ALL ARTICLES IN
Health News: Latest Research, Top Stories, Trending Topics
Stay up to date with the latest medical and health news that matter most to you and your family.
Have a question? Got feedback? Contact Us
THE LATEST
Coronavirus Alert: Pfizer Data Show Vaccine Effectiveness in Youngest Kids, Global Cases Drop, and More
The latest news, data, and expert insights on the COVID-19 pandemic, including cases, deaths, variants, vaccines and boosters, testing and treatment.
By Don RaufAugust 25, 2022
Chick-fil-A Says Grilled Nuggets and Filets Contain Dairy Allergen
The company said a supplier unintentionally added dairy to these products.
By Lisa RapaportAugust 25, 2022
Advanced Cervical Cancer Rates Are Rising Among U.S. Women
While diagnosis rates for advanced cervical cancer are climbing fastest among white women, Black women are most likely to get these hard-to-treat tumors, a new study suggests.
By Lisa RapaportAugust 25, 2022
For Alcohol Use Disorder, Psychedelics Plus Talk Therapy Cuts Heavy Drinking Days by 83 Percent, Study Shows
Psilocybin (aka ‘magic mushrooms’) plus supportive therapy has shown promise in the past for treating other mental health conditions too, such as depression.
By Christina VogtAugust 24, 2022
Monkeypox Numbers Keep Rising in U.S., Which Leads the World in Cases
While predominantly spreading among men who have sex with men, some women and children are getting the illness as well. The first case in a pet has also been reported.
By Don RaufAugust 24, 2022
Nearly Half of Multiracial LGBTQ+ Youth Seriously Considered Suicide in the Past Year
Data collected by the LGBTQ+ youth mental health organization the Trevor Project is among the first look at mental health in queer youth that also considers the intersectionality of identifying as multiple races or ethnicities.
By Sarah PragerAugust 24, 2022
Parvovirus-Like Symptoms Seen in Michigan Dog Deaths
Many dogs that died weren’t properly vaccinated, according to Michigan officials investigating the fatalities.
By Lisa RapaportAugust 24, 2022
FDA Approves Auvelity, a New Medication for Clinical Depression
Auvelity is a new, fast-acting drug used to treat major depressive disorder or clinical depression. It is the first pill in more than 60 years with a new action to treat the condition.
By Cheryl AlkonAugust 23, 2022
Hallucinogen Use Rises Significantly Since 2015, Research Finds
Separate NIH-supported study also reveals hallucinogen (and marijuana) use hit an all-time high in 2021.
By Don RaufAugust 23, 2022
E. Coli Outbreak in Ohio, Michigan May Be Traced to Fast Food Chain
Health officials are still working to identify the source of an ongoing E. coli outbreak that may be tied to since-removed romaine lettuce from Wendy’s.
By Rachael RobertsonAugust 22, 2022
Frequent Naps Can Be an Indicator of High Blood Pressure, New Study Suggests
Regular unplanned napping may indicate restless sleep at night and other health effects.
By Zachary SmithAugust 22, 2022
The Link Between Red Meat and Your Heart May Be in Your Gut
New research suggests that metabolites released by gut microbes may play a bigger role in heart disease risk than saturated fat.
By Kaitlin SullivanAugust 22, 2022
Most People Infected With the Omicron COVID-19 Variant Don’t Know It, Study Suggests
The omicron variant of COVID-19 often causes mild or no symptoms, with a new study finding that the majority of people don't even know they are infected.
By Becky UphamAugust 19, 2022
2 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Detected In New York City
Health officials urge people to protect themselves as city sees the highest number of infected mosquitos ever reported.
By Becky UphamAugust 19, 2022
People Who Earn Low Wages May Be at Risk for Faster Memory Decline in Later Life
A new study finds that low wages are linked to worse brain health and memory loss.
By Becky UphamAugust 18, 2022
First FDA-Approved Birth Control Wearable Tech Hits the Market
The Natural Cycles app now syncs with the Oura ring, a device worn on the finger, to monitor fertility and help prevent pregnancy.
By Lisa RapaportAugust 18, 2022
Fentanyl Pills Are Driving a Drug Overdose Spike Among U.S. High Schoolers
Potent counterfeit pills are sold illicitly as prescription drugs.
By Kaitlin SullivanAugust 17, 2022
FDA Clears Way for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Sales
Millions of Americans with hearing loss will soon be able to buy hearing aids from stores and online retailers without seeing a doctor or getting a prescription first.
By Lisa RapaportAugust 17, 2022
A New Vaccine to Protect Against Lyme Disease Begins Final Trial
Arriving 20 years after first Lyme vaccine was discontinued, experts say new vaccine is “a long time coming.”
By Becky UphamAugust 17, 2022
Polio May Be Spreading, NYC Wastewater Data Suggests
Hundreds of people may be infected with polio, per a recent analysis of New York City sewage. Health experts are urging the unvaccinated to get immunized.
By Don RaufAugust 16, 2022