HEALTH

Bill Gates predicts that the number of COVID-19 deaths and infections will fall below those of the seasonal flu in 2022.

Endocannabinoids are similar to cannabinoids but are made by the body.

Those who drank several cups or tea or coffee daily had the lowest "hazard ratio."

First detected in India in late 2020, the COVID-19 variant known as Delta now accounts for almost every infection globally, the World Health Organization stated on Tuesday. 

Cannabis use while pregnant may contribute to increased anxiety, hyperactivity and even aggression in children later in life, according to a new study by researchers at New York City's Mount Sinai hospital.

Pfizer-BioNTech announced a deal with a United Nations supported medical supply group to expand production of its COVID-19 antiviral pill. The new deal would expand access to COVID-19 treatment to poorer nations to fight against the virus. 

Those who took fluoxetine were 28% less likely to die compared to the "matched control patients."

This is only the second time this has been reported.

With the Pfizer vaccine finally being approved for children, the most common side effects have been revealed.

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables versus one that is higher in inflammatory foods contributes to a lower risk of dementia later in life, according to a new study by National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece.

Matthew McConaughey has drawn ire recently for his opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children after vaccinations were approved for kids aged 5-11. The U.S. Surgeon General though responds that the Hollywood star is wrong and COVID-19 remains deadly for children.

A new study has found that a diet heavy on animal fats led to an increased risk of suffering a stroke, but one with more plant-based fats reduced those chances.

Diagnosing developmental disorders early is key to getting children the help they need.

They are also more likely to have a greater sense of mission in life compared to peers in public schools.

Nearly 1 million children ages 5 to 11 have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Those who went to bed between 11:00 and 11:59 had a 12% higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease.

Did COVID-19 lockdowns contribute to a drop in heart attacks last year? A new study published by the American Heart Association suggests that by reducing air pollution during lockdowns, the number of strokes dropped with it.

Dr. Vivek Murthy provided a guide to help Americans fight against misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

Making changes and adjustments to one's diet can help reduce stroke risk

The new variants are offshoots of the highly transmissible Delta COVID-19 variant.

The researchers conducted a follow-up to a 2020 study.

Regeneron’s CEO says that his company's antiviral cocktail provides protection against COVID-19 similar to a vaccination but more friendly to those with compromised immune systems. 

N95 masks is a popular filtering facepiece respirator suitable for use in indoor and outdoor settings that offers 95 percent protection from airborne particulates at the micron-level.

Research shows that teens who vaped marijuana were at risk of experiencing more serious side effects than those who just smoked it.

As vaccines have now been approved for children as young as 5, and further evidence has been presented that spread can be contained, researchers are looking for ways to keep students in classrooms.  

A study shows that cats and dogs can experience heart inflammation as a result of contracting COVID-19.

At least 60% of people with South Asian backgrounds carry the higher-risk gene.

Life expectancy in the United States has dropped by its highest amount since World War II during the COVID-19, the highest drop in life expectancy among rich countries, second only to Russia. 

On Thursday, Merck announced that the U.K. was the first to approve its pill to treat COVID.