Hospitals plan to meet urgent need for post COVID-19 rehabilitation
As more people survive COVID-19 hospitalization, the need for rehabilitation may become increasingly important, according to a new study by …
Here’s what you need to know before taking St. John’s Wort
If you’ve struggled with anxiety and looked for a natural remedy, you’ve likely come across an herb called St. John’s …
Q&A: Bee sting allergy—here’s what you need to know
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 52 years old and recently experienced a severe reaction when I was stung by a …
As reopening begins in uncertain coronavirus times, you need emotional protective equipment, too
As millions across the U.S. prepare to return to work—and maybe, a level of normalcy—the phrase, “We’re all in this …
Uninsured older adults more likely to be sicker and in need of inpatient care in China
A new study, published this week in the International Journal of Health Services, found that older adults without health insurance …
People need help quitting energy drinks, which is a worry
My partner has a dirty little secret he tries to hide from me, the evidence of which is literally littered …
Is Vaping Addictive? Here’s What You Need to Know
There's a lot that's still unknown about vaping—like what exactly is causing the mysterious vaping-related illness across the country and what …
Around half a million men who have sex with men in the EU need PrEP but cannot access it
This estimate on the “PrEP gap” in Europe was published in a paper in Eurosurveillance today stating that 500 000 …
We need to stop perpetuating the myth that children grow out of autism
Around 1% of the population has an autism spectrum disorder, with estimates ranging from one in 150 to one in …
Some people have a gene that means they only need a few hours of sleep a night
Scientists have found a gene that allows people to thrive on just a few hours of sleep each night. Rather …
Meet the families who say we’re glorious proof you don’t need IVF
Remarkably, one in six couples who have fertility treatment at vast personal cost go on to conceive naturally. Now meet …
Reese Witherspoon Dropped a Line of Party Gear That You Absolutely Need for Tailgating Season
We love almost nothing more than fall entertaining, but once school starts and the holidays begin to loom (Halloween candy …
Moms' Viral Back-to-School Drinking Photos Need to Stop
This week, a few photos of a group of four Florida moms have been going viral. In the pics, they’re …
Do moderate drinkers need to worry about booze?
A cheeky red, a buttery chardonnay, an organic G&T … Whichever way you drink it, alcohol remains the recreational drug …
What You Really Need to Know About Maternity Leave
1. Don’t feel guilty for taking leave — it can buffer against depression. 2. Taking maternity leave can benefit work …
Everything You Need to Know About the Giant Fruit That Is Taking Over Instagram
Every now and again something stops us in our tracks as we mindlessly scroll through various celebrity selfies, vacation pics, …
Why a patient may need a companion to speak for them—and the difficult choices they face
When a person whose communication is affected by a developmental disability (like Down syndrome or autism) needs to speak with …
What you need to know about jellyfish stings
Jellyfish have a mighty sting as hundreds of beachgoers in Florida have discovered. More than 800 people were reported to …