What masks do the best job? That would be N95 masks without valves, followed by surgical or polypropylene masks.

People tend to be optimistic for most of their life, even when they have to cope with serious challenges, a new study finds.

The low-cost drug has been out of use amid concern that the bacterium that causes gonorrhea was becoming resistant to it.

By remembering the basics and modeling good behavior, adults can help kids at school remember to wash their hands; use sanitizer; practice social distancing; and wear face coverings.

Because two doses of the vaccine are needed to immunize people from COVID-19, total costs could be $74 per person.

More than one-third of those over 65 face difficulties seeing their doctor via telemedicine -- especially older men in remote or rural areas who are poor, have disabilities or are in poor health.

Researchers there found that of COVID-19 patients admitted between March and May, just over 70% were given antibiotics.

The drop is not being attributed to a downturn in cancer incidence, but rather a COVID-driven reluctance to get screened.

Obesity only posed a risk for people under 65, researchers added.

Paramedics, who are often the first to see sick patients, are at far greater risk of testing positive for COVID-19 than others, the researchers said.

The review of 22 published studies with more than 2,000 households found that wearing masks does not reduce the frequency of hand-washing.