Health

Are Transgender People at Risk of Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer can happen in people of any gender. Learn about what factors affect breast cancer risk in transgender people.

Lightning Fatalities on the Rise: How to Stay Safe in a Storm

Lightening-related fatalities are on the rise. Read on to learn why experts this think is and how to stay safe ...

Desperate Long COVID Patients Turn to Unproven Alternative Therapies

With few evidence-based treatments for long COVID, patients with debilitating symptoms can be tempted by unproven options.

Is the Pandemic Over? If Only It Were That Simple

President Joe Biden’s sound bite that “the pandemic is over’’ continues to trigger debate and disagreement.

High Levels of PFAS ‘Forever’ Chemicals in Kids’ School Uniforms

Among children’s textiles that were tested, concentrations were found to be highest in school uniforms, especially those labeled 100% cotton.

Does Skin Tone Affect Skin Care?

Should your skin tone affect your daily skin care routine? Find out what dermatologists say.

What ‘The Bachelor’ May Tell Us About Our Own Relationships

Dating behavior and relationships greatly influence mental health, so some experts are watching the hit TV show for take-away learnings ...

FDA Admits Flaws in Response to Infant Formula Shortage

Among the problems highlighted in the report were outdated data-sharing systems, while staffing and training for food inspectors was below ...

Deer Are Spreading Lyme Ticks in Suburban Backyards

A new study suggests the overpopulation of white-tailed deer across the Northeastern U.S. could help spread Lyme disease, especially in ...

Immune System Early Warnings Inspire New Remedies

The immune system is more versatile than previously understood, report researchers in the emerging field of mechanoimmunology, tracking how our ...

Have Long COVID? Here’s Where to Go for Care

Patients who navigate what can feel like an endless series of checkups and lab tests to confirm a long COVID ...

Saving Lives With ‘Safer Opioids’

A Canadian program sees positive results by giving clients who are at risk for overdose a daily dose of prescription ...

The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique May Help You Get to Sleep

The 4-7-8 breathing technique can give people the opportunity to be at peace as a way to help them go ...

The Twin You Didn’t Know You Had

Artificial Intelligence may spell the end of the control group.

Sound Sick? New AI Technology Might Tell If It’s COVID

Researchers are developing AI speech analysis that could detect COVID infections better than a rapid test. It’s the latest innovation ...

What if You Could Get the Benefits of Exercise Without Working Out?

We all know exercise is good for us. It helps you manage weight and lowers the risk of heart disease, ...

Does the Timing of Cancer Chemotherapy Appointments Matter?

Scientists hope “chronochemotherapy” could make cancer drugs less toxic and more effective but say we’re not there yet.

Diets Haven’t Improved Much Worldwide; U.S. Near Bottom of List

A new review finds people around the world aren’t eating much healthier than they were three decades ago.

Medical Debt Can Crush Even the Insured

Medical debt more than doubles your chances of not being able to afford food, rent, mortgage or utilities, and losing ...

Computer Models Could Be Next Step in Decoding the Brain

Cedars-Sinai neuroscientists have developed the most complex brain cell models to date, the latest advance in our decades-long pursuit to ...

We’re Increasingly Disconnected and That Has Consequences

For a “connected” society, many of us feel more isolated than ever – and that’s dangerous for our long-term health. ...

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

Though many patients regain some weight in the first couple of years after bariatric surgery, a new study finds pain ...

With Polio’s Return, Here’s What Back-to-Schoolers Need to Know

Because polio has been vanishingly rare in the United States for nearly a half-century, doctors may not consider it when ...

Tired After a Long Day of Thinking Hard? Here’s Why

Hours of mentally hard work can lead to a buildup of toxic byproducts in the brain and alter its ability ...

New Science Reveals the Best Way to Take a Pill

Standing? Sitting? Lying down? Your body position may impact how well oral medication works, Johns Hopkins scientists report.

Monkeypox Outbreak Slows as Feds Promise Action, Outreach

Although the overall picture is improving, there are still some areas in the United States seeing increasing infection numbers. Federal ...

Long COVID Was a Preventable Tragedy. Some of Us Saw It Coming

Brian Vastag is a former science reporter for The Washington Post who has been disabled by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome ...

Fruit Leathers Have Detectable Pesticides: Report

Many brands of fruit leathers, a popular children’s snack, have detectable levels of pesticides, according to a new report from ...

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

While there’s no cure for lupus and treatments don’t work for everyone with the disease, a new study shows a ...

Family Dinner: How to Make It Happen

Families have changed and so have dinners. But many families still make it a priority to connect over a meal. ...