Public Health

Deadly bites could surge as venomous snakes migrate into unprepared countries as the climate changes

A recent study suggests that Paxlovid is ineffective at treating symptoms in people with mild illness or those who have been fully vaccinated. It is still a lifesaving medication in vulnerable groups

The urban-rural mortality rate gap in the U.S. is increasing, especially among young women and Native Americans. Limited access to health care could help explain why

You’re going to want to guard your eyes from the sun using legitimate protective gear

Countries from Sierra Leone to Mexico are looking for low-cost, easy ways to protect residents from extreme heat, such as planting shade trees and setting up warning systems

Molecular biology could have changed the mpox epidemic—and could stop future outbreaks

Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills. Some practitioners think dentistry should no longer be siloed

A growing number of measles cases in the U.S. has experts worried about how a decline in routine vaccinations could bring back preventable illnesses

A global study identified 61 PFAS chemicals in food packaging that are not authorized for use in such products

Florida state surgeon general Joseph Ladapo’s rejection of evidence-based policy stems from political rather than scientific motivations and puts innocent people at risk

Leaders of the Department of Health and Human Services will meet throughout the spring and summer to help protect farm laborers from heat and wildfire smoke

The largest and most comprehensive studies of ‘Havana Syndrome’ point to stress or group psychology as likely explanations for most “anomalous health incidents”