Curing America’s loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs
Loneliness increases the risk of chronic disease and mental health challenges. An Kirillova/500px Prime via Getty Images A national health
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FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception
The progestin-only pill Opill could be available in early 2024. Kwangmoozaa/iStock via Getty Images On July 13, 2023, the U.S.
Young-onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed from as early as 30 – and the symptoms are often different
Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide
The bacteria and microbes in your gut can affect your body and mental health – engineering them promises new forms of treatment. Podcast
The human gut is home to communities of microbes, bacteria and fungi. (Shutterstock) The human body is a complex organism,
Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death
Extreme heat can put lives at risk, making accurate forecasts essential for people working outdoors. FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images
Myths about will power and moral weakness keep people with opioid use disorder from receiving effective medications like methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone
A nurse dispenses liquid Methadose, an FDA-approved medication that helps people addicted to opioids. Whitney Hayward/Portland Press Herald via Getty
How England’s new lung cancer screening could save thousands of lives – expert Q&A
Lightspring/Shutterstock Lung cancer is often caught too late. As a result, it has one of the lowest survival rates of
How to overcome repetitive negative thinking through meditation
Repetitive negative thinking can impact sleep quality, reduce efficiency and impair decision-making abilities. (Shutterstock) Do you ever find yourself caught
Common diabetes drug metformin could protect against long COVID
Metformin is a drug commonly taken by patients with type 2 diabetes. pikselstock/Shutterstock There are no drugs to treat long
Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here are a few ways to know the difference
Strep is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15. aquaArts studio/E+ via Getty Images “My sore