About 2 in 100 Swedish boys who were born to mothers with PCOS became obese during childhood, compared with about 1 in 100 for boys whose mothers did not have PCOS, a study shows.
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Disease experts warn White House of potential for omicron-like wave of illness
Experts reached a consensus that there’s a roughly 20 percent chance during the next two years of an outbreak rivaling the onslaught of illness from omicron.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky to step down June 30
Walensky’s two-year tenure at the CDC included the successful rollout of coronavirus vaccines, but was also marked by criticism for other pandemic stumbles.
What’s in the RSV vaccine, its side effects and when you can get one
The first RSV vaccine was approved this week for use in older adults. Here’s what to know about its efficacy, side effects, expected availability and more.
Covid was fourth leading cause of death in 2022, CDC data shows
Covid remained remarkably deadly, killing more than 500 people a day in 2022, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What the end of the covid public health emergency means for you
Here’s how major health policies will be affected when the covid public health emergency ends on on May 11.
Birth control pills aren’t available over the counter in U.S. That could change.
For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to allow a daily contraceptive to be sold over the counter.
Lilly to seek FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug that firm says slows decline
The drug, donanemab, is the latest treatment to target amyloid beta, a protein that builds up in the brain and is a signature characteristic of Alzheimer’s.
First vaccine targeting RSV wins FDA approval. More are coming.
The shot will be used to protect against respiratory syncytial virus in older adults — a turning point in the six-decade-long vaccine effort.
Exercise after knee replacement: Why a modified workout may make sense
Doctors encourage physical activity after knee replacement surgery. But it might mean adapting your workouts in ways that lessen the impact on your knees.
