Can Covid Lead to Impotence?
Some studies find higher rates of erectile dysfunction among men recovering from the illness. But other factors related to the pandemic, like heightened anxiety, may also be to blame.
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How Working Parents Can Spot Signs of Burnout
Two-thirds of working parents surveyed met the criteria for parental burnout. Heres how to spot the signs and get help.
An Animal Virus Infected the Man Who Received a Pigs Heart
The patient showed no sign of rejecting the genetically modified organ, but may have died from the viral infection, his surgeon said.
Sheldon Krimsky, Who Warned of Profit Motive in Science, Dies at 80
He delved into numerous scientific fields stem-cell research, genetic modification of food and DNA privacy among them and sought to pinpoint the dangers.
Death Toll During Pandemic Far Exceeds Totals Reported by Countries
Nearly 15 million more people died during the first two years of the pandemic than would have been expected during normal times, the organization found. The previous count of virus deaths, from countries reporting, was six million.
Abortion Pills Will Be the Next Battleground in a Post-Roe America
Medication abortion allows patients to terminate early pregnancies at home. Some states are moving to limit it, while others are working to expand access.
The Fight Over Abortion History
The leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade also takes aim at its version of history, challenging decades of scholarship that argues abortion was not always a crime.
Abortion Restrictions Could Jeopardize Women With High-Risk Pregnancies
Dr. Andrea Palmer last year in Fort Worth, Texas.
Few Transgender Children Change Their Minds After 5 Years
But the study, which began in 2013, may not fully reflect whats happening today, when many more children are identifying as trans.
The Vanishing Variants: Lessons from Gamma, Iota and Mu
Studying the coronavirus variants that have faded away could help us prepare for what comes next, scientists say.
Biogen C.E.O. to Step Down Following Launch of Alzheimers Drug, Aduhelm
The drug company will effectively give up on marketing Aduhelm, which comes with unproven benefit and serious safety risks.
What Scientists Know About the Unusual Hepatitis Cases in Children
Officials are exploring the possibility that a common adenovirus might be responsible for the unexplained cases, which remain rare.
Testing Positive for the Coronavirus Overseas: What You Need to Know
Extending your vacation as you wait for negative test results its a luxurious thought. But the reality can be expensive and stressful. Heres what you need to know.
Deadly Venom From Spiders and Snakes May Also Cure What Ails You
Efforts to tease apart the vast swarm of proteins in venom a field called venomics have burgeoned in recent years, leading to important drug discoveries.
He Spurred a Revolution in Psychiatry. Then He Disappeared
In 1972, Dr. John Fryer risked his career to tell his colleagues that gay people were not mentally ill. His act sent ripples through the legal, medical and justice systems.