Companies have scant financial incentive to develop new antibiotics. Will the NIH continue to support relevant research?

As more people become aware of high exposures to PFAS, blood tests and clear medical advice can be difficult to find.

The agency's new drug czar wants to reanalyze risk-benefit data on ingestible fluoride, which is recommended for many ...

In parts of Europe, nursing homes use physical restraints on residents, citing safety. But experts warn of harm.

As people turn to AI for therapy and companionship, some say the models still need to learn the nuances of human humor.

I think probably it links to the problem of conscience — where it is, where it’s not.” In her 2014 book “Not Tonight: ...

Scientists are worried about the future of the Million Veteran Program, which houses critical data for health research.

A series of recent changes could have significant implications for how Americans receive and pay for their shots.

On paper, data scientist Gunasekaran Manogaran has had a stellar scientific career. He earned an award as a young researcher from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and landed a series of ...