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Newly approved RSV shot could keep infants out of the hospital—and even the doctor’s office

Newly approved RSV shot could keep infants out of the hospital—and even the doctor’s office

August 8, 2023

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Bosses, beware: The ‘sickest day of the year’ for American workers is August 24th

August 7, 2023

Zuranolone, a breakthrough postpartum depression treatment, was just approved by the FDA. The fast-acting pill can improve symptoms in 3 days

Zuranolone, a breakthrough postpartum depression treatment, was just approved by the FDA. The fast-acting pill can improve symptoms in 3 days

August 4, 2023

Is the U.S. headed for another ‘tripledemic’ this fall? As COVID cases and hospitalizations rise, experts warn it could happen again

Is the U.S. headed for another ‘tripledemic’ this fall? As COVID cases and hospitalizations rise, experts warn it could happen again

August 4, 2023

These 10 U.S. states are predicted to have the most people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s why

These 10 U.S. states are predicted to have the most people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s why

August 2, 2023

Drinking kombucha may improve blood sugar levels. Here’s why

Drinking kombucha may improve blood sugar levels. Here’s why

August 1, 2023

Diabetes drug Ozempic

Novo Nordisk developed Ozempic and started a weight-loss revolution. Its next moonshot is eliminating obesity altogether

By Vivienne Walt

July 31, 2023

Photo illustration of a golden genie lamp with glowing smoke coming out of the tip and DNA helixes floating within the smoke

Curious about your cancer risk, or if your child might develop learning disabilities? There’s a genetic test for that—but it may not be accurate

July 29, 2023

Artistic rendering of a crowded beach and coronaviruses on top of it

Has COVID-19 become a summer illness? Cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again

July 28, 2023

Those most at risk of developing Alzheimer’s may lose this sense before cognitive decline sets in, new research suggests

Those most at risk of developing Alzheimer’s may lose this sense before cognitive decline sets in, new research suggests

July 26, 2023

Adopting these 8 healthy habits by middle age could add between 23 and 24 years to your life

Adopting these 8 healthy habits by middle age could add between 23 and 24 years to your life

July 26, 2023

Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk spent $11 million last year ‘wining and dining’ doctors. Experts slam the move as a breach of doctor-patient trust

Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk spent $11 million last year ‘wining and dining’ doctors. Experts slam the move as a breach of doctor-patient trust

July 21, 2023

COVID in your house? Isolating from sick family members may not do much good, according to a new study

COVID in your house? Isolating from sick family members may not do much good, according to a new study

July 21, 2023

Not brushing or flossing regularly? You could be hurting your body’s ability to fight off Alzheimer’s disease. What you need to know

Not brushing or flossing regularly? You could be hurting your body’s ability to fight off Alzheimer’s disease. What you need to know

July 14, 2023

Wildfire smoke could increase your pneumonia risk, experts say. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy

Wildfire smoke could increase your pneumonia risk, experts say. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy

July 12, 2023

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