Nearly half of women over 40 have dense breasts, which raises their risk of breast cancer. Mammograms should now include an assessment of breast tissue density.
Armed officers on campus could speed police response to gun violence. But there is scant research to support this strategy, and studies about racial bias raise other concerns about police in schools.
Frustrated when Brazil could not get COVID vaccines, two Brazilian doctors (who have been best friends since college) decided to invent their own version and offer up the patent essentially for free.
Tomlinson was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on stage. But, she says, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health."
A research group is testing a new suicide prevention model in rural Alaska Native villages: supporting cultural activities that strengthen community bonds and a sense of shared purpose.
There's multi-billion dollar market in the U.S. for life and health coaching. Many Americans are looking for alternatives to traditional mental health care. But unlike therapy, coaching is unregulated.
Dr. Frank Hoffman was appalled by the sheer numbers of cases of early-stage breast cancer that were being missed. Then he had an idea: What if "we were to specially train others to do it."
A new study links the recent use of hair oils, lotions and other personal care products with higher levels of phthalates in children. The hormone-disrupting chemicals are a health concern for kids.
After months of disruption in a massive national feeding effort by global groups, there's a scramble to digitally register more than 6 million Ethiopians to make sure food aid goes to those in need.
Eggs branded Milo's Poultry Farms and Tony's Fresh Market were recalled after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak that has hospitalized at least 24 people.
So far, there have been 14 human cases of bird flu this year. All the patients — except the one from Missouri — had been linked to sick dairy cows or poultry.
We all want to feel good in our bodies. But so many of us spend our days with achy backs, dried-out eyes and brain fog from too much screen time. What can we do to shake up our sedentary lifestyles?
The drug companies behind blockbuster weight loss and diabetes treatments have signaled that supply problems could soon be over, but many patients still have trouble getting the medicines.
