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The FDA approved a blood test to detect colorectal cancer. Should you take it? Here’s what you need to know

Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?

Savanna DiCristina, a Northeastern assistant clinical professor of pharmacy and health systems sciences, has witnessed the increase as a pharmacist at a health clinic for older, low-income adults.

A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next?

Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is ‘groundbreaking,’ Northeastern health experts say

For years, IUD insertion was a painful procedure for patients, but the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is now offering sedation for it.

Carmen Sceppa reappointed as Dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Can parenting styles affect whether a child uses drinking to cope with stress? New Northeastern research says potentially

Will the new COVID FLiRT variant lead to a summer surge? Watch for these symptoms, experts say

Northeastern summit on innovative public health technology is an important first step to fixing systemic flaws

The US surgeon general wants a warning label on social media. Here’s why this may not work, according to Northeastern experts

Why are people sending voice messages? Northeastern communications expert explains phenomena