Health

Cost May Lead Many to Skip COVID Testing: Why That’s a Problem

Amid a surge in cases and hospitalizations, there’s a concern we don’t know the true extent of the disease if ...

Atopic Dermatitis: The Importance of Treatment Adherence

Atopic dermatitis can be unpredictable, but it’s important to stick with treatment, even when your skin is clear. These five ...

Why So Many Doctors Are Joining Unions

A growing number see organized labor as a path to improved working conditions – and better care for their patients.

As Superfungi Spread, the CDC Raises Alarms

Climate change helps drive the spread of deadly new organisms.

When and Why to Get Shots for COVID, RSV, and Flu This Fall

Who should be most concerned about these respiratory illnesses? What is the optimal time to get one or more of ...

Popular OTC Decongestants Don’t Really Work, FDA Says

Many products, including Sudafed PE, contain phenylephrine, which an FDA committee said is ineffective.

CDC Approves New COVID Vaccine; Shots Available This Week

CDC’s director and a panel of experts agreed to recommend the new COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans age 6 and ...

Caring for Someone With RRMM

Learn more about relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) and how you can offer the best support possible for a loved one ...

Not All Fruits Play Well Together in Your Morning Smoothie

Mixing fruits like bananas — which brown quickly — with things like berries may limit the nutritional benefit of those ...

Can CBD Help My Cat?

CBD could help your cat with pain and anxiety. But confusing laws may make it hard for you and your ...

Will CBD Show Up on a Drug Test?

Cannabidiol (CBD) isn’t intoxicating. But you could still test positive for marijuana if you use certain CBD products. Get the ...

What Happens When You Contact 988 About Suicide?

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, 988 is a new way to call, text, or chat ...

FDA Authorizes New COVID-19 Vaccine

The FDA today authorized the newest COVID-19 vaccine, the first not to target the initial or “ancestral” strain of the ...

DIY Wellness Retreat: A Treat for Your Mind and Body at Home

Experts share their best tips for creating a meaningful self-care experience at home.

3D-Printed Meds Customize the Exact Dose for Sick Children

Researchers hope to enhance pediatric care by printing tablets in child-friendly doses, shapes, and flavors.

New AI-Enhanced Bandages Poised to Transform Wound Treatment

Doctors, engineers, and AI experts are teaming up to develop “smart bandages” capable of treating chronic wounds, battlefield injuries, or ...

Buyer Beware: Delta-8 is the ‘Russian Roulette’ of Cannabis

Delta-8 products have spread into vape shops, gas stations and other retailers, but are these products safe for use?

Animal and Plant Protein Sources Are Not Equal

Maintaining your muscle mass as you age is an integral part of staying healthy and independent. A 2023 study1 evaluated ...

Do Redheads Need Less Vitamin D?

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published January 27, 2018. Between 1% to 2%, or just ...

Health Department Covers Up Illegal Lab in California

In mid-December 2022, Jesalyn Harper, a code enforcement officer for the city of Reedley, California, responded to a seemingly routine ...

Animal and Plant Protein Sources Are Not Equal

Maintaining your muscle mass as you age is an integral part of staying healthy and independent. A 2023 study1 evaluated ...

Fall Vaccines: What to Know about Flu, COVID, RSV Shots

Find answers to your questions about coming vaccines for COVID-19, the flu, and RSV.

What to Know About the Rare Cancer That Killed Jimmy Buffett

The passing of popular singer and song writer Jimmy Buffett, who died Friday at age 76 from Merkel cell carcinoma, ...

Health Department Covers Up Illegal Lab in California

In mid-December 2022, Jesalyn Harper, a code enforcement officer for the city of Reedley, California, responded to a seemingly routine ...

Animal and Plant Protein Sources Are Not Equal

Maintaining your muscle mass as you age is an integral part of staying healthy and independent. A 2023 study1 evaluated ...

Health Department Covers Up Illegal Lab in California

In mid-December 2022, Jesalyn Harper, a code enforcement officer for the city of Reedley, California, responded to a seemingly routine ...

Health Department Covers Up Illegal Lab in California

In mid-December 2022, Jesalyn Harper, a code enforcement officer for the city of Reedley, California, responded to a seemingly routine ...

Health Department Covers Up Illegal Lab in California

In mid-December 2022, Jesalyn Harper, a code enforcement officer for the city of Reedley, California, responded to a seemingly routine ...

Health Department Covers Up Illegal Lab in California

In mid-December 2022, Jesalyn Harper, a code enforcement officer for the city of Reedley, California, responded to a seemingly routine ...

Health Department Covers Up Illegal Lab in California

In mid-December 2022, Jesalyn Harper, a code enforcement officer for the city of Reedley, California, responded to a seemingly routine ...