January 10, 2023, 8:42am Health
When Jamieson Brill answers a crisis call from a Spanish speaker on the newly launched national 988 mental health helpline, he rarely mentions the word suicide, or “suicidio” Read story
January 10, 2023, 8:39am Health
Less than six months ago, mpox was an exploding health crisis. What had been an obscure disease from Africa was ripping through European and U.S. gay communities. Precious doses of an unproven vaccine were in short supply. International officials declared health emergencies. Read story
January 10, 2023, 8:39am Health
In the first real-world test of vaccine boosters specially designed to protect against the omicron variant, Israeli researchers have found that people 65 and over who got an updated jab were 81% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than those who did not. Read story
January 10, 2023, 6:05am Health
Nicotine vaping became the most common type of substance use among young people, according to a long-term national study headed by University of Michigan researchers. Read story
January 10, 2023, 6:02am Health
No one can downplay the popularity of football in Georgia this week as the University of Georgia geared up for another run at the national title. Read story
January 10, 2023, 6:01am Health
Personal health is often among the top New Year’s resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Read story
January 10, 2023, 6:00am Health
I continue to be amazed at the pace at which nutrition science continues to evolve — and get more complicated. Along with that thought comes this question from David P. in Tucson, Ariz.: Read story
January 9, 2023, 3:21pm Health
Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday. Read story