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Experts say early signs suggest Americans do not need to fear a repeat of the explosion of winter cases that overwhelmed the health-care system and led to mass disruptions across the economy as millions fell ill at once.

The number of syphilis and gonorrhea cases increased in 2020, even as screening clinics closed and people put off regular doctor visits, according to an annual report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.

Both diagnosable mental disorders, as well as some common symptoms such as anxiety and worry, carry a “cognitive price” — lower performance on cognitive tests or reduction in cognitive abilities.

Changes to the way health care was provided during the pandemic led to fewer opportunities to vaccinate adolescents and young adults.

Nearly half of adolescents get a post-surgical opioid prescription now, representing a decline from more than three-fourths given opioids five years earlier.

Public health officials in Philadelphia announced on Monday that the city’s indoor mask mandate would return beginning April 18 because coronavirus cases in the city are once again on the rise.

Understanding the three key metrics that you see on your device. Plus, some tips on getting accurate readings from the monitor.

Wildfires, natural disasters, rising heat because of climate change can lead to poor health outcomes for pregnant people and babies.

Sobered by the way the omicron variant tore through the population — including the vaccinated — some scientists think the next coronavirus vaccine should be a spray up the nose.

It’s important to reinforce safe sleep messages with new parents but also to rev up research into possible physiological factors, experts say