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Nancy Schimelpfening

Could Diabetes Increase Your Risk Of Long COVID?

Research presented at the meeting of the American Diabetes Association suggests that diabetes increases the chances of developing a severe COVID-19 infection.

Catherine Caruso

How Lab-Grown Meat Could Be A Game Changer For Your Health And The Planet

Lab-grown meat isn't a new concept, but it's a growing one. Companies are racing to seek FDA-approval for real meat grown in a lab, not on a farm.

Amanda Vining

Can Your Height Affect Your Risk For Certain Medical Conditions?

In addition to determining whether or not you have to bend over to walk through door frames, your height may affect other aspects of your life.

Catherine Caruso

Scientists Use A Virus To Kill Human Cancer Cells In A Revolutionary New Therapy

Cancer treatment may soon benefit from a brand new therapy in which a virus will target cancer cells. Scientists are hopeful it will work for all cancers.

A doctor points at a diagram about prostate cancer

Anne Taylor

Can Combining Treatments For Prostate Cancer Improve Survival Rates?

New research shows promise in treating prostate cancer patients.

Anne Taylor

Study Finds Surprising Factors That Affect Your Risk For COVID-19

These new factors may surprise you.

Niko Vercelletto

Research Reveals COVID Antibodies Remain In Your System Longer Than You Might Think

Research has shown that most people who have recovered from COVID-19 have significant protection against future disease, but just how long does it last?

Catherine Caruso

White House Expects COVID Vaccines For Kids 5 And Under Within Weeks

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 could be available in just a matter of weeks, according to news from White House officials.

Kimberly Smith

Toxic PCB Chemicals Still Pose A Risk To Human Health And The Environment

PCBs can be found all over the world, and they have even been discovered in rain and marine animals. They also still pose risks to our health.

Robin Rothstein

How Many COVID Vaccine Doses Do You Need For The Best Protection?

Experts consult new data and offer guidance on the optimal dosage of COVID vaccines for the highest protection.

Kimberly Smith

How Type 2 Diabetes Ages The Brain

You might not think of the brain when you think of diabetes, but like other parts of your body, the brain uses glucose for energy.

Robin Rothstein

Why Airlines Are Pushing For The US To Drop COVID Tests For Air Travel

One travel obstacle that remains in place is the U.S. requirement to show a negative COVID-19 within a day prior to boarding an airplane in a foreign country.

Robin Rothstein

What Might Abortion Access Look Like In A Post-Roe V. Wade World?

Experts weigh in on what life could look like if Roe v. Wade is overturned, including which states will preserve abortion access.

Team of young kids play basketball on an indoor court

Ruth Clark

How Team Sports Can Boost Kids' Mental Health

New research shows that team sports, specifically, are good for children's mental health and may be even better than individual sports.

Hanna Claeson

Why Hunter March Really Works Out - Exclusive

Talk show host Hunter March has been known to post social media pictures that showcase the effects of his workouts. He revealed the real reason he exercises.

Ruth Clark

Are The People Who Need Paxlovid Actually Getting It?

Millions of courses of Paxlovid have been ordered, but there are far fewer administrations. Here we explore potential reasons why.

Beth Bradford

Can Antibiotics Affect Your Ability To Exercise?

You may have been prescribed antibiotics at some point in your life. But did you know it can impact your fitness routine? Here's what the science says.

Kimberly Smith

How Did The US Contain A Previous Monkeypox Outbreak?

Hot on the heels of the COVID pandemic is the arrival of monkeypox in the United States. It isn't the first time, and previous prevention measures worked.

Robin Rothstein

Why Experts Want To Reframe Gun Violence As A Public Health Crisis

After two back-to-back mass shooting tragedies, some health experts are urging the government to treat gun violence as a public health problem.

Beth Bradford

Can Your Walking Speed Really Be An Indicator Of Dementia?

Researchers have found new evidence that could predict dementia -- and it has to do with how quickly you walk. Here's what they discovered.

Catherine Caruso

Why Experts Are Warning Against Homemade Baby Formula

As parents continue to have trouble finding baby formula in the U.S., some have been turning to homemade recipes to feed their infants.

Pediatrician with stethoscope listens to lungs and heart of a young child sitting on their mother's lap

Ruth Clark

What Experts Want Parents To Know About Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescriptions For Kids

A new investigation shows that a huge number of children in the U.S. are being prescribed antibiotics that they don't need on a regular basis.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Does Air Pollution Worsen COVID-19 Outcomes?

Research is examining the direct role that air pollution might play when it comes to COVID-19 outcomes, shedding light on the importance of healthy air.

Robin Rothstein

The Latest On The Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak In New York City

A recent outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City has turned deadly, killing one person; 18 people remain sick, including eight who are hospitalized.

Kimberly Smith

How Long Does It Take To Show Symptoms Of Monkeypox?

Experts still say you shouldn't worry about monkeypox becoming a pandemic. But it can help to know what the symptoms look like. Here's what to look out for.

Robin Rothstein

Your Morning Cup Of Coffee Could Be More Beneficial For Your Health Than You Think

The results of a new study indicate that if you drink moderate amounts of coffee, you may be prolonging your life — and you can even drink coffee with sugar.

Kimberly Smith

What To Know About The Recent Mass Recall Of Strawberries

Several groups are investigating a hepatitis A outbreak believed to be linked to two brands of organic, fresh strawberries. Here is what you should know.