Diseases and Cures

The number of Americans who think vaccines approved for use in the US are safe dropped to 71% from 77% in April 2021, a poll finds.

The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved 2.4 million lives in 141 countries. Equitable vaccine distribution could have saved 670,000 more.

A new technique uses computer vision to track skin lesions over time in total-body photography and spot melanoma early.

Half a million new mothers in the US suffer from postpartum depression every year, yet a lack of awareness and stigma toward the condition keep many from getting the help they need.

Experts have answers for you on the updated COVID vaccines, including when to get the jab, which variants they should work against, and more.

It’s time to treat cancer survivorship as a chronic condition, such as hypertension or diabetes, say researchers.

Deep brain stimulation can help some people with treatment-resistant depression feel better, but it can be unclear whether a bout of low mood is a relapse or a bad day.

Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.

A new study suggests a need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl.

Many people with sickle cell disease don’t receive adequate treatment to ease their pain and are subjected to racial discrimination and stigmatization.

A new AI-powered triage platform can predict patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak, researchers say.

When you have a rare disease, you face two battles. The illness itself, and the reality of living in a world where no one knows what you are up against.…