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Is it safe to take expired medication?

Science

Is it safe to take expired medication? Is it safe to take expired medication?

By Nicole Wetsman

You can get a COVID booster shot. Here’s what else you need to know.

Health

You can get a COVID booster shot. Here’s what else you need to know. You can get a COVID booster shot. Here’s what else you need to know.

By Philip Kiefer

Three syringes and ampules.

Health

What the COVID-19 vaccine booster data still can’t tell us What the COVID-19 vaccine booster data still can’t tell us

By Philip Kiefer

pfizer covid vaccine vials

Health

The CDC recommends booster shots for healthcare workers and other at-risk groups The CDC recommends booster shots for healthcare workers and other at-risk groups

By Claire Maldarelli, Sara Chodosh

Farmer picking potatoes.

Health

Is it ok to eat GMO foods? Scientists say ‘yes.’ Is it ok to eat GMO foods? Scientists say ‘yes.’

By Charlotte Hu

Will Pfizer’s FDA approval spell an uptick in COVID vaccination?

Health

Will Pfizer’s FDA approval spell an uptick in COVID vaccination? Will Pfizer’s FDA approval spell an uptick in COVID vaccination?

By Kate Baggaley

Shirtless person looking out at the ocean and beach

Health

Your favorite sunscreen might have just been recalled Your favorite sunscreen might have just been recalled

By Purbita Saha

A blue-gloved hand holds a vial of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

Health

Why the FDA issued a new warning about the J&J vaccine Why the FDA issued a new warning about the J&J vaccine

Health

‘Fugitive dust’ seems to have caused last summer’s salmonella outbreak from peaches ‘Fugitive dust’ seems to have caused last summer’s salmonella outbreak from peaches

By Philip Kiefer

The FDA approved the first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years. But does it work?

Health

The FDA approved the first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years. But does it work? The FDA approved the first new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years. But does it work?

middle schoolers

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Kids age 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated in the US Kids age 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated in the US

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Health

The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine doesn’t mean it’s not safe The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine doesn’t mean it’s not safe

Black, white, and pink pills on white background

Health

Who’s checking if your vitamins and supplements are safe? Who’s checking if your vitamins and supplements are safe?

By Sara Chodosh

Woman applying lotion in mirror

Health

Are ‘clean’ cosmetics better for us than other beauty products? Are ‘clean’ cosmetics better for us than other beauty products?

By Sara Kiley Watson

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Health

A novel drug to prevent Lyme disease is now being tested in humans A novel drug to prevent Lyme disease is now being tested in humans

By Tom Keer/Field & Stream

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Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine just passed the FDA’s final test Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine just passed the FDA’s final test

By Philip Kiefer

A CBD oil bottle with cannabis or hemp leaves

Health

Can CBD help you chill? Here’s what we know so far. Can CBD help you chill? Here’s what we know so far.

By Purbita Saha

Chemotherapy-drug bottles in black and white

Health

The case for rethinking how we use cancer drugs The case for rethinking how we use cancer drugs

By Gunjan Sinha/Undark

Health

The FDA just green-lit America’s first COVID vaccine The FDA just green-lit America’s first COVID vaccine

By Sara Chodosh

A man in medical PPE holds a syringe full of yellow liquid

Health

Pfizer’s COVID vaccine just hit a major milestone on its way to FDA authorization Pfizer’s COVID vaccine just hit a major milestone on its way to FDA authorization

By Rachel Feltman

A kid gets a traditional nasal-swab test from a doctor in PPE

Health

The FDA just okayed a rapid at-home COVID test—but it won’t work for everyone The FDA just okayed a rapid at-home COVID test—but it won’t work for everyone

By Tyler Santora

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Environment

The US is running out of wasp venom. That’s bad. The US is running out of wasp venom. That’s bad.

By Hannah Hoag/Undark

Person in a mask and disposable gloves holding a basket of groceries

Health

A step-by-step guide to grocery shopping during a pandemic A step-by-step guide to grocery shopping during a pandemic

By Amy Schellenbaum

Health

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now 95 percent effective. Here’s what that actually means. Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now 95 percent effective. Here’s what that actually means.

By Claire Maldarelli

Health

A second COVID-19 vaccine just reported excellent results. What now? A second COVID-19 vaccine just reported excellent results. What now?

By Claire Maldarelli

Health

These are the best COVID-19 treatments right now These are the best COVID-19 treatments right now

By Claire Maldarelli

Health

President Trump’s COVID-19 treatment includes an experimental antibody cocktail President Trump’s COVID-19 treatment includes an experimental antibody cocktail

By Popular Science Team

Health

Keeping older folks out of COVID-19 vaccine trials hurts everyone Keeping older folks out of COVID-19 vaccine trials hurts everyone

CDC Director Robert Redfield and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci in 2018

Health

The CDC thinks 90 percent of the US could still catch COVID-19 The CDC thinks 90 percent of the US could still catch COVID-19

By Purbita Saha

Health

AstraZeneca resumed its COVID-19 vaccine trials after uncovering a mysterious reaction AstraZeneca resumed its COVID-19 vaccine trials after uncovering a mysterious reaction

By Claire Maldarelli

Health

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally may account for 19 percent of US COVID-19 cases in August The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally may account for 19 percent of US COVID-19 cases in August

By Claire Maldarelli

Health

All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19

By Claire Maldarelli

Nerium oleander serves as a common ornamental flower

Health

Oleandrin won’t cure coronavirus Oleandrin won’t cure coronavirus

By Cassandra Quave/The Conversation

A COVID-19 screening checkpoint at Chinook Regional Hospital in Alberta, Canada

Health

We need rapid COVID-19 screening if we want to get back to normal We need rapid COVID-19 screening if we want to get back to normal

By Zoë McLaren/The Conversation

A box of yellow and red onions

Health

The onions in your kitchen could give you food poisoning The onions in your kitchen could give you food poisoning

By Purbita Saha

A bag and vials of donated blood

Health

The FDA’s gay and bi blood-donor ban isn’t just stigmatizing—it’s also likely outdated The FDA’s gay and bi blood-donor ban isn’t just stigmatizing—it’s also likely outdated

By Candice Wang

Health

Scientists are working on at least 135 different coronavirus vaccines Scientists are working on at least 135 different coronavirus vaccines

By Claire Maldarelli

Health

The FDA just pulled popular heartburn drug Zantac due to cancer risk The FDA just pulled popular heartburn drug Zantac due to cancer risk

By Sara Kiley Watson

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Health

Don’t take chloroquine to prevent COVID-19 Don’t take chloroquine to prevent COVID-19

Verónica Grech illustration

Health

A popular autism drug for children isn’t as safe as its label indicates A popular autism drug for children isn’t as safe as its label indicates

By Hannah Furfaro/Spectrum News

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Health

Period underwear may contain troubling chemicals—but the real problem is much bigger Period underwear may contain troubling chemicals—but the real problem is much bigger

By Kate Baggaley

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Health

The FDA is fast-tracking a second psilocybin drug to treat depression The FDA is fast-tracking a second psilocybin drug to treat depression

By Rachel Feltman

When it comes to fitness trackers and health apps, the FDA says you figure it out

Health

When it comes to fitness trackers and health apps, the FDA says you figure it out When it comes to fitness trackers and health apps, the FDA says you figure it out

By Nicole Wetsman

Evidence shows Juul illegally marketed vaping as safer than smoking

Health

Evidence shows Juul illegally marketed vaping as safer than smoking Evidence shows Juul illegally marketed vaping as safer than smoking

By Nicole Wetsman

Another food is primed to join the ‘big eight’ allergens

Health

Another food is primed to join the ‘big eight’ allergens Another food is primed to join the ‘big eight’ allergens

By Nicole Wetsman

Another food is primed to join the ‘big eight’ allergens

Health

Another food is primed to join the ‘big eight’ allergens Another food is primed to join the ‘big eight’ allergens

By Nicole Wetsman

The FDA asked a supplement company to recall all their products. Here’s what you need to know.

Health

The FDA asked a supplement company to recall all their products. Here’s what you need to know. The FDA asked a supplement company to recall all their products. Here’s what you need to know.

By Rachel Feltman

What to know about fecal transplants in the wake of the first death

Health

What to know about fecal transplants in the wake of the first death What to know about fecal transplants in the wake of the first death

By Sara Chodosh

Everything you need to know about DIY sunscreen

Health

Everything you need to know about DIY sunscreen Everything you need to know about DIY sunscreen

By Charareh Pourzand/The Conversation

Common dietary supplements linked to miscarriages in rodents

Health

Common dietary supplements linked to miscarriages in rodents Common dietary supplements linked to miscarriages in rodents

By Nicole Wetsman

The FDA knows expiration dates are confusing, so they’re changing them

Health

The FDA knows expiration dates are confusing, so they’re changing them The FDA knows expiration dates are confusing, so they’re changing them

By Sara Chodosh

Kratom is all the rage, but this natural supplement can be dangerous

Health

Kratom is all the rage, but this natural supplement can be dangerous Kratom is all the rage, but this natural supplement can be dangerous

By Sara Chodosh

Soccer player injured after getting too many concussions

Health

Think you have a concussion? The FDA says there’s not an app for that. Think you have a concussion? The FDA says there’s not an app for that.

By Nicole Wetsman

The FDA is finally updating its decades-old mammogram standards

Health

The FDA is finally updating its decades-old mammogram standards The FDA is finally updating its decades-old mammogram standards

By Nicole Wetsman

A woman administers a nasal spray

Health

The first new FDA-approved antidepressant in decades goes up your nose The first new FDA-approved antidepressant in decades goes up your nose

The FDA is questioning the safety of 14 common sunscreen ingredients

Health

The FDA is questioning the safety of 14 common sunscreen ingredients The FDA is questioning the safety of 14 common sunscreen ingredients

By Claire Maldarelli

Supplements make false claims to prey on people with Alzheimer’s—but the FDA is cracking down

Health

Supplements make false claims to prey on people with Alzheimer’s—but the FDA is cracking down Supplements make false claims to prey on people with Alzheimer’s—but the FDA is cracking down

By Nicole Wetsman

Here’s how the government shutdown could affect your health

Health

Here’s how the government shutdown could affect your health Here’s how the government shutdown could affect your health

By Nicole Wetsman

Health

Teething necklaces, gels, and rings can be dangerous. Here’s what to use instead. Teething necklaces, gels, and rings can be dangerous. Here’s what to use instead.

By Sara Chodosh

little girl eating cookie dough

Health

Eating raw cookie dough is fine if you follow these steps Eating raw cookie dough is fine if you follow these steps

By Brian Zikmund-Fisher/The Conversation

Scientists keep finding new ways energy drinks are terrible for you

Health

Scientists keep finding new ways energy drinks are terrible for you Scientists keep finding new ways energy drinks are terrible for you

By Sara Chodosh

Do we need an opioid 1,000 times more powerful than morphine? The FDA thinks so.

Health

Do we need an opioid 1,000 times more powerful than morphine? The FDA thinks so. Do we need an opioid 1,000 times more powerful than morphine? The FDA thinks so.

By Jillian Mock

The FDA’s updated nutrition labels could improve your health—if you know how to read them

Health

The FDA’s updated nutrition labels could improve your health—if you know how to read them The FDA’s updated nutrition labels could improve your health—if you know how to read them

By Sara Chodosh

The FDA just approved the first new flu drug in 20 years. Here’s what you need to know.

Health

The FDA just approved the first new flu drug in 20 years. Here’s what you need to know. The FDA just approved the first new flu drug in 20 years. Here’s what you need to know.

By Sara Chodosh