Health News
A city responding to a lead crisis in local schools reached out to the CDC for help. Now, they fear they won’t get it
A few months ago, a test revealed that a child in Milwaukee ...
Two infants die of whooping cough in Louisiana as cases climb nationally
In his 20 years working in pediatric infectious disease, Dr. John Schieffelin ...
FDA delays full approval of Novavax Covid-19 vaccine even though it was on track for clearance
The agency is seeking more data on the vaccine, said the source, ...
Scholars, groups sue Trump administration over canceled NIH research funding
A public health association and one of the nation’s largest worker unions ...
‘The lives of individuals in the US are at stake,’ researchers warn after HHS cancels hundreds of vaccine grants
As preventable infections like measles threaten to become endemic again in the ...
The CDC buried a measles forecast that stressed the need for vaccinations
This story was originally published on ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates ...
Staff cuts at federal health agencies have begun
A massive wave of job cuts began at US health agencies early ...
A way out: Life after fentanyl is full of hope and heartbreak for these four women
Editor’s Note: “Fentanyl in America: A Way Out” on “The Whole Story ...
Fitness
Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental ...
How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop ...
Why you should take a week off from working out, according to science
If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you’d ...
5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified ...
Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships
As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about ...
Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains
I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking ...
Your 10-step guide to moving better
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength ...
