Health

There are now RSV vaccines approved for older adults and for pregnant people, and antibody shots (not vaccines) available for babies. What's the difference?

Women with severe endometriosis are 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer, while people with endometriosis of any severity are four times as likely, a study suggests. But patients shouldn't panic.

The CDC has clarified and narrowed its recommendations for which older adults should get an RSV vaccine.

Congenital syphilis is preventable, but nonetheless, the disease is on the rise in countries like Australia and the U.S.

New research shows that an injectable goo can repair cartilage damage in animals' joints within six months. Scientists are now developing the tech for use in humans.

We know that people in colder environments eat more calories. But why does our hunger abate in the heat?

Scientists found that two brain-made chemicals, including oxytocin, may play a role in increasing blood pressure after repeated periods of low oxygen.

A drug-resistant bacterium that causes severe infections has been spreading globally, and it's now in at least 16 countries, the WHO warns.

Many drugs are forbidden for use by athletes in major international competitions, such as the Olympics. Here's why.