Health & Wellness

The Covid pandemic has given us all a crash course in viral transmission. Here’s how flu stacks up.

Erica Stanley-Dottin sits in rare company with her sub-three-hour times. Here’s how she prepared for one of the marquee events on the racing calendar.

The cute term for “mental breakdown” can help ease discussions around mental health—or trivialize serious issues.

The S&P 500’s healthcare sector index has outperformed the market by the widest margin since 2000.

Take advantage of the morning sunlight when the clocks fall back.

Mr. Schultz said he won’t renew his contract that expires in November 2023.

GSK said its experimental treatment for uncomplicated urinary-tract infections was effective in two large clinical trials, paving the way for what could be the first new oral antibiotic for the common ailment in more than two decades.

The deal would add heart pumps, a fast-growing part of the medical-device industry, to the J&J lineup.

Families are grappling to understand a new wave of assessments and what to do if a problem surfaces.

Unlike insomnia, bedtime procrastination happens when you choose to stay awake even though you know you may suffer the next day.

RSV and flu cases are on the rise, and many Americans are skipping Covid-19 boosters.

Many women feel anxious or depressed during perimenopause. Researchers are looking at new ways to help.

Adults in roughly one-third of households with infant children who typically use formula had trouble obtaining it last month, according to a recent survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Some doctors say hormone treatments can help women feeling anxious or depressed during this transition time.

How Aaron Luo, co-founder of Caraa and Mercado Famous carves out time to up his fencing skills and teach his sons the centuries-old sport.

Follow these five steps to make the right decision when open enrollment for Medicare starts on Saturday.

Sales of gummies are booming, but you might be better off sticking with regular pills.

Although Biogen and Eisai’s lecanemab cleared plaque from patients’ brains, researchers say the benefits may be limited.

The federal antitrust enforcer is investigating U.S. Anesthesia Partners, a private-equity-owned company that has built a large presence in Texas, Colorado and Florida.

It is common for runners training for marathons, especially first-timers, to get hurt while preparing for the race. Here’s what to know.