Health

The H5N1 virus is a long way from becoming adapted to humans, but limited testing and tracking mean we could miss danger signs

The U.S. government has a stockpile of H5N1 vaccines, and several companies could make millions more if needed. But scaling up the supply could take time

Activists who seek to revive this antiquated law share with Anthony Comstock, the Comstock Act’s namesake and progenitor, a similar view of women as subordinate to the decisions of men and God

Heat seems to trigger a sweep of changes in immune system molecules, although researchers disagree on what they might mean

New research into weed reveals how a lemon-scented terpene can ease anxiety without reducing the high.

Though sometimes overstated, the benefits of cold-water swimming are slowly becoming clearer

Supportive care is often started late in an illness, but that may not be the best way

The carcinogenic effects of asbestos have been known for decades. We should have banned it long ago

We face a moment of opportunity—and competition—in bringing digital twin technology to patients

Certain adults may need to get an additional dose of the measles vaccine. Here’s how to know if you have adequate immunity to measles

Developmental milestones help us understand when a child needs help, but meeting them early doesn’t necessarily predict long-term success

New CDC guidance encourages clinicians to start conversations with patients about dangerous heat