Category: Washington Post

‘Forever chemicals’ linked to high blood pressure in women

Exposure to multiple PFAS chemicals had a stronger effect on blood pressure, and the higher the concentration, the higher the risk.

I swam back from a bad fall. Adversity made me better.

An accident on a ladder leveled me. Returning to the water built me back up.

What to look for in multivitamins

An estimated one-third of American adults and one-quarter of children and adolescents take multivitamins, with U.S. sales totaling $8 billion in 2020.

Lawmakers urge Google to fix abortion searches suggesting ‘fake clinics’

A study by an anti-disinformation nonprofit found that in states with antiabortion trigger laws, 11 percent of Google searches for abortion access directed users to nonmedical clinics that don’t provide and discourage abortion.

Coronavirus vaccines for kids under 5 are finally here

Pediatricians are preparing to administer the nation’s first coronavirus vaccines for children under 5 in the coming days.

She was ambushed by searing leg pain that struck without warning

In her search for relief, the woman remembers feeling a creeping sense of desperation about her unrelenting pain and the absence of an explanation.

Florida doctors say they can now order pediatric vaccines

White House and DeSantis dispute whether the governor reversed himself under pressure.

FAQ: How to get the pediatric coronavirus vaccine in the D.C. area

Two vaccines will be available to kids under 5 starting this week, after the CDC gave the green light Saturday.

FDA authorizes coronavirus vaccine for young kids with shots likely next week

For many parents and pediatricians, the Food and Drug Administration clearing of two vaccines comes as a huge relief.

Invasive fire ants could be controlled by viruses, scientists say

A small study suggests viruses could provide an alternative to chemical pesticides, which are used widely around homes and public places.