Will Stone
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Friday
Many dog owners are worried about reports of a mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs. THEPALMER/Getty Images hide caption
Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Here's why
Wednesday
School districts across the country will be able to order free COVID-19 tests from the federal government starting in early December. Patrick Sison/AP hide caption
Thursday
Healthy dogs romp in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in early October, after a storm caused severe flooding. Around the country a mysterious respiratory illness is making some dogs sick. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption
Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues
Tuesday
Back in 2020, even Sasquatch Pilgrim wore a mask on his way to Thanksgiving dinner. Vaccines and immunity make things better this year, but a mask during holiday travel is still a good idea. Mark Makela/Getty Images hide caption
Get used to it: COVID is a part of the holidays. Here's how to think about risks now
Tuesday
Disease intervention specialists, like Deneshun Graves with the Houston Health Department, work to reach pregnant women at high risk of syphilis to get them testing and treatment to protect their babies. Michael Wyke/AP hide caption
Syphilis among newborns continues to rise. Pregnant moms need treatment, CDC says
Wednesday
Nearly half of all health workers want to quit. A campaign aims to reverse that
Friday
Intermittent fasting performed as well as calorie-counting for helping people with Type 2 diabetes manage weight and blood sugar. lacaosa/Getty Images hide caption
Tuesday
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Sunday
Mikki Smith lets out a cry as she adjusts to the frigid water. It was her first time with the Puget Sound Plungers in Seattle, Washington. Mike Kane for NPR hide caption
Monday
Is it true that taking a dip in freezing cold water has health benefits?
Wednesday
A common ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants does not work, experts say
Saturday
Researchers looking for root causes of long COVID work in the autopsy suite inside the Clinical Center at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption
Saturday
Scientists are meeting in Santa Fe to unravel the mystery of long COVID
Friday
Scientists gathered in New Mexico to address persistent symptoms of long COVID
Wednesday
Scientists look at the progress made toward understanding — and treating — long COVID
Saturday
There's a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It's called NEAT
Thursday
Tuesday
Scientists have shown that the antibiotic doxycycline can ward off illnesses like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. It's a prevention tool called doxy-PEP. MirageC/Getty Images hide caption
Thursday
Opioids are not the best way to treat short-term back pain, study finds
Wednesday
Back and neck pain affect millions of Americans. New research suggests that opioids may not make sense for treating certain kinds of acute back pain. South_agency/Getty Images hide caption
Tuesday
Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories
Monday
Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories
New research finds that people who try time-restricted eating have success losing weight comparable to those who count calories. Elizabeth Fernandez/Getty Images hide caption