US infant mortality increased in 2022 for the first time in decades, CDC report shows
The infant mortality rate in the United States rose in 2022, the first jump in 20 years, according to data released Thursday by the US …
Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows
More Americans own guns for personal protection than ever before, a new survey shows. Gun sales surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, as did gun-related deaths. In …
Twice-yearly shot proves successful at preventing HIV infection among women, trial data shows
Two shots a year of a drug currently used to treat HIV infections were dramatically effective at preventing infections in a study among young women …
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: There are still key questions about Trump’s injuries after attempted assassination
It’s been five days since gunfire erupted at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, resulting in an injury to the former president, …
These are the states that rank highest and lowest for women’s health in new report
Women in the United States face a growing number of threats to their health and well-being, a new report says, and there are vast disparities …
Children receive first doses of new malaria vaccine, hailed as major milestone
Children in Ivory Coast received the first doses of a new, relatively cheap malaria vaccine on Monday, a step that has been hailed as a …
Teens feel less emotional support than their parents think they do, new report shows
As a youth mental health crisis persists in the US, a new report highlights a significant gap between the level of support that teenagers feel …
Behind the numbers: 988 crisis lifeline answers over 10 million contacts since its debut
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. …
Colorado bird flu cases show how extreme heat may be complicating efforts to control the virus
Searing heat may have played a role in the infections of five workers who fell ill last week while culling a large flock of chickens …
More cases of bird flu identified in Colorado poultry workers
Five cases of bird flu have been identified among workers culling poultry at a farm in northeast Colorado, the state department of health said on …