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As more younger, single men ask for one following the Supreme Court abortion decision, a urologist explains what to expect with a vasectomy.

Before universal vaccination for hepatitis B began in 1991, 18,000 children contracted the virus by age 10 each year, and most of them developed chronic illness and liver damage. Vaccination reduced those infections by 95%.

Pandemic-related policies made it easier for states to afford to cover more people and made that coverage more stable for millions of Americans who rely on the program for health care.

It’s been a stressful year, and for 61% of US adults, a year of unwanted weight change too. This isn’t surprising, as stress, eating and motivation are all linked through hormones in the brain.

In the US, underage drinking accounts for a whopping US$17.5 billion worth of alcohol yearly. New research shows which companies take in most of this money and how little is spent on prevention.

Research shows that social isolation plays a major role in quality of life and risk of death in people with COPD.

The rating agency demoted the US government’s creditworthiness to AA+, its second-highest ranking, on Aug. 1, 2023.

Congregations can help bridge gaps left by government programs, especially for many immigrants and others who are not eligible for SNAP benefits.

Overall, waiting times may be improving – but long waits are still common in Black communities.

A new review of the status of African elephants finds scientific grounds for dividing them into two species, and reports that both have suffered drastic population declines since 1990.