Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility has propagated online despite the vaccines’ clear safety profile. Fortunately, those considering having kids can relax when it comes to these cruc

Rural hospital closures have been accelerating, with 181 since 2005 — and over half of those happening since 2015, according to data from the University of North Carolina. But that may be just the beg

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A pair of studies today estimated the COVID-19 pandemic's potential effects on cancer deaths, with one predicting rising US cancer deaths over the next decade owing to screening deficits, and the othe

This article was originally published by The Conversation . Brace yourselves, allergy sufferers: New research shows that pollen season is going to get a lot longer and more intense with climate chang

Two new studies are reporting on an ongoing long COVID research project investigating the persistent effects of COVID-19 on cognition in the months after acute disease. The University of Cambridge-led

When the patient arrived in Nashville, the swelling in his abdomen had cut off circulation to his legs. He was immediately sent to the operating room, where he died on the table. “We have a residency

© Erin Clark/Globe Staff As community engagement director for a Roxbury social service agency, Stephanie Williams-Crosby can work at her Norwood home most of the time, and her employer has accommodate

The study, published in the journal Molecular Neurobiology led by the University’s Dr Mayo Olajide, describes how the spike protein used by the coronavirus to enter human cells can have a similar effe

NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study suggests that having a diet with too much protein can cause serious health problems in men. This means that many low carbohydrate diets can ha

Perhaps you find yourself caught in an endless scroll on social media, or closing apps just to immediately reopen them. Perhaps you pick up a book only to put it back down shortly after because none o

LILBURN, Ga. — Matthew Southern, 35, who has intellectual and developmental disabilities, is able to stay out of an institution because health aides paid through a Medicaid program assist him and his

Ticks carrying a mysterious and rare virus that can sicken or even kill older adults or people with underlying conditions have been found in at least six states, a new study reported Wednesday. Test

Preclinical studies, the kind that scientists perform before testing in humans, don’t get as much attention as their clinical counterparts. But they are the vital first steps to eventual treatments an

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(CNN) University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title after finishing first in the women's 500-yard freestyle event Thursday evening.

As a nasal spray the vaccine would be easier to administer, transport and store. Keystone / Ennio Leanza A Swiss-led research consortium has partnered with Basel-based biotech company RocketVax to la

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Some people who got Covid-19 early in the pandemic still haven’t recovered, and what looked like “long Covid” might, for some people, be a permanent condition if no treatment is found. The lingering s

“We can show that the macrophages from people with mild COVID-19 exhibit an altered inflammatory and metabolic expression for three to five months post-infection,” says Craig Wheelock, docent at the D

You might have seen the term ‘high-functioning anxiety’ being bandied around on social media and in lifestyle magazines. It’s generally used to refer to high-achieving people, some in especially high-

Public health measures, such as masking and physical distancing, that have been a high-profile part of the COVID-19 response for the past two years are now beginning to lift. However, surprisingly lit

Share on Pinterest A recent study finds further evidence that fitness might reduce dementia risk. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images As dementia rates increase in the United States, scientists are trying to

NEW YORK - It's been two years since COVID shut down New York City. Our EMTs and paramedics were on the front lines, but now many say burnout and fatigue is taking a toll on the department. Two year

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Vaccination-acquired immunity against Covid-19 wanes substantially after three months among elderly care home residents, suggesting that regular booster jabs may be needed for this group, according to

Bile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest. But, according to a series of new studies from Harvard Medical School, these fat- an

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Test of drug could prove role of hyperactive retinal cells in blindness, potentially leading to better therapies. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have found that Antabuse (disu

Article content GENEVA — A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Friday that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic was a long way off, citing a rise in cases in its latest weekly data https://www

Independent testing has found hundreds of popular personal care items in the US to be contaminated with benzene, a highly carcinogenic chemical, prompting several big brands to voluntarily recall doze

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that the main concern about the BA.2 subvariant is a "transmission advantage," with the latest strain accounting for nearly 30% of new COVID-19 case

The billions of dollars invested in covid vaccines and covid-19 research so far are expected to yield medical and scientific dividends for decades, helping doctors battle influenza, cancer, cystic fib