Paxlovid COVID Treatment Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
A recent study suggests that Paxlovid is ineffective at treating symptoms in people with mild illness or those who have been fully vaccinated. It is still a lifesaving medication in vulnerable groups
How Air Pollution Damages the Brain
The new science of "exposomics" shows how air pollution contributes to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, bipolar disorder and other brain diseases
Measles Is Back, and That Is Scary
The deadly virus was practically eliminated in the U.S., but now it’s infecting more people.
Scientists Found a Way to Supercharge Cancer-Fighting Cells
The bioengineered immune players called CAR T cells last longer and work better if pumped up with a large dose of a protein that makes them resemble stem cells
How Will EPA’s New Rule about ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protect Your Drinking Water?
A new EPA rule will limit PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” in your drinking water for the first time. Here’s what that means for you
Rural Americans Are Dying at Increasingly Higher Rates Than City Dwellers
The urban-rural mortality rate gap in the U.S. is increasing, especially among young women and Native Americans. Limited access to health care could help explain why
COVID Vaccination during Pregnancy Protects Newborn Babies
Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for vulnerable infants too young to receive the vaccine on their own
What Your Metabolism Says about Your Health
An elite athlete’s metabolism mostly looks different from that of a person with COVID—but their occasional similarities can reveal important insights into health and disease
IVF Treatment in the U.S. May Be at Risk, Scientists Warn
An Alabama court ruling that human embryos outside the uterus should be regarded as children has raised concerns among doctors and scientists about the future of the fertility treatment in vitro fertilization
Why Kate Middleton and Other Cancer Patients Require More Than One Treatment
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced she had cancer last month. Many cancer patients undergo surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments in combination
Bird Flu Detected in a Person in Texas: What We Know So Far
A person tested positive for avian influenza after being exposed to cows thought to be infected with the virus. It's the second time a human has been infected with H5N1 in the U.S.
Walking Backward Helps You Move Ahead with Joint Health
Experts explain how moving in reverse can take pressure off your knees and improve flexibility