Health

The brutal respiratory infection has infected tens of thousands and killed at least 13 people in the U.S. in 2025

Health officials have agreed to assess pending medical research grants after a Trump administration antidiversity purge put them on ice

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions

New medications are in the pipeline that could help people win their battles against addictive substances, including opioids

From immune cell therapies to measles outbreaks to federal attacks on public health, these are some of the health topics we’ll be watching next year

Sleep is often the first thing that many people associate with rest, but humans also require restorative downtime when awake

Immense progress in gene editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025

A pill version of the popular GLP-1 weight-loss drug Wegovy has been green-lit for use in the U.S. Here’s what that means for health care

From advancements in male birth control to the science of supplements, Scientific American highlights some of the most fascinating health and medicine stories of 2025

A look back at 2025’s biggest science stories—from federal upheaval and public health setbacks to climate policy reversals and groundbreaking discoveries in space.

The U.S. reportedly plans to overhaul the country’s childhood vaccine schedule. The move could set public health back decades, experts say

Health officials on Thursday announced a slew of measures that seek to restrict access to gender-affirming health care for young transgender people in the U.S.