Health

Scientists Figured Out the Problem With Johnson & Johnson’s COVID Vaccine

Rare but dangerous blood clotting associated with that vaccine as well as AstraZeneca’s had a genetic cause, according to a new paper.

What Ratatouille Gets Right About Memory, Food, and the Fragile Work of Continuity

I recently rewatched Ratatouille with my son. It has been years since I last saw it, and like most parents, I expected a pleasant distraction: bright animation, clever jokes, something to share before bedtime. Instead, one scene stopped me cold.

Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds

Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers

The top 10 fastest-growing jobs in health care, according to BLS data—some pay six figures

The health care industry is still experiencing strong job growth, according to the latest BLS employment report.

Canadian police identify suspect in school massacre that left nine dead

A teacher and five students among those killed in attack in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday

This $30 sleep mask helps me nap anytime, anywhere

The inexpensive Mzoo sleep mask blocks light without smothering your eyes. Here’s why I wear it every night

Novo Nordisk faces a defining year in the obesity drug market. It’s off to a dramatic start

The Danish drugmaker kicked off 2026 with its explosive obesity pill launch, but recent challenges have centered around protecting its market share.

'Shaped my family’s life': Your rare disease stories

Our inbox has been flooded with emails from viewers and readers who want to share their personal stories — people who want to tell us how their lives have been impacted by rare diseases. Here are some of the stories we received.

How the largest health-care education company in U.S. is addressing a growing jobs gap

Adtalem Global Education changed its name to Covista last week, a move the company says signals its ambitions in addressing the growing health-care worker gap.

4 Valentine's Day gifts I’ve given my wife that cost $0, from a money expert: They 'paid dividends all year'

Financial consultant Brian Page shares the meaningful Valentine's Day gifts he's been getting his wife. The best part? They cost nothing and make a bigger difference.

Novo Nordisk CEO sees 15 million patient opportunity in Medicare coverage for obesity drugs

Doustdar said Medicare coverage and the launch of Novo's new obesity pill should help gradually boost prescription volumes and offset lower prices in the U.S.

Two million children in Utah had health data mistakenly accessible

Utah’s health agency is guilty of the “critical failure” to secure millions of patient records, putting sensitive data at risk, according to an official audit released Tuesday.