Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors
The ailment in older adults has received little attention, even though research suggests seniors are more likely to develop it than younger or middle-aged adults.
Monkeypox cases surge as WHO stops short of declaring a global emergency
The World Health Organization said the monkeypox outbreak is an "evolving threat" but does not yet constitute an international public health emergency.
Can video games teach people to be more empathetic? Maybe.
Designers and scholars say there are many complex challenges and limits in achieving such a goal.
Court temporarily halts FDA ban on Juul e-cigarettes
Juul Labs can continue to sell e-cigarettes, for now, after a federal appeals court issued a temporary stay on an FDA ban.
As Army deadline nears, about 60,000 part-time soldiers unvaccinated
With a June 30 deadline approaching, nearly 12 percent of Army Guard and 10 percent of Army Reserve soldiers have not received any vaccine dose.
Trump swayed by ‘dangerous ideas’ about coronavirus, Birx tells House panel
Former president Donald Trump relied on bad data and misleading claims, the former White House covid coordinator testifies.
What you need to know about the coronavirus vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
Children ages 5 to 11 are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in the United States, which health experts say is key in halting virus spread and preventing serious illness.
After Roe ruling, Garland gears up for the next legal battles
The attorney general said federal law protects people who take the FDA-approved pregnancy-termination pill, or who cross state lines to get a legal abortion.
The most common abortion procedures and when they occur
The number of abortions performed in the United States has fallen significantly in recent years. Nearly 1 in 4 women will have the procedure by the age of 45.
Feeling anxious? Can’t sleep? Sometimes doing nothing is the best.
How to find peace of mind by turning off your brain
CDC endorses Moderna vaccine for older children
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unanimously recommended the agency clear Moderna vaccine for children 6 through 17 years old.
Traces of highly contagious poliovirus found in British sewage
Traces of type 2 vaccine-derived poliovirus were detected during routine surveillance of sewage in London.
FDA orders Juul e-cigarettes off the market over safety concerns
The action is a major blow to the once high-flying Silicon Valley firm that revolutionized vaping.
U.S. monkeypox response mirrors early coronavirus missteps, experts say
The Biden administration's response to the monkeypox outbreak raises concerns that the country is ill-prepared for the next major pandemic.
What to know about the coronavirus vaccine for children younger than 5
Children as young as 6 months old are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
Publix won’t offer coronavirus vaccines to children under 5 ‘at this time’
The company’s customer service department did not explaining the reasoning for the decision.
U.S. to expand monkeypox testing at commercial labs as outbreak grows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started shipping test kits to five commercial laboratory companies this week.
FAQ: How to get the pediatric coronavirus vaccine in the D.C. area
Two vaccines will be available to kids under 5 starting this week, after the CDC gave the green light Saturday.
Paul M. Ellwood Jr., a pioneer of HMOs, dies at 95
He practiced medicine for 17 years before turning to national health policy and championing alternative approaches to American health care.
U.S. begins vaccinating young children against coronavirus
Vaccines became available Tuesday for children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years, the last group of Americans to be offered shots.