Health & Science

Health officials are urging people to get the flu shot so that doctors and hospitals don’t face the extra strain of having to treat influenza in the midst of the pandemic.

These days, there are many reasons to open your heart to others, but it's easy to get exhausted. Try these tips honed by social workers for staying healthy and empathetic.

Nine new deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 8,466.

With smaller budgets for food, less access to school meals and limited physical activity, parents and doctors are struggling to keep kids healthy.

Over the next week, the vaccine for seasonal influenza will be offered at locations across the city, to stave off a possible 'twindemic.'

A vaccine will only work if many people can get immunized. State officials are working to design outreach and distribution plans, with little clarity at the national level.

In science, we tend to focus on the destination, not the journey. But for every big breakthrough, every historic discovery, there are cou ...

Single use plastic and energy-hogging equipment are among the culprits. Some scientists are trying to find a better way. 

Years of research, classwork, teaching and study can take a stressful toll in almost any area.

Fewer patient visits, delayed or reduced insurance reimbursements, and the coronavirus itself struck a blow at some offices — and the communities they serve.

Reports are on the rise of symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems and flare-ups of autoimmune disorders. Here's why stress can make our bodies hurt and what to do.

She commended college students who have made sacrifices in their personal lives to keep the larger community safe.

The data, showing a roughly 10% increase in fatalities, offer a first official snapshot of the pandemic's impact on Americans suffering addiction.

Lawyers argued whether the law violates of the state constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment or reflects just one sex-specific issue Medicaid does not cover.

The White House initially said he had tested negative, after both of his parents tested positive earlier this month.