Health

Personal stories and research reveal the challenges of family caregiving.

Infectious disease specialists explain whether vaccines will curb the mpox outbreak that was recently declared a global health emergency

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

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.

“Prescribing” community resources and activities, like art classes and cycling groups, can improve our health and our health care

Most fatal drowning incidents in the U.S. involve adults, not children, and they often involve alcohol

A new study suggests that waves of aging-related changes occur at two distinct points in our life

An easy-to-access rapid test could lower barriers to detecting syphilis, which is surging nationwide

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.

We’re in a summer COVID surge, and updated vaccines are due soon. Here’s a quick update on what you need to know

A new study suggests a commonly used sugar substitute could increase the risk of blood clots, raising concerns for heart complications

Houston’s warm, wet spring, driven in part by climate change, was a boon for mosquitoes and West Nile virus