Health Care

Finding a primary care doctor has become increasingly difficult in many parts of the United States, particularly in regions that combine rural towns with lower-income urban centers. Patients frequently turn to online forums seeking recommendations or simply asking which practices are still accepting new patients. In western Massachusetts, one name

Music has a unique ability to shape the brain and body across every stage of life, from early learning to older age. In a bright classroom in Ireland, people living with Parkinson’s disease gather weekly to sing together, guided by trained music therapists. The sessions blend breathing exercises, vocal work,

Imagining the intensity of Olympic competition can be motivating: flawless technique, explosive strength, and total commitment. But for most people, daily exercise looks very different—and for good reason. Recreational athletes juggle careers, families, and aging bodies, all while trying to stay strong and healthy. The real question is not whether

The U.S. drug regulator has declined to review Moderna’s application for its first seasonal influenza vaccine based on mRNA technology, marking a significant hurdle for a platform once celebrated for its rapid pandemic response. The decision, disclosed by the company, centers on questions about the structure of its clinical trial

Parkinson’s disease is widely associated with tremors and difficulty walking, but for many patients the condition extends far beyond visible motor symptoms. Sleep disturbances, digestive problems, changes in mood, and lapses in thinking are all common features of <a href=”https://www.parkinson.org”>Parkinson’s disease</a>. Scientists increasingly believe these diverse symptoms share a common

Precautions Persist Despite Lifted Restrictions For much of the world, the routines shaped by the pandemic—masks, distancing, and strict isolation—have largely faded into memory. Yet inside parts of the Winter Olympics in Italy, remnants of that era remain visible. While official COVID protocols have been relaxed under guidance aligned with

As women age, their risk of stroke rises steadily, with a notable acceleration after menopause. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability among women, affecting roughly one in five between the ages of 55 and 75 in the United States, according to data from the

More than a billion people worldwide live with migraine, a neurological condition that can derail daily life through intense pain and a cascade of sensory symptoms. Once treated with a narrow set of medications, migraine care is now entering a period of rapid change, as scientists uncover new biological pathways

South Carolina at the Center of a Historic Outbreak Measles continues to spread across the United States, with South Carolina experiencing the largest outbreak the country has seen in decades. Since the first cases were detected in October, confirmed infections have climbed to 876, surpassing previous outbreaks in both scale

A Common Virus With Uncommon Outcomes A simple cold can feel like a minor inconvenience for some people and a frightening health crisis for others. This striking contrast has long puzzled scientists, especially when the culprit is rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold. For Dr. Ellen Foxman,