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AI Chatbots Are Here to Help with Your Mental Health, Despite Limited Evidence They Work
Download the mental health chatbot Earkick and you're greeted by a bandana-wearing panda who could easily fit into a kids' cartoon.
UN Chief Says It's Time to 'Truly Flood' Gaza with Aid And Calls Starvation There an Outrage
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres stood near a long line of waiting trucks Saturday and declared it was time to "truly flood Gaza with lifesaving aid," calling the starvation inside the enclave a "moral outrage."
Wyoming Governor Vetoes Abortion Restrictions, Signs Transgender Medical Care Ban for Minors
Wyoming's governor on Friday vetoed a bill that would have erected significant barriers to abortion, should it remain legal in the state, and signed legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors.
Allergy Season Arrived Early in US. Here's How to Keep Pollen from Ruining Your Spring
More than 80 million Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
New Approach Proves Promising in Eradicating HIV from Cells
A new strategy using the gene-editing technique known as CRISPR-Cas shows promise for eliminating hard-to-reach viral reservoirs in the body, potentially curing HIV some day in the future.
Kicking Your Rut in the Butt with Cycling Frog
Cycling Frog is a well-known brand, popular for its variety of CBD and THC products that range in strengths to invigorate together time and maybe put the "us" back in spouse.
Idaho Considers a Ban on Using Public Funds or Facilities for Gender-Affirming Care
Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid.
Cycling Frog Helps People Celebrate Life's Sweetest Moments During Springtime
It's a time for new beginnings, continued intimacy, and romantic adventures. Why not traverse the traditional experiences and connect with your partner by bringing THC or CBD into the fold?
New Report Says *This* is What Stopped the Spread of Mpox
After seeing the wildfire spread of COVID, some feared mpox could similarly become a widespread affliction. It didn't — and new research tells us why.
Doxy-PEP Treatments Prove Successful in San Francisco, Lower STI Rates
The results are in, and prescribing the common antibiotic doxycycline as a morning-after prevention for STIs is making a difference, new reports show.
Colon Cancer Blood Test Expands Screening Options
A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study published Wednesday, offering a new kind of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths.
Georgia Restricted Transgender Care for Youth in 2023. Now Republicans are Seeking an Outright Ban.
A year ago, Georgia lawmakers said they were striking a balance when they banned most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18. Now many Republicans want to tip that balance toward an outright ban.
Nebraska's New Law Limiting Abortion and Trans Healthcare is Argued before the State Supreme Court
Members of the Nebraska Supreme Court appeared to meet with skepticism a state lawyer's defense of a new law that combines a 12-week abortion ban with another measure to limit gender-affirming health care for minors.
Spring Forward with Lazarus Naturals
Springtime is getting ready to blossom! Since Lazarus Naturals' entire brand is connected to Mother Nature, it's only fitting that they offer CBD products that can help with seasonal changes.
West Virginia Medical Professionals Condemn Bill that Prohibits Care to At-Risk Transgender Youth
Hundreds of medical professionals in West Virginia have signed a letter condemning a bill advancing in the House of Delegates that would bar transgender youth at risk for suicide from accessing medical interventions such as hormone therapy.
Wendy Williams Given 'Frontotemporal Dementia and Aphasia' Diagnosis
After months and months of speculation over the cause of former talk show host Wendy Williams' failing health, it seems her doctors and family finally have an answer.
The US Hasn't Seen Syphilis Numbers this High Since 1950. Other STD Rates are Down or Flat
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Ohio Backs Off Proposed Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Adults
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's administration on Wednesday backed off its plans to impose rules that advocates feared would have restricted gender-affirming medical treatment for adults in a way no other state has.
Patients and Doctors Push Back Against Cancer Drugs' Harsh Side Effects
For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs have long been the trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are questioning whether all that suffering is necessary.
Insider Q&A: Look for Telemedicine to Play a Growing Role in Your Regular Care
Telemedicine's early days of handling mostly mild illnesses like sinus infections or pink eye are fading fast.