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As people age, the chemical signaling pathways in muscles become less potent, and it gets harder to build muscle and maintain strength. But the health benefits of strength training only increase with age.
Some cancers are actually caused by viruses that linger for long periods in the body, or cause physical damage that later turns cancerous.
In some cases, fever reducers and extra fluid intake can weaken the body’s response to infection.
In the first published survey of users of the hemp-derived compound, respondents highlight some important therapeutic effects.
Studies suggest seniors without the booster shot run a higher risk of infection and hospitalization from the omicron variant.
Fat cells and cancer cells talk to each other. Specialists in both systems can do the same.
Some of the omicron variant’s unique properties – such as its ability to spread rapidly while causing milder COVID-19 infections – could usher in a new phase of the pandemic.
Oral sex is common among young people. Protection from STIs is not.
The CDC’s updated mask guidelines say that cloth masks offer the least protection from COVID-19. Differences in the materials masks are made from and the ways they fit are the reason.
DNA and mRNA vaccines produce a different kind of immune response than traditional vaccines, allowing researchers to tackle some previously unsolvable problems in medicine.
The 2021 child tax credit expansion helped lift millions of families with children out of hunger. After those payments ended in December 2021, those families may again face food insufficiency.
Research shows that violence between patients is prevalent, often overlooked and largely unaddressed.
People are buzzing with questions about the omicron variant and whether it could help usher in herd immunity. A team of virologists deciphers the latest findings.
Addressing racial and ethnic health gaps is becoming even more important as the US population continues its shift toward a minority-majority nation.
CORBEVAX is anticipated to significantly expand vaccine access to people in low- and middle-income countries.
The health care system is hemorrhaging medical lab workers, in part because of COVID-19 infections and also because of burnout, low wages and better opportunities elsewhere.
Many people are filing lawsuits after discovering that sperm banks failed to verify information from donors about their medical and personal backgrounds.
A legal scholar explains what the ruling means for other vaccine mandates and the government’s ability to protect public health.
Sugar gets a bad rap, but exactly which sugar is meant? Nutrient-dense sweet ripe fruits are a far cry from refined table sugar – and their differences can have big health implications.
The new year is a perfect time to adopt new health habits and routines. These four scholars reflect on the ways that they overcame the pandemic blues to get fit.
Communication breakdowns between doctors and their patients have real-life consequences and can result in poorer health outcomes and sicker patients.
Kids often crave processed sugary foods. But research shows that consuming too many treats during childhood and adolescence may lead to behavioral and emotional problems.
When you prepare to talk about end-of-life decisions and the legacy you want to leave behind, try thinking about them as gifts you bestow to family and friends.
A healthy diet can include some candy. But if you eat too much, it can interfere with your appetite for the stuff your body actually needs.