
Kids Are Headed Back to School. Are They Breathing Clean Air?
Clean indoor air protects against diseases such as COVID and flu, but we’re not doing enough to ensure it
Kids Are Headed Back to School. Are They Breathing Clean Air?
Clean indoor air protects against diseases such as COVID and flu, but we’re not doing enough to ensure it
Navigating the Struggles and Joys of Caring for Aging Loved Ones
Personal stories and research reveal the challenges of family caregiving.
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How Deadly Is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, and Other Questions Answered
Infectious disease specialists explain whether vaccines will curb the mpox outbreak that was recently declared a global health emergency
What to Know about Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Spread by Mosquitoes
An expert explains the transmission and symptoms of eastern equine encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne illness that has caused one death and two hospitalizations in northeastern states
'Sloth Fever' Virus Is Spreading. Here’s What You Need to Know about Oropouche
The Oropouche virus, which causes a disease nicknamed “sloth fever” for one of the animals that can be infected, has seen its first cases in the U.S.
Doctors Should Offer ‘Social Prescribing’ to Patients
“Prescribing” community resources and activities, like art classes and cycling groups, can improve our health and our health care
Adult Drowning Deaths Are Increasing
Most fatal drowning incidents in the U.S. involve adults, not children, and they often involve alcohol
Why Aging Comes in Dramatic Waves in Our 40s and 60s
A new study suggests that waves of aging-related changes occur at two distinct points in our life
At-Home Syphilis Test Could Increase Access and Combat Epidemic
An easy-to-access rapid test could lower barriers to detecting syphilis, which is surging nationwide
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Ascends, Ozempic Is Linked to Depression, and Mpox Cases Spread Rapidly
We cover Mars mission updates, a new brain implant that shows promise for Parkinson’s, the latest on the mpox outbreak, and more in this week’s new roundup.
With New COVID Vaccines Arriving Soon, Brush up on Guidelines and Summer Surge Facts
We’re in a summer COVID surge, and updated vaccines are due soon. Here’s a quick update on what you need to know
Artificial Sweetener Erythritol Linked to Blood Clots, Study Warns
A new study suggests a commonly used sugar substitute could increase the risk of blood clots, raising concerns for heart complications