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Frontline Champions: Essential Workers
WebMD presents the CDC Foundation the Frontline Champions Health Heroes award on behalf of essential workers nationwide.
Trailblazer: Amy Denet Deal
Amy Denet Deal receives WebMD's Health Heroes 2021 Trailblazer award.
Pot Use as a Teen, Less Success as an Adult?
A new study of twins looks at teenage pot use and a kid's future chances of landing a good job with a large salary.
Coronavirus Likely Originated in Animals: WHO Report
The draft study all but dismissed a speculative theory that the virus escaped from a lab in Wuhan, the AP reported.
CDC Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’ as Cases Rise
The U.S. surpassed 30 million COVID-19 cases on Thursday. The 7-day average is hovering between 60,000 and 70,000 cases -- a 10% increase -- and deaths are up about 3%, to 1,000 per day.
Birx: Most COVID Deaths Could Have Been Avoided
Birx said that although many of the first 100,000 deaths in the initial COVID-19 wave were likely inevitable, the deaths from the later waves could have been reduced if the U.S. had implemented lockdown measures sooner and taken safety protocols more seriously throughout 2020.
How Posture Changes as You Get Older
Have you noticed that your spine isn’t as straight as it used to be? Our postures can start to change as we get older. Find out why and what you can do to prevent a hunched back as you age.
FAQ: What to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids
As more adults across the country get vaccinated against COVID-19, researchers are turning their attention to studying the vaccine in children and teens. Trials are now underway in the U.S. in children as young as 6 months.
Gum Disease Linked to High Blood Pressure
A new study finds that severe gum disease may make an otherwise healthy person significantly more likely to develop high blood pressure.
Many Kids With Mental Health Issues Go Untreated
New research warn over half of high-risk children in the U.S. don't get health services critical to their mental, emotional and physical well-being.
What to Know About Suicide Rates in Older Adults
Older adults, especially men, have a much higher death rate than other groups. One in 4 seniors who attempt to kill themselves will die, compared to 1 in 200 youths.
Things People With AFib Wish You Knew
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is when your heart beats too fast, too slow, or erratically. Here’s what some people with AFib want you to know.
Actor Rita Wilson Reflects on Surviving Cancer, COVID
Actor Rita Wilson expresses gratitude and takes nothing for granted as she reflects on surviving breast cancer and COVID-19.
A Stressed Brain Linked to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome
The brain may play a role in so-called broken heart syndrome, a new study suggests. Formally known as Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), it's a temporary -- but potentially deadly -- heart condition brought on by stressful situations and emotions.
Zombie Genes Spur Brain Cells to Grow After Death
When people die some cells in their brains go on for hours, even getting more active and growing to gargantuan proportions, new research shows.
Your Mask Might Also Shield You From Allergies
Here's a silver lining to having to strap a mask across your face when you go out in public: That mask may also help guard against severe spring allergies, an expert says.
Peloton Spurs High-Tech, High-Dollar Home Fitness Trend
These expensive machines use high-tech home equipment, interactive video screens and trackers, trainers, and the enthusiasm found in group classes. They’re generally expensive and involve a subscription service. But lower-priced versions are sprouting up
Take 10 With Jeffrey Wright
Actor and activist Jeffrey Wright talks about helping frontline workers when coronavirus hit, his art and activism, and more.
Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy May Impact Newborn's Weight
As little as half a cup of coffee each day might be enough to stunt the growth and birth weight of a baby in the womb, a new study claims.
Senate Confirms First Openly Transgender U.S. Official
The vote Wednesday was 52-48 and the result was mostly along party lines. Only two Republicans -- Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine -- voted with all Democrats in supporting Levine, the Associated Press reported.