highlights: March 18, 2021

Kids' ER Visits for Swallowed Magnets Soared After U.S. Lifted Sales Ban

Many U.S. Mammography Centers Aren't Following Expert Guidelines: Report

On-the-Road Help: 'Mobile Stroke Units' Are Saving People's Lives

People With MS Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine: Expert

Some Folks Do Age Slower Than Others

Unhealthy in Your 20s? Your Mind May Pay the Price Decades Later

AHA News: Study Links Green Communities to Lower Stroke Risk

As U.S. Vaccinations Rise, Are 'Vaccine Passports' for Americans Coming?

Disappointment and Hope From Two HIV Prevention Trials

Health Highlights: March 17, 2021

More Guns on TV, More Gun Violence in Real Life: Study

Scientists Create First Lab Model of Human 'Pre-Embryo' for Research Purposes

'Slow Walkers' at Higher Odds for Severe COVID-19

Some Long Haul COVID Patients Are Feeling Better After Vaccination

States Broaden COVID Vaccine Access to Millions of Americans

Storm Alert: How to Keep Your Home Safe

Talks With Doctors May Be Key to Vaccine Acceptance: Study

Vision Problems Are On the Decline for American Seniors

AHA News: Her Open-Heart Surgery at 4 Months Hits Home in Her 20s

AHA News: Young Adults Have Strokes for the Same Reason as Older Adults

Begin Routine Diabetes Screening at 35 for Overweight, Obese Americans: Task Force

Certain HIV Meds Have Patients Packing on Pounds

Doubly Good: Healthy Living Cuts Your Odds for the 2 Leading Killers

Drinking, Drunk, Deadly: Know the Signs of Alcohol Overdose

Half of COVID Survivors Struggle With Depression: Study

Health Care Workers More Likely to Catch COVID at Home, Not Workplace

Health Highlights: March 16, 2021

Need an Operation? Here's How COVID Has Changed Surgery

Scientists Create Human Tear Glands That Cry in the Lab

Smoking Makes a Comeback in the Pandemic

AHA News: Sex After Stroke: New Study Highlights Survivors' Fears

Common Household Chemicals Tied to Preemie Births

Could Low-Dose Aspirin Help Shield You From COVID-19?

Drink Up! Humans Are the 'Water-Saving Apes'

Lockdowns Tougher on Women, and Housework Is Big Reason Why

Men Worldwide Have Shorter Life Spans Than Women

Minutes Mean Months: Getting Stroke Care Fast Is Vital, Study Confirms

Nearly All Americans Who Got First COVID Shot Are Are Getting Their Second

Pandemic Has Harmed Mental Health of Nearly Half of U.S. Teens: Poll

People With Intellectual Disabilities at High Risk for Fatal COVID-19

'Race Gap' in U.S. Heart Health Has Changed Little in 20 Years: Report

Racist 'Redlining' Policies Leave Legacy of Stroke for Black Americans

'Spring Forward' This Weekend By Checking Your Home Smoke Alarms

Could a New Drug Help Ease Alzheimer's?

AHA News: RAPIDO – a New Spanish Acronym to Raise Stroke Awareness

Backyard Chicken Coops Pose Threat of 'Viral Spillover' to People

'Birthing Girdle' Shows Traces of Medieval Women in Labor

Couples Everywhere Are Having More Twins

Does COVID Harm the Heart? New Study Says Maybe Not

Health Highlights: March 12, 2021

How Bad Was COVID in Your State? Governor's Party Affiliation Was Key

One Year Into Pandemic, Biden Promises Vaccines for All U.S. Adults by May 1

Switch to Plant-Based Diet Can Cut Your Odds for Stroke

Why Cotton Masks Are Safer Masks

AHA News: Dementia May Be a Risk Factor for Infection But Not Death From COVID-19

Already Had COVID? You May Not Need 2nd Dose of Vaccine

Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Be Prepared

Could Opioid Crisis Mean More Strokes for Americans?

Depression Often Follows Stroke, and Women Are at Higher Risk

Health Highlights: March 11, 2021

Pandemic Stress Has Americans Gaining Weight, Drinking More: Poll

Scams Await Many Americans Desperate to Get COVID Vaccine

Social Distancing Probably Stopped 2020 Outbreak of Paralyzing Disorder in Kids

THC From Pot Lingers in Breast Milk for Weeks: Study

Workouts Boost Health of People With Kidney Disease

Your Eyes May Signal Your Risk for Stroke, Dementia

AHA News: How Grief Rewires the Brain and Can Affect Health – and What to Do About It

Alzheimer's Patients Are Being Given Too Many Meds

As Lockdowns Cut Into Exercise Time, Depression Rates Are Rising

Breastfeeding Moms Get Mixed Messages When Baby Has an Allergy

Could Diphtheria Become Resistant to Vaccines?

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Is Linked to Shorter Life Spans for Women

Is It Safe to Have Surgery Soon After a COVID Diagnosis?

Lockdowns Kept Car Crash Rates Low, Ohio Study Finds

Many More Older Americans Willing to Get COVID Vaccine: Poll

Medical Bill Worries Tied to Worse Outcomes for Cancer Patients: Study

COVID Lockdowns Got People Smoking More

Don't Use Veterinary Drug Ivermectin Against COVID, FDA Warns

Eviction During a Pregnancy Is Dangerous for Women and Newborns

For Amputees, a New Kind of Surgery May Allow Better Control, Sensation

Global Study Supports Eating Fish for Heart Health

More Americans Would Get Lung Cancer Screening Under New Guidelines

Pfizer COVID Vaccine Shows Mettle Against Brazilian Variant

Pollen Peril: Sneezin' Season May Up COVID Risk

School Dental Care Program Could Cut Cavities in Half: Study

Science Reveals Why Tea Is Good for Your Heart

Study Confirms Very Low Risk of Severe Allergic Reaction to COVID Vaccines

Vaginal Ring Could Shield Women From HIV for 3 Months at a Time

Wearing a Mask Won't Ruin Your Workout, Study Shows

AHA News: COVID-19 Mental Health Crisis Is Hitting Young Adults

Could a Drug Prevent Type 1 Diabetes in Those at Risk?

Device Used for Thousands of Years Eases Major Cause of Female Urinary Problems

Even 1 Dose of Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID Vaccines Offer Good Protection for People Over 80

Global Warming Could Make Survival in Tropics Impossible: Study

Guidance for Vaccinated Americans is on the Way

Health Highlights: March 8, 2021

Lots of Belly Fat at Menopause Could Boost Heart Risks

Most Older Americans Need Hearing Checks, But Many Aren't Getting Them

New First Look at the Tiniest Babies' Lungs

No Sense of Smell After COVID? Therapies Can Help Bring It Back

Obesity a Big Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19, Study Confirms

Pandemic Stress Has More Americans Grinding Their Teeth

Wildfire Smoke Is Especially Toxic to Lungs, Study Shows

The Skinny on Wrinkle-Free Skin

Snow Shoveling, Slips on Ice Bring Cold Weather Dangers

AHA News: Why Did Yankees Manager Get a Pacemaker, and How Does It Work?

Big Paychecks Pay Off in Self-Confidence, Study Finds

Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Prompts FDA Warning

Health Highlights: March 5, 2021

How Moving the Homeless to Hotels During the Pandemic Helps Everyone

Lockdowns Tied to Temporary Drops in Illicit Drug Seizures

Reassuring News for Women Taking Epilepsy Meds While Pregnant

When Facebook, Twitter Flag Posts as 'Unverified,' Readers Listen

Add Sleep Woes to Long-Term Effects of Concussions

American Indians Face the Highest Odds for Stroke

Catnip Might Be Your Next Mosquito Repellent

COVID Leaves Most Pro Athletes With No Lasting Heart Damage: Study

Health Highlights: March 4, 2021

Is Your Teen Unmotivated at School? That Might Change

Moderna COVID Vaccine Can Sometimes Trigger Delayed Skin Reactions

More Data Suggests New Coronavirus Variants Weaken Vaccines, Treatments

Opioid Addiction Relapse May Be Different for Men, Women

U.S. Hispanics at High Heart Disease Risk and Many Go Untreated: Report

Women With Type 1 Diabetes May Have Fewer Childbearing Years: Study

AHA News: Calming Us Down or Revving Us Up, Music Can Be Good for the Heart

Choice of Brand-Name Drug Over Generics Costs Medicare Nearly $2 Billion Annually

Could Taking a Swing at Golf Help Parkinson's Patients?

Does an Arthritis Drug Help Patients Battling Severe COVID? It Depends on the Study

Health Highlights: March 3, 2021

New Coronavirus Variant Out of Brazil Now in 5 U.S. States

NIH Halts Trial of Convalescent Plasma for Mild COVID-19

Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Often Overlooked for Life-Saving Kidney Transplants

'Rerouting' Brain Blood Flow: Old Technique Could Be New Advance Against Strokes

Scientists Discover Why Blood Type May Matter for COVID Infection

Scientists Gain Insight Into Genetics of Glaucoma

Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids

Talking Points: People Rarely End Conversations When They Want To

Vaping Pot Worse Than Vaping Tobacco for Teens' Lungs: Study

Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?

For Some Young Drivers, Smartphone Use Is One of Many Bad Habits

How Climate Change Could Put More MS Patients in Danger

Many Blacks, Hispanics Believe They'll Get Worse Care If Dementia Strikes

Skipping Mammograms Raises a Woman's Odds for Breast Cancer Death

Sports Position Doesn't Affect Risk of Concussion-Linked CTE Illness

Strep Throat Doesn't Worsen Tourette But May Affect ADHD: Study

Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working

'Telestroke' Care at Hospitals Is Boosting Patient Outcomes

AHA News: Finally Getting Around to That Annual Physical? Here's What You Might Find

AHA News: Which Blood Pressure Number Matters Most Might Depend on Your Age

Get Your '5 a Day' Fruits and Veggies to Live Longer

If Protections Expire, COVID Patients Could Soon Face Big Medical Bills

More Than 87,000 Scientific Papers Already Published on COVID-19

Pandemic Unemployment Has Taken Its Own Deadly Toll

Pot May Not Be the Best Rx for a Migraine

Stem Cell Injections Show Early Promise Against Spinal Cord Injuries

Study Debunks Notion That Statin Meds Trigger Muscle Aches

U.S. Flu Vaccinations Hit New Record High This Season

Underarm Lump After COVID Shot Is Likely Lymph Swelling, Not Breast Cancer, Experts Say

Vaccinating Oldest First for COVID Saves the Most Lives: Study

Want Less Violent Prisons? Plant More Trees

Working from Home? Here's How to Preserve Your Posture

AHA News: Why Experts Say a Good Mood Can Lead to Good Health

Alzheimer's May Strike Women and Men in Different Ways

As Climate Change Lengthens Allergy Season, Pollen Travels Farther

Dogs and Kids Are 'In Sync,' Study Shows

Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2021

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Women's Hearts Long Term

History of Mental Illness Tied to Earlier Onset of Alzheimer's Disease

Masks Vital to Stopping COVID at Gyms, Studies Show

Mediterranean Diet Could Keep Aging Brains Sharp

Mental Illness Not a Factor in Most Mass Shootings

Pandemic Is Adding to Teachers' Stress, and Quit Rates

Very Low COVID Infection Rate Among Dental Hygienists: Study

Why Is Liver Cancer More Lethal for Black Patients?

3D Mammograms Best at Spotting Tumors, But Many Black Women Missing Out

AHA News: What's Safe Once You've Had Your COVID-19 Vaccine?

Coronavirus Antibodies Appear to Stop Reinfection for Months

Could Americans Get to COVID Herd Immunity by Late Spring?

COVID in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for 'Preemie' Delivery

COVID No More Deadly for People With Asthma, Large Study Shows

Diet Change Cured One Woman's Rare Leg Ulcers

Health Highlights: Feb. 24, 2021

Many Cancer Patients Worry Pandemic Will Impact Their Care: Survey

Migraines? Get Moving: Exercise Can Help Curb Attacks

Switch to Plant-Based Diet Could Protect Older Women's Brains

AHA News: Black, Hispanic Families Hit Hardest by Dementia

Could Your DNA Predict a Happy Marriage?

COVID-Linked Loss of Smell, Taste Can Linger for Many Months

Even for Preschoolers, Healthier Hearts May Mean Healthier Brains

From Sourdough to Sacrifice, How COVID Is Changing Americans' Values

Got a Vaccine-Skeptical Relative? Here's How to Talk to Them

Grumpy? Depressed? Try a More Regular Sleep Schedule

Guys, Exercise Will Boost Your Aging Hearts, Testosterone Won't: Study

Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2021

Lupus More Deadly for Asian and Hispanic Americans: Study

Many Older Adults Confused About Proper Use of Antibiotics: Poll

U.S. COVID Death Toll Passes 500,000

'What's Wrong With Me?' Young COVID Survivors Battle Long-Haul Symptoms

Why Some 'Super Ager' Folks Keep Their Minds Dementia-Free

You've Got Tens of Thousands of Virus Species Living in Your Gut

AHA News: Lifelong Discrimination Linked to High Blood Pressure in Black People

Chronic Heartburn Raises Odds for Cancers of Larynx, Esophagus

Drug Improves Survival for Rare, Deadly Kidney Cancer

Even as Pandemic Starts to Ease, U.S. COVID Death Toll Nears 500,000

Even Low Levels of Air Pollution Harm Heart, Lungs

New Drug Combo Could Be Advance Against Uterine Fibroids

New Hope for Better Treatments Against Macular Degeneration

New Variants Mean COVID Vaccines, Tests May Need Tweaking: FDA

Pregnant Women Face Higher Odds of Coronavirus Infection

Short Course of Psychotherapy Can Help Ease Panic Disorder

Teachers Main Drivers of School COVID Outbreaks, So Vaccinations Needed: Study

Used to Gauge COVID Severity, Pulse Oximeters Can Be Inaccurate on Darker Skin

You've Had Your COVID Vaccine: Here's What to Expect After

Tips to Keep Young Athletes Injury-Free

Meeting the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes in the Teen Years

A Third of COVID Survivors Have Long-Haul Symptoms, Even After Mild Cases

AHA News: Months of Warning Signs Finally Lead Former Basketball Star to ER

Approved U.S. COVID Vaccines Are Safe, New Review Confirms

Battered by Winter Storms, U.S. Vaccine Rollout to Redouble Efforts Next Week

Cold Facts on Avoiding Snow and Ice Dangers

Communities of Color Struggling to Get Vaccines to Those in Need

CPAP Mask for Sleep Apnea May Boost Daytime Activity Levels

Dementia Seen in Younger Adults Shows Even More Brain Damage Than Alzheimer's

Drinking Too Much During the Pandemic? You're Not Alone

Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2021

Heart Damage Seen in Many Hospitalized COVID Patients: Study

Lockdowns Are Leaving Kids With ADHD in Crisis

Many Psych Meds Trigger Weight Gain, But New Research Points to Better Options

Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Here's How to Tell the Difference

Pfizer Says COVID Shot 85% Effective After 1 Dose; May Not Require Deep Freeze

Urinary Incontinence a Common Issue for Older Women, But Treatments Can Help

A Fifth of COVID Patients With Diabetes Die Within 1 Month of Hospitalization

COVID-19 Caused U.S. Life Expectancy to Drop by 1 Full Year

Drivers May Be Inhaling Dangerous Carcinogens Inside Their Cars

Fertility Treatments Might Affect Kids' Growth, But Not for Long

Folks Can Have Real-Life Conversations While Dreaming, Study Finds

Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2021

Kids' Robust Immune Systems May Shield Them From COVID-19: Study

No Evidence Coronavirus Spreads Through Food or Food Packaging: FDA

Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Less Effective Against South African COVID Variant

Should You Take a Painkiller Before Your COVID Vaccine?

Spotting an Eating Disorder in Your College-Age Child

Tougher State Gun Laws, Less Gun Violence Among Teens: Study

1 in 3 Americans Delayed, Skipped Medical Care During Pandemic

Autopsy Study May Explain Why Some COVID Survivors Have 'Brain Fog'

Biden Predicts All Americans Can Get COVID Vaccine by August

Child Bullies at Higher Odds for Substance Abuse as Adults: Study

Health Highlights: Feb. 17, 2021

Heart Attack More Likely to Kill Instantly in People Who Don't Exercise

Insight Into Why a Prostate Cancer Therapy Works Better for Black Men

Maskless Tourists Could Pass COVID-19 to Wild Gorillas

Mom's Heart Health While Pregnant Could Influence Her Child's Health for Years

Pandemic Has Affected Kids' Dental Health: Poll

'Prediabetes' May Be Harming Your Brain, Study Finds

Severe COVID-19 Linked With Changes in Eyes of Survivors

Too Little Sleep Could Raise Your Dementia Risk

What Causes Herpes Cold Sore Flare-Ups? New Study Offers Clues

As Pot Legalization Spreads, More Teens Are Lighting Up

As Social Media Time Rises, So Does Teen Girls' Suicide Risk

Blacks, Hispanics at Higher Risk of COVID Death in U.S. Nursing Homes

Gene Study Probes Origins of Addison's Disease

Know the Signs of Rare But Deadly Gall Bladder, Bile Duct Cancers

Mental Health Trauma Plagues Wildfire Survivors

More Young U.S. Women Are Dying From Heart Disease

Pandemic Has People Cleaning, and That Means More Asthma Attacks

Philly Study Finds Lockdowns Linked to Spike in Gun Violence

Winter Storm Slows U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout

AHA News: Lower Your Sodium, and Blood Pressure Will Follow

Handgun Ownership Raises Odds for Gun Suicide

Not the Flu: COVID Death Risk Is 3.5 Times That of Influenza

When Will Kids Get the COVID Vaccines?

Silent Killer: Watch Out for Carbon Monoxide Dangers This Winter

Misjudging Thin Ice Can Be Fatal, Check First

COVID Vaccines Safe for Organ Transplant Recipients: Study

Dating on V-Day? Why Some Are Better at a Good First Impression

Daytime Napping May Be in Your Genes

Give Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Blood Thinners to Help Save Lives: Study

Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2021

Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?

Southern California Is Origin of New COVID-19 Variant

Tips to Making a Highly Effective COVID Mask at Home

Trump Was Much Sicker With COVID-19 Than Was Revealed

Two Simple Steps Can Help Keep Your Cat From Killing Wildlife

U.S. Schools Can Reopen, With Safeguards in Place: CDC

Abnormal Stool Test Result? Don't Delay Your Colonoscopy

AHA News: Here's What Heart Patients Need to Know About COVID-19 in 2021

AHA News: Why Black Women Are Less Likely to Survive Pregnancy, and What's Being Done About It

Antibiotics in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for Asthma in Kids

COVID Quarantines Not Necessary for Vaccinated People: CDC

COVID Vaccine Reaction Can Mimic Breast Cancer Symptoms, But Doctors Say 'Don't Panic'

Genes Could Raise COVID Risks for People With Down Syndrome

Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2021

Many Babies Acquire Oral HPV, Probably From Mom

No Hams: Pigs Show Their Smarts in Complex Experiments

Prescription Opioids, Antibiotics in Pregnancy Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk: Studies

Prior Exposure to Common Cold Won't Shield You From COVID: Study

You've Had COVID: Maybe One Dose of Vaccine Is Enough, Studies Suggest

AHA News: Watch Your Heart Rate, But Don't Obsess About It

Bleeding Gums? You Might Be Lacking Vitamin C

Child Suicides Are Rising During Lockdown; Watch for the Warning Signs

Could Too Much Light at Night Raise Your Odds for Thyroid Cancer?

Did the New Coronavirus Come From Pangolins? New Study Says It's Possible

Does 'Prediabetes' Lead to Full-Blown Diabetes? Age May Be Key

Even Low-Intensity Exercise Can Help During Cancer Treatments

Fetal Surgery Is Changing Lives for Kids With Spina Bifida

Health Highlights: Feb. 10, 2021

ICU Bed Shortages Could Mean More COVID-19 Deaths

Implant May Improve Lives of Those With Serious Balance Disorder

Injected Drug Delivers Up to 20% Weight Loss in Trial

Most Americans Unhappy With U.S. Vaccine Rollout: Poll

Obesity Helps Drive Half of New Diabetes Cases Among Americans

Tight-Fitting Masks Can Slash COVID Transmission by 95%, CDC Says

Add Gum Disease to List of Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19

After Long Decline, Breast Cancers in Young U.S. Women Are On the Rise

Daily Coffee Tied to Lower Risk for Heart Failure

Drug Combo May Boost Survival for Tough-to-Treat Liver Cancers

If Blood Pressure Rises at Night, Alzheimer's Risk Might Rise, Too

Interferon Shot Might Keep COVID-19 Patients Out of the Hospital

More Parents Balking at Giving Kids Cancer-Fighting HPV Vaccine

Neanderthal Poop Provides Clues to Modern Humans' 'Microbiome'

Not Just Kids: Peanut Allergy Affects Many Adults

Specialist Care for Alzheimer's Is Tough to Find for Poorer, Rural Americans

Why Your 2nd Dose of COVID Vaccine Is Likely to Feel Worse

¿La estación lo tiene triste? Hay formas de aliviar la depresión invernal

AHA News: Resilience and Quality of Life Go Hand in Hand for Heart Defect Survivors

As Mask-Wearing Prevails, People Are Adapting to Understanding Speech

Bans on Evictions, Utility Shutoffs Are Curbing COVID Infections: Study

Could a Common Prostate Drug Help Prevent Parkinson's?

Diabetes While Pregnant Ups Odds for Heart Disease Later

FDA Approves 'Tongue Strengthening' Device for Certain Sleep Apnea Patients

Kids Who Got Flu Shot Had Milder COVID Symptoms: Study

Most Americans May Keep Wearing Masks, Distancing Even After Pandemic: Survey

Speeding on U.S. Roads Is Taking Thousands of Teenagers' Lives

The Germs on Your Toothbrush Can Reveal Your Health

Why Adding on a Few Pounds as You Age Might Be Good for You

Patients With Diabetes Need More Counseling on Low Blood Sugar

Cancer Plagues California Sea Lions, With Implications for Humans

Climate Change May Have Helped Emergence of New Coronavirus

Connecticut Man's Illness Suggests Recurrent Case of COVID-19 Is Possible

Driving Hazards Differ for Teens With Autism

Many U.S. Adults Aren't Getting Healthy Amounts of Fruits, Vegetables

One Dose to Many, Or Two Doses to Fewer? Experts Explain U.S. Vaccine Rollout

Study Shows Social Distancing Does Cut Your Odds for COVID-19

Very Little Spread of Coronavirus at Kids' Day Camps: Study

When Heart Attack Strikes, Cancer Patients Often Miss Out on Lifesaving Treatment

AHA News: Surviving COVID-19 Survivor's Guilt

Bedside Manner Even More Important for Hospital Patients Admitted Via the ER

Breast Cancer Surpasses Lung Cancer as Leading Cancer Diagnosis Worldwide

Daily Green Tea, Coffee Tied to Lower Risk for 2nd Heart Attack, Stroke

Does Getting High Give You Great Business Ideas? Yes and No, New Study Finds

Drugged Driving a Growing Threat on America's Roads

First Federal COVID Vaccination Sites to Open in California

Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2021

Insulin May Not Need Refrigeration, Freeing Up Its Use in Poorer Nations

Israel Leads World in COVID Vaccinations, But Challenges Remain

Major Medical Groups Urge Americans to Get COVID Vaccine

Study Shows Young COVID Survivors Can Get Reinfected

Survey Shows Which Americans Love Sports the Most

Vaccines Saved 37 Million Lives, Mostly Children, Over Past Two Decades

Whole Wheat Better for You Than White Bread, Study Confirms

1 in 3 Young Americans Prescribed a Psychiatric Drug Misuses Them: Study

1 in 5 Older Americans Lack Space to 'Isolate at Home' If COVID Strikes

Anchor It! Toppling TVs, Furniture Can Injure and Kill Kids

Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2021

How Your Neighborhood Can Hamper Your Teen's Sleep

In Philadelphia, an Animal Tranquilizer Is Driving Deadly Rise in Opioid ODs

Most Dermatology Patients Like 'Telehealth' Visits: Survey

MS Doesn't Put Women at Higher Risk During Pregnancy

Pfizer Vaccine Is 90% Effective 3 Weeks After First Shot, Early Study Shows

Segregation, Poverty Tied to Worse Outcomes for Black Lung Cancer Patients

'So Happy:' World's First Hand/Face Transplant Patient Doing Well

Tense Times Mean More Tooth-Grinding, Dentists Warn

Advances in Treatments Against Severe COVID-19 May Have Stalled

CBD Won't Help Addicts Kick the Coke Habit: Study

Concussions More Likely in Practice Than Play for College Football Players

Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2021

Like Flu, COVID-19 May Turn Out to Be Seasonal

Pandemic Cut U.S. Heart Surgeries in Half as Patients Avoided Hospitals

Poll Finds Americans Highly Stressed by Politics, Pandemic

Race Affects Outcomes for Young Heart Transplant Patients

Researchers Use Computers and 'Exoskeletons' to Help Stroke Survivors

Too Many U.S. Doctors Biased Against Patients With Disabilities: Study

Why Do Black Children Get Fewer Scans When They're Seen in ERs?

AHA News: Hormones Are Key in Brain Health Differences Between Men and Women

Fat Loss in Face Does Make Folks Look Older: Study

Heart Patients Avoiding Care During Pandemic: Survey

Knee Procedure Done Earlier Might Prevent Knee Replacement Later

Nerve Drug Might Curb Spinal Cord Damage, Mouse Study Suggests

Omega-3s From Fish Might Curb Asthma in Kids, But Genes Matter

Pandemic May Be Affecting How Parents Feed Their Kids

Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Helped Keep Millions of Americans From Going Hungry

Race Plays Role in Kids' Food Allergies: Study

Tony Bennett's Struggle With Alzheimer's Revealed

Type 2 Diabetes Drug Metformin Could Help Prevent Some Breast Cancers

No Gym Required: How Seniors Can Exercise During Lockdown

Kiss Chapped Lips Goodbye This Winter

AHA News: 5 Things Nutrition Experts Want You to Know About New Federal Dietary Guidelines

AHA News: How Does COVID-19 Affect the Brain? Researchers Are Starting to Find Answers

Another Deadly Disease for Smokers: Pulmonary Fibrosis

Anti-Vaxxers Mounting Internet Campaigns Against COVID-19 Shots

As New COVID Variants Emerge, Do You Need to 'Double Mask'?

Compared to Other Countries, Americans Pay Much More for Prescription Drugs

Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2021

Is There a 'Risk-Taking' Center in the Brain?

Most High School Students Are OK With Wearing Masks: Survey

Music Could Be a Post-Op Panacea, Study Finds

COVID Especially Deadly for People With Schizophrenia

Do Touchscreens Make Your Toddler More Distractible?

Early Promise for Therapy Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Fluid-Filled Spaces in the Brain Linked to Worsening Memory

Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2021

Legacy of Racist Neighborhood 'Redlining': Fewer Healthy Green Spaces Today

Lockdowns Might Not Have Long-Term Psychological Effect: Study

Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion Helped Find Cases of Undiagnosed HIV

States Start to Loosen Restrictions as U.S. COVID Cases Level Off

Too Many Kids With Special Needs Are Going Without Adequate Support

Very Smart Dogs Learn Words Quickly, Study Shows

Vitamin D: Good for Your Health, It Might Even Fight COVID-19

Women's Menstrual Cycles Tied to Moon's Phases

AHA News: HousingLink Gives Families Fleeing Domestic Violence a Second Chance

AHA News: Statistics Report Puts Spotlight on Pregnancy and Heart Health

Are the Moon's Phases Affecting Your Sleep?

COVID Antibody Treatments Exceed Expectations in Early Trials

COVID Survivor's Plasma Saves His Mother-in-Law's Life

Discovery Could Explain Why Black Americans More Prone to Colon Cancer

Exercise Rehab Should Include Stroke Survivors, Study Suggests

First People in the Americas Probably Brought Their Dogs

Heart Disease Remains No. 1 Killer, But COVID Will Have Big Impact

Nearly Half of Americans Want COVID Vaccine ASAP, Numbers Rising Since December: Poll

Pandemic Has Greatly Slowed Pace of Cancer Research

Why Does 'Mono' Sometimes Turn Into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Worse COVID Illness May Mean Stronger Immune Protection After

1 in 5 Americans Has an STD: CDC

AHA News: Reversing Prediabetes Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks, Strokes

Biden Sets New Goal of 1.5 Million COVID Vaccinations a Day

COVID Vaccine Advised for Alzheimer's Patients, Their Caregivers

For Women Who've Miscarried, Aspirin Before, During Pregnancy Could Improve Outcomes

Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2021

Healthy Eating Could Delay Onset of Parkinson's Disease

How Dangerous Is Coronavirus to the Middle-Aged?

Just 2% of U.S. Teens Eat Recommended Amount of Veggies

Kids Aren't Scared by Medical Workers' PPE, Study Finds

Male Breast Cancer Patients Face Higher Heart Risks

Midday Nap Could Leave You Smarter: Study

What's Killing Detainees at U.S. ICE Facilities?

When Will You Go Gray? Your Race Matters

AHA News: The Head Is Connected to the Heart – and Can Influence Health

Anxiety, Depression and Drinking: An Unhealthy Combo During the Pandemic

Biden Will Ban Travelers From South Africa as New COVID Variants Spread

Daily Aspirin Can Lower Colon Cancer Risk, But Age Matters

Daydreaming? Study Shows Where Your Brain Goes When You Do

Frustrations Mount for U.S. Seniors Seeking Access to COVID Vaccines

Hand Sanitizer Is Harming Kids' Eyes, Often Seriously

Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2021

How Smoking Could Help Spur Breast Cancer's Spread

Strong Blood Thinners May Help COVID Patients, But Degree of Illness Is Key

Study Casts Doubt on 'Early Warning' System for Kidney Patients

Therapeutic Vaccine Is Keeping Melanoma in Remission 4 Years On

Women More Prone to Nighttime Cardiac Arrest Than Men

Men, Make Health Your Goal This Year

Child Car Seat Safety Tip: Skip Puffy Winter Coats

AHA News: Anxiety Is Linked With Smoking – But How Is Still Hazy

Biden Warns of 500,000 COVID Deaths by February

Even When Cancer Is in Remission, Patients' Risks of Severe COVID Rise

Exercise Doesn't Boost Health If You Stay Obese, Study Finds

FDA Approves First Once-a-Month HIV Therapy

For Maximum Effectiveness, De-Stress and Get Healthy Before Your COVID Shot

For Rising Number of People, Obesity Is a Literal Headache

Half of Americans Still Not Wearing Masks When Out in Public: Poll

Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2021

Immune System May 'Remember' Infections From Previous Coronaviruses

Meth Overdose Deaths Are Surging in America, With Minorities Most at Risk

You're More Likely to Maintain Social Distance If Your Friends Do: Study

AHA News: Keeping Your Brain Sharp Isn't About Working More Puzzles

Another Reason Why Cats Go Wild for Catnip

Arthritis Drug Tocilizumab Flops as COVID-19 Treatment

Biden COVID Advisor Says Poor Preparation, Changing Virus Could Slow Vaccine Effort

Biden Unveils Details of National Pandemic Response Plan

Could Stem Cell Therapy Be a Breakthrough Against MS?

Diabetes Boosts Odds for Heart Trouble 10-fold in Younger Women

Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2021

Kids Highly Likely to Transmit Coronavirus to Others: Study

Maybe Money Can Help Buy Happiness, After All

More Than 200,000 Americans Have Lupus

Severe Allergic Reaction Extremely Rare With Pfizer COVID Vaccine: Study

Will Vaccines Work Against the New Coronavirus Variants?

AHA News: COVID-19 Registries Offer Lessons Beyond the Coronavirus

Alcohol Plays Role in U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths: Report

America Sees COVID Deaths Top 400,000, While New Variants Worry Scientists

Are Pricey Air Ambulance Rides Really Saving More Lives?

COVID-19 Ups Complication Risks During Childbirth

Dental Practices Rebound as U.S. Dentists Look Forward to COVID Vaccine

Getting the COVID Vaccine? A Good Night's Sleep Will Help

Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2021

Now That Psychiatric Care Has Gone Online, Many Patients Want It to Stay There

Pot Use Ups Odds for Suicide in Young People With Bipolar Disorder

Stressed Out By the News? Here's Tips to Help Cope

Tips for Parents of Kids With Diabetes

Toddler Tantrums? Pediatricians Offer Tips to Curb Bad Behavior

Two-Drug Combo May Help Fight Meth Addiction

A Promising New Therapy Against OCD?

Biden to Honor Those Lost to Coronavirus With Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial

Do You Socially Distance? Your Income Might Matter

Doorway Study Reveals How Anorexia Changes 'Body Awareness'

Fewer U.S. Cancer Patients Are Dying From Suicide, Study Finds

Fried Food a Big Factor in Heart Disease, Stroke

Health Highlights: Jan. 19, 2021

How Divorce Harms Kids, and How to Lessen That Harm

Many Parents Support 'Teens Helping Teens' Mental Health Programs at Schools: Poll

Nasal Spray COVID Vaccine Shows Promise in Animal Trials

Promising Steps Toward Retinal Cell Transplants to Fight Blindness

Strict Low-Carb Diets Could Push Type 2 Diabetes Into Remission, But Effect Fades

The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism

As More Legal Pot Dispensaries Open, More Young Adults Start Using

During Lockdowns, Women Took on Most of Burden of Child Care

Estrogen Taken During Gender-Affirming Surgeries Won't Raise Blood Clot Risk: Study

Kids' ER Visits for Injuries Rose During Lockdown, While Non-Injury Cases Fell

Vision Problems? Here's a Guide to Which Specialist Is Right for You

Biden Outlines 'Bold' National Vaccine Effort

3 Steps Could Nearly Eliminate COVID Infections on College Campuses: Study

AHA News: What Heart and Stroke Patients Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus 'Rescue' Plan

COVID Pandemic Shortened U.S. Life Expectancy by More Than a Year

Fresh Embryos Beat Frozen for IVF: Study

Health Highlights: Jan. 15, 2021

New Hope Against Diseases Marked by Progressive Scarring of Lung Tissue

Pharmacy Chains Ready to Supply COVID-19 Vaccines to Americans

Program Helps Low-Income Women Get Needed Mammograms

Science Reveals Top Marathon Runners' Secrets

Shorter COVID Quarantine for College Athletes a Good Idea, Study Finds

Should Your Child Get a COVID Test?

What Happened to the Flu This Year?

Cancer Screening Fell Sharply Early in Pandemic, But Has Rebounded

Climate Change Is Spurring Malnutrition in Kids Worldwide

Even 1 Drink a Day May Raise Your Odds for A-Fib

First Computer Model of Entire COVID Virus Will Aid Research

Health Highlights: Jan. 14, 2021

I've Already Had COVID-19, Do I Need the Vaccine?

Many Americans Don't See Links Between Racism, Health Outcomes: Poll

'Mindfulness' on Your Mind? It Has Limits, Review Finds

More Breast Cancer Survivors Opting to 'Go Flat' After Mastectomy

Smoking Raises Risk for Deadly 'Bleeding Strokes'

Sperm Samples May Help Predict Autism Risk in Offspring

Stopping Common Heart Meds Could Be Risky for Kidney Patients

Time to Angioplasty Is Crucial for Better Heart Attack Outcomes

What Will COVID-19 Look Like Years From Now?

AHA News: Is It OK to Exercise When You're Sick?

Aphasia Affects Brain Similar to Alzheimer's, But Without Memory Loss

Arguing Taxes the Brain Much More Than Agreement, Scans Show

'Awareness' Under C-Section Anesthesia May Be Less Rare Than Thought

College Campuses Are COVID 'Superspreaders,' Study Finds

Health Highlights: Jan. 13, 2021

Lockdowns' Benefits for Air Quality Weren't as Big as Thought: Study

New Insights Into How COVID-19 Damages the Brain

People's 'Microbiomes' Might Influence COVID-19 Severity: Study

Pot Use Rises as Year Goes on: Study

Stuck at Home, Suffering With COVID? Experts Offer Guidance on Care

What Shoes Work Best With Arthritic Knees?

AHA News: Registries Could Offer Insight Into COVID-19's Impact on College Athletes' Hearts

Biden Gets Second Dose of COVID Vaccine

Coffee Might Help Ward Off Prostate Cancer

Common Diabetes Meds Tied to Serious COVID-19 Complication

Crowdsourcing Raises Billions for Families Hit Hard by Medical Bills

Do Gut Microbes Play a Role in Anorexia?

Health Highlights: Jan. 12, 2021

Pandemic Is Tied to Big Rise in U.S. Heart Deaths

Research Reveals Why COVID Pneumonia Is More Deadly

Study Outlines Role of Oral Sex in Rare Throat, Mouth Cancers

Toxin in Undercooked Meat Shows Links to Rare Brain Tumors

Answering Your Qs on the New COVID Vaccines

Calorie-Burning 'Brown Fat' Could Help Keep You Healthy, Even if You're Obese

Common Blood Pressure Meds Won't Up Risks for COVID Patients: Study

Even Mild Cases of COVID Can Leave 'Long-Haul' Illness, Study Shows

For Many Cancer Patients, Diagnosis Brings Psychological 'Silver Lining'

Health Highlights: Jan. 11, 2020

Health Officials Work to Speed Up U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout

Six Months Later, Most Wuhan COVID Survivors Still Have Health Issues

Weight Training Benefits Older Women, Men Equally, Study Shows

Youth Vaping Triples Odds for Adult Smoking

New Year, New Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe and Healthy

Allergists' Group Offers Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccines

AHA News: Trendy Microgreens Offer Flavor You Can Grow at Home

Biden Says He Will Release All Vaccine Doses After Taking Office

Coping With Anxiety, Fear During a Rocky Presidential Transition

Could High Pollen Levels Trigger Pelvic Pain?

Facebook Posts Big Drivers in Vaccine Resistance, Study Finds

Get Fit in Middle Age to Boost Your Aging Brain

Gym Closed? You Don't Need Exercise Equipment to Stay Fit, Study Shows

Health Highlights: Jan. 8, 2021

Mediterranean Diet Could Help Stop Prostate Cancer's Spread

'Pandemic Fatigue' Setting in? Here's How to Stay Safe and Strong

1 in 4 Doctors Harassed Online, Study Finds

AHA News: Dr. Dre Recovering From a Brain Aneurysm. What Is That?

AHA News: Sleep Disorders Plague Stroke Survivors – and Put Them at Risk

Can 2 Nutrients Lower Your Risk for Parkinson's?

Can You Find True, Lasting Love on Tinder? Study Finds It's Possible

Certain Antibiotics Linked With Upped Risk for Deadly Aortic Aneurysms

Cold Weather Exercise Could Burn More Fat

COVID Survivors' Plasma Might Prevent Worsening Illness in Older Patients: Study

Death Risk Nearly Doubles When COVID Strikes People With Heart Failure

Genes Help Explain Role of Race in Prostate Cancer Risk

Health Highlights: Jan. 7, 2021

Hope Can Save People From Making Bad Choices: Study

More Infectious COVID Variant Likely Widespread in the U.S., Experts Say

When Soda Tax Repealed, Soda Sales Rebound: Study

AHA News: Pandemic Pods Offer Social Relief, But There Are Risks

Allergic Reactions to COVID Vaccines Are Rare, Resolved on Site: CDC

Got Wanderlust? Travel Makes Folks Happier, Study Shows

Health Highlights: Jan. 6, 2021

Moves, Evictions Often Trigger Harmful Breaks in Health Care: Study

New Clues to How Cancers Originate in the Brain

Pediatricians' Group Says School Is Priority, With Proper Safety Measures

Red Cross Issues Call for More Blood Plasma to Treat COVID Patients

Some Americans Can't Access Telemedicine, Study Shows

Survey Shows Mental Woes Spiked in U.S. Pandemic's First Months

U.S. COVID Hospitalizations Reach Record High as California Hospitals Run Out of Oxygen

Vaccine Rollout Could Have Americans Back to Normalcy by Summer, Expert Says

Your 'To-Do' List as You Await a COVID Vaccine

5-Step 'Healthy Living' Plan May Ease Chronic Heartburn

Allergists Offer Reassurance on COVID Vaccines' Safety

Almost 47 Million Americans Already Infected With Coronavirus by Nov. 15: Study

Brain May Age Faster After Spinal Cord Injury

Could Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Be a Lifesaver Against Severe COVID-19?

Global Warming May Be Triggering Toxic Algae Blooms Along U.S. West Coast

Health Care After COVID: The Rise of Telemedicine

Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2021

Kids With Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues

On Waitlist for Liver Transplants, Women Die More Often Than Men

Top FDA Officials Say Two Full Doses of COVID Vaccines a Must

What If NYC's Cleaner Pandemic-Era Air Continued?

As Lockdowns Keep Pregnant Women From Exercise, Depression Rates Rise: Study

As U.S. COVID Vaccine Campaign Struggles, Scientists Weigh Ways to Speed Uptake

Even 'Light' Smoking Can Quickly Become Addictive

Fewer Food Allergies in Kids If Mom Drinks Milk While Breastfeeding: Study

Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2021

Heart Risk Factors May Be Especially Unhealthy in People With Psoriasis

High Blood Pressure While Pregnant Linked to Poorer Memory Years Later

Police Use of Neck Restraint Never Medically Appropriate, Neurologists Say

Smoking Plus Vaping Just as Deadly as Smoking on Its Own: Study

Stressed Out in Lockdown, America's Young Adults Are Overeating

Ready to Resume Sports? Health Tips for Getting Back in the Game

Tips for Making 2021 a Healthier Year

5 Tips to Help Quit Smoking in 2021

How to Sleep Better in 2021

COVID-19 Immunity Might Last at Least 8 Months: Study

Even Rich Americans Don't Get World-Class Health Care: Study

Health Highlights: Dec. 31, 2020

Las máscaras dificultan el reconocimiento de los rostros, muestra un estudio

Laughter As Medicine: Clowns Help Hospitalized Kids Cope

Precautions Even More Important With New Coronavirus Variant: Experts

Roll Over, Fido. You're Hogging the Bed

Scans Reveal How COVID-19 Can Harm the Brain

Vaping May Addle the Adolescent Brain

When Popping Champagne at New Years', Watch Out for That Cork

AHA News: Ring In the New Year With a 'Mocktail'

Giving Back: Once a Lung Transplant Recipient, Now a Surgical Nurse

Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2020

How to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick

Masks Do Make Faces Harder to Recognize, Study Shows

Pandemic May Be Tougher on Women's Mental Health Than Men's

Surgery Could Boost Survival for Women With Advanced Breast Cancers: Study

Which Exercise Regimen Works Best to Ease Lower Back Pain?

With Pot Rules Relaxed, More U.S. Teens Driving While High: Study

ADHD Raises Adult Suicide Risk, Especially for Women

AHA News: Here's to a Healthy 2021, With Resolutions From Heart Doctors

Cancer Survivors at Higher Odds for Second Cancer: Study

Counseling on Gun Safety Could Cut Suicide Rate in Military: Study

Health Highlights: Dec. 29, 2020

Masks Don't Mask Others' Emotions for Kids

Neurologists Much Tougher to Find in Rural America

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Ignore Recommendations on Sugar, Alcohol

'Stepped' Approach to Exercise Can Help With Arthritic Knees

What Loneliness Looks Like in the Brain

Why Do Obese People Have Higher Risk From COVID-19?

Blood Pressure Often Differs Widely Between Two Arms: Study

Could Going Vegetarian Lower Kids' Asthma Risk?

COVID-19 Survival Declines When Brain Affected: Study

Despite Setbacks, Reason for Hope Against COVID as 2020 Ends

Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2020

Number of Americans Willing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Continues to Rise

Toxic Metals Might Affect Pregnancy, Study Finds

Which Seafood Has the Highest Amount of Microplastics?

Which Type of Mask Helps You Be Heard Most Clearly?

How to Stay Safe From Falls, Freezing This Winter

Resolve to Keep Your Asthma, Allergies Under Control in 2021

Most Kidney Patients OK With Getting Text Reminders on Care

Think You Gained Weight During Quarantine? You Might Be Wrong

As Testing Costs Rise, Neurology Patients May Skip Screening

Caring for Elderly Loved Ones During a Holiday Lockdown

Even Winter Carries Skin Cancer Risks for College Students

COVID Patient Survival Falls When Local Area Has Higher Caseload: Study

Dads' Health Linked to Odds of Pregnancy Loss in Moms-to-Be

Health Highlights: Dec. 23, 2020

Hurricanes Leave Rise in Hospitalizations in Their Wake

Pfizer Nears Deal to Provide More COVID Vaccine to Americans

Trials Find Full-Dose Blood Thinners May Harm, Not Help, COVID Patients in ICU

Vasectomy Reversal Just as Successful in Men Over 50

Allergists' Group Updates Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccines

Cataract Surgery in Infancy May Raise Glaucoma Risk in Childhood

Congress Passes Pandemic Economic Relief Package

COVID Doesn't Pass From Mom to Fetus During Pregnancy: Study

First 10 Days After Hospital Discharge Especially Risky for COVID Survivors

Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2020

Mask Wearing Declines, Even as COVID-19 Touches More U.S. Lives: Poll

Money Woes Hit Many Americans Early in Pandemic: Study

Obesity's Influence on Colon Cancer Risk May Vary by Gender: Study

Older and Getting Surgery? Get Fit Beforehand

Parents Feel the Strain as Pandemic Adds New Role: Teacher

What You Need to Know About the New Variant of COVID-19

As U.S. Decides Who Gets COVID Vaccine Next, More Infectious Strain Seen in Britain

Be Alert to Early Signs of Eating Disorders, Pediatricians' Group Says

Certain Cancer Patients at Higher Odds for Severe COVID-19

Do Genes Doom Some Kids to Obesity? Probably Not, Study Finds

Don't Believe Vaccine Myths

Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2020

How Are 'Super Agers' Protected From Alzheimer's and Mental Decline?

Involved Dads Make a Difference for Disadvantaged Teens

Pandemic Closures, Fears Keep Patients From Lung Cancer Screening

Pandemic Fuels Interest in Careers in Infectious Disease

Poll Charts U.S. Parents' Biggest Worries During Pandemic

Weight-Loss Surgery Lowers Long-Term Heart Risks for Diabetic Teens

Women Less Likely to Survive Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Arthritis Pain

FDA Clears Second COVID Vaccine for Emergency Use

As Social Media Use Rises, So Does Belief in COVID Misinformation

Blood Oxygen Tests Can Be Inaccurate for Black Patients, Raising COVID Risks: Study

COVID-19 Is Far More Lethal, Damaging Than Flu, Data Shows

FDA Says It Will Quickly Approve Moderna's COVID Vaccine

Give Your Family the Gift of Regular Exercise

Health Highlights: Dec. 18, 2020

How to Guard Against Home Heating Hazards

Kids With Cancer Not at Greater Risk for Severe COVID

Most Americans Oppose COVID Vaccine Mandates: Survey

No Link Seen Between COVID, Guillain-Barré Syndrome

After Years of Increases, Teen Vaping Rates Take a Tumble

AHA News: Keep Your Holiday Drinking on the Moderate Side With This Advice

Air Pollution Takes a Toll on Your Kidneys

Can Mindfulness Help Ease Migraine?

Extra Doses of Pfizer Vaccine in Vials Could Stretch U.S. Supply

Health Highlights: Dec. 17, 2020

I've Lost My Sense of Smell: Is It COVID?

Most Pregnant Women With COVID Are Asymptomatic

Narrow Hallways Ideal for Coronavirus Spread: Study

Pandemic Tied to Higher Suicide Rate in Blacks, Lowered Rate in Whites: Study

Schools, Day Care Not a Big Factor in Kids Getting COVID: Study