Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY

Alissa Feldborg, a 3-year-old with an ultra rare genetic disease called Sandhoff, died this month after participating in a gene therapy trial.

Scientists are working on an approach that goes beyond IVF where babies can be made from cells other than eggs or sperm. It has ethicists worried.

The FDA on Tuesday said people over 65 and those at high risk for coronavirus can get a second COVID booster shot. What to know about the vaccine.

An mRNA vaccine from Moderna shows promise at preventing recurrences of melanoma skin cancer, which could mark a turnaround for cancer vaccines.

From side effects like nausea to Big Pharma’s influence, some experts caution patients to consider the downsides of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Looking for advice about getting medical advice from a chatbot? We asked a chatbot — and an expert — what you should know.

New data about the health effects of a sugar substitute leads to one more question: Are sweeteners really healthier than the real thing?

How is Wegovy different than Ozempic? What are the side effects and long-term success? Here’s a breakdown of a latest weight loss medications.

It’s not clear how many people have developed face blindness after having COVID-19, but research suggests an infection may trigger prosopagnosia.