All brains shrink with age, and the dominant view has been that more education slows the rate of shrinking. However, […]
Ethics of mandatory vaccinations: Benefits may not outweigh challenges
Vaccines are one of the most effective tools for protecting people against COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). […]
Treatment not always needed to prevent vision loss in patients with elevated eye pressure
More than 20 years after the launch of a landmark clinical trial, follow-up examinations and analyses found that not all […]
UK coronavirus variant not more deadly, just spreads more easily, studies find
The coronavirus variant first detected in the U.K. does not appear to cause more severe illness or death, or to […]
Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It’s Not an ‘Excuse’ for Current Medical Racism.
For months, journalists, politicians and health officials — including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Dr. Anthony Fauci — have […]
Fear of COVID-19: Psychological, not environmental factors are important
During pandemics, protective behaviors need to be motivated by effective communication. A critical factor in understanding a population’s response to […]
Adam Busby Defends Daughters, 5, Not Wearing Life Vests During Boat Ride
Adam Busby isn’t here for the haters. The Outdaughtered star clapped back at criticism of his family’s recent boat ride. […]
Mental illness not a factor in most mass shootings
Contrary to what many believe, a new study finds that mental illness isn’t a factor in most mass shootings or […]
Screening asymptomatic health care personnel for COVID-19 not recommended by experts
Routine screening of asymptomatic health care personnel (HCP) in the absence of confirmed exposures to COVID-19 is not a recommended […]
Levels of obesity could rise if effective actions are not taken in childhood
The number of adults living with obesity could rise dramatically unless robust measures are implemented to halt childhood obesity. The […]