Medical
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New therapeutic approach enables functional recovery after spinal cord injury in mice
Using gene therapy, a research team has succeeded for the first time in getting mice to walk again after a complete cross-sectional injury. The...
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New review highlights heat-health outcome relationship in the urban context
Over the last half-century, the probability of heat extreme events has changed by orders of magnitude in almost every region of the world, with...
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Study: NTRK fusions are far more frequently seen in pediatric tumors
In a large study of pediatric cancer patients, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have analyzed the frequency, fusion partners,...
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Researchers solve the structure, function of mitochondrial sorting and assembly machinery
Mitochondria are vital for the human body as cellular powerhouses: They possess more than 1,000 different proteins, required for many central...
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Certain snakes evolve a unique genetic trick to avoid venomous snake-eating snakes
Certain snakes have evolved a unique genetic trick to avoid being eaten by venomous snakes, according to University of Queensland research.
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CDC: New COVID Strain May Dominate U.S. by March
CDC modeling indicates the variant could account for a majority of COVID cases in the U.S. in March, peaking at around 80,000 cases a day in late...
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Emotional Support Animals for MS
Emotional support animals are more than just pets. If you have multiple sclerosis, they can provide emotional comfort and sometimes perform useful...
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Does MS Affect Your Life Expectancy?
Can multiple sclerosis affect how long you live? Does the type you have make a difference? Learn more about life expectancy with this condition.
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COVID Shortened U.S. Life Expectancy by Over a Year
The projection: Due to pandemic deaths, life expectancy at birth for Americans will shrink by 1.13 years, to 77.48 years.
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What Happens When You Stop Taking MS Meds?
There are many reasons people stop taking MS meds. Some feel they aren’t working, or the side effects are too severe. Or they could be too...
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Vitamins and Supplements to Take After Breast Cancer Treatment
Should I take a vitamin or supplement after breast cancer treatment? Which ones are best? Are they safe? Are there any to avoid? Can they prevent...
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Healthier 2021: Mark Is Becoming More Flexible
It was hard to stick with my exercise goals now that I’m back to the daily grind. But I learned something important about myself: I can do it.
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Pharmacy Chains Ready to Supply COVID-19 Vaccines
he Federal Retail Pharmacy Partnership Program has tapped two pharmacy chains per state to offer free COVID-19 vaccines. Already signed are CVS,...
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Ongoing Coverage: COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
WebMD is providing ongoing coverage about misinformation and myths around the COVID-19 vaccine.
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More Women Opting to 'Go Flat' After Mastectomy
A new study found that a majority of breast cancer patients -- 74% -- who had opted to "go flat" were satisfied with the outcome.
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Many Don't See Link Between Racism, Health Outcomes
Black respondents are much more likely (69.4%) than white ones (33.2%) to believe that systemic racism affects the health of people of color,...
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Supplements That Are Safe to Take When You Have Lung Cancer
Lung cancer and its treatment can affect your appetite and how your body uses nutrients. Some people take supplements and vitamins to get the...
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Apps to Let Travelers, Others Show COVID-19 Status
With tourism and other economic sectors largely shuttered by the pandemic, countries are eagerly looking at alternatives to travel restrictions and...
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The Best Lung Cancer Blogs
A lung cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling overwhelmed. But you’re far from alone. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or info on cancer...
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COVID Vaccinations Slowest in Hardest Hit States
The U.S. government’s race to beat back the pandemic with vaccines — dubbed Operation Warp Speed -- has faltered in its last phase: Getting badly...
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Study: College Campuses Are COVID 'Superspreaders'
On some campuses, 1 in 5 students had been infected with the virus by the end of the fall term. Four of the schools had more than 5,000 cases.
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'Microbiomes' Might Influence COVID-19 Severity
Imbalances in the microbiome may cause continued inflammatory symptoms, often called "long-haul" COVID, the researchers added.
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Arguing Taxes the Brain Much More, Scans Show
When people disagreed, sensory areas of the brain were less active while there was increased activity brain areas that handle higher order...
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COVID Lockdowns' Boost to Air Quality Limited
After accounting for weather effects, the researchers found that reductions in nitrogen dioxide were smaller than anticipated, while ozone...
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Healthier 2021: Bill Is Tracking His Food and Seeing Results
If there was ever a time to stress eat and maybe enjoy a few drinks, the first week of 2021 may have been it. But, I didn’t succumb to the temptation.