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Health care

Published
August 10, 2023

‘Forever chemicals’ found in period underwear, tampon wrappers

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, can accumulate in the body over time and have been implicated in a number of serious health effects, including some cancers.
Published
August 10, 2023

U.S. suicides hit an all-time high last year

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever.
Published
August 8, 2023

What to know about EG.5, the most prevalent COVID subvariant in the U.S.

Coronavirus subvariant EG.5, nicknamed 'Eris,' is a descendant of Omicron, and it is also becoming dominant in Britain.
Published
August 7, 2023

Marijuana addiction is real. Those struggling often face skepticism.

Dozens of states have legalized recreational sales, with experts saying most people don't experience serious health woes. But some do.
Published
August 4, 2023

FDA approves first postpartum depression pill

Zurzuvae is the first pill to specifically treat depression after childbirth.

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Published
July 28, 2023

Health care workers at refugee camp inspired career of Maine’s new CDC director

Dr. Puthiery Va's family fled Cambodia and she was born in a refugee camp in Thailand before coming to the United States.
Published
July 17, 2023

New drug to protect babies and toddlers from RSV gets FDA approval ahead of cold season

The respiratory virus is a cold-like nuisance for most healthy people, but it can be life-threatening in the very young and the elderly.
Published
July 14, 2023

Despite warnings, sweeteners are creeping into foods aimed at kids

Snacks and drinks marketed for children are increasingly saturated with sugar substitutes that major health organizations have said are better avoided.
Published
July 14, 2023

How addictive, endless scrolling is bad for your mental health

Social media received its first surgeon general's advisory. Here's how it's affecting minds and contributing to a mental health crisis in young people.
Published
July 13, 2023

What to know about Opill, the first U.S. over-the-counter birth control pill

Now that the FDA has approved the contraceptive Opill, we answer questions about its availability, cost, side effects and more.