Disease
Six Important Things to Know About Covid Vaccination in Children
Experts share the latest research and advice about protecting kids
How Bones Communicate With the Rest of the Body
A new vision of the skeleton as a dynamic organ that sends and receives messages suggests potential therapies for osteoporosis and other problems
Breast Cancer May Not Be as Overdiagnosed as Previously Thought
New research finds overdiagnosis occurs in 15 percent of cases detected using mammograms
The Black Death Wasn't as Deadly as Previously Thought, Research Suggests
Ancient pollen deposits reveal that some areas of Europe may have experienced a 'much lighter touch' of the disease, according to the study
FDA Approves First Condom for Anal Sex
Health experts say FDA authorization may increase condom usage during anal intercourse and reduce sexually transmitted infections
Scientists Edit Tick Genes for the First Time
Altering tick genomes could bring scientists closer to managing ticks and tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease
The Unsung Heroes Who Ended a Deadly Plague
How a team of fearless American women overcame medical skepticism to stop whooping cough, a vicious infectious disease, and save countless lives
Seven Things to Know About Covid-19 and Pregnancy
From the effect of vaccines on a baby's immunity to whether Covid-19 can cause stillbirths, experts weigh in with helpful information and advice
Discovery of Omicron in New York Deer Raises Concern Over Possible New Variants
White-tailed deer could become a reservoir for Covid-19, putting people and animals at risk
What You Need to Know About Covid Masks in the Age of Omicron
From what to wear to how to avoid counterfeits, experts weigh in on the latest advice about masks and Covid-19
Ancient Toilet Unearthed in Jerusalem Shows Elite Were Plagued by Intestinal Worms
Mineralized feces chock-full of parasitic eggs indicate that it wasn’t the lower classes alone who suffered from certain infectious diseases
Seven Key Questions About Omicron Answered
As the variant spreads and more studies have been done, experts share what they know
Lyme-Spreading Ticks May Thrive in Warmer Winter Conditions Across North America
In a new study, insects carrying the disease were more likely to survive cold or fluctuating temperatures than their uninfected peers
From Korean Pear Juice to Clove Extract, Scientists Put Hangover Cures to the Test—but None Worked
Researchers examined 23 different at-home treatments for side effects of heavy drinking
Outdoor Pet Cats Are Spreading a Brain Parasite to Wildlife
It is one of the most common parasites in the world and has infected approximately one-third of people globally, including some 40 million Americans
Six Questions About Waning Immunity to Covid-19 Answered
Experts weigh in on when a reduced immune response occurs and how boosters can help restore defenses
Catherine the Great Letter Extolling the Virtues of Vaccination Is Up for Auction
The Russian empress, who was inoculated against smallpox in 1768, was an early proponent of the practice
CDC Panel and FDA Authorize Covid-19 Boosters for All Adults
Americans 18 and older will be eligible for a booster shot of their choice, pending approval from CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
How the Ancient Romans Went to the Bathroom
A new book by journalist Lina Zeldovich traces the management of human waste—and underscores poop's potential as a valuable resource
Could Skin Patches Be the Future of Covid Vaccines?
The device might survive longer storage times and pose a better option for people afraid of needles
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