Health
What to Know About the Genetic 'Junk' That Makes Us Human
Although much of our DNA has no obvious function, scientists are discovering that...
A New Era in Hope and Health Equity: Malaria Vaccinations
The recent malaria vaccine approval is a major step forward in the global fight...
How My Cleft Palate Prepared Me for Life on Wall Street
Many would consider being born with a cleft lip and palate a setback that could...
Americans Move Less Than They Did 2 Centuries Ago
U.S. adults have decreased daily physical activity by almost a half hour compared...
U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic
A new report reveals recreational screen time among U.S. teens doubled from before...
Justices Seem Receptive to Bid to Stop Texas Abortion Law
During 3 hours of oral arguments on Monday, a seeming majority of Supreme Court...
What It’s Like to Live with Lyme Disease
WebMD sat down with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat to find out a little bit...
How to Choose the Right Weight-Loss Surgery
In a situation where you may have tried all other alternatives to losing weight,...
Moon Phases May Affect Sleep Differently in Men and Women
Nightly shifts in the moon’s brightness and placement in the sky may play a modest...
Deadline Looms for Unvaccinated Air Force Personnel
Air Force personnel face disciplinary action if they don't get vaccinated, while...
Trick, Treat, and Travel Tips for Safe Holidays
From trick-or-treating to holiday travel and gathering with friends and family,...
Death Holidays and Why We Celebrate Them
If grief is love with nowhere to go, then calendar dates facing mortality alongside...
Why Vultures Lurk Along Dark Roads Near You
Streets that cut through most American suburbs and towns are ideal habitats for...
How Two People With HIV Suppressed Virus After Stopping...
Findings could help people with HIV keep the virus in remission without taking medications...
Texas Abortion Law Gets Speedy High-Court Hearing Monday
The Supreme Court justices, who accepted the case only 10 days before the arguments...
Ritalin, Other ADHD Meds Can Raise Heart Risks for Adults
More adults are getting ADHD meds prescribed "off label" for non-ADHD conditions....
