Category: Washington Post

More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults lived with chronic pain in 2021

And 17 million Americans also experienced high-impact chronic pain severe enough to substantially restrict their daily activities.

Scientists identify thousands of unknown viruses in babies’ diapers

Research involving Danish babies has yielded a great deal about previously unknown viruses — and the best view yet of the makeup of the infant gut microbiome.

How — and why — you should increase your social network as you age

Research shows good friendships are essential to health and well-being for seniors.

They endured covid. But some health-care workers mistrust the future.

Many health care workers cite staffing problems and burnout, despite being buoyed by their mission.

Supreme Court preserves access to key abortion drug as appeal proceeds

The battle over whether to permanently restrict mifepristone, and whether the FDA properly approved use of the drug more than 20 years ago, continues.

Abortion ban states see steep drop in OB/GYN residency applicants

States with abortion bans have seen a 10.5 percent drop in applicants for OB/GYN residencies from the previous year, according to new data.

Experts slam plan to sell overdose antidote Narcan at about $50 a kit

Drugmaker’s price is ‘still too expensive for pretty much everyone I’ve ever provided it to,’ epidemiologist says.

White House plans to nominate cancer center chief to lead NIH

The National Institutes of Health has not had a permanent director since December 2021, when its longtime leader stepped down.

CDC allows second covid booster: Who should get it and when

Here’s what you need to know about whether and when to get a second covid booster.

Coronavirus vaccine shots will remain free to uninsured under Biden plan

Vaccine makers are expected to charge as much as $130 per dose after the government winds down its pandemic response.