Flu season has arrived – and so have updated flu vaccines
As the autumn’s cool weather settles in, so does flu season – bringing with it the familiar experiences of sniffles,
Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction
People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest. But can someone really
The evidence is clear: National pharmacare for contraception can’t wait
Why should women in British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and the Yukon have access to free contraception while the
A Denver MD has spent 2 decades working with hospitalized patients experiencing homelessness − here’s what she fears and what gives her hope
On a recent early fall morning, hope was in short supply. My first patient was a regular. Mr. D was
Seasonal allergies may increase suicide risk – new research
Seasonal allergies – triggered by pollen – appear to make deaths by suicide more likely. Our findings, published in the
Reading Rainbow is Back With a New Host
– Advertisement – When we heard that one of our favorite shows, PBS’ Reading Rainbow, is getting a reboot, we
1 gene, 1 disease no more – acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicine
Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually
Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks
More than three-quarters of U.S. counties and jurisdictions are experiencing declines in childhood vaccination rates, a trend that began in
Life With A Rare Autoimmune Condition
– Advertisement – Attendees at the Black Health Matters Harlem Week Health Summit learned how quickly a rare autoimmune condition
Seeing Breast Cancer Through a New Lens
– Advertisement – Felicia Reed, 49, is making real dreams come true for several women living with a form of