This article is part of Run, Die, Repeat, Polygon's week-long series exploring roguelikes. The definition of "roguelike" is one of those topics of conversation that will keep die-hard fans debating ...

A sweeping new definition of long COVID could help affected people get recognition of their condition and improve diagnosis and treatment. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and ...

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COVID-19 vaccination has been the subject of immense scrutiny and misinformation since the vaccines were first administered in the U.S. nearly four years ago. In the first year alone, it is estimated ...

The official definition of a “planet” could be set to change again soon. Last time that happened, Pluto was kicked out of the club, but the new proposed definition is designed to be more inclusive.

A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee is examining and recommending a new definition for Long COVID. A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ...

Trauma has become an overused word that can be confusing. You may hear some people say, “I was so traumatized because I couldn’t find the wedding flowers I wanted.” On the other hand, some people ...

After each mass shooting in the United States, we hear a lot of debate about gun policies and just how often these shootings happen. On Feb. 13, a gunman fatally shot three Michigan State University ...

Three decades after its first, faltering steps in humans, gene therapy is emerging as a treatment option for a small but growing number of diseases. Although the concept faced scientific and ethical ...