A variety of factors, such as low COVID-19 vaccination rates and Americans’ general poor health, is behind the life expectancy drop, experts say.
Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY
Pot for pain relief? What cannabis can (and can’t) do for chronic pain.
A growing, but still incomplete body of research suggests the cannabis plant, the source of marijuana, can help fight some kinds of pain.
Is everyone you know sick? Explaining winter’s early rush of illness – and if it will continue.
Why is everyone getting a cold or the flu? Experts say it’s a combination of factors, including the pandemic, masking and other virus patterns.
COVID-19 is about to explode in China. What that could mean for the United States.
Experts are predicting COVID cases in China will explode after the country ended its strict zero-COVID policy. Here’s how the US may be affected.
As COVID cases rise, White House announces more prevention efforts, including free tests
More free at-home COVID tests are part of the White House’s plan to combat rising cases this winter season.
Parkinson’s disease is more common than thought. Toxins may contribute to rising rates.
Pinpointing the incidence rate of Parkinson’s disease can help bring more funding and research, experts say.
Diabetes care gets major update: More aggressive approach to weight loss, cholesterol, disparities recommended
The standards are updated annually, but this year includes almost 100 new or revised recommendations affecting all types of diabetes.
What is chronic pain? USA TODAY explores the problem and potential solutions
We spoke with more than 50 experts – in pain control, psychology, complementary medicine, addiction, and neuroscience – and people who live with pain.
America’s children are in pain, too. But they shouldn’t be treated as little adults.
One in 5 American children lives with chronic pain. Helping them requires a multi-pronged approach to ensure that pain doesn’t last a lifetime.
Pain relief beyond pills? How drug alternatives are making a difference.
Doctors are increasingly looking to alternative ways to address pain, through exercise, physical therapy, yoga, meditation, massage and acupuncture.