Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is rare in the U.S., but cases are on the rise in Florida. (frank600/Getty Images) Leprosy may sound like an affliction from a bygone era, but the disease — which historically also carries a strong social stigma — may be more present in the U.S. than you might expect, … Read more
Illustration by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images Coronavirus cases are ticking back up in the U.S., but experts say it’s unlikely we’ll return to the era when COVID vaccine cards functioned like IDs to enter restaurants, see a show or board an international flight. So can we finally clean out our wallets … Read more
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. Illustration by Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photos: Oscar Wong/Getty Images, OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images, Bloomberg Creative via Getty Images, Yagi Studio/Getty Images, and Javier Zayas Photography/Getty Images What’s happening Psychedelic drugs have been shown to have remarkable benefits for people who are … Read more
People at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Los Angeles on Aug. 5, 2022. (Xinhua via Getty Images) Dr. Bob Wachter was an expert who diligently practiced what he preached. For three years, the prominent University of California at San Francisco physician advocated masking and vaccination for those who, like him, wanted to avoid the coronavirus, … Read more
ArtemisDiana/Getty Images What’s new in the health space? Here are some of the most interesting and low-key stories from Yahoo News partners this week. “You absolutely do not need the consent of someone who is dead” What does the future of grief and loss look like? An AI company called You, Only Virtual is creating … Read more
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the major stories and debates of the day. Photo illustration by Quinn Lemmers/Yahoo News; Photos: Getty Images. What is happening For decades, the question of whether or not a food is healthy has largely centered on what’s in it: does it contain lots of fiber and vitamins? Is … Read more
Photo illustration: Victoria Ellis; photos: Getty Images Sunscreen seems to be a must-have skin protectant as extreme weather conditions heat up the globe with record temperatures. But according to a Consumer Reports survey, 61% of blacks and 23% of Latinos said they never wear sunscreen, believing that melanin provides natural protection. The American Academy of … Read more
Illustration by Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photos: Chuchart Duangdaw/Getty Images, Mirage/Getty Images, Miralex/Getty Images Heat can be deadly, killing more people each year than other weather hazards. But as warmer days become our new normal — or, as some climatologists put it, our “new abnormal” — the damaging effects of higher temperatures on our … Read more
A person cools off in scorching heat in Phoenix on July 16. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) More than 91 million Americans in the South and Southwest were subject to National Weather Service heat alerts on Tuesday, and 79 million of them are expected to experience dangerous heat – defined by the agency as a heat index … Read more
Groundbreaking healthcare innovations like the first-ever blood test for preeclampsia and FDA approval of a drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease have been in the news this week. . But a number of noteworthy studies have also shed new light on a variety of important topics, from the dangers of loneliness to … Read more