Health

We have severely undercounted the number of COVID deaths, scientists say

The role of the thymus in our long-term immunity and health is poorly understood. Two new studies suggest we need to pay attention

“Imitation” drugs, unexpected benefits, serious pitfalls—here’s what comes next as GLP-1 medications continue to rise in popularity

One in three Americans trust childhood vaccine guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics more than the CDC’s recommendations, a new poll finds

There’s no bulletproof remedy for a hangover, but a nutrition scientist explains which foods could aid symptoms after one has had too much to drink

New alert systems and tests detect drug-induced kidney damage before the harm is irreversible

Three types of diabetes medication are improving the outlook for patients with kidney disease

IgA nephropathy, an immune assault on the kidneys, is often missed. New treatments mean that spotting it sooner might save lives

A growing field of research suggests that some medical treatments, such as cancer therapy or vaccines, might be more effective when given at certain times of the day

Care innovations have allowed many more people with kidney disease to become parents. But pregnancy still carries risks

Kidney damage can sneak up on people without symptoms. A new diagnosis can mean major limits on how a person lives

The autism spectrum is big, vibrant and complicated, a new graphic of 39 traits shows