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June 19, 2025 – The FDA has approved the first twice-yearly shot to reduce the risk of HIV infections.

A painful sore throat is a signature symptom of an Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. It now makes up about a third of U.S. COVID-19 cases. Find out what you can do to get relief.

Pushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your true definition of “fit” – it’s worth it.

The “blue waffle” hoax is a made-up sexually transmitted infection (STI) affecting women. Here’s how to fact check online health information and avoid scams.

June 11, 2025 – The FDA has approved a new pill for adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) that combines three medicines in one.Available in one regular and two lower doses, it offers a ...

Alcon, the maker of Tryptyr, says the FDA approved the drug based on two late-stage trials with about 930 people who have dry eye disease. Participants got either Tryptyr or a placebo.

In my Roman Catholic boyhood, I had to choose a confirmation name based on a saint with whom I felt some affinity. I chose Saint Paul because he was smart, stubborn, and hard to win over.

If one thing’s for sure, it’s that there’s always another coffee study, and we can’t help but click. But why are we so hooked, and is there any real consensus on whether coffee is good for us?

June 2, 2025 -- The FDA has approved Moderna's new COVID-19 shot, an mRNA vaccine, with some limits on who can get it.. The vaccine, called mNexspike, is for people who’ve previously received a ...