A new National Institute on Nursing Research (NINR) funded project, led by Drs. Matthew Eisenberg and Craig Pollack is shedding light on how housing policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic have ...

Researchers found that children who demonstrate kind, caring, and helpful behaviors are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables in their teen years.

Measles outbreaks have hit multiple U.S. states, vaccination & rapid reporting are critical to limit the spread & hospitalizations ...

A new report confirming a Wuhan seafood market as SARS-CoV-2’s origin shines a light on the need for critical research to prevent future pandemics.

In 1971, the FDA approved the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, which combined three vaccines that had been approved previously—in 1963, 1967, and 1969, respectively. The vaccine has proven safe ...

Narrower streets with room for bike lanes and sidewalks could pay dividends for health and safety.

, about what monkeypox is, how it spreads, and why these outbreaks are important to know about but should not be a cause for alarm. What is monkeypox? What do we need to know? Well, first of all, ...

Outbreaks of H5N1 continue to rise in dairy cattle and poultry, as well as in other wild and domesticated animals, including the first confirmed infection in a pig. Human cases also continue to occur, ...

Responsible gun ownership is not only about how, where, and when a person uses their firearm; it’s also about how they store it when not in use. However, only about half of gun owners practice safe ...

The hygiene hypothesis says exposure to germs helps kids develop healthy immune systems. But many viruses didn’t circulate as widely during the pandemic. Are there downsides to missed infections?

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, ending the federal right to abortion, 14 states have banned the procedure. But even in the states that have since shored up abortion protections, those ...

Methadone is proven to reduce the likelihood of dying from an overdose by 50% or more. Why is it so hard to get?