Parents need to know that COVID-19 shots are safe and effective for kids age 12 and older, an expert says. While the Pfizer vaccine is approved in the United States for emergency use in this age group,...

Many patients who are prescribed opioids after surgery could get the same level of pain relief with non-opioid alternatives such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen without the risk of addiction, researchers say. “Opioids have been a routine part...

When it comes to teens, one risky driving behavior may beget other risky behaviors on the road: New research finds that those who use cellphones while behind the wheel are more likely to engage in other types...

That music at bedtime that’s supposed to help you fall asleep may actually have the opposite effect, new research suggests. It turns out that “earworms,” those catchy bits of a composition that can get stuck in a...

What can make a young person vulnerable to eating disorders? Teasing them about any extra pounds they may carry, researchers say. “Our findings add to the growing evidence that weight-based mistreatment is not helpful and is often...

Many aging Americans can have their vision dimmed by cataracts, but the good news is that they’re easily treated, one expert says. By age 80, half of Americans either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove...

Does your bed partner claim that you snore? If so, don’t just tune him or her out. It may mean you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Untreated sleep apnea — which causes repeated breathing interruptions during sleep...

The suicide attempt rate has leapt by as much as half among teenage girls during the coronavirus pandemic, a new government study shows. Emergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts among girls between the ages of 12...

FRIDAY, June 11, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Mike Lane’s heart journey began as a newborn – when his skin turned blue. He was 2 days old when a cardiologist realized the reason. He was born...

If you’re obese, you’re far more likely to have long-lasting health issues if you get COVID-19 and survive, a new study warns. You are more likely than patients who aren’t obese to be hospitalized. You’re more likely...