This Common Habit Could Signal Serious Health Problems in Later Life
A long-term study of older adults suggests that certain daytime napping patterns—particularly longer, more frequent, and morning naps—may…
Top Fauci aide indicted on charges of concealing, falsifying records
WASHINGTON — David Morens, a former top National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases official, was indicted Tuesday…
Eliminating hepatitis B shots at birth will have dire consequences, studies project
A new U.S. policy that recommends offering hepatitis B vaccine at birth only to babies perceived to be…
Common Pregnancy Medications Linked to Higher Autism Risk in Massive U.S. Study
A large-scale national study analyzing millions of U.S. births has uncovered a potential link between prenatal exposure to…
Is Covid still a thing? The risk has waned, but hasn’t vanished
In April 2020, people around the globe were struggling to come to grips with the strictures of unprecedented…
Seasonal depression: The yearly blues hitting Australians as the temperature cools
“Seasonal depression” is a phrase uttered through chattering teeth as the mercury drops every year. But as the…
Nancy Cox, a CDC veteran and stalwart in global flu research, dies at 77
Nancy Cox, who for decades was a global leader in influenza research, has died. Cox headed the influenza…
The podcaster behind ‘Drug Story’ on public-health storytelling
Below is a lightly edited, AI-generated transcript of the “First Opinion Podcast” interview with Thomas Goetz. Be sure…
Want Less Stress? Landmark Study Points to a Simple Habit
A year-long clinical trial reveals that regular aerobic exercise may significantly influence cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone.…
Delta community drinks from a human waste-polluted river
Torugbene, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, is a remote riverine community where residents depend on…
Northern Nevada Public Health confirms two recent Mpox cases | Local News
Northern Nevada Public Health is reporting two recent cases of mpox in Washoe County, the first cases reported…
FDA: Three psychedelic drugs to get review following Trump directive
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic…