Health & Wellness

A new vaccine from Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline is one of two being reviewed by federal regulators. Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images Novavax has asked federal regulators for emergency use authorization for its new COVID-19 vaccine.Meanwhile, Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline are requesting full approval for their COVID-19 vaccine.Both vaccines use older technology than the mRNA vaccines currently in use.Experts say the new...

Experts say COVID-19 is only one of a number of healthcare concerns for refugees fleeing Ukraine. Omar Marques/Getty Images Some experts say they’re concerned about a potential spike in COVID-19 cases in Europe as refugees flee Ukraine.They note Ukraine has a relatively low vaccination rate and refugees are clustered together in train stations and other places.Most experts don’t...

If you want a sign that Americans are done with the pandemic, you could rummage around for a poll. Such as this one, which suggests that 70 percent of the country thinks it’s time to “get on with our lives.” Or this, in which even more people say they’re burned-out by COVID-19. Or this. Or this. But really,...

Stress is a common factor in many health outcomes, including atrial fibrillation (AFib), but the exact mechanism is poorly defined. Psychological stress has been linked with AFib both as an initiator and heightener of this condition. A diagnosis of AFib often leads to increased anxiety, which can result from psychological distress or suicidal ideation, among other conditions. With...

In a study, researchers said childhood images evoked a stronger response than more current photos. Guille Faingold/Stocksy United Researchers in China say nostalgic thoughts can help ease some types of physical pain.However, some experts questioned this new study and say more research is needed.They do acknowledge that there appears to be some connection between memories and pain, but...

If you take over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers like Aspirin, Tylenol, and Motrin, you might want to listen up – before it’s too late. New research suggests that frequent use of these products might boost the risk of tinnitus, a condition affecting the ears, with few treatment methods. Tinnitus is the perception of whistling, buzzing, hissing, clicking, or swooshing sounds,...

Last June, as the Delta variant sat poised to take the globe by storm, Pfizer’s CEO, Albert Bourla, promised the world speed. Should an ultra-mutated version of SARS-CoV-2 sprout, he said, his company could have a variant-specific shot ready for rollout in about 100 days—a pledge he echoed in November when Omicron reared its head.Now, with the 100-day...

Experts say simple memory tests may be useful in detecting the early signs of dementia. Justin Paget/Getty Images Researchers say a simple memory test may be able to provide early indications of Alzheimer’s disease.In a new study, more than 4,000 participants were asked to remember pictures of images they were shown. The lower scoring groups had higher percentages...

Santiago Mejia/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images CDC researchers found the MIS-C case rate in vaccinated U.S. children ages 12 to 20 years old was much lower than for unvaccinated people. The findings show that in over 21 million children and adolescents who received one or more doses of the vaccine, there was only one reported case...

Telemedicine can help people in rural areas as well as people with mobility limitations. Westend61/Getty Images By 2030, close to 80 percent of adults in the United States are projected to be managing weight-related health concerns, according to new research.Telemedicine has the potential to improve obesity treatment effectiveness and expand access.The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an expansion of...