Month: April 2022

Federal health officials said those 50 and older could get the shot, while stopping short of recommending it. View original article Contributor: Yasmeen Abutaleb

Some findings suggest tiny plastic particles could disrupt immune and endocrine systems, damage organs, and cause other health problems. View original article Contributor: Erika Veidis

These drugs were banned decades ago. My clinical trial suggests they might have a meaningful, positive effect in treating mood issues. View original article Contributor: Manish Agrawal

More than 15 million chickens and turkeys from infected commercial and backyard flocks in 19 states have been killed, officials said. View original article Contributor: Neil Vigdor

Vaccine debates, pandemic parenting and general burnout have converged to create yet another shortage in the United States: of women willing to carry other people’s babies to term. View original article Contributor: Danielle Braff

Despite earlier studies suggesting modest drinking, particularly of red wine, may be good for the heart, recent research shows this perceived health benefit may not be from the alcohol and, in fact, drinking — any amount — is associated with an increased risk of disease. View original article Contributor: Lindsey Bever

The power of the placebo comes down to the power of the mind and a person’s skill at harnessing it. View original article Contributor: Elissa H. Patterson