Alice Park

The president has wide authority to appoint directors of the major federal health organizations.

Self-tests and over-the-counter remedies mean you don’t always need to see a doctor. Here's how to tell when you do.

A new study finds that getting the two vaccines simultaneously doesn't cause more side effects.

Stressed about the election? Here's how to manage anger and disappointment if your candidate didn't win.

Find out why AstraZeneca FluMist made this year's list

Find out why University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India R21/Matrix-M made this year's list

Data suggest that new variants are spreading more easily between people.

A drug that suppresses the immune system shows promise in treating Type 1 diabetes.

Crisis centers are preparing for a surge of election-related stress and anxiety.

An FDA-cleared app that can help treat depression recently became available.