Some common drugs can help and others hinder immune responses. The largest clinical review of immune responses to paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and opioid analgesics, w

The dual traumas of their bodies developing in ways that don’t match their gender identity and the relentless harassment from their communities are overwhelming. A recent study by the Centers for Dise

Mike Heidenberg was forced to step away from his job at a New York college when he developed Covid-19 symptoms in the spring of 2020. Almost two years later, he still feels too sick to return to work.

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Nora Gossett, 7, reacts as she receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from Sophia Jan, MD, while her father Jeff Gossett, MD, holds her hand at Cohen Children's Medical Center as vaccines were

Share on Pinterest An intriguing new study finds that, in mice, repetitive exposure to hypoxia may protect against dementia. Manu Prats/Stocksy A recent study using a mouse model of vascular cognitive

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In summary Many working undocumented immigrants won’t qualify for state health insurance even if they don’t earn a living wage. That leaves them with few viable options for coverage. Lucia Marroquin

The world is fixated on viruses thanks to COVID-19. Public and private sectors have mobilized extraordinary levels of resources in tackling the pandemic, including developing vaccines in record time a

Many people are afraid of radiation. They think of it as an invisible, man-made, deadly force, and this fear often underpins opposition to nuclear power. In fact, most of the radiation is natural and

In the neonatal intensive care unit of University of Louisville Hospital last month, colorful blankets lay draped over incubators to reduce light for the newborns they cradled. Whiteboards on the wall

© Theresa Beebe Theresa Beebe worked as an ER director in Texas for more than the first year of the pandemic. Theresa Beebe Theresa Beebe, 35, is a veteran of the Army Nurse Corps and a former Dallas

Over the last several decades, cataract surgery has become exceptionally safe and rather routine in this country. Annually, an estimated 2 million Americans have this procedure, mostly older adults. T

As Cal Poly students returned to campus after winter break amidst the Omicron variant, there were a number of students who were hesitant to do so due to their increased risk of contracting the COVID-1

During the crisis in Ukraine, health must remain a priority pillar of the humanitarian response, with health systems and facilities remaining protected, functional, safe and accessible to all who need

I’m actually rather sorry for Linda Evangelista. Everybody wants to feel acceptable, after all, and she exists in a world where, despite all the modern declarations of diversity and body positivity, w

Editor’s Note (2/25/22): This week Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to investigate gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth as “child abuse.” This article from April 13, 20

Every dog owner knows and sometimes bemoans the daily ritual of taking your pup out for a walk. But as it turns out, those strolls around the block with Fido may be the key to a healthy life, especial

Plan to fix Postal Service shifts retirees to Medicare, along with billions in costs Enlarge this image toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images Brandon Bell/Getty Images A long-awaited bill to fix

To date, the daily requirement for lutein has not been established. Neither a Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level (LOAEL) nor a No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) has been determined, as no cli

Scientists recently captured the first ever scan of a dying human brain when an elderly patient suddenly died while he was being scanned. (Image credit: Shutterstock) After an elderly patient died su

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Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday. The Centers for Disease Contro

Self-administered injections Many people find it challenging to achieve and maintain a moderate weight. The National Institue for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended a weight loss inject

In Texas, an unrelenting assault on trans rights is taking a mental toll Enlarge this image toggle caption Amber Briggle Amber Briggle For Amber Briggle, raising her 14-year-old trans son in Texas m

When her doctor told her about AstraZeneca's EVUSHELD, lung recipient Lisa Stackhouse said she felt like another ship had come to rescue her from a COVID infection. MINNEAPOLIS — From the beginning o

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4 U.S. companies will pay $26 billion to settle claims they fueled the opioid crisis Enlarge this image toggle caption Keith Srakocic/AP file photo Keith Srakocic/AP file photo Four of the largest U

Dementias is a kind of neurodegenerative disease, which occurs among the aging population. Current therapeutic outcome for dementia is limited. The medical use of herbal plant has a rich history in tr

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week approved the first condom specifically indicated for anal intercourse. While the One Male Condom is not markedly different from the hundreds of other c

The U.S. transplant system needs an overhaul to stop wasting organs and give more patients a fair chance at the life-saving surgery, says an influential scientific advisory panel that set a five-year

Ren shen Panax ginseng C.A. Mey. Root Qi-reinforcing medicinal To reinforce the vital energy, to remedy collapse and restore the normal pulse, to benefit the spleen and lung, to promote the production

Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images A more contagious subvariant of omicron, known as BA.2, is spreading across the globe and could soon become the dominant version of Covid-19. It's now the top

Pollution by toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in America’s aquifer system has led to widespread contamination of private and public drinking water wells, data from a new study by the US Geological Surve

One of the more striking aspects of the pandemic is just how unwilling we’ve been to engage in the collective interventions that could mitigate it. Whether it’s wearing a mask, social distancing, or g

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