Official Covid-19 case metrics severely undercount the true number of infections, leaving the United States with a critical blind spot as the most transmissible coronavirus variant yet takes hold.The Omicron offshoot BA.5 became the dominant variant in the US last…
Drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood can strongly increase the risk for alcohol abuse later in life, especially if you are a woman, a new study finds.Add that finding to the documented increase in drinking among Americans during the…
Before I had my baby, I thought I would be a relaxed mom. I remember watching other mothers sweating the small stuff and thinking to myself -- no sir, not me, never me. I thought that in part because I'm…
When the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, rolling back nearly 50 years of abortion rights, the threat of more to come cast a shadow on many, particularly those in the LGBTQ community.Justice Clarence Thomas' concurring opinion made clear…
The Abbott formula plant in Sturgis, Michigan, resumed production of EleCare formula on July 1 after a three-week shutdown caused by flooding from severe storms, a company spokesperson said on Saturday.A previous months-long closure of the plant had helped to…
Weekend warriors can still stave off disease even if they are packing their workouts into a couple of days, according to a new study.Adults should get 150 minutes of physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening activity a week,…
In one corner: the medically renowned Mediterranean diet, a perennial favorite among nutritionists. The contender: the popular keto diet, known for restricting carbohydrates to a precious few per day.Keto proponents claim the diet reduces appetite, melts abdominal fat and boosts…
In February 2016, infectious disease epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee was holding her dying husband's hand, watching him lose an exhausting fight against a deadly superbug infection.After months of ups and downs, doctors had just told her that her husband, Tom Patterson,…
The much-awaited summer lull in coronavirus cases doesn't appear to be happening as Covid-19 infections continue to increase in much of the United States.An earlier rise in cases this year was driven by the BA.2 Omicron subvariant. Now, the US…
If you're suffering from low back pain or have grappled with it in the past, you're not alone.As many as 577 million people globally experienced low back pain in 2017, a 2020 study cited by the International Association for the…
The US Food and Drug Administration announced plans Wednesday to work with foreign formula manufacturers to allow them to permanently sell their products in the United States."The need to diversify and strengthen the U.S. infant formula supply is more important…
As monkeypox cases continue to rise globally, the World Health Organization plans to reassess whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.In late June, WHO's Emergency Committee determined that the outbreak did not meet the criteria for…
The US Food and Drug Administration revised the emergency use authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, on Wednesday to allow state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe the treatment to people who are eligible."The FDA recognizes the important role pharmacists have played…
The effervescent Academy Award-winning actor Goldie Hawn wasn't always so joy-fuelled.The superhero origin story of becoming the Goldie Hawn of today has roots in a pair of global threats of violence. The first triggered childhood anxiety for Hawn, and the…
In the days since the US Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization and overturned Roe v. Wade, reproductive health care has needed to operate in a new landscape.Doctors and prescribers are now seeing an…
A British man's overdose on vitamin D is a cautionary tale for people who are considering adding supplements to their lives, according to a paper published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Case Reports.After a visit with a private nutritionist, the…
Repeatedly catching Covid-19 appears to increase the chances that a person will face new and sometimes lasting health problems after their infection, according to the first study on the health risks of reinfection.The study, which is based on the health…
Angry, upset, depressed, anxious.Those were some of the emotions that flooded over many people when the United States Supreme Court announced it was overturning Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal right to an abortion.Many others are celebrating the decision, but…
Drivers swerve erratically while on their phones or dart dangerously around other cars. The blare of horns keeps you on edge as traffic backs up. It's enough to test anyone's patience.In some cases, these feelings may lead to road rage,…
After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, medical professionals across the country are using their TikTok accounts to show support and offer help to obstetricians and gynecologists who may be facing an increased demand for abortion care in…
