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Belonging to one or more groups with long-standing social and economic disadvantages increases the risk of cancer diagnoses and death.
Research suggests that giving a person a vaccine through their nose can provide a better defense against future exposure to the coronavirus compared to a shot in the arm.
People who are directly affected by mass shootings may develop PTSD and depression. But those who are indirectly exposed to these tragedies can also experience profound and long-lasting grief.
The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be effective against severe illness leading to hospitalization and death in all age groups, including children ages 5 to 11.
Prescription opiods, stimulants such as those used to treat ADHD and the ingredients found in sexual dysfunction drugs like Viagra are some of the drugs that are being marketed to US consumers.
Three experts answer questions about the effectiveness, safety and side effects of medication abortion, using mifepristone followed by misoprostol.
Studying medication use in a traumatized population of immigrants required pharmacists to listen to and learn from trusted community health workers.
Intimate partner violence can take many forms – and it doesn’t always fit society’s stereotypes.
Monkeypox has been spreading in humans since as early as 1970. While most monkeypox infections are mild, some can be fatal.
Psychotherapy is not one size fits all. From behavioral to gestalt therapies, which approach will work best for you depends on your needs and goals.
Proponents of intermittent fasting say the clock can help you win the battle of the bulge. But the science behind it is a little more complicated.
As the comment period begins for the FDA’s proposed ban, public health experts explain the stakes.
The reasons why people may seek out late-term abortions are complex and are often based on new medical information and delays caused by state policies.
With the relaxation of mask-wearing mandates, there’s even more need to know how much over-the-counter tests help.
Up to 20% of US children have an anxiety disorder, and many suffer in silence.
An infant nutrition expert explains what is behind the current formula shortage and what can be done to support hard-pressed parents.
Although medication and therapy can be effective treatments for ADHD, they’re not the only way to manage the disorder or its symptoms. Creating a daily routine is critical too.
Two political scientists in their study in South Dakota found people trusted medical professionals the least when it came to public health messages.
Fentanyl’s wide availability in the drug supply has led to an increase in unintentional overdoses. While prevention strategies are available, limited availability stymies their use.
A team analyzed more than 21 million tweets about COVID-19 vaccines and found that negative sentiments on social media were tied to lower-than-expected vaccination rates in many nations.
About 1 in 4 Americans with diabetes who need insulin struggle to pay for this lifesaving drug.
Handling adult ADHD is difficult, but today, there are more evidence-based interventions than ever.
Father Damien’s legacy has inspired health providers and humanitarians for over a century.
As people age, their eyes lose the ability to focus on close objects. A new eye drop treatment called Vuity can improve vision without the need for glasses, contacts or surgery.