WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
WHO said the outbreak doesn’t meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency like COVID-19, and advised against the closure of international borders.
Health advice is all over social media. Here’s how to vet claims
About half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from social media influencers or podcasts.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
Should you use prescription drug coupons? The short answer: It depends.
Her heart stopped after giving birth. Now, she’s warning others about blood clots during pregnancy
It’s one of the most common causes of pregnancy-related death in the U.S.
Saving lives by changing lives: The next frontier in suicide prevention
Overhauling suicide prevention efforts to focus on broad social and economic policies seems overwhelming and unrealistic.
The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care
The name change was made after 14 years of collaboration between experts and patients.
How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights
A lawsuit filed by eight states could strip protections away from people with disabilities.
This man can plug his brain into a computer. He’s trying to help turn science fiction into reality.
Brandon Patterson’s wildest dream for the brain-computer interface is to someday be able to drive his wheelchair with his mind, like Professor X in the X-Men comics.
When natural disasters strike, another crisis hits those recovering from opioid addiction
Doctors have warned many more patients could face obstacles as climate change intensifies.
Often-maligned ‘mommy brain’ isn’t a bad thing, emerging research suggests
Brain changes more during pregnancy and early parenting than any other time in adulthood.