A mysterious syndrome that paralyzed kids seems to have disappeared. But why?
Last year, the CDC recorded 18 confirmed cases of AFM, down from a high of 238 in 2018.
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When should I get flu and COVID shots? Experts disagree — but say get them however you can
CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get annual vaccination against respiratory viruses.
How to plan for your medical bill like a health reporter
As a health reporter, I'm using my own situation of choosing where to have my baby as a demonstration of how to figure out what you might pay if you...
Researchers find link between moms’ experience of racism and kids’ aging
Mothers' experiences of racism showed up in their children's bodies, with altered patterns of aging – though scientists cautioned they aren't sure if their findings will translate into future health...
National Jewish study looks to sand as possible explanation for combat veterans’ breathing problems
Deployed veterans were more likely to have silica in their lungs than people who weren't in the armed forces, with combat veterans showing more damage than service members who worked...
Knees stiff with arthritis? This company is studying whether fat injections can improve motion
Studying cell-based therapies in arthritis is difficult because people tend to report significant relief from placebos, creating a challenge in sorting out whether they experienced relief from the treatment because...
Studying use of patients’ own reprogrammed cells to attack cancer as alternative to more chemo
A process of taking patients’ own cells and reprogramming them to fight cancer has been a last-ditch resort for blood cancer patients, but a study in Aurora is trying to...
Am I drinking too much? Here are two ways to find out
The question of whether alcohol is playing an unhealthy role in your life isn't as straightforward, though, and is based on how well you're functioning, rather than a drink threshold.
How do I cut back on drinking? 10 tips for a successful Dry January
Dry January presents an opportunity for people to reconsider the role alcohol plays in their lives, but the same strategies work regardless of the season.
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After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 22, she wants young women to know their risk
While breast cancer is most common in older women, about 27,000 patients under 45 are diagnosed each year. It is significantly rarer in women in their 20s.