Health & Wellness

Abstention from drug use remains at historic high, NIH-supported survey finds.

Being more physically active, following a balanced diet, not smoking, and keeping body weight and blood pressure under control: the same habits that protect the heart also prove decisive after a cancer diagnosis.

European governments worried about population decline often focus on policies to encourage people to have more children. However, a new study reveals that this popular strategy is often less effective and more ethically problematic than a simpler, immediate alternative: large-scale…

We’ve been here before: congressional Democrats and Republicans sparring over the future of the Affordable Care Act.

Nearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year’s resolutions, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey. More than 80% of respondents said the cost of groceries is important…

Zoe Clarke became a hospital registered nurse two and a half years ago, following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother.

In a recent “Meet the Press” appearance, Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., joined a growing number of Republicans who are speaking out against Obamacare. One of his lines of attack: that the Affordable Care Act fueled health care consolidation.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering adding the strongest safety warning available to COVID-19 vaccines.

Holidays are portrayed as a time of joy, when families and friends gather for festive meals and exchange gifts. Studies show these moments can strengthen well-being and enhance meaningful connections.

A new article details innovative solutions to help bridge the persistent digital divide in the United States. The article, “Bridging Rural America’s Digital Divide in Health Care,” examines the three pillars of digital connectivity—infrastructure, affordability, and adoption—and highlights how communities…