While reflecting medically on this winter’s COVID case activity and disease burden as the season seems to be fading into spring, it appears th…
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Those unexpected guttural rumblings that erupt suddenly and intrusively from our restless innards happen to us all. I tried to explain their o…
On Feb. 24 the FDA authorized the first do-it-yourself home test for both COVID and influenza A and B. It is made by a company called Lucira, …
The cognitive effects of dementia are well known, but less common knowledge is the physical pain that often accompanies the condition.
Many people who have had COVID-19 infections report having a cough they can’t seem to shake. A post-COVID cough lasting longer than 3 months i…
About 20.1 million American adults have diagnosed coronary artery disease, with over 382,000 dying from the condition in 2020.
Naloxone may be available over the counter starting this spring as concerns grow about the drug crisis.
“It’s all going to be OK mom, no matter what happens. I love you and miss you so much.”
Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is increasingly under attack in many states, labeled child abuse and subject to criminalizing bans.
The US saw the highest number of "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" air quality days between 2018 and 2020 than it ever had before, according to a report released Thursday by the American Lung Association.
Doctors at Buffalo General Medical Center declared Beverly Whitehead brain dead. Her family got a court order to prevent her from being removed from life support but say the hospital won't allow a second opinion from an outside doctor.
The man had a dental exam near his home in Antioch, Ill. As his dentist finished filling a tooth, the 60-year-old accidently breathed in a small metal pin released from a dental tool.
This year Earth Day will be occurring in a few days. It seems appropriate to take a break from the steady stream of information about the Covi…
As the United States navigates a third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, cases are rising modestly in the Northeast, Philadelphia has reinstituted an indoor mask mandate and some colleges are requiring masks during the final days of the spring semester.
If you’re not regularly cleaning your headphones, just think about the amount of sweat and earwax they’re exposed to daily and watch this video from @jessicahaizman. Then immediately grab a toothpick and start cleaning.
Dear Amy: My husband and his sister have been feuding for almost a year.
Do you think parents should have to consent for their children to get birth control? Vaccinations?
Brief references to menstruation in an animated film apparently are a bridge too far for some parents, because "Turning Red" has kicked up heated debate.
Exposure in the womb to bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, may increase the risk of asthma among school-age girls, according to a new study of over 3,000 pairs of mothers and children from six European countries.
The practice of mindful eating has gained traction in recent years, and now mindful drinking is picking up steam, with the goal of recognizing…
What are your sleep myths and facts? You know, the things you are absolutely sure you should do -- and not do -- to get a good night's sleep. Studies show that most of us are practicing bad sleep habits without knowing it -- which can lead to serious health consequences.
March marks National Sleep Awareness Month, and with an increasing number of people reporting insufficient rest during the pandemic, securing …
Is "male menopause" real? Plus, find ways to manage your anxiety while pregnant, some tips to keep the weight off, and more health news.
The doctor pleaded with Paige Deiner to close her eyes and sleep. But she refused to listen. She was terrified.
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love to drink coffee. I often have multiple cups a day. Recently, I was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. My doctor advised that I may want to cut back on my beverage of choice, as it is not good for my blood sugar or blood pressure. Can you provide some insight, as I thought coffee was good for my health?