Do people with darker skin tones need to wear sunscreen? Breaking down the myths.
Sunscreen seems like an obvious go-to skin protector as extreme weather heats up the globe with record-breaking temperatures. But according to a Consumer Reports survey, 61%...
The truth about ultraprocessed foods may be ultracomplicated
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates.What’s happeningFor decades, the question of whether a food is healthy or not has...
AI takes on grief, with chatbot that lets you talk to dead loved ones
What’s new in the health space? Here are some of the most interesting, under-the-radar stories from Yahoo News partners this week.'You absolutely don't need consent from...
Scorching July on pace to be hottest month on record
Scientists from the United Nations and the European Union announced Thursday that the first three weeks of July were the three hottest weeks on record and...
Coronavirus is back, but how worried should you be?
During the Delta spike in the summer of 2021, nationwide hospitalizations for COVID-19 topped 100,000. A year later, the Omicron wave hospitalized 16,000 people across the...
Could psychedelics usher in a mental health revolution?
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates.What’s happeningPsychedelic drugs have been shown to have remarkable benefits for people who are...
Does anyone care about COVID vaccine cards anymore?
Coronavirus cases are ticking back up in the U.S., but experts say it’s unlikely we’ll return to the era when COVID vaccine cards functioned like IDs...
Here’s what you need to know
What can I do about it?While leprosy doesn’t present a major health threat, simple measures such as treating people who have the disease so they aren’t...
How do they work in state abortion bans?
Twenty-one states have either banned or restricted abortion since the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022, eliminating the constitutional right to...
COVID-19 back at the White House
When the White House announced on Monday evening that first lady Jill Biden had tested positive for COVID-19, it was a reminder that, as much as...