Health
Stealth Omicron Now Dominant COVID Variant in U.S.
The so-called stealth Omicron variant is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in the...
Biden Seeks $82 Billion for Pandemic Preparedness
President Joe Biden’s 2023 federal budget proposal, released Monday, calls for nearly...
Lap Band Failures Drive Many to Safer Weight Loss Surgeries
More lap band patients are choosing to have conversion surgery to gastric sleeve...
Science Says This is the 'Most Boring Person in the World'
New peer-reviewed research looks at what traits, jobs, and hobbies people think...
FDA Authorizes Fourth COVID Doses for Many Americans
Adults over 50 and those 18 and older who are immunocompromised are eligible for...
How Does Social Media Affect 'Life Satisfaction' in Kids?
Researchers report a child's risk of harm from social media is higher at certain...
Your Back Hurts More Than a Neanderthal's and Here's Why
Scientists used to think the curvature of the spine separated modern-day humans...
Medical Pot May Help You Avoid Opioids for Back Pain, Arthritis
Two new studies show medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers...
Early Trial Offers Hope Treating Rare 'Brittle Bone' Disease
An early study suggests an experimental drug may help build bone mass in some adults...
FDA Authorizes More E-Cigarette Products
The agency said it would soon announce whether other big-name brands can continue...
Donating Bodies to Science Carries Risks and Benefits
Donating your body to medicine is a noble cause, but read the fine print before...
Next U.S. Booster Campaign Faces Delays, Lack of Funds
The next rollout of COVID-19 booster shots in the U.S. could face delays due to...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Need to Raise Awareness
Chronic fatigue syndrome can lower your quality of life. But a new survey shows...
Men Offered Surgery More Often Than Women for Carpal Tunnel
A study suggests this difference may exist because the condition tends to be more...
Meet a Fierce Advocate for Women’s Health: Jen Gunter,...
The OB/GYN most recently spoke out against a vitamin and supplement maker’s “probiotics...
