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Get Ready for a Catastrophic Four Years for Public Health

By Simon Williams

Who Decides Who Leads U.S. Health Agencies?

By Alice Park

What Trump's Win Could Mean for Vaccines

By Jamie Ducharme

When Should I Go To the Doctor?

By Alice Park
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It's Safe to Get COVID-19 and Flu Shots at the Same Time

A new study finds that getting the two vaccines simultaneously doesn't cause more side effects.

By Alice Park

The Science Behind Fluoride in Water

Fluoridated water helps protect teeth, but it's not without controversy.

By Jamie Ducharme

How To Cope If the Election Didn't Go Your Way

Stressed about the election? Here's how to manage anger and disappointment if your candidate didn't win.

By Alice Park

How to Sleep When You're Anxious

Schedule five minutes of "worry time" and enjoy some mindless TV.

By Angela Haupt

Patients Sue Over Weight-Loss Drug Side Effects

Some claim that Ozempic or similar drugs destroyed their gut health.

By Jamie Ducharme

Why Sleep Is the Key to Living Longer

A good night's sleep rejuvenates the body, boosts cognitive function, and powers your immune system, writes Dr. Peter Diamandis.

By Dr. Peter H. Diamandis

What It’s Like to Have Long COVID As a Kid

"I had no idea how hard a road lay ahead," writes teenager Alana Kaufman.

By Alana Kaufman

The Gender Gap in Medical Research Still Exists

Fixing the gender bias problem will not happen easily.

By Stacey Colino

Is Zinc Good for Colds?

Maybe—but it comes with drawbacks.

By Jamie Ducharme

How to Break 8 Toxic Communication Habits

Plus, what to do if your friend monopolizes the conversation or constantly one-ups you.

By Angela Haupt

Bird Flu Has Been Found in a U.S. Pig

The spread of bird flu from poultry to pigs raises concerns over a potential threat to humans.

By MIKE STOBBE/AP

How Climate Change Is Causing Sleep Loss

High nighttime temperatures led to 5% more sleep lost worldwide over the past five years, according to a new study.

By Olivia Rudgard / Bloomberg

A Better Drug May Improve Transplants

A drug that suppresses the immune system shows promise in treating Type 1 diabetes.

By Alice Park

What to Expect at an Annual Physical 

A physical isn’t only about unearthing new problems. It's an important time to discuss preventive health, too.

By Perri Ormont Blumberg

Why You Might Need Two COVID-19 Shots

Data suggest that new variants are spreading more easily between people.

By Alice Park

11 Things to Say to Your Relative Whose Politics You Hate

What to do when you're ready to vote your outspoken uncle out of the family.

By Angela Haupt
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