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The latest news in medicine and wellness: From findings on heart disease, to facts about fitness, to breakthroughs on COVID-19.

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The Downtown Manhattan skyline stands shrouded in a reddish haze as a result of Canadian wildfires on June 6, 2023 in New York City. Over 100 wildfires are burning in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and Quebec resulting in air quality health alerts for the Adirondacks, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York, and Western New York.

Wildfire smoke is choking the eastern United States Wildfire smoke is choking the eastern United States

By Laura Baisas

Why scientists have a hard time getting money to study the root causes of outbreaks

Why scientists have a hard time getting money to study the root causes of outbreaks Why scientists have a hard time getting money to study the root causes of outbreaks

By Caroline Chen / ProPublica

A doctor examines a chest x-ray.

A daily pill could cut lung cancer deaths in half, new study shows A daily pill could cut lung cancer deaths in half, new study shows

By Laura Baisas

Two people in workout clothes putting food and supplements into a blender to make their own pre-workout

What science says about popular pre-workout ingredients What science says about popular pre-workout ingredients

By Purbita Saha

The mpox virus. 3D illustration.

DIY

What you can do to prevent the spread of mpox What you can do to prevent the spread of mpox

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Feeling sad when your favorite show ends? It might be post-series depression.

Feeling sad when your favorite show ends? It might be post-series depression. Feeling sad when your favorite show ends? It might be post-series depression.

The science behind being hangry

The science behind being hangry The science behind being hangry

By Amber Dance/Knowable Magazine

Person holding laptop and a white reusable water bottle.

DIY

You’re probably not washing your water bottle often enough You’re probably not washing your water bottle often enough

By Amanda Svachula

Honeybee with medical sensor attached to back

This bee’s tiny backpack could one day monitor human hearts This bee’s tiny backpack could one day monitor human hearts

A lineup of the best grad gifts for those who love the outdoors on a white background.

Gear

A graduation gift guide for grads who love the outdoors: From practical tools to personalized accessories A graduation gift guide for grads who love the outdoors: From practical tools to personalized accessories

By Carsen Joenk, Amanda Reed, Brandt Ranj

White-skinned person pouring ice cubes into bath with a dark-skinned person recovering after a workout. Illustrated in orange, white, and black.

The best way to relieve sore muscles after a brutal workout The best way to relieve sore muscles after a brutal workout

Baby sleeping naked in a white hammock

Why you should sleep naked tonight, according to science Why you should sleep naked tonight, according to science

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Garmin fēnix 7 Pro on a wrist with the flashlight illuminated

Gear

Garmin’s newest smartwatches are even more adventure-ready Garmin’s newest smartwatches are even more adventure-ready

By Abby Ferguson

Hand sanitizer bottle and hands.

How to make hand sanitizer How to make hand sanitizer

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

HIV, seen in red budding particles, is among the deadliest viruses.

The deadliest viruses in human history, from COVID to smallpox The deadliest viruses in human history, from COVID to smallpox

By Eva Botkin-Kowacki

A walker in sneakers, with the bottom of the shoe visible.

Evolution of human foot arches put the necessary pep in our upright steps Evolution of human foot arches put the necessary pep in our upright steps

By Laura Baisas

Person with dark skin and short hair jumps rope while pregnant person with light skin and hair in a bun squats and lifts dumbells. Illustrated in orange, black, and gray.

The 6 essential parts of an effective workout The 6 essential parts of an effective workout

By Frankie de la Cretaz

Elon Musk in meeting wearing suit

Neuralink human brain-computer implant trials finally get FDA approval Neuralink human brain-computer implant trials finally get FDA approval

Save big on gear with these Memorial Day fitness deals.

Gear

The best Memorial Day fitness deals let you jump into summer activities and save The best Memorial Day fitness deals let you jump into summer activities and save

By Jen McCaffery

Senior man and woman in wheelchair

How to get through to your aging parents without arguing How to get through to your aging parents without arguing

By Judith Graham / KFF Health News

Extreme weather and energy insecurity can compound health risks

Extreme weather and energy insecurity can compound health risks Extreme weather and energy insecurity can compound health risks

By Carla Delgado

For the first time after more than a decade of work by researchers in France and Switzerland, a paralyzed man has regained the ability to walk naturally using only his thoughts thanks to two implants that restored communication between his brain and spinal cord. The press conference was held in Lausanne on May 23, 2023.

AI-assisted brain and spine implants helped a paralyzed man control his legs again AI-assisted brain and spine implants helped a paralyzed man control his legs again

By Laura Baisas

Meningococcal bacteria under a microscope. According to the World Health Organization, meningitis caused an estimated 25,000 deaths in 2019.

Meningitis shot that fights 5 different strains shows promise in latest trial Meningitis shot that fights 5 different strains shows promise in latest trial

By Laura Baisas

Close Up Of Teenage Girl Wearing Wristbands Using Mobile Phone At Home

US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media

A person wearing running shorts holding their thigh on a beach, potentially wondering what happens when you pull a muscle, because they probably just did.

Here’s what really happens when you pull a muscle Here’s what really happens when you pull a muscle

By Nicole Wetsman

microscopic image of a hookworm egg

Neglected sewage systems are a public health risk for low-income communities Neglected sewage systems are a public health risk for low-income communities

By Theresa E. Gildner/The Conversation

Person on yoga mat doing bridge exercise to work out muscles in core, neck, and back. Illustrated in red, black, white, and gray.

A guide to the muscles you forget to exercise A guide to the muscles you forget to exercise

By Jamie Dickman

Asian person with mid-length gray hair rubbing temples because of chronic pain

Doctors recorded brainwaves to finally ‘see’ their patients’ chronic pain Doctors recorded brainwaves to finally ‘see’ their patients’ chronic pain

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A new NASA study will put people through a brain-shaking ride in the Kraken A new NASA study will put people through a brain-shaking ride in the Kraken

AI therapists might not actually help your mental health

AI therapists might not actually help your mental health AI therapists might not actually help your mental health

By Elisabeth Rosenthal/KFF Health News

An older couple shares a kiss against a backdrop of fall trees.

Ancient Mesopotamian texts show when and why humans first kissed Ancient Mesopotamian texts show when and why humans first kissed

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A young baboon hangs from a thin tree branch.

Baboons can recover from childhood trauma with a little help from their friends Baboons can recover from childhood trauma with a little help from their friends

By Laura Baisas

Mother feeding baby food.

Eliminating heavy metals from baby food is frustratingly complicated Eliminating heavy metals from baby food is frustratingly complicated

By Colleen Wood / Undark

Two doctors performing lab tests, one looking into a microscope and the other using a pipette.

A once-forgotten antibiotic could be a new weapon against drug-resistant infections A once-forgotten antibiotic could be a new weapon against drug-resistant infections

By Laura Baisas

A positive pregnancy test.

Cannabis use in first trimester has ‘significant’ harmful effects on a fetus Cannabis use in first trimester has ‘significant’ harmful effects on a fetus

By Laura Baisas

Bubbles in a dark carbonated soda.

Sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight Sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight

By Laura Baisas

AI isn’t ready to act as a doctors’ assistant

AI isn’t ready to act as a doctors’ assistant AI isn’t ready to act as a doctors’ assistant

By Darius Tahir / KFF Health News

A mouse eating a morsel of food, a scene that would prompt many to wonder how to get rid of mice.

DIY

How to get rid of mice and keep them away How to get rid of mice and keep them away

By Mary Beth Griggs

The health impacts of incarceration don’t end after release

The health impacts of incarceration don’t end after release The health impacts of incarceration don’t end after release

By Fred Clasen-Kelly/KFF Health News

Box of iHealth COVID rapid tests being distributed at a school before the US COVID public health emergency ended

Your guide to COVID testing for the unforeseeable future Your guide to COVID testing for the unforeseeable future

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

This soft robotic skull implant could change epilepsy treatment

This soft robotic skull implant could change epilepsy treatment This soft robotic skull implant could change epilepsy treatment

By Sara Kiley Watson

An donor relaxes their arm after donating blood.

FDA finalizes new rules on blood donation for gay and bisexual men FDA finalizes new rules on blood donation for gay and bisexual men

By Laura Baisas

Gear

Get the Fitbit Versa 2 for its lowest price ever on Amazon Get the Fitbit Versa 2 for its lowest price ever on Amazon

A spoon of creamy peanut butter over a slice of bread and surrounded by peanuts, shelled and unshelled.

A peanut allergy patch is making headway in trials with toddlers A peanut allergy patch is making headway in trials with toddlers

By Laura Baisas

A mosquito hanging upside down on a leaf.

Can scented soap make you less of a mosquito buffet? Can scented soap make you less of a mosquito buffet?

By Laura Baisas

Close up of one one man and two women using their phones on a bench.

Should kids use social media? US psychology experts share their do’s and don’ts. Should kids use social media? US psychology experts share their do’s and don’ts.

A diverse crowd of people.

What is a pangenome? Scientists just released their first draft. What is a pangenome? Scientists just released their first draft.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Soft brie cheeses on a plate with their rind on top.

A hunk of cheese is a perfect playground for fungal antibiotics A hunk of cheese is a perfect playground for fungal antibiotics

By Laura Baisas

Bowl of oatmeal with milk on a white background. Are the oats gluten-free?

How to tell if your oats really are gluten-free How to tell if your oats really are gluten-free

By Sara Chodosh

A koala in a leafy tree.

Wild koalas are getting vaccinated against chlamydia Wild koalas are getting vaccinated against chlamydia

By Laura Baisas

A person wearing barefoot shoes that form around their toes, sitting on a rock overlooking a body of water.

DIY

For a better hike, try swapping clunky boots for barefoot shoes For a better hike, try swapping clunky boots for barefoot shoes

By Alisha McDarris

Discarded cigarette labels like Marlboro and Lucky Strike to depict declining smoking rates in the US

Why Americans are smoking cigarettes less than ever Why Americans are smoking cigarettes less than ever

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Senior citizen hands typing on laptop keyboard

The right amount of online scrolling could decrease your risk of dementia The right amount of online scrolling could decrease your risk of dementia

World Health Organization WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a press briefing at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, April 6, 2023. On the eve of its 75th anniversary, the WHO marked the occasion on Thursday by calling for a renewed drive for health equity in the face of unprecedented threats.

COVID-19 is no longer a ‘global health emergency,’ says WHO COVID-19 is no longer a ‘global health emergency,’ says WHO

By Laura Baisas

A pregnant person holds their belly.

Doctors perform first in-utero brain surgery to treat rare condition Doctors perform first in-utero brain surgery to treat rare condition

By Laura Baisas

Some states think companies should list a tampon’s ingredients. Period.

Some states think companies should list a tampon’s ingredients. Period. Some states think companies should list a tampon’s ingredients. Period.

By Erica Zurek/KFF Health News

An older woman sits on a hospital bed.

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults after 60 years in the making FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults after 60 years in the making

By Laura Baisas

Coping advice from people with the world’s most stressful jobs

Coping advice from people with the world’s most stressful jobs Coping advice from people with the world’s most stressful jobs

By Rob Verger, Erik Olsen

CDC zombie preparedness guide comic panel from 2011

That time the CDC got people hyped for a zombie apocalypse That time the CDC got people hyped for a zombie apocalypse

By Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

Close-up of patient's neck with a wearable ultrasound patch

A tiny patch can take images of muscles and cells underneath your skin A tiny patch can take images of muscles and cells underneath your skin

Fluorescent dye shown crossing the blood-brain barrier into the brain via sound waves.

Scientists have developed a new way to fight a nearly untreatable brain cancer Scientists have developed a new way to fight a nearly untreatable brain cancer

By Laura Baisas

Being loud and fast may make you a more effective Zoom communicator

Being loud and fast may make you a more effective Zoom communicator Being loud and fast may make you a more effective Zoom communicator

Ligurian plates recovered from the hospital waste dump that date back to the second half of the 16th century CE.

Renaissance-era doctors used to taste their patients’ pee Renaissance-era doctors used to taste their patients’ pee

By Laura Baisas

Dough being rolled out with flour sprinkled around it.

Check your pantry for two kinds of potentially contaminated flour Check your pantry for two kinds of potentially contaminated flour

By Laura Baisas