Medicine

Peripheral arterial disease is a serious health condition that causes blockage of blood vessels in the lower body that can lead to amputations.

While infections have declined, the virus could be a real concern next winter, FDA's vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said as the daylong meeting began.

Despite the win, many services are still not covered, and this does not apply to patients who receive other organs.

The university is partnering with the Community of Compassion CDC to hold a series of health care events for preventative care.

Chronic fatigue associated with long COVID forces many people to rest and disengage from activities they used to do — but limiting your life can feel powerless.

Under the plan, members of the wealthy Sackler family would give up ownership of Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue, with its profits being used to fight the opioid crisis.

Dr. John Gibbon invented the heart-lung machine and used it to perform the world’s first successful open-heart surgery on May 6, 1953.

A new study shows a daily multivitamin may boost memory function in some people, although the results don't change recommendations about use of the supplements.

Billions of dollars have been lost to romantic scams online - and A.I. is making things worse. Plus, WHYY's Hittin' Season and progress in child food allergies.

A specialist joins us to discuss the latest research on a good night's rest: from supplements to the best sleep position for your health.

The annual campaign addresses the detrimental impact that smoking tobacco has on Black communities, and the history of targeted advertising of menthol-flavored cigarettes.

A recent review of research suggests meditation may be effective for some in treating long COVID and other post-viral conditions.

There’s currently no single resource for people to see how counties and local governments plan to spend the money. But understanding the process can help you influence it.

THC levels in cannabis on today's market are more potent than decades ago, leaving many parents worried about their teen's developing brains. Rutgers' Danielle Dick joins us.

The agency has sued to keep secret how often individual doctors approve patients for medical marijuana.