Clear shields that cover in front of the face have been a fairly frequent sight since the COVID-19 pandemic began. They’re worn with or without a mask on the nose and mouth. Though these face shields do...

While the herpes virus that causes lip sores is common today, it has been difficult for scientists to find traces of it among ancient remains. Now, researchers report they have uncovered and sequenced four ancient herpes virus...

Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables is common advice, but many Americans eat few of these nutrient powerhouses, according to a new study. This includes adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are less likely to...

While cats often prefer to be alone and closely guard their territory, some seem to thrive on togetherness even at a crowded shelter. Chalk it up to chemistry. That’s the takeaway of a new study that investigated...

Vitamin D supplements won’t lower older adults’ fracture rates. Seniors who take the nutrient to improve their bone health and ward off fractures are just wasting their time and money, a major new study has found. Read...

A federal lawsuit out of Texas could end access to free lifesaving preventive health care services for nearly 168 million people in the United States with private insurance, a new report suggests. Kelley v. Becerra seeks to...

Researchers have long suspected that humans evolved to tolerate dairy products in order to reap their health benefits. Now a new study refutes that idea. Around one-third of the world’s population possesses a gut enzyme that allows...

After contracting COVID-19 last week, President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus and ended his isolation period. In a tweet posted Wednesday morning, President Joe Biden shared a photo of his negative test and added,...

Many smokers eager to quit embrace electronic cigarettes as a tool for kicking the habit, but a new study warns the move may raise the risk for becoming addicted to both cigarettes and vaping. The finding follows...

The notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain has become widespread among the general public. But there’s actually no hard evidence that the brain chemical serotonin – the main suspect in this...