Walking Pneumonia: What to Know About Symptoms and Treatment
The agency said infections had increased significantly among children ages 2 to 4.Infections with the bacteria that causes walking pneumonia…
What Should I Eat While Taking Antibiotics?
Q: I was recently prescribed antibiotics and I’m worried that it might kill the “good” bacteria in my gut. What…
The Rebellious Scientist Who Made Kamala Harris
The presidential candidate’s mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab…
A Trans Researcher’s Pursuit of Better Data on Detransition
Kinnon MacKinnon, a Canadian researcher, was only faintly surprised this spring when the website for an upcoming conference did not…
How Healthy Is Pumpkin?
Q: Pumpkins are everywhere in the fall. But are they good for me?Pumpkins are more than a seasonal decoration or…
C.D.C. Now Recommends Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults 50 and Up
Adults 50 and older can now get the shot, as rates of the illness climb.The Centers for Disease Control and…
3 Ways to Make Your Commute Actually Enjoyable
Traffic jams and train delays happen, but they don’t have to ruin your trip.When I take the train to the…
Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both
So when and how should you use them?Yet again this winter, millions of Americans will wonder if a nagging cough…
As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri
Two people sharing a home caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been…
C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations
The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday expanded its…