Asymptomatic with COVID? You can probably thank your genes
If you caught COVID but never developed symptoms, you can probably thank your genes.
Is there a link between marijuana and hallucinations?
According to the CDC, people who use cannabis are more likely to develop psychosis.
Vitamin D supplements could help reduce inflammation and chronic disease
A new study has found that older adults with vitamin D deficiency had higher levels of a marker of inflammation in the blood compared to those with normal vitamin D levels.
Weekend-only exercise helps reduce risk of heart disease, MGH study finds
If it's hard to find time to exercise during the week, saving your workouts for the weekend may provide the same heart benefit.
Which over the counter vitamin is good for mental health? Dr. Mallika answers your questions
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
E-cigarettes could pose a serious health risk to young people
Cardiologists warn that e-cigarettes could pose serious health risks, especially to young people.
Study: Black men are the most likely to die from melanoma
A new study finds that men are more likely to die from melanoma than women. The highest risk of death was among Black men.
Harvard study finds pandemic drove more teen girls to the ER for mental health
A study from Harvard University found the number of teenage girls who went to the emergency room for mental health issues went up during the pandemic.
Study: Kids who experience racism could be at higher risk for obesity
A new study found that children who experience racial discrimination may be at higher risk for obesity.
First over-the-counter birth control pill approved by the FDA
For the first time ever, a birth control pill will be available over-the-counter in the United States.
New drug could help smokers quit, MGH study suggests
A plant-based compound called cytisinicline can bind to nicotinic receptors in the brain, reducing the urge to smoke and reducing withdrawal symptoms.
What is a "sleep divorce"?
Instead of dissolving the entire marriage, many couples are now opting for a "sleep divorce."
Consuming THC during pregnancy could put unborn babies at higher risk of autism or ADHD
Prenatal cannabis use has also been linked to low birth weight, stillbirth, preterm labor and other perinatal complications.
Sen. Chuck Schumer asks FDA to investigate PRIME energy drinks
Schumer said he's concerned about the potential for harmful effects on children.
FDA approves Lecanemab, first drug to slow early Alzheimer's disease
Unlike previous drugs, this one seems to work, at least modestly, to slow the progression of the disease in patients with early Alzheimer's.