Health
Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad
Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful ...
South Africa Runs Out of Insulin Pens as Global Su...
The shortage highlights a widening gulf in the standard of care for people with diabetes, most of whom live in low-incom...
Doctors Test the Limits of What Obesity Drugs Can ...
‘Obesity first’ doctors say they start with one pill, to treat obesity, and often find other chronic diseases, like rheu...
How Long Does Rice Last in the Fridge? And Other R...
Don’t get sick this season.
Bird Flu Is Infecting Cats (and the Occasional Dog...
A few “reasonable precautions” can help people keep their pets safe from the H5N1 virus, experts say.
A Bird-Flu Pandemic in People? Here’s What It Migh...
There is no guarantee that a person-to-person virus would be benign, scientists say, and vaccines and treatments at hand...
Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social...
Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental healt...
More Women in Africa Are Using Long-Acting Contrac...
Methods such as hormonal implants and injections are reaching remote areas, providing more discretion and autonomy.
Pregnant, Addicted and Fighting the Pull of Drugs
Many pregnant women who struggle with drugs put off prenatal care, feeling ashamed and judged. But as fatal overdoses ri...
Is That Drink Worth It to You?
Alcohol is riskier than previously thought, but weighing the trade-offs of health risks can be deeply personal.
Medical Experts Alarmed by Out-of-Hospital Cesarea...
A new state law will permit surgeons to perform cesarean deliveries in “advanced birth centers,” despite the risk of com...
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Gives Update on...
In a message to the public, Catherine said she would attend King Charles’s birthday parade this weekend and wrote candid...
What ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaches Us About Anxiety
A new emotion has taken over Riley’s teenage mind. And she has lessons for us all.
Fauci Speaks His Mind on Trump’s Rages and Their ‘...
In a new book, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci recounts a career advising seven presidents. The chapter about Donald J. Trump is ti...
The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s
She first noticed the scent on her husband. Now her abilities are helping unlock new research in early disease detection...
Guns Often Stored Unsafely in U.S. Homes, C.D.C. S...
Loaded guns often are not locked, even in homes where there are children, federal researchers reported.
Supreme Court Maintains Broad Access to Abortion P...
The decision does not eliminate efforts to restrict the availability of the pill.
For an Older Homeless Population, a New Type of Ca...
Programs are sprouting across the country to provide nursing home and rehabilitation services to homeless people who wou...
Akira Endo, Scholar of Statins That Reduce Heart D...
The Japanese biochemist found in the 1970s that cholesterol-lowering drugs lowered the LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, level ...
Four Astronauts Spent 3 Days in Space. Here’s What...
An extensive examination of medical data gathered from the private Inspiration4 mission in 2021 revealed temporary cogni...