Ryan Gibb

Mold in the home can compound the symptoms of people with allergies and asthma, but soap and water can combat it effectively — just stay away from bleach, which can irritate the lungs, an expert said.

The FDA has recently announced the approval of Zurzuvae, the first and only oral, once-daily treatment for postpartum depression. Prior to the approval, medication for postpartum depression was only available through IV injection.

Researchers reported finding lower testosterone levels among middle-aged men and women with excessive sleep as well as middle-aged women with inadequate sleep compared with those who slept 7 to 8 hours each night.

The prevalence of long COVID has stabilized since January 2023, with roughly one in 10 adults with previous COVID-19 experiencing some form of the condition, a recent study showed.

Two nonprofits said they are disappointed in the FDA’s decision to reject a request to prevent food companies from adding sesame to products, even though it is an allergen, in efforts to sidestep the agency’s new cross-contamination rules.

New research has revealed that additional cervical cancer screenings may elevate the risk for preterm delivery among young women.

The Mayo Clinic was once again ranked the No. 1 hospital in the United States for diabetes and endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report, followed by NYU Langone Hospitals.

Healio | Infectious Disease News Editorial Board Member Jeanne M. Marrazzo, MD, MPH, was appointed director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, replacing Anthony S. Fauci, MD, who stepped down in December.