Doctors may soon predict when women will enter menopause

A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.

EPA to designate two 'forever chemicals' as hazardous substances

'Forever chemicals' have been phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but they remain in the environment because they don't degrade over time.

Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine

Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.

Watch as men experience period pain with a menstrual cramp simulator

Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates cramps, part of an effort to "remove the stigma" of periods.

Arkansas can't ban treatment of transgender kids, court rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.

Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated, withdraws from U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.

Navajo Nation reports first case of monkeypox

The Navajo Nation has already requested monkeypox vaccines from the federal government, and the first doses are expected to arrive this week.

Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law

The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Trump administration pushed discredited COVID-19 treatment at FDA, House panel says

A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.

Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5

Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Man sentenced for sending threatening messages to Maryland Asian-American doctor over COVID-19 vaccine

A Texas man has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for sending a threatening message to a Maryland Asian-American medical doctor of who publicly advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

California to protect health benefits for young immigrants

A new law scheduled to take effect in January 2024 would extend those benefits to cover all adults who, but for their immigration status, would qualify for the state’s Medicaid program.