New coronavirus infections are once again climbing in the United States, driven by the highly contagious Delta variant, lingering vaccine resistance and Fourth of July celebrations. Over the past three weeks, new cases per day have doubled,...

Ten days after surgery to remove half of his colon, Pope Francis has been discharged from a Rome hospital. The Associated Press reported that a car carrying Francis, 84, left Rome’s Gemelli Polytechnic hospital and traveled to...

President Joe Biden plans to nominate Dr. Rahul Gupta as the head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Gupta led the Biden transition team for that office, was the former health commissioner of...

In a finding that demonstrates methamphetamine’s power to destroy the human heart, new research shows hospitalizations for heart failure related to the illicit drug have soared by 585% in California. “Our study results should bring urgent attention...

Some think that romance begins when two strangers catch each other’s eye across a crowded room. Others seek it out by swiping right. But new research suggests that more than two-thirds of all romantic relationships begin as...

The COVID-19 pandemic could leave a grim legacy for women’s health. New research suggests that disruptions in breast cancer screening and treatment in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an increase in deaths...

The best way to prevent drowning in children and teens is to guard against the danger on multiple fronts, a leading pediatricians’ group says. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its “Prevention of Drowning” report online...

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has eased financial struggles for younger adult cancer survivors, a new study finds. University of Michigan researchers analyzed data from more than 20,000 participants in the National Health Interview Survey and found...

What’s the best way to help your young child handle the stress of getting shots? New research claims that perfectly timed encouragement makes all the difference with vaccinations. “What we found is that in the first minute...

Can childhood lead exposure affect personality into adulthood? Yes, a big multi-decade study suggests. The finding stems from an analysis of data on atmospheric lead levels across the United States and 37 European nations since 1960. Lead...