Researchers may finally know what’s causing the mysterious polio-like illness in kids By Kat Eschner / Oct 22, 2019
Ohio opioid trials end quickly with a $260-million settlement—but the national lawsuit rolls on By Grace Wade / Oct 21, 2019
Among Hurricane Harvey’s many bad effects: riskier childbirth for women By Nicole Wetsman / Oct 15, 2019
A polio-like disease continues to afflict children and baffle researchers By Nicole Wetsman / Oct 8, 2019
When it comes to fitness trackers and health apps, the FDA says you figure it out By Nicole Wetsman / Oct 4, 2019
Is red meat really that bad? Here’s what you should know about the latest controversy. By Nicole Wetsman / Oct 1, 2019
Juul’s CEO will step down amid increased public scrutiny of its vaping products By Grace Wade / Sep 25, 2019
Everything we know about the outbreak of mysterious vaping-related diseases By Kat Eschner / Sep 20, 2019
A ban on flavored vaping products could help signal to teens that vaping isn’t as safe as they think By Nicole Wetsman / Sep 12, 2019
Purdue Pharma agrees to pay billions of dollars for the opioid epidemic—and it’s not done yet By Nicole Wetsman / Sep 11, 2019
You can’t do a sexual assault exam at home, despite what this startup says By Nicole Wetsman / Sep 6, 2019
Having too much time to prepare for a hurricane could actually be a bad thing By Nicole Wetsman / Sep 3, 2019
Breaking news: driving an eScooter when you’re drunk is a very bad idea By Jessica Boddy / Aug 30, 2019
Concentrated cannabis is much stronger than weed and it’s gaining popularity—especially with teens By Nicole Wetsman / Aug 27, 2019
Menstrual cups were invented in 1867. What took them so long to gain popularity? By Marion Renault / Aug 23, 2019
New research links air pollution to increased risk of depression and bipolar disorder By Nicole Wetsman / Aug 20, 2019
Your annual checkup could soon include screening for illicit drug use By Nicole Wetsman / Aug 16, 2019
Ebola hasn’t been cured yet, but two experimental drugs are showing significant progress By Nicole Wetsman / Aug 14, 2019
The CDC says more prescriptions of overdose reversal drug naloxone are needed By Nicole Wetsman / Aug 9, 2019
Doctors altered a person’s genes with CRISPR for the first time in the U.S. Here’s what could be next. By Donavyn Coffey / Aug 8, 2019
Menstrual cups are just as safe and effective as tampons—and far cheaper By Donavyn Coffey / Jul 31, 2019
Nutrition advice for babies and toddlers has been fraught with errors. That’s about to change. By Donavyn Coffey / Jul 30, 2019
Artificial intelligence is taking an increased role in diagnosing and treating cancer By Nicole Wetsman / Jul 26, 2019
Americans reported hearing torturous sounds in Cuba—and now their brains seem changed By Nicole Wetsman / Jul 23, 2019
People in cancer treatment during hurricanes have lower survival rates By Nicole Wetsman / Jul 17, 2019
Growing up without a permanent home can negatively affect children’s health By Nicole Wetsman / Jul 12, 2019
Poor lung cancer screening guidelines miss too many African American smokers By Nicole Wetsman / Jun 28, 2019
An e-cigarette shattered a teen’s jaw—here’s how they can turn explosive By Donavyn Coffey / Jun 26, 2019
Air pollution can ruin the health benefits of ‘walkable’ neighborhoods By Nicole Wetsman / Jun 26, 2019
These gut enzymes could save lives by converting Type A blood to Type O By Donavyn Coffey / Jun 14, 2019
Hitting snooze confuses your brain more than waking up By Steven Bender/The Conversation / Jun 11, 2019
The chickenpox vaccine keeps kids safe from more than just itchy red spots By Sara Chodosh / Jun 10, 2019
Opioid risks are different for kids and teens—the guidelines should be, too By Nicole Wetsman / May 29, 2019
Small improvements to California’s air quality made a big difference in asthma rates By Nicole Wetsman / May 22, 2019
City life damages mental health in ways we’re just starting to understand By Kate Baggaley / May 13, 2019
Coca-Cola funds health research—and can kill the studies it doesn’t like By Nicole Wetsman / May 10, 2019