Long COVID study will dig into treatment options. ‘I think a lot of people are really desperate’
CHICAGO (AP) — Debbie Tumbarello’s wedding seemed like the pinnacle of romance at first, a Valentine’s Day whirlwind straight…
Death rates for people under 40 have skyrocketed. Blame fentanyl
According to a new Stateline analysis, Americans under the age of 40 were relatively unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic…
‘Don’t California my Montana’: Pandemic population boom in rural hotspots sparks resentment
Population in non-metro counties rose for second year in 2022 Rural America is thriving, but the population growth that…
A pre-pandemic infection could explain why some patients develop long COVID
A person’s viral history could prime the immune system for long-lasting symptoms. According to Boston researchers looking to explain…
What to know about over-the-counter Narcan
The spray will cost about $45 for two doses. Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal treatment, will soon be available…
Dermatologists warn about how to spot the skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett
According to Florida dermatologists, the skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett is becoming more common in the Sunshine State,…
Billion-dollar physical-therapy startup Sword Health shares the strategies it’s using to drive growth ahead of a potential IPO
Virgilio Bento founded Sword Health in 2015 to provide virtual physical therapy to patients all over the world. The…
Doctors and patients try to shame insurers online to reverse prior authorization denials
Sally Nix was enraged when her health insurance company refused to cover the infusions she required to alleviate her…
It may have just gotten harder to protect minority communities from pollution
Can state lawmakers remedy environmental racism without mentioning race? In recent years, some states have increased their investment in…
Ask the Pediatrician: What is scabies?
Scabies rash looks different at different ages. The human itch mite causes scabies, an itchy rash. Scabies can affect…