Health

Supporters react during an election night event for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers at The Orpheum Theater on Nov. 8 in Madison, Wisc. Evers defeated Republican challenger Tim Michels Tuesday. Jim …

New COVID variants that are highly immune evasive have overtaken BA.5 to dominate in the U.S. Experts warn this means more reinfections and a possible winter surge. Spencer Platt/Getty Images …

Since the outbreak began in September, eight children have died — and there is no approved vaccine. But doctors are hopeful that public health measures may be enough to stop …

Under the measure, medical professionals who “fail to take medically appropriate and reasonable actions” could face up to $50,000 in fines and up to 20 years in prison. Ryan McVay/Getty …

Several crises in the country — including political instability, COVID and financial collapse — have created deteriorating conditions that have allowed the bacteria to spread. (Image credit: Ari Daniel/NPR)

A new study on anxiety in JAMA Psychiatry shows a mindfulness program works as well as the popular anti-anxiety medication Lexapro. FatCamera/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption FatCamera/Getty Images If …

Courtney Johnson, who has autism and multiple chronic illnesses, lives relatively independently. Her grandparents and friends have helped her access social services. Still, she says, “thinking about the future is …

Abortion rights activists gather during a “Restore Roe” rally at the Michigan state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. on Sept. 7, 2022. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …

Life or death in this country’s only specialized clinic depends on how fast people can make the arduous trip to get there and the number of doses on hand. (Image …

Patients had a reduced risk of developing long COVID after taking Paxlovid, and the benefits were seen among those who were vaccinated and unvaccinated. Stephanie Nano/AP hide caption toggle caption …