More evidence is emerging that the Omicron coronavirus variant is affecting the upper respiratory tract, causing milder symptoms than previous variants and resulting in a "decoupling" in some places between soaring case numbers and low death rates, a World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.

and What to Strive for Instead

Don’t worry, you (probably) won’t become me. But yes, you can get COVID twice, and even more.

Apretude will be the first injectable PrEP drug that doesn't need to be taken daily.

It's midafternoon, and suddenly you can't stop yawning. Your eyelids may begin to droop -- not great if you happen to be in a meeting -- or maybe your brain becomes a little fuzzy and unable to focus. This period of decreased alertness is called the afternoon slump, and it's something most of us have experienced.

THIS SURPRISING OCCURRENCE COULD SPELL COGNITIVE TROUBLE IN THE FUTURE.

especially in women, study says — a sign of pandemic’s hidden toll

Aim for an overall healthful dietary pattern, the American Heart Association advises, rather than focusing on “good” or “bad” foods.

This condition — which, as its name indicates, is unrelated to alcohol consumption — occurs when too much fat accumulates in the liver. It now affects about 89 million Americans, according to the Center for Disease Analysis, a public health firm that studies poorly understood diseases. The problem is especially concerning for older adults because about 40 percent of people 60 and older have the disease.

A Massive New Study of 88,000 People Says. It turns out, there's a magic hour. Here's why it matters.

We’ve had two light years in a row, which some experts worry could mean we’ll be in for a rough few months.

Study in animals suggests omega-3 supplement may reduce effects.

The agency approved three Vuse vaping products and said their benefits in helping smokers quit outweighed the risks of hooking youths.