Global vaccine stockpiles prevented more than 5.8 million cases

Doctors are at higher risk of depression, anxiety and suicide than almost any other profession. Now, a global review led by UNSW Sydney and Black Dog Institute reveals which intervention approaches can help—and where urgent research is still needed.

Hollywood has shaped how many people imagine a heart attack—someone clutching their chest and collapsing dramatically. But those portrayals are misleading and shouldn't be expected, says Ann Eckhardt, a nursing professor and researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington.

The World Health Organization defines IGD as a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior that takes precedence over other life interests and activities, resulting in significant impairment or distress.

As the summer's sunny days take hold, many people turn to outdoor exercise.

Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded—virtually—asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises.

If you are one of the 39 million Americans in the U.S. living with migraines, there's a good chance an intense headache will begin when the weather shifts.

The National Cancer Institute and University of Oxford report that oral contraceptive use is not associated with increased liver cancer risk, based on a population-based analysis of more than 1.5 million women and a review of 23 previous studies.

University of Warwick researchers have led the development of a new AI tool that can help doctors make the difficult and high-stakes decision of whether to intubate a patient in acute respiratory failure.

Susan Monarez is one step closer to becoming the next director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

We've long known there's a link between alcohol and violence, but when it comes to homicide the stories behind the statistics are harder to grasp.

Some mammals are capable of hibernating during periods of low food availability in an effort to conserve energy and survive. While it is easy to understand why species have evolved this survival mechanism, exactly how these animals regulate their metabolism and body temperature remains a mystery.

Even four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, California residents aren't living as long as they used to.

Most folks diagnosed with Lyme disease aren't getting the follow-up care they need, a new study says.

A recent review by researchers at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) shows Chlamydia pneumoniae (Cpn) and SARS-CoV-2 infections may play a role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.

FDA researchers report that the upper end of reported consumer use (~400mg of daily CBD intake) of cannabidiol (CBD) may elevate liver enzymes in healthy adults.

Women now make up over half of medical students in Canada, but only one-third of practicing surgeons. A new study suggests part of the gap stems from gender norms embedded in workplace culture. The researchers at McGill University say subtle but persistent biases may be driving women out of the field.

Hair loss is one of the most feared and traumatic side effects of cancer chemotherapy treatment, both for patients themselves and their loved ones, as it can visibly represent the "face of cancer."

Adolescence is a crucial stage of human development. During this unstable period, teenagers experience numerous physical, emotional and social changes that can be extremely challenging. It is a time of identity construction, increased exposure to external pressures, and a search for autonomy. Without the right support, this can all take a significant emotional toll.