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After leucovorin got public attention as a potential autism treatment, families rushed to get it. Many doctors are torn about prescribing an unproven drug but don't want to lose patients' trust.
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Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements. Here's what doctors say about the trend.
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In a new study, bats lap up vaccine-laced saline or chow down on vaccine-carrying mosquitoes. Will that have any impact on the flying mammal's immune system?
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When Medicaid began sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities last year, it upended decades of explicit promises to patients. Now, even eligible immigrants fear getting the health coverage.
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Dance teachers, health researchers, urban planners — they all have a desire to get people moving. But globally, exercise rates have remained stagnant.
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North Carolina's Forest Service is having a hard time retaining firefighters, even as incidents of wildfires climb across the state. Helene damaged more than 800,000 acres of forest.
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North Carolina's Behavioral Health Statewide Central Availability Navigator now updates hourly instead of daily, allowing dispatchers to locate available mental health beds more quickly.
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Saunas are having a moment right now, thanks to a surge of interest in wellness. Enthusiasts cite a range of health benefits. Research shows it's not just hype.
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Dude Talk Dinners allow men to open up about their mental health.
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New research finds AI can point people in the wrong direction. And the quality of health information it imparts depends on how well you prompt the tools.
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Vinay Prasad will leave the FDA after a series of decisions on vaccines and gene therapies sparked tension within the agency.
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The psychoactive substance in magic mushrooms appears to have a powerful effect on people trying to stop smoking.