Global health aid agency Unitaid has written to Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) CEO Joaquin Duato, urging him to take "immediate action" to expand access to the company's tuberculosis
April 26, 2024
An important Biden administration effort to control the soaring cost of prescription drugs made headlines this week - but drug costs are just one part of a growing struggle
April 26, 2024
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that a government shutdown is not evitable, but that if there is one, a lot of vital work could be impacted in science and health.
April 26, 2024
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers, hormones
April 26, 2024
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions
April 25, 2024
Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse has given their final approval on legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent
April 25, 2024
Smokers in Minneapolis will pay some of the highest cigarette prices in the country after the City Council voted unanimously to impose a minimum retail price of $15 per pack to promote public health
April 25, 2024
Five livestock experts who study infectious diseases in the dairy industry explain the risks.
April 25, 2024
New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops
April 25, 2024
USA Track & Field unveiled a program Thursday that expands an existing maternity support system to give athletes more time to return
April 25, 2024
Abortions happened in Arizona, despite a near-complete abortion ban enacted in 1864. But people also faced penalties for them, including a female doctor who went to prison.
April 25, 2024
New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising more
April 25, 2024
Venezuela’s government has repeatedly broken its promise to provide vaccines against HPV for free, and many public-school teachers ignore the requirement to teach sex ed
April 25, 2024
Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may help
April 25, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam
April 25, 2024
The number of U.S. births fell last year
April 25, 2024
Several relatives of patients who died while awaiting a new liver say they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating a hospital waitlist
April 24, 2024
You probably glance at nutrition labels every time you pick up a box of cereal, bag of chips, or candy bar at the grocery store. But do you truly understand the wealth of information those tiny panels contain? Learning how to read nutrition labels is the key to decoding exactly what you’re putting into your body with each bite. Behind those small black-and-white rectangles lies a simple yet powerful tool that could transform your health. Those unassuming nutrition labels provide a shockingly transparent look at the quality of nutrients in your favorite foods and snacks. From unveiling sky-high levels of
April 24, 2024
U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak
April 24, 2024
It’s unclear exactly where the Supreme Court will land after hearing arguments about Idaho's abortion ban
April 24, 2024
The Missouri House has passed legislation that could protect chemical manufacturer Bayer from some lawsuits alleging a popular weedkiller causes cancer
April 24, 2024
Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison says the business software giant’s planned campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as its world headquarters and place it in a city that's a center of the health care industry
April 24, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward
April 24, 2024
U.S. agriculture officials say dairy cattle moving between states must be tested for the bird flu virus in an effort to track and control the growing outbreak
April 24, 2024
A New Jersey woman who was near death has received a transplanted pig kidney, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart
April 24, 2024
Affordable access to high-speed internet brings educational opportunities, economic development and better access to health professionals.
April 24, 2024
While reading, scrolling and focusing on other objects near our faces increase the risk of developing myopia, a little time outdoors in the sun can help mitigate it.
April 24, 2024
Many Black patients experience stark differences in how they’re treated during medical interactions compared to white patients.
April 24, 2024
U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals that will limit added sugars for the first time
April 24, 2024
For a third straight week, Democrats at the Arizona Legislature are attempting to repeal the state’s near-total ban on abortions after a court concluded the state can enforce the long-dormant law that permits the procedure only to save a patient’s life
April 24, 2024
The Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade
April 24, 2024
U.S. health officials say samples of pasteurized milk have tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows
April 23, 2024
Top Mississippi lawmakers have started negotiating on what could become a landmark plan to expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of people in one of the poorest states in the U.S. But even with Republicans controlling both the state House and Senate, it’s far from clear that they will reach a compromise
April 23, 2024
U.S. health officials are warning of counterfeit Botox injections after more than 20 people got sick
April 23, 2024
This information will interest you if you’ve recently purchased fresh basil from Trader Joe’s. A salmonella outbreak has caused the prominent grocery chain to recall basil from all its branches worldwide. Over a dozen clients across different states have already fallen ill after consuming the potentially contaminated herb. This unfortunate occurrence exposed serious flaws in the beautiful fabric of our modern food distribution networks and has captured the interest of the CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Midweek, the CDC issued a high-priority public advisory that the specific recalled basil varieties were packaged in 2.5-ounce plastic clamshell containers
April 23, 2024
Actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc have helped the Biden administration promote its new national strategy to prevent suicide
April 23, 2024
Nearly two years after overturning the constitutional right to abortion, the Supreme Court will consider how far state abortion bans can extend to women in medical emergencies
April 23, 2024
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether doctors can provide abortions to pregnant women with medical emergencies in states that enact abortion bans
April 23, 2024
UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a “substantial portion of people in America” may have been taken in the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare business
April 23, 2024
EMTALA requires hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment to all patients – but Idaho is arguing that its abortion ban means it doesn’t have to allow the procedure, even if it is medically needed.
April 23, 2024
Studies show a parent’s poor diet could affect the genes of generations to come – and set up children and grandchildren for obesity and cardiovascular issues.
April 23, 2024
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government has scored a victory with the Senate approving a law allowing anti-abortion groups access to women considering ending their pregnancies
April 23, 2024
A legendary rugby player has cited the fear and anxiety that has invaded his life among the reasons for urging the Australian government to fund support services and education about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
April 23, 2024
President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida to assail the state’s forthcoming six-week abortion ban and similar restrictions nationwide
April 23, 2024
Life-saving medication and equipment is dwindling or altogether absent at hospitals and clinics across Haiti's capital as brutal gangs tighten their grip on Port-au-Prince and beyond
April 23, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced Monday
April 22, 2024
A Peruvian psychologist who suffered from an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and had her confined to her bed for several years, died by euthanasia, becoming the first person in the country to obtain the right to die with medical assistance
April 22, 2024
A federal jury says Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed to asbestos decades ago when tainted mining material was shipped through a Montana town where thousands have been sickened
April 22, 2024
U.S. health and weather officials are unveiling a new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger, and it will set magenta as the most dangerous level
April 22, 2024
The medical records of women will be shielded from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek an abortion where it is legal
April 22, 2024
Dozens of the children of Flint, Michigan's lead-contaminated water crisis have turned their trauma into advocacy 10 years after it began
April 22, 2024
THC concentrations in newly available products far exceed those of traditional smoked weed, which can have dangerous unintended consequences in adolescents.
April 22, 2024
From synthetic fabrics to car exhaust to wildfires, exposure to environmental pollutants push the skin microbiome to adapt in ways that reduce its ability to protect the skin.
April 22, 2024
The federal government will for the first time require nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities for older Americans
April 22, 2024
Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it
April 21, 2024
President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with diabetes who are on Medicare
April 21, 2024
Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 13 people, including nine children
April 21, 2024
Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
April 20, 2024
A major argument for legalizing the adult use of cannabis after 75 years of prohibition was to stop the harm caused by disproportionate enforcement of drug laws in Black, Latino and other minority communities
April 20, 2024
The U.N. World Food Program has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the U.S. military completes a pier for transporting the humanitarian assistance by sea
April 19, 2024
A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bans
April 19, 2024
The Democratic governor in Kansas has vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives to become law without her signature
April 19, 2024
Spreading rapidly across the internet like wildfire, the ‘girl dinner‘ trend has captured the imagination of food enthusiasts from all walks of life, sparking widespread discussion and interest. This seemingly lighthearted concept started as a viral TikTok trend before being officially cemented in Dictionary.com‘s hallowed pages. The popular online reference bestowed lexical legitimacy on ‘girl dinner‘ by formally defining it as “an attractively presented collection of snacks that involve little preparation, such as small quantities of cold cuts, cheese, fruit, cherry tomatoes, etc., deemed sufficient to constitute a meal for one.” This dictionary induction signifies the trend’s transition from ephemeral
April 19, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances
April 19, 2024
Sleep habits can be improved by making shifts in both daytime and evening routines.
April 19, 2024
Street vendors in Mali’s capital of Bamako peddle water sachets, ubiquitous for this part of West Africa during the hottest months
April 19, 2024
China's vaccine developers stuck with unused mRNA COVID shots and idle manufacturing plants are pursuing new targets for the novel messenger RNA
April 19, 2024
Marijuana advocates are gearing up for April 20
April 19, 2024
BNSF Railway attorneys are expected to argue before jurors that the railroad should not be held liable for the lung cancer deaths of two former residents of an asbestos-contaminated Montana town
April 19, 2024
Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the months after states began enacting strict abortion laws following the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
April 19, 2024
Kawhi Leonard has been fighting “very, very stubborn inflammation” in his surgically repaired right knee for three weeks
April 18, 2024
Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use a lottery to award licenses to businesses competing to participate in the state’s startup medical cannabis program
April 18, 2024
A concerning outbreak of Salmonella from contaminated charcuterie meats has hospitalized nearly 20 Americans so far, with instances across 30 states. Epidemiological tracing links bacterial infections to certain Fratelli Beretta charcuterie products containing Coppa. However, with many brands affected and gaps in testing, the true scope of the outbreak remains uncertain even as recalled meats continue to sicken consumers. Real threats persist while investigators pursue decisive actions to limit further contamination and treat those struggling with severe symptoms. As of mid-February 2024, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) directly verified 87 affected patients nationally. However, Agency estimates predict over 2,500
April 18, 2024
With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group is now recommending that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection
April 18, 2024
A 12-year saga over a fatal national meningitis outbreak still isn't over
April 18, 2024
The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile
April 18, 2024
Prince William is returning to public duties for the first time since his wife’s cancer diagnosis
April 18, 2024
Officials are still trying to determine exactly what went wrong when the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century burned through a historic Hawaii town, more than a half-year after the disaster
April 18, 2024
Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path to bring a proposed repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote after the state’s highest court concluded the law can be enforced and the state House blocked efforts to undo the long-dormant statute
April 17, 2024
California regulators adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich."
April 17, 2024
A well-known and beloved New York doctor died tragically after suffering an apparent allergic reaction from food she ate at a restaurant in Disney Springs, Florida. A recent lawsuit states that Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, 42, had a severe allergy to dairy and nuts but believed the Disney-owned restaurant had strict safeguards against allergen contamination. Instead, the food she was served contained the very ingredients that would end her life shortly after. Dr. Tangsuan–a reputed family doctor in New York dedicated to serving her community’s healthcare needs–was dining at the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant with her husband, Jeffrey J.
April 17, 2024
The head of a specialty pharmacy will be sentenced in Michigan for 11 deaths more than a decade ago that were tied to tainted steroids
April 17, 2024
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she retained 45 pounds in water weight that made her question whether a return to top form was even possible
April 17, 2024
From kimchi to kombucha and sauerkraut to sourdough, many traditional food staples across cultures make use of fermentation. And these variations are reflected in your microbiome.
April 17, 2024
The U.N. population fund says in a new study that an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North America
April 17, 2024
Authorities in Ivory Coast's largest city are demolishing homes in low-income areas over what they say are public health concerns, leaving thousands without shelter and with nowhere to go
April 17, 2024
The United Nations is appealing for $2.8 billion to provide desperately needed aid to 3 million Palestinians, stressing that tackling looming famine in war-torn Gaza requires not only food but sanitation, water and health facilities
April 17, 2024
Idaho families with transgender children are desperately scrambling for solutions as a state law banning gender-affirming care for minors has taken effect
April 16, 2024
How to say no – gracefully declining requests is a vital talent, though frequently elusive. In our unrelenting modern existence, where prospects appear limitless, judiciously prioritizing and demurring commitments misaligned with our deepest values or well-being becomes paramount. This guide illuminates the virtues of respectfully rebuffing, imparts pragmatic tactics for doing so adroitly, and shares sensible insights on overcoming trepidations of disappointing others or forsaking opportunities. The inability to utter that small yet potent word can pave the path to depletion, acrimony, and an unsatisfying life. By continually overextending, one risks becoming dangerously overstretched, sacrificing mental and physical health, treasured
April 16, 2024
Joel Embiid is again dealing with injuries headed into the NBA playoffs
April 16, 2024
The Labor Department issued a new rule Tuesday intended to protect coal miners from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly known as “black lung” disease
April 16, 2024
A congressional committee is accusing China of fueling the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. A report released Tuesday by a House select committee says China is directly subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by drug traffickers to make fentanyl outside the country
April 16, 2024
UnitedHealth Group trounced first-quarter expectations even as costs from a cyberattack to its Change Healthcare business ate into its performance
April 16, 2024
There are many ways to kill microbes that cause dangerous infections. Combining genetic screening with machine learning can help researchers identify new antimicrobials.
April 16, 2024
British lawmakers are set to vote on the government’s plans to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking
April 16, 2024
President Joe Biden's administration is launching a program that will help 50 countries identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak
April 16, 2024
Some Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedure
April 16, 2024
The maker of a popular weedkiller is turning to lawmakers in key states to try to squelch legal claims that it failed to warn about cancer risks
April 16, 2024
The safety of America’s drinking water supplies has emerged as a critical national security concern, with alarming warnings about potentially devastating cyberattacks. In an unprecedented move, top federal officials sounded the alarm this week over the “drinking water issue” – malicious hacking attempts by hostile nations like Iran and China targeting the systems that provide communities with their most essential resource – clean drinking water. As cyber warfare tactics rapidly evolve, the harsh reality is that the nation’s vast water infrastructure could be just one vulnerability away from devastating disruptions that threaten public health, economic stability, and the fundamental lifeline
April 15, 2024
When couples come together, open and honest conversations build closeness and understanding. Silent treatment in relationships can spell the death knell to this bonding and companionship if communication between the couple falls through. However, many still fall into this harmful pattern—the cold shoulder, withholding words, refusal to speak. Purposely depriving your partner of words, often as punishment or to exert control, causes profound emotional pain that can tear even the strongest relationships apart. This “silent treatment in relationships” may seem tame, but its roots are surprisingly cruel. In the 19th century, sailors used merciless silence to discipline misbehaving crew members
April 15, 2024
The dying words of an Oregon man who had an asbestos-linked cancer are being replayed in a federal courtroom for a jury hearing a wrongful death case against Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway
April 15, 2024
Workers are entitled to workplace accommodations for abortions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, according to finalized federal regulations published Monday
April 15, 2024
The global market has exploded for drinks that promise to do more than just taste good
April 15, 2024
An independent experts commission has recommended that abortion in Germany should no longer fall under the country’s penal code and be made legal during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
April 15, 2024
It seems Americans don't think they're particularly well-rested
April 15, 2024
The near-total abortion ban resurrected last week by the Arizona Supreme Court dates to 1864, a time when gold-seekers were moving, white settlers were clashing with Native Americans and dueling had to be regulated
April 15, 2024
The wife of a former Harvard Medical School morgue manager has pleaded guilty to a federal charge after investigators said she shipped stolen human body parts to buyers
April 14, 2024
The rural city of Grants Pass in southern Oregon has become the unlikely face of the nation’s homelessness crisis as its case over anti-camping laws goes to the U.S. Supreme Court
April 14, 2024
The oldest living conjoined twins have died in Pennsylvania at age 62
April 13, 2024
The Atlanta Braves say ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow
April 13, 2024
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states
April 12, 2024
The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s hit the U.S. market over a year ago, but sales have lagged and diagnosis and treatment remain complicated
April 12, 2024
Donald Trump is declaring anew that the Arizona Supreme Court “went too far” with a ruling allowing prosecutors to enforce a near-total abortion ban
April 12, 2024
Palestinian health officials say dozens of Israeli settlers have rampaged through a village in the West Bank, killing one man and wounding at least 25 others
April 12, 2024
Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions
April 12, 2024
Abortion was already a major issue in U.S. elections in 2024
April 12, 2024
Historians are working to shine a light on Alice Ball’s legacy and contributions to an early treatment of a dangerous and stigmatizing disease.
April 12, 2024
Initially developed in the 1950s, nitazenes are a type of synthetic opioid that has reappeared in Philadelphia’s street drug supply.
April 12, 2024
Polish lawmakers are to vote on whether to lift the country’s near total abortion ban, a divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic country, which has one of the most restrictive laws in Europe
April 12, 2024
German lawmakers are expected to vote on a government plan to make it easier for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to change their name and gender in official documents
April 12, 2024
Lawmakers in at least 12 states are debating bills that would legalize physician-assisted death
April 12, 2024
A new survey shows that almost a quarter of people who have been dropped from Medicaid during post-pandemic eligibility reviews are still uninsured
April 11, 2024
Two doctors are in favor of releasing a Wisconsin woman from a psychiatric hospital, a decade after she nearly killed a girl at age 12
April 11, 2024
Tennessee lawmakers are considering criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent
April 11, 2024
There have been 17 times as many U.S. measles cases in the first three months of this year compared with the average number seen in the first three months of the previous three years
April 11, 2024
Programs and policies to help domestic abuse survivors find safe housing work only if they’re implemented and supported with resources.
April 11, 2024
An Australian court has rejected a case brought by five women seeking compensation from Qatar Airways over invasive gynecological examinations conducted on passengers at Doha’s airport in 2020
April 11, 2024
Functional precision medicine works to take the guesswork out of deciding which drug to try next for patients with cancers that don’t respond to standard treatments.
April 11, 2024
Poland's parliament is finally holding a long-awaited debate on liberalizing the country's strict abortion law
April 11, 2024
A federal appeals court is hearing arguments over Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors
April 11, 2024
If you’ve ever felt a nagging sense of worry or unease that just won’t go away, no matter how hard you try to rationalize it, you may have experienced the persistent dread associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Unlike temporary bouts of anxiousness brought on by specific stressful situations, GAD is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable anxiety and tension that permeates nearly every aspect of daily life. It manifests as a constant irrational worry, even when there is little or no apparent reason for concern. From the endless “what-if” thoughts to feeling physical symptoms like muscle tension and insomnia, this chronic condition
April 10, 2024
No treatments are currently available to cure Parkinson’s disease. Better understanding the genetic foundation of this condition can help researchers find ways to slow or halt its progression.
April 10, 2024
Doctors and clinic leaders say there’ll be a scramble across the Southwest and West for abortion care
April 10, 2024
Arizona abortion providers are vowing to continue service until forced to stop
April 10, 2024
If you’re like most people, your morning doesn’t truly start until you’ve had that firs sip of coffee. But what if your beloved morning brew offered more than just a energizing caffeine kick? Enter functional coffee – the latest craze that’s taking the world by storm. These souped-up sips are infused with an array of herbs, nutrient-rich superfoods, and adaptogenic mushrooms to unleash a wave of body and brain benefit. But do these ambitious claims actually hold water? As this innovative trend gains mainstream momentum, it’s time to dive deep into separating fact from fiction when it comes to coffee’s
April 10, 2024
Iowa is directing nearly a million dollars in grant funding to expand summer meal sites for low-income kids
April 10, 2024
These chemicals are now found on almost every part of the planet, including in the bodies of a large percentage of the American public. An environmental health scientist explains the risks.
April 10, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency announced new limits on certain types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water
April 10, 2024
There’s nothing quite like the joy of a wagging tail to instantly brighten your day. As life grows hectic and at times stressful, our four-legged companions may hold the key to a happier, more fulfilling existence. Research shows a multitude of mental health benefits associated with playing with dogs, from reducing anxiety and loneliness to boosting self-esteem and overall life satisfaction. These furry bundles of unconditional love have an almost magical ability to melt away worry and bring an instant sense of tranquility with their affectionate nudges and calming presence. So if you’re feeling down or overwhelmed, spending quality time
April 10, 2024
Federal prosecutors say the May bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be postponed until July or August after it was learned that the New Jersey Democrat's wife, who's a co-defendant, has a serious medical issue
April 10, 2024
Coined by comedian Hope Woodard, “boysober” refers to a Gen z men who take yearlong break from sex and dating, almost a celibacy rebrand. From TikTok creators proudly donning “Celibate Club” merchandise to online forums brimming with discussions about choosing self-restraint over indulgence, this unorthodox trend is redefining masculinity and flipping the script on what it means to be a respected, desirable young man in today’s dating scene. As the Boysober movement gains traction, an intriguing question arises: When did the centuries-old practice of celibacy become the ultimate symbol of rebellious cool? Fast forward to 2024, and women aren’t just
April 10, 2024
Voters have sided with abortion rights supporters every time the issue has been directly on the ballot since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion in 2022
April 10, 2024
Most infection prevention guidelines center on the hospital environment rather than the patient. But the source of antibiotic-resistant microbes is often from the patient’s own body.
April 10, 2024
Add investors to the list of people that opponents of smoking in casinos are enlisting in hopes of banning the practice
April 10, 2024
Donald Trump says an Arizona law that criminalizes nearly all abortions goes too far and the former president called on Arizona lawmakers to change it
April 10, 2024
An effort to amend the Maine Constitution to enshrine the right to an abortion is coming up short
April 10, 2024
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies
April 10, 2024
People who make physical or financial threats against others in Kansas to force them to get an abortion could spend a year in prison and be fined up to $10,000 under a bill approved by state lawmakers
April 10, 2024
France’s government has presented a bill to allow adults with terminal cancer or other end-of-life illness to take lethal medication
April 10, 2024
A report from a senior doctor in England says children who question their gender identity are being let down by lack of evidence and a toxic political debate
April 10, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
April 10, 2024
The Arizona Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision in giving the go-ahead to enforce a long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions
April 10, 2024
The mother of an autistic boy shown being hit and punched by a school bus aide released a copy of bus surveillance video
April 09, 2024
Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth
April 09, 2024
The company responsible for a global recall of sleep apnea machines is now legally barred from resuming production at U.S. facilities until it meets a number of safety requirements
April 09, 2024
The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing one’s biological sex
April 09, 2024
An Arizona Supreme Court decision that will end virtually all abortions in the state puts the issue front and center in a battleground state
April 09, 2024
A public hospital in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has laid off 100 doctors who are taking part in a nationwide strike for almost one month
April 09, 2024
The Arizona Supreme Court says the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother’s life is at stake
April 09, 2024
More than 200 chemical plants nationwide must reduce toxic emissions likely to cause cancer under a new Environmental Protection Agency rule
April 09, 2024
Including the family in a patient’s treatment plan can help shorten hospital stays and assist in recovery. But caregivers often pay a price.
April 09, 2024
More than 200 women have accused a Massachusetts doctor in a lawsuit of sexual abusing them by performing unnecessary pelvic and breast exams
April 09, 2024
The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains
April 09, 2024
A sobering reality surfaces – one in every five young individuals grapple with mental health or learning challenges severe enough for clinical diagnosis. This revelation has sparked the Child Mind Institute’s “Dare to Share” initiative, rallying renowned figures to recount personal journeys, shattering stigmas surrounding youth mental health, and empowering youth to seek solace. Acclaimed artist Pink candidly unveiled her battles with panic attacks, imparting reassurance that “radiant moments await, for the fears that grip you now shall ultimately subside.” Olympic athlete Gus Kenworthy laid bare his daily confrontation with depression, underscoring the availability of aid and resources for those
April 08, 2024
Laws such as Alabama’s controversial ruling that gives personhood rights to frozen embryos will have ripple effects on how advance directives are interpreted by doctors and the courts.
April 08, 2024
The Vatican has declared that sex change operations and surrogacy are grave threats to human dignity
April 08, 2024
Former President Donald Trump says he will finally announce Monday when in pregnancy he believes abortions should be banned
April 08, 2024
Researchers have found that most cancer drugs granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration do not deliver on their early promise
April 07, 2024
As he campaigns for a second term, President Joe Biden is highlighting how women’s health has been affected by the overturning of federal abortion protections
April 07, 2024
The head of the baseball players’ association thinks a shorter pitch clock has contributed to a series of pitcher injuries
April 06, 2024
The world’s oldest man says the secret to his long life is luck, moderation — and fish and chips every Friday
April 06, 2024
Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, a major blow to the team and the 2020 Cy Young winner
April 06, 2024
Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 8 million bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel laundry detergent packets sold in the U.S. and Canada
April 05, 2024
A huge change is happening in the food world, questioning old ideas about where our meat comes from. This new kind of meat, cleverly named plant-based meat or “unicorn meat,” is either made from plants or grown from cells in a lab. This fresh, cutting-edge idea is still getting established. However, it could be an ethical, environmentally-friendly option compared to regular meat that’s also healthier. At its heart, unicorn meat aims to mimic traditional meat sources’ rich flavors, succulent textures, and nutritional might. But it does so through innovative culinary alchemy. Trailblazers like Upside Foods and Impossible Foods are spearheading
April 05, 2024
For three years, many Atlantic City casino workers have been trying to get their elected officials to ban smoking in the gambling halls, to no avail
April 05, 2024
An international campaign to ban surrogacy has received a strong endorsement from the Vatican
April 05, 2024
Johnson & Johnson is pumping more money into heart care with a roughly $13 billion deal for Shockwave Medical, which specializes in technology that helps open clogged arteries
April 05, 2024
The need to connect is fundamental. But diminishing social ties and community support are contributing to the loneliness epidemic.
April 05, 2024
‘Natural’ isn’t the same thing as healthful. You can have too much of a good thing, and taking action can be worse than doing nothing.
April 05, 2024
A startling new study by Pediatrics Journal reveals the hidden pandemic fallout – antidepressant prescriptions for teens and young adults have exploded by over 64% compared to pre-COVID levels. This jarring spike mirrors the decline in youth mental well-being throughout the crisis and its aftermath. Most strikingly, the findings expose profound gender-based disparities underpinning this trend. For adolescent females between 12-17 years old, the rate at which antidepressants were dispensed skyrocketed by an astonishing 130% above pre-pandemic levels after March 2020. The situation was scarcely improved for young adult women aged 18-25, with the dispensing rate for this demographic spiking
April 04, 2024
Attorneys defending Tennessee’s sweeping abortion ban have alleged that doctors challenging the law do not want any oversight when deciding to terminate a pregnancy and instead are improperly withholding care to women facing serious medical emergencies
April 04, 2024
A study conducted in Brazil found that Yanomami people examined from nine villages have been contaminated with high levels of mercury
April 04, 2024
About 2 million Black & Decker-branded clothing steamers are now under recall after consumers reported dozens of burn injuries that resulted from hot water spewing out of the devices
April 04, 2024
The maker of a drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease that recently failed in a study says it will pull the medicine from the U.S. market
April 04, 2024
An elite athlete’s metabolism mostly looks different from a patient with COVID-19 − but their occasional similarities can reveal important insights into health and disease.
April 04, 2024
South Korea’s president has met the leader of thousands of striking junior doctors and promised to respect their position during future talks over the government's contentious push to sharply increase medical school admissions
April 04, 2024
There's a renewed push to meet kids where they are when it comes to seeing a dentist
April 03, 2024
There have been numerous developments this week concerning avian flu that have raised concerns among experts
April 03, 2024
In the summer of 2022, days before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some 500 high school girls gathered in Missouri for a weeklong mock government camp in which they elected their own governor and seated an all-female Supreme Court that would rule on their own bodies
April 03, 2024
Federal health officials say that new U.S. hepatitis C infections dropped slightly in 2022
April 03, 2024
President Joe Biden teamed up with Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to promote his administration’s efforts to lower the cost of inhalers and other health care needs
April 03, 2024
A Florida ban on abortions earlier in pregnancy is expected to have an impact on providers in other parts of the country
April 03, 2024
Officials say the aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesn’t qualify as a public health emergency because widespread health problems and ongoing chemical exposures haven’t been documented
April 03, 2024
The largest fresh egg producer in the U.S. says it has stopped production at a plant in the Texas Panhandle after bird flu was found in the flock and the same infection was found in Michigan
April 02, 2024
Several humanitarian aid organizations have suspended operations in Gaza after an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers
April 02, 2024
More than 53,000 people have fled Haiti’s capital in less than three weeks as deadly gang violence continues
April 02, 2024
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but he says he is continuing to work as he undergoes treatment
April 02, 2024
Anti-smoking groups are suing the U.S. government over a long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes, which has been stalled at the White House for months
April 02, 2024
The legalization and ease of online sports betting is fueling a rise in gambling disorders among young people.
April 02, 2024
More than 20 countries across Africa have loosened restrictions on abortion in recent years, but experts say many women probably don’t realize they are entitled to a legal abortion
April 02, 2024
Just when everyone was popping the champagne over these two new RSV vaccines getting the green light, a major buzzkill rolled in. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now examining a possible link between these newly authorized shots and an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). This uncommon neurological disorder leads to the immune system of the body attacking its own nerves. This concerning development has created significant worries regarding the safety of these vaccines, especially for the elderly who are the main focus group. At the center of this storm are concerning facts revealed at
April 01, 2024
On Monday, the Israeli military withdrew from its second devastating raid on Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa, leaving it in ruins, with the walls blown out and frame blackened
April 01, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy
April 01, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court will allow the state’s voters in November to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana
April 01, 2024
New federal guidance says hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to pelvic exams and exams of other sensitive areas — especially if an exam will be done while the patient is unconscious
April 01, 2024
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu — an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows
April 01, 2024
When dementia patients on Medicare enroll in hospice, they lose other crucial supports and services.
April 01, 2024
Both high- and moderate-intensity exercise provides similar overall health benefits.
April 01, 2024
South Korea’s president has vowed not to back down in the face of vehement protests by doctors seeking to derail his plan to drastically increase medical school admissions
April 01, 2024
Dr. John Nkengasong has spent decades working in Africa on HIV and AIDS, his career intertwined with a U.S. program that has transformed care in some of the hardest-hit countries and saved an estimated 25 million lives
April 01, 2024
A racially biased test delayed Black patients from getting a kidney transplant and now more than 14,000 are part of a move to make amends
March 31, 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the Israeli leader will undergo surgery on Sunday for a hernia
March 31, 2024
A 15-year volunteer effort is helping identify the fates of thousands of Alaskans who were shipped to a controversial psychiatric hospital in Oregon between 1904 and the 1960s
March 30, 2024
Japanese government health officials are raiding a factory that produces health supplements they say have killed at least five people and hospitalized more than 100 others
March 30, 2024
Tracking measles cases in the United States
March 29, 2024
The Vatican says Pope Francis is skipping the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, adding to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy liturgical period
March 29, 2024
Notre Dame star freshman had to miss the first few minutes of the second quarter as the team’s training staff tried to remove a nose piercing
March 29, 2024
How do boys act when they are depressed? While concerns over teenage girls’ mental well-being have rightly captured attention, a largely overlooked issue lurks – the high rates of depression and anxiety impacting adolescent boys. Experts warn this segment is grappling with serious psychological distress that frequently goes unnoticed due to how depression manifests differently in young men. The consequences of this blind spot could prove dire. The crux of the problem? Depression in teenage boys often doesn’t fit society’s preconceived notions. Instead of sadness and melancholy, the telltale signs are externalizing behaviors like irritability, aggression, and acting out. Symptoms
March 29, 2024
You scream, I scream, we all scream for…better heart health? As outlandish as it sounds, that’s precisely what some rigorous data analysis from Harvard University has implied. Their research found that diabetics who indulged in a daily ice cream treat had a lower risk of cardiac complications. A real head-scratcher for the nutrition academics, to say the least. It started with a student named Andres Ardisson Korat at Harvard. He was just doing his doctoral research on dairy and diseases when he noticed something weird. Diabetics who ate a half cup of ice cream daily seemed to have a lower
March 29, 2024
The office of Poland's President Andrzej Duda says he has vetoed a law that would have allowed over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill for girls and women ages 15 and above
March 29, 2024
A new study found that temporary assignments in new places reignited nurses’ passion to help others and helped them rediscover the meaningfulness of their work.
March 29, 2024
In the week since a line of Japanese health supplements began being recalled, five people have died and more than 100 people are hospitalized as of Friday
March 29, 2024
Analyzing social media using artificial intelligence may pick up signals of depression in white Americans but not in Black counterparts, according to a study that highlights
March 28, 2024
Top Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday to announce a new initiative aimed at tackling the public health harms associated with sports gambling among young people
March 28, 2024
Bristol Myers Squibb said on Thursday its experimental drug to treat Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition, failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage study.
March 28, 2024
U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in illnesses caused by a bacteria that can cause meningitis and possible death
March 28, 2024
In the last few years, luxury accommodations worldwide have jumped on the “sleep tourism” bandwagon – curating specialized experiences catered to provide guests with a truly revitalizing, high-quality slumber. From cutting-edge sleep tech gadgets to immersive wellness programming, these upscale hospitality brands aim to satisfy travelers’ cravings for a truly restorative, profoundly restful overnight stay. One such property embracing this trend is the historic Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles. In response to the “coronasomnia” phenomenon – the increase in sleep problems brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic – the hotel launched its Rest and Recovery suite in 2021. Priced
March 28, 2024
In an ideal world, love would be a sacred covenant, forever shielded from the erosive forces of infidelity. But the somber truth is that cheating remains an insidious reality, capable of reducing even the most steadfast bonds to ashes. While some signs of cheating are as subtle as a neon sign, others require a keener eye to discern. To shed light on this delicate subject, we consulted a seasoned private investigator who has spent countless hours uncovering the painful truth about unfaithful partners. Weaving their hard-earned wisdom into our own research, we present 15 undercover signs of cheating that your
March 28, 2024
The U.S. saw the most tuberculosis illnesses in a decade in 2023
March 28, 2024
As Kansas prepares to ban gender-affirming care for minors, students at the state's largest university taking action
March 28, 2024
King Charles III stressed the importance of friendship and acts of caring in a recorded message delivered to a traditional pre-Easter church service, which the monarch skipped as he undergoes cancer treatment
March 28, 2024
As Black Protestants prepare for Easter this year, they hope to welcome more people to church than since the COVID-19 pandemic began four years ago
March 28, 2024
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk
March 28, 2024
An international team of doctors was prepared for the worst before visiting a hospital in central Gaza
March 28, 2024
People thought that measles was a disease of the past, but its scary comeback has broken that illusion. Several new measles outbreaks have emerged across multiple states including California and Michigan. Additionally, seven cases were identified among students at the same elementary school in Florida. These incidents highlight how the highly contagious measles virus continues to spread in communities around the country. Matthew Ferrari, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics at Penn State University, aptly describes the situation as a “pile of firewood” with each outbreak acting as a match, increasing the risk of a larger conflagration.
March 27, 2024
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice broke with the GOP-majority Legislature to veto a bill that would have loosened one of the country’s strictest school vaccination policies
March 27, 2024
Financially embattled hospital operator Steward Health Care has struck a deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, as it works to stabilize its finances
March 27, 2024
Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can lead to permanent eye damage
March 27, 2024
Pope Francis appears in better health, walking into the Vatican audience hall on his own with a cane for his weekly audience and delivering his prepared text with a clear voice
March 27, 2024
There are many approaches to treating cancer. Which ones work best is determined on an individual basis and informed by each tumor.
March 27, 2024
Religious and neo-conservative groups have been ramping up pressure to ban abortions in staunchly Catholic Croatia
March 27, 2024
A Democrat who made reproductive rights a centerpiece of her campaign in deeply conservative Alabama has won a special election to the Alabama Legislature
March 27, 2024
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March 26, 2024
The Iowa attorney general’s office said it is still working on an audit of its victim services that has held up emergency contraception funding for victims of sexual assault despite having a completed draft in hand
March 26, 2024
Two former officials of a Massachusetts veterans home where at least 76 people died during the COVID-19 pandemic will avoid jail time in the case
March 26, 2024
The Pentagon says a controversial policy that allows service members to be reimbursed for travel if they or a family member have to go out of state for reproductive health care — including abortions — was only used 12 times from June to December of last year
March 26, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications
March 26, 2024
Imagine you’re walking through the grocery store. All around are bright, colorful ultra-processed foods and packages trying to grab your attention. They make easy promises about saving time, being happy, and tasting really yummy. It’s a familiar scene, one that we’ve all experienced countless times. But as you reach for that bag of cookies, that can of soda, or that tray of ready-made meals, pause for a moment and consider the hidden truth lurking beneath the attractive exterior. Lots of proof shows these man-made eats are truly bad news. They may seem tasty but these factory foods put our health
March 26, 2024
The way jobs are structured affects employee mental health, an analysis of more than 18,000 workers shows.
March 26, 2024
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will team up in Raleigh, North Carolina, for an event focused on promoting their health care agenda
March 26, 2024
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in its first abortion case since conservative justices overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago
March 26, 2024
Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said he sustained a serious ankle injury at the Miami Open and expects to be out an extended time
March 25, 2024
Federal officials say that milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu
March 25, 2024
U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons after nearly three years of trying to tackle mounting crises in Ukraine, Gaza and Africa
March 25, 2024
The Supreme Court is considering a new abortion case affecting women across the U.S. Abortion opponents want the high court in arguments Tuesday to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year
March 25, 2024
Aid groups that visited a packed Gaza hospital have described an “unimaginable” situation in which large open wounds were left untreated
March 25, 2024
Senior doctors at dozens of hospitals in South Korea plan to submit their resignations in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissions
March 25, 2024
The fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A backtracked from its decade-old “no antibiotics ever” pledge intended to help prevent human antibiotic resistance linked to the rampant use of the drugs in livestock production
March 24, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case Tuesday that could impact how women get access to mifepristone
March 24, 2024
The Princess of Wales’ disclosure that she has cancer has prompted an outpouring of goodwill
March 23, 2024
Support has poured in from around the world for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery
March 23, 2024
Difference between being Nice and Kind
March 22, 2024
A Texas medical panel has rebuffed calls to list specific exceptions to one of the most restrictive abortions bans in the U.S., which physicians say is dangerously unclear and has forced women with serious pregnancy complications to leave the state
March 22, 2024
Kate, the Princess of Wales, has disclosed that she has cancer but hasn't said what kind
March 22, 2024
A growing number of AI chatbots are being pitched as a way to address the recent mental health crisis among teens and young adults
March 22, 2024
West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present
March 22, 2024
Kate, Princess of Wales, has released a statement saying she has been diagnosed with cancer
March 22, 2024
As global warming raises temperatures, a California work safety board has approved standards that would require companies to protect employees from excessive indoor heat, particularly in warehouses
March 22, 2024
It’s the kind of soul-crushing phone call that leaves you paralyzed with fear – a friend quietly confiding they’ve been consumed by intense thoughts of ending their own life. Their voice drips with hopelessness as they describe a feeling of worthlessness, that everyone would be better off without their presence. The weight of their problems seems utterly inescapable, an endless torture chamber of mental anguish they’re desperate to finally escape. In that grave moment, your heart sinks into your stomach as you realize your treasured friend has been silently crumbling under the darkest depths of human despair. You quickly find
March 22, 2024
Kate, the Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
March 22, 2024
Champions of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to humans and the earth
March 22, 2024
Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus
March 22, 2024
A federal appeals court says a requirement that cigarette packs and advertising include graphic images demonstrating the effects of smoking does not violate the First Amendment
March 21, 2024
Allergy season in the U.S. is starting sooner than experts expected
March 21, 2024
Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022
March 21, 2024
Republican lawmakers in Georgia and Kansas have shot down attempts by Democrats to expand Medicaid in their states
March 21, 2024
Nothing has spurred the entrepreneurial spirit of Gen Z quite like the COVID-19 pandemic and that extends to launching nonprofits
March 21, 2024
Doctors in Boston say they have transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient
March 21, 2024
South Korea is poised to start suspending the licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors as a punitive measure against their weekslong walkouts that have shaken hospital operations
March 21, 2024
Kenyan doctors have stopped providing emergency services at public hospitals, as they escalated a national strike that entered its second week
March 21, 2024
California wants to pay doctors more money to convince them to see more Medicaid patients
March 21, 2024
A new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where the pregnant person wants an abortion for any reason
March 21, 2024
South Korea’s government says it will start suspending the licenses of striking junior doctors next week
March 21, 2024
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a multimillion-dollar measure to send state money to tribes and Indigenous people in the state who die from opioid overdoses at disproportionately high rates in Washington
March 20, 2024
As social values evolve, so do parenting practices. A new trend called “sleepunders” or “lateovers” is challenging the traditional notion of childhood sleepovers across the United States. In this emerging practice, parents opt to pick up their children before bedtime instead of allowing them to spend the entire night at a friend’s house. This shift raises questions about the motivations behind the change and its impact on children. Erica Komisar, a New York-based psychoanalyst and parenting expert, explains that sleepunders aren’t necessarily a sign of overprotective parenting. “They’re particularly helpful for younger kids or those who have separation anxiety or
March 20, 2024
New Zealand says it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, and raise financial penalties for those who sell such products to minors
March 20, 2024
Legislators in at least two U.S. states are citing a recent decision by England's public health service to restrict puberty blockers for transgender youths as support for their own related proposals
March 20, 2024
Donald Trump is suggesting that he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy, voicing for the first time support for a specific limit on the procedure
March 20, 2024
Remember the Presidential Fitness Test from your childhood gym classes? For decades, students anxiously lined up to run miles, crank out sit-ups, and squeeze through flexibility drills, striving for that coveted award. Well, it turns out many of those old-school fitness challenges abandoned long ago still offer valuable insights today – if you approach them with the right mindset. Experts say rather than worrying about arbitrary benchmarks, focusing on personal progress can make elements of the Presidential Fitness Test timeless tools for improving functional fitness as adults. So dust off your gym shoes and get ready to jog down memory
March 19, 2024
Need a magic pill to fix your problems fast? That’s the alluring promise of “lucky girl syndrome” exploding on TikTok lately. Videos preach that truly believing you’re destined for spontaneous good fortune can suddenly attract penthouse apartments and dream jobs crashing into your real life. But can positive thinking manipulate external outcomes just by shifting self-perception? As coaches insist repeatedly affirming your latent “luckiness” works miracles, millions of eyeballs watch in hope. But backlash builds, too, as experts urge wariness about assumptions that luck alone controls fate. They argue that trends like “lucky girl syndrome” cruelly downplay systemic barriers by
March 19, 2024
Feel like your mind goes blank when you need to focus most? You’re not alone. Mental fatigue plagues us all in our distraction-filled world. However, groundbreaking new research suggests refreshing strategies to sharpen concentration and banish burnout. For over a century, experts theorized our brains drain limited energy like muscles, leading to mental tiredness. But an innovative study upends conventional wisdom. It reveals mental fatigue is largely psychological – and conquerable through a simple yet powerful tactic. Researchers at the University of Oregon have uncovered goal-setting as the antidote to foggy thinking and wandering minds. Their experiments unveil how smart
March 19, 2024
New research shows that more than six in 10 of the abortions in the United States last year were done through medication
March 19, 2024
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that a pharmacist engaged in sex-based discrimination when he refused to provide emergency contraception to a woman in 2019
March 19, 2024
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech in the state Senate that she's planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years
March 19, 2024
Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin are getting access to the first over-the-counter birth control pill
March 19, 2024
“Meat is murder!” The provocative slogan rings across the urban park, held aloft on signs by a crowd of protesters. This isn’t just any rally – it’s a demonstration by the Radical Vegan Front, a controversial activist group striving to abolish all use of animals for food, clothing, or research. Their extreme stance and sensational tactics have earned them notoriety and disdain. But are their arguments completely without merit? Alex, a prominent member, explains what radicalizes vegans. “We’re driven by compassion for animals facing horrific cruelty in factory farms. Their suffering is needless and revolting. Society has to change its
March 18, 2024
UnitedHealth Group is testing software for submitting medical claims as it continues to recover from a cyberattack that disrupted care billing systems
March 18, 2024
The family of boxing great Roberto Durán says he has received a pacemaker after being hospitalized in Panama City on the weekend
March 18, 2024
The proliferation of dating apps and social media has entirely transformed the quest for love in the 21st century. With a tap you can access seemingly endless romantic possibilities tailored to your every preference. But beware – having too many options can backfire for the lonely heart. Enter the rise of “relationshopping” – the habit of endlessly swiping through potential matches like items in a catalog, seeking the ideal romantic product. This mentality causes singles to constantly wonder if someone better awaits in their queue of virtual admirers. According to dating coaches, the assumption that a perfect soulmate exists perpetually
March 18, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills thousands of Americans every year
March 18, 2024
Three teens have been detained over the gruesome murder of a 13-year-old boy in China, sparking debate over bullying and mental health in China’s countryside
March 18, 2024
An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U_S_ diplomats who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome.”
March 18, 2024
Lawmakers in Gambia are voting Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting
March 18, 2024
Since nutrition standards were strengthened in 2010, eating at school provides many students with healthier food than is available cheaply elsewhere. Plus, reducing stigma increases the number of kids getting fed.
March 18, 2024
South Korean authorities have suspended the licenses of two senior doctors for allegedly inciting the weekslong walkouts by medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations
March 18, 2024
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order aimed at advancing the study of women’s health in part by working to strengthen data collection and provide easier and better funding opportunities for biomedical research
March 18, 2024
Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid
March 18, 2024
Florida center Micah Handlogten center Micah Handlogten severely hurt his lower left leg in the opening minutes of the Southeastern Conference Tournament final Sunday and was taken off the court on a stretcher
March 17, 2024
South Sudan is shutting all its schools and warning of an extreme heat wave that's expected to last two weeks
March 17, 2024
Joel Embiid has been re-evaluated by doctors and they are “happy with the progress” the 76ers center is making following meniscus surgery on his left knee, Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday
March 17, 2024
Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases
March 16, 2024
Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States
March 16, 2024
Some 1.4 million Haitians are on the verge of famine, and more than 4 million require food aid, sometimes eating only once a day or not at all
March 16, 2024
A federal judge presiding over a lawsuit challenging the quality of health care in Arizona’s prisons is considering whether to launch a third contempt-of-court proceeding against the state for failing to improve prisoner care
March 15, 2024
Forget crunches. The Internet’s new abs obsession is stomach vacuums – an old school exercise unexpectedly gone viral overnight. As you scroll social media, you’ll see countless videos of people intensely sucking in their stomachs. The breath-controlled move promises a “snatched waist” and chiseled core. But is vacuuming in your gut the real secret to a six-pack? Or just another fitness fad of the moment? Fitness pros explain what stomach vacuums actually do, whether they live up to the tight tummy hype, and how to do them right. While abs likely won’t transform instantly from vacuuming alone, experts say the
March 15, 2024
Nearly everyone experiences intrusive thoughts – unwanted, disturbing ideas that seem to come out of nowhere. These repetitive mental images or urges often involve violent, sexual, or morally questionable content violating one’s sense of character. While intrusive thoughts cause significant distress, they generally pose no actual risk of harm. Professional treatment can alleviate their suffering and regain peace of mind. Intrusive thoughts feel egregiously opposed to a person’s true nature and desires. A hiker staring down a cliff imagines suddenly pushing their loved one. A doting parent envisions stabbing their precious newborn. These thoughts rarely align with the person’s behavior
March 15, 2024
California State Assembly introduced a controversial bill that could soon prohibit schools from serving snacks like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Proposed by Democrat Assembly member Jesse Gabriel, Assembly Bill 2316, proposes to ban public schools from providing any foods containing certain harmful artificial dyes and additives. Seven specific ingredients have been called out: The artificial dyes Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, and the whitening agent titanium dioxide. These unhealthy additives are commonly found in packaged snacks that are marketing to appeal to kids. Advocacy groups have raised concerns about health impacts from heavy consumption
March 14, 2024
A bill that would have criminalized the death of an “unborn person” has been shelved in Iowa after a Senate Republican joined Democrats in voicing concerns about the potential impact for in vitro fertilization after an Alabama court found frozen embryos can be considered children
March 14, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices including catheters and syringes
March 14, 2024
The health ministry says the Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions
March 14, 2024
A humanitarian rescue group says survivors aboard a deflating rubber dinghy rescued in the central Mediterranean Sea have reported that some 60 people who departed Libya with them more than a week ago perished during the journey
March 14, 2024
Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so
March 14, 2024
Liberians are gathering to mark a decade since the country was hit by a devastating Ebola outbreak that killed more than 10,000 people in West Africa, adding to the region’s economic and political troubles
March 14, 2024
Tommy John surgery, like baseball itself, is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return
March 14, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to tour a clinic in Minnesota that performs abortions and provides other reproductive care
March 14, 2024
A U.N. report says many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditions deteriorate
March 14, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a crushing blow to many women’s sex drives – one that hasn’t recovered even years later. Studies show female desire dropped steeply since lockdowns began and remains suppressed. But why are women still struggling with lagging libido? And how can couples reignite passion after the prolonged intimacy rut? Experts say pandemic-fueled stress overloaded already-taxed women juggling remote work, childcare, and household chores alone. With school and support gone, sex often slipped to the bottom of a lengthy to-do list. But even as life regains normalcy, many couples remain stuck in a sexual disconnect. The good news?
March 13, 2024
Public health officials in Arizona’s most populous county report they confirmed a staggering 645 heat-associated deaths last year
March 13, 2024
A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, offering a new kind of screening
March 13, 2024
Researchers revved up immune cells that shrank an extremely aggressive type of brain tumor when tested in a handful of patients
March 13, 2024
A Democratic legislator is calling for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the dental office
March 13, 2024
The Air Force is reporting the first data on cancer diagnoses among troops who worked with nuclear missiles
March 13, 2024
Federal civil rights investigators are looking into whether protected health information was exposed in the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare
March 13, 2024
A Texas man who spent decades using an iron lung after contracting polio as a child has died at the age of 78
March 13, 2024
Seven people living at a Chicago shelter for migrants have tested positive for measles since last week
March 13, 2024
Olivia Munn has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy, thanking her doctors and urging fans to calculate their own risk assessment
March 13, 2024
Former UFC champion Mark Coleman was airlifted to an Ohio hospital after saving his parents from a house fire
March 13, 2024
Researchers have linked another kind of amoeba to nasal rinsing
March 13, 2024
Local governments are increasingly buying – and forgiving – their residents’ medical debt.
March 13, 2024
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new law that will allow women to receive Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy
March 13, 2024
Discovering your partner has not just cheated but done so repeatedly with different people elicits a special kind of excruciating betrayal. Experts call this pattern “serial cheating.” The deceit and risks to your health are cut so much deeper when it’s not an isolated lapse in judgment. So what drives someone to cheat over and over compulsively? Are there early warning signs you can spot to avoid being the next victim? Psychiatrists say underlying mental health issues like poor impulse control and intimacy problems are often at the root. While serial cheaters struggle with their demons, their actions gamble with
March 12, 2024
What if improving your diet could add over a decade to your lifespan? New research reveals the incredible impact daily food choices have on longevity and disease risk. Studies show that simply eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and less processed meat could extend life by 13 years on average. But with so many conflicting theories on what, when, and how to eat, how can you unlock the secrets to eating for longevity? “People can add up to 13 years of life by following a diet that has more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts,” said Dr. Leana Wen, an
March 12, 2024
Federal courts are moving to make it harder to file lawsuits in front of judges seen as friendly to a point of view, a practice known as judge shopping that gained national attention in a major abortion-medication case
March 12, 2024
New artificial intelligence tools are helping doctors communicate with their patients
March 12, 2024
The nation’s top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases
March 12, 2024
Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
March 12, 2024
Europe’s oldest monarch, Norwegian King Harald V is getting a permanent pacemaker
March 12, 2024
South Korea’s government criticized senior doctors at a major hospital for threatening to resign in support of the weekslong walkouts by thousands of medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations
March 12, 2024
When comedian Amy Schumer shared her Cushing’s syndrome diagnosis, she put the spotlight on this little-known disorder caused by too much “stress hormone.” Cortisol is supposed to help our bodies deal with stress, but when levels stay high for too long, big problems start. Symptoms like sudden weight gain, mood swings, weak muscles and more can take over your life. Schumer even said the constant cortisol made her feel like “a different person.” Cushing’s is complex, confusing and nothing to joke about. While Schumer’s candid admission has raised public awareness, it has also fueled anxiety and uncertainty surrounding cortisol balance
March 11, 2024
Officials say a man visiting the Florida Everglades is recovering after being bitten by a crocodile after falling off a boat
March 11, 2024
Strolling along Melrose Avenue with a cappuccino in hand, you notice your reflection in a boutique window and can’t help but appreciate how great you look today. People call it “main character energy” – when someone carries themselves as the protagonist of their own story. Experts say this self-affirming perspective can be healthy and help prioritize self-care as long as it’s not taken too far. “When you think of movies and the main character, that’s the person you’re following, that’s the person you’re rooting for,” says Raquel Martin, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles. “I see it the same
March 11, 2024
During the challenging period of early motherhood, when days seem to blend together, and self-care seems like a far-off concept, new mothers discover comfort in the light of their phone displays. One California mother found comfort via Instagram, but soon it became a consuming addiction. “During the long, slow days of early parenthood, I checked the app compulsively,” she confessed in a recent interview. “Like someone who absentmindedly bites her nails or reaches for a cigarette, I would open the app without even thinking. The motion became automatic, reflexive.” Initially a harmless method to alleviate the routine of looking after
March 11, 2024
An independent report has found New Jersey and the nation were not prepared when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and the state remains underprepared for the next emergency
March 11, 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new legislation to legalize “aid in dying” that will allow adults facing end-of-life illness to take lethal medication
March 11, 2024
Parents are keenly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media, but teachers say they might not realize how much those struggles play out at school
March 10, 2024
West Virginia’s GOP-controlled state Legislature has voted to allow some students who don’t attend traditional public schools to be exempt from state vaccination requirements
March 10, 2024
A Missouri hospital has confirmed that some of the people who attended the near-record cold Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January had to undergo amputations
March 08, 2024
Several U.S. discount retailers are recalling packages of ground cinnamon after health officials warned they were contaminated with high levels of lead
March 08, 2024
Federal regulators are putting off a decision on Eli Lilly’s potential Alzheimer’s treatment with an unusual request to have an advisory committee examine the drug
March 08, 2024
The maker of a much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig's disease said it failed to help patients with the fatal disease
March 08, 2024
An inhaler that costs nearly $300 in the US goes for just $9 in Germany. What gives?
March 08, 2024
A study of more than 100 teens and their caregivers showed a unique link between hardship and behavior problems.
March 08, 2024
Research shows that more children have handled household guns than their parents think.
March 08, 2024
Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued on Friday by the United Nations children’s agency
March 08, 2024
France’s leaders will use a Napoleon-era press to seal the right to abortion into the country's constitution
March 08, 2024
The Kentucky Senate has voted to expand insurance coverage for people seeking treatment for stuttering
March 07, 2024
Republicans in Iowa’s House of Representatives have approved a bill that would criminalize the death of an “unborn person” — over Democrats’ concerns about how it might impact in vitro fertilization
March 07, 2024
Democratic lawmakers have walked out of a Kentucky House committee hearing as the GOP-led panel was taking up a bill to expand access to prebirth and newborn services for pregnant women carrying nonviable fetuses that are expected to die before or soon after birth
March 07, 2024
Two Ohio lawmakers are sponsoring a bill that seeks to ease the financial burden on law enforcement agencies that will have to replace their marijuana-sniffing dogs
March 07, 2024
West Virginia could become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present under a bill that has won final legislative passage
March 07, 2024
The Senate has passed legislation that would compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government by renewing a law initially passed more than three decades ago
March 07, 2024
In a world where bleary-eyed scrollers desperately seek the perfect night’s sleep, a simple homemade concoction has taken social media by storm. The “sleepy girl mocktail,” a sweet blend of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, promises to lull even the most restless minds into a blissful slumber. But can this trendy drink really live up to its lofty claims? As the siren call of this seemingly miraculous elixir grows louder, experts weigh in on the science behind its ingredients and offer insights on how to effectively incorporate it into a holistic sleep routine. Discover whether the sleepy girl mocktail
March 07, 2024
Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Star’s season has ended early because of back problems
March 07, 2024
Gum makers are trying to figure out what will make Americans start chewing again
March 07, 2024
Kansas would require abortion providers to ask patients why they’re terminating their pregnancies and report the answers to the state under a measure moving through the Republican-controlled Legislature
March 07, 2024
Mary Johnson consistently starts her workday by kindly greeting her coworkers with a energetic “Good morning!” Her demeanor at meetings is characterized by laughter and humor, praising others, and offering positive motivation. Following work, she joins friends for supper and a movie, engaging in lively conversation and expressing joy while discussing the film. She enjoys cozying up with her children at home, reading them bedtime stories with a joyful expression on her face. At times, after the children have gone to bed, Mary finds solace in the bathroom, where she spends hours shedding tears, overwhelmed by a profound melancholy. She
March 06, 2024
Even though no-fault divorce has been legal for over 50 years, many conservatives still argue against it. They think ending a marriage without blaming someone goes against family values. Some even want current no-fault divorce laws repealed. But supporters say no-fault divorce gives people more freedom and fairness. They warn that limiting it could lead to real harms. This big split shows a divide between different worldviews in America — those who think morals are relative and those who see moral truth as universal. When California legalized no-fault divorce in 1969, it began a nationwide shift in how the law views
March 06, 2024
A study raises more questions than it answers about how tiny specks of plastic might affect the heart
March 06, 2024
Ground cinnamon sold in U.S. discount stores is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded
March 06, 2024
Twenty-four Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit challenging a new Biden administration rule that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution
March 06, 2024
Efforts to get desperately needed humanitarian aid to war-wracked northern Gaza are gaining momentum
March 06, 2024
The U.N. migration agency says more than 8,500 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year, a record high since it began tallying deaths a decade ago
March 06, 2024
South Korea’s president vows that he won't tolerate the prolonged walkouts by junior doctors, calling them “an illegal collective action” that threatens public health
March 06, 2024
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to protect in vitro fertilization providers
March 06, 2024
Rucking, which comes from the military word “ruck marching,” is just walking while carrying something heavy on your back, and it is the newest exercise trend taking the internet by storm.This one-of-a-kind full-body workout used to be mostly done by military trainees during intense training, but it’s becoming more and more popular because it burns a lot of calories while lowering the risk of injury. As former Navy SEAL Stew Smith shared, weighted walking has become a routine sight even on suburban streets. He frequently spots neighbors lugging small loads in their backpacks, likely unaware that they are taking part
March 05, 2024
A federal agency is examining soil beneath homes in a small suburban St. Louis subdivision to determine if residents are living atop Cold War era nuclear contamination
March 05, 2024
Three big-name right-handed starting pitchers all dealing with injuries that could cause each to miss the start of the regular season – and potentially more
March 05, 2024
Six people have been arrested in New York on charges of illegally importing goose and duck intestines from China
March 05, 2024
The co-founder of a specialty pharmacy that was at the center of a deadly national meningitis outbreak has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in Michigan
March 05, 2024
Alabama lawmakers are moving quickly with legislation to protect clinics that provide in vitro fertilization from lawsuits in response to a ruling last month from the State's Supreme Court that frozen embryos have the rights of children under the state’s wrongful death law
March 05, 2024
Doctors and nurses at a premier Chicago children’s hospital can again access patients’ electronic medical records, more than a month after a cyberattack forced Lurie Children’s Hospital to take its networks offline
March 05, 2024
Spain’s Catalonia region rolled out this week a pioneering women’s health initiative that offers millions of women and girls reusable menstruation products for free
March 05, 2024
Thousands of striking junior doctors in South Korea are facing proceedings to suspend their medical licenses Tuesday
March 05, 2024
Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval of immunity legislation for providers
March 05, 2024
Colorado lawmakers have unveiled a bill that would install requirements for funeral home directors after nearly 200 bodies were found stacked and rotting in a funeral home in September
March 04, 2024
Autism makes it difficult for individuals to communicate, express emotions, and perform the same actions repeatedly, and this condition is becoming more prevalent among children. What is occurring, and how can scientists assist these children and their families? A new study says that autism affects approximately 4% of males and 1% of girls aged 8, according to the study. Twenty years ago, the prevalence was below 1 in 100 children. By 2018, the proportion had surpassed 2 in 100. There are different numbers of autism in different parts of the United States. Some places have a lot more kids with
March 04, 2024
The White House has lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for those who plan to be in close contact with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses
March 04, 2024
France has become the only country to explicitly guarantee the right to abortion in its constitution and other Europeans wonder whether a rollback of rights like the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision could happen in their countries
March 04, 2024
The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month
March 04, 2024
Scientists in the United Kingdom have created mini organs from cells floating in the fluid that surrounds a fetus in the womb
March 04, 2024
Ohio is ready to begin doling out hundreds of millions of dollars in opioid settlement money to community and government organizations
March 04, 2024
A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on whether former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law must fully cover certain types of preventive care, including HIV prevention and some types of cancer screenings
March 04, 2024
A bill to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French constitution goes to a historic vote on Monday, as lawmakers gather for a joint session of parliament at the Palace of Versailles
March 04, 2024
South Korea’s government is pressing ahead with its vow to suspend the licenses of thousands of junior doctors who ignore its repeated demands to end their collective walkouts
March 04, 2024
A group of Indigenous women in Greenland has sued Denmark for forcing them to be fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices in the 1960s and 1970s and demanded total compensation of nearly $6.3 million)
March 04, 2024
South Korea’s government has begun steps to suspend the medical licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors, days after they missed a government-set deadline to end their joint walkouts, which have disrupted hospital operations
March 04, 2024
There has been plenty of mystery around Rafael Nadal and his health because he has played just 12 official matches since the 2022 U.S. Open
March 03, 2024
More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe’s are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, according to U.S. regulators
March 03, 2024
It took 10 years and three rounds of in vitro fertilization for Rania Abu Anza to become pregnant, and only seconds for her to lose her five-month-old twins, a boy and a girl
March 03, 2024
A Pennsylvania prison unit is helping men with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities stay safe behind bars while learning life skills
March 03, 2024
Thousands of senior doctors have rallied in Seoul to express their support for junior doctors who have been on strike for nearly two weeks over a government plan to sharply increase the number of medical school admissions
March 03, 2024
A deadly wildfire burned more than 2,000 buildings in the Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Maui in August and left behind piles of toxic debris
March 03, 2024
An airplane believed to be carrying Norway’s King Harald has departed Malaysia, a day after he was implanted with a pacemaker
March 03, 2024
Elected officials, community leaders and farmworkers on Saturday launched a project to significantly increase the amount of shade in unincorporated areas in the Eastern Coachella Valley, a major agricultural area in southern California where temperatures routinely top 100 degrees in the summer
March 02, 2024
Oregon is poised to step back from its first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law
March 02, 2024
Since Rio de Janeiro declared a public health emergency after an outbreak of dengue fever last month, the city has ramped up testing capacities, opened up a dozen of dengue health centers and trained medical staff to attend the ever-growing needs of its population
March 02, 2024
The royal house of Norway says King Harald has been implanted with a temporary pacemaker at a hospital in Malaysia’s resort island of Langkawi
March 02, 2024
Palestinians in Gaza returning from wartime detention in Israeli custody are reporting physical abuse and medical neglect inside Israel's network of prisons
March 02, 2024
Groups representing Alabama doctors and hospitals are urging the state Supreme Court to revisit a decision equating frozen embryos to children
March 02, 2024
Peru is suffering a growing problem of dengue cases
March 01, 2024
A Delaware judge has declared a mistrial in the latest lawsuit alleging that exposure to the popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer
March 01, 2024
A Texas judge has blocked the state's attorney general from forcing an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to hand over information about transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care
March 01, 2024
First lady Jill Biden is warning that returning Donald Trump to the White House would threaten women who already have watched the former president’s Supreme Court picks nix a federal right to abortion services
March 01, 2024
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses
March 01, 2024
Ex-NBA player and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has been discharged from the hospital following his heart transplant
March 01, 2024
At just 59 years old, talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, and because of her public battle, people are now more aware of this mental illness that can happen midlife. Williams first found fame with her nationally syndicated “Wendy Williams Show,” known for piping hot celebrity gossip. But last year, fans grew concerned as she seemed to slur her speech on air or stare blankly at cue cards. This February, through her spokesperson, Williams revealed doctors diagnosed her last summer with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). FTD ravages brain parts responsible for personality, behavior, and language. What
March 01, 2024
Yogurt sold in the U.S. can make claims that the food may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes based on limited evidence
March 01, 2024
Drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens plan to start dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone in a few states
March 01, 2024
U.S. health officials says Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days
March 01, 2024
A judge in Montana ruled against restrictions in one of several developments this week on how abortion works in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade was overturned
March 01, 2024
Pope Francis, who has been suffering from the flu, asked an aide to read out his prepared speech at a conference in the Vatican Friday, saying he was not yet well and becomes fatigued
March 01, 2024
A Scandinavian Airlines medical evacuation plane has arrived in Malaysia’s northern resort island of Langkawi, where the Norwegian king is being treated at a hospital for an infection
March 01, 2024
Medical responders across the U.S. are rethinking how they treat people in police custody after a jury last December handed down rare convictions against two Colorado paramedics for their roles in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain
March 01, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing renewed scrutiny over its pilots’ mental health policies. This comes after an off-duty Alaska Airlines captain allegedly tried to crash a commercial flight, later telling police he was depressed. The incident has reignited calls for the FAA to reform its stringent medical certification process that deters pilots from seeking mental health treatment over fears it could ground them. Critics argue the FAA’s antiquated approach perpetuates a culture of shame and silence around pilots’ mental health issues. They say the agency’s blunt messaging and threat of revoked licenses cause many to avoid treatment altogether.
February 29, 2024
Health officials are investigating whether there's a link between two new RSV vaccines and cases of a rare nervous system disorder
February 29, 2024
A Texas prosecutor whose office filed murder charges against a woman who self-managed an abortion has been disciplined and fined
February 29, 2024
A massive U.S. health care technology company says it was attacked by the ransomware group ALPHV, also known as Blackcat
February 29, 2024
South Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature has approved the creation of a video to outline the state’s abortion laws and to clarify when health care providers are legally allowed to intervene
February 29, 2024
Stacy Wakefield is being remembered for her passion for service, which included visits with cancer-stricken kids up until the final months of her life
February 29, 2024
Bangladesh's health minister says a fire in a six-story commercial complex in the nation's capital, Dhaka, has killed at least 43 people and injured dozens of others
February 29, 2024
A small nicotine pouch called Zyn has sparked a big debate among politicians, pundits and experts
February 29, 2024
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S. Nationwide, about 12% of most recent norovirus tests sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were positive
February 29, 2024
Alabama lawmakers are rushing to get in vitro fertilization services resumed in the state
February 29, 2024
A national LGBTQ+ advocacy group is suing the Texas Attorney General, rather than handing over information about transgender children receiving gender-confirming medical care
February 29, 2024
Gaza health officials say more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the Israel-Hamas war nearly five months ago
February 29, 2024
South Korea’s government is making a last appeal to junior doctors to end a walkout, with hours left to go before the Thursday deadline on its threats to suspend medical licenses and prosecute the strikers
February 29, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to face Congress publicly for the first time this week to explain his failure to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders about his hospitalization last month for complications from prostate cancer surgery
February 29, 2024
Two scientists at a high-security infectious disease laboratory in Canada lost their jobs after security reviews found they failed to protect sensitive assets and information, newly released records show
February 29, 2024
Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue Wednesday even after widespread backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the practice
February 28, 2024
West Virginia’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates has approved a bill that doctors treating transgender youth in the state say would prevent the prescription of certain medical interventions like hormone therapy to patients at risk for self-harm or suicide
February 28, 2024
Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration says the voluntary effort that began in 2020 between the agency and U.S. food manufacturers has been completed
February 28, 2024
An influential government advisory panel says older U.S. adults who got a COVID-19 shot in the fall should get a booster dose now
February 28, 2024
More than 200 in vitro fertilization patients have gathered at the Alabama Statehouse to urge lawmakers to find some way to restore IVF services in the state
February 28, 2024
Scientists have identified a gene mutation that may explain why we don't have tails
February 28, 2024
President Joe Biden is visiting Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in suburban Maryland for his annual physical exam
February 28, 2024
The number of monthly abortions in the U.S. is similar to what it was before the nation's top court overturned the right to abortion
February 28, 2024
Pope Francis was taken briefly to a hospital in central Rome after the papal audience on Wednesday
February 28, 2024
The parents of hundreds of thousands of U.S. children with physical or intellectual disabilities are waiting for state-covered services designed to foster independence and job skills for adulthood
February 28, 2024
At least one quarter of Gaza’s population – 576,000 people – are one step away from famine and virtually the entire population desperately needs food resulting in aid trucks being shot at, looted and overwhelmed by hungry people, top U.N. officials say
February 28, 2024
Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is being allowed to take effect by a federal appeals court in Chicago
February 28, 2024
A federal court has dismissed a legal challenge to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ policy prohibiting schools from instituting mask requirements
February 27, 2024
Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine say they can give up their part-time jobs, focus on their studies and reconsider the kind of medicine they hope to practice thanks to a generous donation to their New York school
February 27, 2024
The phrase “pick-me girl” emerged as various generations discussed internalized sexism – specifically, the issues that arise when women seek validation from others, particularly men. Middle and high school girls are starting to call out friends who seem too eager to please boys or try to fit into traditional ideas of what a girl should be like. While the intentions behind the “pick-me girl” accusation are complex, mental health experts urge greater empathy from teens. They note that these behaviors often come from a developmentally normal desire to find belonging within friend groups. In today’s hyperconnected era, with enhanced visibility
February 27, 2024
Lawmakers in Kentucky have advanced a bill to grant the right to collect child support for unborn children
February 27, 2024
West Virginia’s Republican-led Senate has greenlit a bill that would make a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group required viewing in public schools
February 27, 2024
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will resume throwing next month following right shoulder surgery that cut short his second season with Cleveland after just six starts
February 27, 2024
Alabama lawmakers have begun scrambling for ways to protect in vitro fertilization services after a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children under state law
February 27, 2024
Thousands of junior doctors in South Korea are a week into a labor boycott in protest of the government’s push to recruit more medical students to cope with the country’s fast-aging population
February 27, 2024
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is announcing $1.7 billion in commitments from more than 140 health systems, insurers and others to help President Joe Biden meet his goal of ending hunger by 2030
February 27, 2024
Hundreds of medical professionals in West Virginia have signed onto a letter condemning a bill advancing in the state House of Delegates that would bar transgender youth at risk for suicide from accessing medical interventions like hormone therapy
February 26, 2024
The damaging dating phenomenon labeled as “toxic breadcrumbing” leaves individuals struggling between optimism and despair. Breadcrumbing involves pretending to be romantically interested by sporadically offering attention that ultimately leads to nothing substantial. This manipulative conduct compels targets to fixate on someone incapable of making a genuine commitment. While breadcrumbing can happen in other contexts, it most commonly occurs in modern dating, where technology makes offering fleeting spurts of affection easy. The psychology behind why it works involves “intermittent reinforcement.” You keep trying for more when rewards come randomly, like from a slot machine. Breadcrumbing takes an insidious emotional toll. Targets
February 26, 2024
Excoriation disorder, also called skin picking disorder, is a mental illness in which people can’t stop picking at their skin, sometimes so badly that they draw blood and hurt themselves.. Research shows that skin picking provides momentary relief from difficult emotions and anxiety. This disorder is officially recognized as a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body-focused repetitive behavior in the DSM-5 psychiatric manual. Skin picking tends to be a chronic condition that is linked to underlying mental health issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and body image issues. Although misunderstood, skin picking disorder causes great distress and impairment for millions
February 26, 2024
An internal review about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization for complictions from prostate cancer surgery blames privacy restrictions and staff hesitancy for the Pentagon’s failure last month to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders
February 26, 2024
The South Korean government is given striking young doctors four days to return to work
February 26, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an ad campaign urging voters in several Republican-controlled states to speak up against laws designed to prohibit out-of-state travel for abortions
February 25, 2024
Pope Francis was well enough to celebrate his weekly Angelus prayer from the Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after cancelling his engagements because of a mild flu
February 25, 2024
The killing of a 22-year-old nursing student has once again put the spotlight on dangers faced by female athletes who practice sports alone
February 24, 2024
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has canceled an audience as a precaution after coming down with mild flu
February 24, 2024
A recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are legally protected children is highlighting how support for the idea that a fetus should have the same rights as a person underpins far less dramatic laws and proposals from abortion foes across the U.S. Lawmakers in at least six states have proposals to allow women to seek child support back to conception
February 24, 2024
Simply competing is an encouraging sign that Sunisa Lee is in a healthy place
February 23, 2024
Florida’s controversial surgeon general is drawing criticism for his handling of an elementary school’s measles outbreak, telling parents of unvaccinated children it is their choice whether their student attends class
February 23, 2024
The Maryland House has voted for a measure to enable people to buy health insurance through the state’s health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the approval of a federal waiver
February 23, 2024
Alabama lawmakers have begun scrambling for ways to protect in vitro fertilization services after a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children under state law
February 23, 2024
Former President Donald Trump says he would “strongly support the availability of IVF" for couples who are trying to have a baby
February 23, 2024
The collapse of the open-pit gold mine that killed at least 16 people has underscored the dangers of working in a poorly regulated industry
February 23, 2024
When the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered children under state law, its chief justice had a higher authority in mind
February 23, 2024
The U.N. human rights office says at least 118 people have been subjected to rape and other forms of sexual violence in more than 10 months of conflict in Sudan, assaults that may amount to war crimes
February 23, 2024
German lawmakers are expected to vote on a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, which would decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy it for recreational purposes
February 23, 2024
A recent viral TikTok video has sparked outrage and raised concerns over the authenticity of some hotels’ room service offerings. The video, posted by Elle McLemore, exposes how one upscale hotel tried to pass off a $3.79 frozen Trader Joe’s meal as a $20 “Calming Cacio e Pepe Pasta with Truffle Oil” room service order. This deceitful bait-and-switch signals broader issues around truth-in-marketing and transparency from hotels. It also speaks to the loss of trust between hospitality providers and increasingly savvy consumers in the social media age. Most disturbingly, it highlights how some hotels are flat-out lying to charge exorbitant
February 22, 2024
Democrats and reproductive rights groups are seizing on a ruling this week by the Alabama Supreme Court that plunges the future of access to in vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF, into uncertainty
February 22, 2024
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last week that couples who were trying in vitro fertilization and lost frozen embryos in an accident at a south Alabama storage facility can sue under the state’s wrongful death law
February 22, 2024
Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD
February 22, 2024
South Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature is trying to thwart a proposed ballot initiative that would enable voters to protect abortion rights in the state constitution
February 22, 2024
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have passed a bill that would unlock $125 million to fight so-called forever chemicals
February 22, 2024
Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has
February 22, 2024
A prominent HIV/AIDS activist known for her inspirational talks in the 1990s as a young child to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus she was born with has died
February 22, 2024
A second in vitro fertilization provider in Alabama is pausing parts of its care to patients after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally considered children
February 22, 2024
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has set a target to further increase aquaculture production to meet rising demand for seafood and to fight global hunger and undernourishment
February 22, 2024
Adopting healthy behaviors and thought patterns around food and nutrition takes time and intentional effort. But it will lead to more lasting change and positive outcomes than quick-fix dieting will.
February 22, 2024
An animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video has become a new front in state-level abortion politics
February 22, 2024
A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers are working to boost funding for jails to provide medication used to treat opioid addiction
February 22, 2024
A new report says dozens of Idaho obstetricians have stopped practicing in the state since a near-total abortion ban took effect in August 2022
February 22, 2024
Smartwatches and smart rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided
February 21, 2024
A study of older adults in China offers a closer look at the dominolike sequence of brain changes that lead to Alzheimer's
February 21, 2024
A large Alabama hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of a state court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children
February 21, 2024
Maine’s governor has rolled out legislation she says will prevent dangerous people from possessing weapons and strengthen mental health services to help prevent future tragedies like the Lewiston mass shooting that shook the state
February 21, 2024
The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law
February 21, 2024
The new book from bestselling author Alice Paul Tapper, daughter of CNN anchor Jake Tapper, was inspired by a near-fatal health emergency
February 21, 2024
Beyond Meat is revamping its signature plant-based burger, hoping that healthier ingredients will help it boost flagging U.S. sales
February 21, 2024
Marriage on its own won’t do away with child poverty, and in fact it can create even more instability for low-income families.
February 21, 2024
Alaskapox was discovered in 2015 and has generally only caused mild illness – until now.
February 21, 2024
Jill Biden is set to announce $100 million in funding for research and development into women's health
February 21, 2024
South Korea has officially ordered thousands of striking doctors to return to work immediately
February 21, 2024
Authorities say a Colorado man is dead after being bitten by his pet Gila monster
February 21, 2024
As you drive down rain-slicked highways or winding rural roads late at night, have you recently found yourself squinting against the glare of oncoming headlights that seem brighter than ever? You’re not alone on the road. In recent years, high-intensity LED headlights have rapidly overtaken old halogen bulbs across most vehicles. While these crisper white lights provide improved visibility for drivers, they also cause mass discomfort and frustration, according to experts and many drivers. Jennifer Stockburger, the director of operations at the renowned Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, confirmed that LED lights are “whiter in color” compared to the yellowish
February 20, 2024
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering changing the settlement process for those who allege they were abused as children at the state's youth detention center
February 20, 2024
The most stolen books from San Francisco public libraries' shelves are those about recovering from addiction
February 20, 2024
Zimbabwe has started an emergency campaign to inoculate more than 4 million children against polio after health authorities detected three cases caused by a rare mutation of the weakened virus used in oral vaccines
February 20, 2024
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos created during fertility treatments should be considered children under state law
February 20, 2024
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from three Republican U.S. House members who challenged fines for not wearing face coverings on the House floor in 2021
February 20, 2024
Long-term use of kratom may actually reduce pain tolerance and cause physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms.
February 20, 2024
UNICEF says one in six children are acutely malnourished in the isolated and largely devastated northern Gaza
February 20, 2024
South Korean trainee doctors have collectively walked off their jobs to protest a government medical policy, triggering cancellations of surgeries and other medical treatments at hospitals
February 20, 2024
Aid organizations fear a new humanitarian crisis in the restive eastern Congo region, where the renowned armed rebel group M23 is in the midst of a new advance that threatens to cut off a major city and leave millions of people struggling for food and medical help
February 19, 2024
The daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and again called for his release
February 19, 2024
East Carolina sophomore Parker Byrd appeared in Friday’s season-opening win against Rider with a prosthetic leg after having part of his right leg amputated following a 2022 boating accident
February 17, 2024
State governments across the U.S. are adopting or considering laws that would block the sale of personal health data or information about who visits sensitive sites such as sexual health facilities
February 17, 2024
Authorities in Virginia say an explosion possibly caused by a gas leak has leveled a home, killing a firefighter and injuring 11 other people
February 17, 2024
An autopsy shows the cause of death for a 5-year-old Venezuelan boy who died in December after becoming ill at a temporary shelter for migrants in Chicago was sepsis and a bacterial infection that causes strep throat
February 17, 2024
Instagram has taken a major step towards addressing teen safety concerns with the introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts on September 17, 2024. This new feature is designed to automatically place teens in safer online environments and provide parents with greater peace of mind about their children’s Instagram experiences. Teen Accounts come with a suite of built-in protections, including private accounts by default, stricter messaging settings, and enhanced content filtering to limit exposure to potentially harmful material. The launch of Teen Accounts represents a significant shift in how the platform approaches youth safety, responding to longstanding concerns about the risks teens
February 16, 2024
A heart donor has been found for NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard
February 16, 2024
There is a youth mental health disaster going on underneath the surface because of the alarming rise in self-harm among American teens in the past few years. As more parents deal with the heartbreaking news that their child is hurting themselves on purpose, fear, anger, and a lack of control are common emotions. According to new information, up to 20% of teens now hurt themselves in some way, like cutting, burning, pulling out their hair, or something else. This scary number shows a big rise over the last ten years, which mental health professionals say is because of the stress
February 16, 2024
Seven of nine Los Angeles firefighters injured when a truck’s fuel tank exploded have been released from a hospital
February 16, 2024
A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions
February 16, 2024
Nike is cutting 2% of its global workforce, or a little over 1,600 jobs, as the athletic wear giant aims to cut costs and reinvests its savings into what it sees as big growth areas like sport, health and wellness
February 16, 2024
Prince Harry says he immediately arranged to go to London after his father, King Charles III, called to tell him he had cancer
February 16, 2024
Giving students a voice in decision-making helps foster well-being, research has found.
February 16, 2024
Both men have faced criticism about what can appear to be obvious signs of aging, including questions about their memory and cognitive abilities.
February 16, 2024
Health officials say four patients died after their oxygen ran out in southern Gaza's main hospital after Israel troops stormed and seized the facility
February 16, 2024
Local public health officials in Rio de Janeiro have been scouring the city's neighborhoods and even its junkyards for signs of standing water where mosquitoes can lay their eggs
February 16, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Washington state die of opioid overdoses at five times the state average
February 16, 2024
A new government study suggests smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths
February 15, 2024
Lyme disease cases in the United States jumped nearly 70% in 2022
February 15, 2024
Iowa’s medical board has approved some guidance abortion providers would need to follow if the state’s ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy is upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court
February 15, 2024
The organisms living in your gut microbiome can influence your mental and physical health. Researchers have developed a way to better test for those biological effects.
February 15, 2024
An overdose death in Boulder County, Colorado, was linked to a powerful new formulation of a designer drug never approved for use in humans.
February 15, 2024
A fiery debate over public health and personal rights has gripped Puerto Rico as legislators clash with medical experts
February 14, 2024
Cybersecurity experts are warning that hospitals around the United States are at risk for attacks such as the one that's crippling operations at a premier Midwestern children’s hospital
February 14, 2024
What you don’t do: Don’t shout at them, don’t put things in their mouth and don’t let them get near things that are sharp or hard in case of a fall.
February 14, 2024
Swiss bobsled athlete Sandro Michel is recovering from emergency surgery after a training crash that has some sliders considering whether it’s safe or appropriate to compete in World Cup races this weekend
February 14, 2024
The war between Israel and Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated the health sector in the Gaza Strip, with less than half of its hospitals only partially functioning as scores of people are killed and wounded in daily bombardments
February 14, 2024
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative that he says is needed to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis
February 14, 2024
California cities and counties still don’t know how much they’ll have to pay for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pandemic program to house homeless people in hotel rooms
February 14, 2024
A car crashed into a Texas hospital’s emergency room on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others, authorities said
February 14, 2024
Members of a mental health response team sent to help a man who was having a “psychotic breakdown” instead killed him by tackling him and leaving him handcuffed, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by his family
February 14, 2024
A new study published in Clinical Toxicology revealed a disturbing upward trend – poisonings from laundry detergent pods are increasing among older children, teenagers, and adults. Over a recent three-year period, U.S. poison control centers received over 36,000 calls related to liquid laundry detergent pod exposures, averaging one call every 44 minutes. While the majority of vulnerabilities (87%) were in children under six, nine linked deaths were in adults. This trend raises critical questions about the safety of laundry pods and why ingestion is rising in demographics old enough to know better. The increase in laundry pod poisoning in older
February 13, 2024
The Biden administration says it's expanding a program to help rural communities with serious sewage problems get technical help to plan improvements and apply for funding
February 13, 2024
Abortion rights advocates are trying to get initiatives to protect reproductive health on the ballot in several states this year
February 13, 2024
Though the Global South tends to experience higher disease burdens, most public health decisions and knowledge generation are centered in the Global North.
February 13, 2024
Two years after Thailand made pot legal, the country appears set to crack down on its freewheeling drug market with a ban on “recreational” use
February 13, 2024
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has reversed course and now says he will accept federal funding to help feed hungry children during the summer break
February 12, 2024
West Virginia lawmakers are pushing to make the state the 12th in the nation to ban smoking in cars with children
February 12, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers and work on Ukraine military aid as he remains hospitalized while dealing with complications from prostate cancer
February 12, 2024
Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.
February 12, 2024
Tech companies are offering AI companions as a convenient cure for the loneliness epidemic, but there have been other forms of faux relationships, and they tend to have more to do with ego than heart.
February 12, 2024
Cambodia’s Health Ministry says the brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus
February 12, 2024
Human Rights Watch says Afghanistan’s public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and girls, It says this is jeopardizing the right to healthcare of millions of Afghans
February 12, 2024
There's consensus in Virginia that the mental health care system is in need of reform, due to what Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says is an overreliance on hospitalization at a time of growing need
February 12, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized following symptoms pointing to an “emergent bladder issue,” the Pentagon says
February 11, 2024
Madagascar’s Parliament has passed a law allowing for the chemical and in some cases surgical castration of those found guilty of the rape of a minor
February 11, 2024
President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, about a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there and spilled a cocktail of hazardous chemicals
February 11, 2024
A hospital official and AP journalists say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
February 10, 2024
As schools across the country respond to a youth mental health crisis accelerated by the pandemic, many are confronting the thorny legal, ethical, and practical challenges of getting parents on board with treatment
February 10, 2024
More foods are being recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning
February 09, 2024
Flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the country after weeks of an apparent national decline
February 09, 2024
When appropriate care is available, several studies have shown, gay Black men are more likely to test themselves for HIV and engage in less risky sexual behaviors than gay men of other races.
February 09, 2024
Thousands of doctors in the early years of their careers in England are to go on strike later this month for another five-day stretch as their long-standing pay dispute with the British government remains in stasis
February 09, 2024
A large children’s hospital in Chicago remains hobbled by a cyberattack that began more than a week ago, cutting doctors and nurses off from digital patient records and limiting communication with patients
February 08, 2024
A study finds that a new, higher-dose nasal spray for reversing opioid overdoses didn't save more lives than the standard dose
February 08, 2024
Lots of people will do a lot to avoid feeling negative emotions. But researchers are figuring out how these unpleasant feelings actually have benefits.
February 08, 2024
Sugar molecules called glycans cover the surface of all cells, acting as ID cards that broadcast what they are to the rest of the body.
February 08, 2024
On Feb. 7, 2024, the EPA strengthened the federal limit for annual levels of fine particulate air pollution, or PM2.5. Many serious health effects have been linked to PM2.5 exposure.
February 08, 2024
Some states, especially in the Southeastern US, have large disparities in breastfeeding among racial groups, making clear the need to lower barriers for breastfeeding in the workplace and elsewhere.
February 08, 2024
More than a dozen sports leagues and players associations have promised the White House that they will provide more opportunities for people to exercise and learn about nutrition and healthy lifestyles
February 08, 2024
Dr. Anthony Fauci has a memoir coming out in June, a look back at his long career as an infectious disease expert and the many outbreaks he contended with, from AIDS/HIV to the COVID-19 pandemic
February 08, 2024
Ecuador’s high court has decriminalized euthanasia and ordered lawmakers and health officials to draft rules and regulations for the procedure
February 07, 2024
A medical journal has retracted studies claiming to show the harms of the leading abortion pill
February 07, 2024
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is allowing one of the nation’s largest wholesale drug distributors to stay in business, reversing an earlier order stripping the company of its licenses for its failure to properly monitor the shipment of tens of millions of addictive painkillers blamed for fueling the opioid crisis
February 07, 2024
Minnesota has reached a settlement with Eli Lilly in a price gouging lawsuit filed against the country’s three biggest insulin manufacturers
February 07, 2024
For some people with COVID-19, antiviral pills that can be taken at home can lessen the chances of winding up in the hospital
February 07, 2024
Prince Harry flew more than 5,000 miles to see his father after King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer
February 07, 2024
Paxlovid can prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19, but experts say it's being underused
February 07, 2024
Early human development is a complex, multistep process that’s even more complicated to study in the lab. Models made from stem cells avoid some of the trouble with using real human embryos.
February 07, 2024
The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for deadly soot pollution
February 07, 2024
CVS Health’s fourth-quarter profit fell as the drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager dealt with increased operating costs
February 07, 2024
Schools are confronting soaring absence rates
February 07, 2024
Voters have sided with abortion rights supporters every time the issue has been directly on the ballot since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion
February 07, 2024
Officials in Ecuador have named a likely source of contaminated ground cinnamon used in fruit pouches tied more than 400 cases of lead poisoning in U.S. children
February 06, 2024
A new study in JAMA Psychiatry sheds light on the alarming effects online racism has on Black adolescents’ mental well-being. Researchers discovered that Black children and teenagers who encounter racial discrimination online may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research involved 525 African American adolescents aged 11-19. Heading the research was Dr. Ashley Denise Maxie-Moreman, a child psychologist from Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C. Dr. Maxie-Moreman acknowledged cyberbullying troubles all children but emphasized for African American minors, web-based racial harassment poses heightened hazards. The participants reported several PTSD symptoms in response to online racism, including feeling on
February 06, 2024
South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary
February 06, 2024
A California cheese and dairy company is the source of a decade-long outbreak of listeria food poisoning that killed two people and sickened more than two dozen
February 06, 2024
The news of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis has refocused attention on the responsibilities of Britain’s monarch
February 06, 2024
Eli Lilly rode soaring demand for diabetes and weight-loss treatments to a better-than-expected finish in 2023, and the drugmaker expects momentum to carry into the new year
February 06, 2024
Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.
February 06, 2024
The signs that remind you to pick up after your pet are not just trying to keep public spaces clean; they’re urging you to help safeguard your community’s health.
February 06, 2024
California could soon legalize psychedelic therapy under a bipartisan bill being introduced Tuesday
February 06, 2024
King Charles III has been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer
February 06, 2024
Millions of people across Turkey are mourning the loss of more than 53,000 friends, loved ones and neighbors in last year’s catastrophic earthquake
February 06, 2024
Rio de Janeiro city authorities have declared a public health emergency in the city because of an outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever
February 05, 2024
A Chicago children’s hospital has been forced to take its networks offline after an unspecified cyberattack
February 05, 2024
The wife of Bruce Willis is working on a guide to caregiving that draws upon her experiences tending to the beloved actor, who has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia
February 05, 2024
Telemedicine’s early days of handling mostly mild illnesses like sinus infections or cases of pink eye are fading fast
February 05, 2024
Your blood contains a wealth of information about the state of your health. Analyzing the levels of each component is an important part of diagnosis.
February 05, 2024
Inhaling air is how you get the oxygen your body needs to turn your food into energy. Other living things use different strategies.
February 05, 2024
Thirteen children are dying everyday of severe malnutrition at the Zamzam camp in Sudan’s Northern Darfur as a consequence of the 10 month war in their country, Medical charity Doctors without Borders or MSF said Monday
February 05, 2024
The Democratic mayor of San Francisco is pushing a March 5 ballot measure that would require single adults on welfare be screened and treated for illegal drug addiction or else lose cash assistance
February 05, 2024
Namibian President Hage Geingob died Sunday while receiving medical treatment, his office announced
February 04, 2024
Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is going to have surgery on his right foot, sidelining the high-scoring guard for the rest of the season
February 03, 2024
Dozens of psychedelic startup companies are racing to begin selling mind-expanding drugs for depression and other mental health conditions, riding a wave of promising research and media hype
February 02, 2024
Extreme heat and wildfire smoke on their own are harmful to the human body, but the combination of both increases damage to people’s hearts and respiratory systems, according to a study released Friday
February 02, 2024
The U.N. food agency says it has received reports of people dying from starvation in Sudan, where raging fighting between rival generals is hampering the distribution of aid and food supplies to those most hungry
February 02, 2024
A group of residents of towns near Japanese nuclear plants has submitted a petition asking regulators to halt safety screening for the restart of idled reactors until damage to a plant that partially lost external power and spilled radioactive water during a recent powerful earthquake is fully examined
February 02, 2024
Providence health care system is refunding nearly $21 million in medical bills paid by low-income residents of Washington — and it’s erasing $137 million more in outstanding debt for tens of thousands of others — to settle the state’s allegations that it overcharged those patients and then used aggressive collection tactics when they failed to pay
February 01, 2024
People do not need to wear lead aprons or thyroid collars when getting X-rays at the dentist
February 01, 2024
Anti-smoking groups aren’t just fighting the tobacco companies these days
February 01, 2024
The latest COVID-19 vaccines are 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults
February 01, 2024
A company that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other opioids has agreed to a $350 million settlement with U.S. states over the toll of the powerful prescription painkillers
February 01, 2024
Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, illnesses like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis that occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks their own bodies
February 01, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he never directed anyone on his staff not to tell the White House he’d been hospitalized and he takes full responsibility for keeping President Joe Biden in the dark for weeks that he had prostate cancer
February 01, 2024
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel's offensive in the territory has killed more than 27,000 people
February 01, 2024
Abortion-rights supporters are mounting another push to restore abortion access in Kentucky
January 31, 2024
A large study ties contaminated drinking water at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune to an expanded range of cancers
January 31, 2024
Online conspiracy theories have created a new age of fringe medical treatments and supposed miracle cures
January 31, 2024
Biogen will stop developing its Alzheimer’s treatment Aduhelm, a drug once seen as a potential blockbuster before stumbling soon after its launch a couple of years ago
January 31, 2024
Studies show college athletes sleeping less than 7 hours per night are almost twice as likely to be injured when compared with athletes sleeping more than 8 hours.
January 31, 2024
Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.
January 31, 2024
Gaza’s Health Ministry says 150 people have been killed in the territory in the last 24 hours and another 313 were wounded as Israeli forces continue to battle militants, even in the northern part of the territory
January 31, 2024
Elected leaders in Oregon have declared a state of emergency for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl
January 31, 2024
Infectious syphilis cases in the U.S. rose by 9% in 2022
January 30, 2024
According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend
January 30, 2024
Pfizer turned in a better-than-expected fourth quarter, boosted by products outside the drugmaker’s slumping COVID-19 vaccine and treatment
January 30, 2024
For as long as trans medicine has been around, so has its opposition. The tactics of prior waves of anti-trans policies are still in play today.
January 30, 2024
Dogs might have furry coats, but they can still get cold when the temperature drops.
January 30, 2024
Attorney General Merrick Garland will undergo back surgery this weekend and delegate his duties to the deputy attorney general during the procedure
January 29, 2024
The company behind a global recall of sleep apnea machines says it will stop selling the devices in the U.S., under a tentative agreement with regulators
January 29, 2024
Tianeptine is dangerous as an active ingredient, but the products containing it have no quality control and could be contaminated with metals, microorganisms or other undisclosed drugs.
January 29, 2024
The British government says it will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit their cornucopia of flavors in an effort to prevent children becoming addicted to nicotine
January 29, 2024
USA Hockey is mandating neck laceration protection for all players under the age of 18
January 28, 2024
Legislative efforts in Missouri and Mississippi are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights
January 28, 2024
Federally funded community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans
January 27, 2024
Federally funded community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans
January 27, 2024
A year after the bird flu led to record egg prices and widespread shortages, the disease known as highly pathogenic avian influenza is wreaking havoc on California poultry farms
January 27, 2024
A controversial new study from Oxford University experts says that more people using the internet has not really changed global mental health trends. The large study of over two million people from 168 countries, which was published in Nature Human Behaviour, tried to settle different ideas about how technology affects people’s minds. Even though they don’t see a clear threat, experts agree that they don’t have enough data to measure the effects in the real world. “There is no smoking gun to confirm that digital technologies are dangerously messing with the human psyche on a grand scale,” said co-author Andrew
January 27, 2024
Allegations of research fakery at a leading cancer center have turned a spotlight on scientific integrity and the amateur sleuths uncovering image manipulation in published research
January 26, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is good and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday
January 26, 2024
A bill that would decriminalize all the strips used to test deadly drugs now goes to West Virginia's governor
January 26, 2024
King Charles III is in a hospital to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate — an extremely common condition among older men
January 26, 2024
Women in Texas and in other states with abortion bans are suing, asking for clarification on when medical exceptions could actually be granted.
January 26, 2024
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III been admitted to a private London hospital to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate
January 26, 2024
Schools around the country are installing sensors and cameras to crack down on student vaping and handing out harsh punishments for many who are caught
January 26, 2024
Walgreens has agreed to pay $275,000 to settle allegations about service in some of the national pharmacy chain's Vermont stores during the coronavirus pandemic
January 25, 2024
The Minnesota Legislature has kicked off debate on whether to join the list of states that allow physician-assisted suicide
January 25, 2024
U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009
January 25, 2024
New Jersey's Democratic-led state government is considering legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion
January 25, 2024
A group of transgender veterans filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to force the Department of Veteran Affairs to pay for and provide them gender-affirming surgeries
January 25, 2024
Republicans who control the Wisconsin state Assembly are set to pass a bill that would call for a binding statewide referendum to ban abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy
January 25, 2024
Humana surprised Wall Street again on Thursday with a lower-than-expected earnings forecast, as insurers that sell Medicare Advantage plans continue to struggle with rising care costs
January 25, 2024
A rhinoceros is pregnant through embryo transfer in the first successful use of a method that conservationists said could be used to try to save the nearly extinct northern white rhino subspecies
January 25, 2024
Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear
January 24, 2024
The Washington state attorney general has announced a $149.5 million settlement agreement with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, more than four years after the state sued the company over its role in the opioid addiction crisis
January 24, 2024
A concerning new body of research shows that eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors in men have reached epidemic proportions, now impacting millions of American males across backgrounds. Analyzing federal health surveys over two decades, a 2022 study in the American Journal of Men’s Health estimates that 10 million boys and men nationwide will experience an eating disorder at some point – equal to the female incidence rate. That disturbing parity spotlights insufficient awareness and resources dedicated towards male-specific risks, diagnoses, and treatment, given outdated cultural biases positioning eating disorders as afflicting mainly young, thin white women. “The assumption among
January 24, 2024
New research shows that TikTok’s algorithms promote unhealthy eating and unrealistic body image among vulnerable teens. Based on their analysis of popular nutrition and weight videos, researchers from the University of Vermont claim that the “For You” feed, which never ends, contributes to harmful diet culture by subjecting young users to moralized, oversimplified messages from unqualified influencers. Led by senior author Dr. Lizzy Pope, director of UVM’s Didactic Program in Dietetics, the team raised alarms over TikTok overriding legitimate experts to promote thinness and restrictive dieting as the sole path to health. Researchers warn TikTok may fuel disordered eating and
January 24, 2024
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have extended an invitation to attend the president’s State of the Union address to a Texas woman who sued her state and lost over the ability to get an abortion to end a wanted pregnancy
January 24, 2024
From body snatching to Photoshop and virtual reality, the techniques of medical illustration have evolved. But its essential role in showing clinicians how to care for the body continues today.
January 24, 2024
Medics say hundreds of patients and thousands of displaced people are unable to leave the main hospital in Khan Younis because of the fighting there
January 24, 2024
Thanks to Gen Z, conversations about mental health are finally coming out of the shadows through a new vocabulary permeating pop culture. Quirky terms like “stressy and depressed” and “menty b” are destigmatizing struggles previous generations brushed under the rug. But experts now debate if lighthearted lingo risks trivializing real illness or enabling avoidance of proper care. Trendy phrases help alleviate stigma, according to therapist Michael Dzwil. “Saying ‘I had a menty b’ takes control of the narrative,” he said of the slang meaning mental breakdown. Social media spaces allow young people to bond over shared troubles with peers facing similar
January 23, 2024
A proposal advancing in the Tennessee legislature would stop requiring lifetime registration as a violent sex offender for anyone convicted of engaging in sex work while living with HIV
January 23, 2024
Democratic lawmakers in Oregon have unveiled a sweeping new bill that would undo a key part of the state's first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law
January 23, 2024
The recent blast of cold weather has given alligators a chance to show off their way of coping with freezing temperatures
January 23, 2024
A North Dakota judge won’t block a part of a state law that doctors say puts them at risk of prosecution if they perform an abortion to save a patient’s life or health
January 23, 2024
Martin Shkreli, known for once hiking the price of a life-saving drug more than 4,000%, cannot return to the pharmaceutical industry after a federal appeals
January 23, 2024
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday said it had reached a tentative settlement to resolve probes by U.S. states into whether it misled consumers about the safety of its talc products, which
January 23, 2024
A Christian pastor says his small Ohio city would lose a beacon of light downtown if he has to close an around-the-clock ministry for homeless people and others seeking shelter
January 23, 2024
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday reported quarterly results just above Wall Street expectations, helped by strong sales of its blockbuster psoriasis drug
January 23, 2024
The women work hard, sleeping only a few hours a night, as they juggle the demands of caring for their children and doing housework — all while suffering from poverty
January 23, 2024
French healthcare company Sanofi has agreed to buy the drug development project INBRX-101 from its parent company Inhibrx Inc for around $2.2 billion, the companies said on Tuesday.
January 23, 2024
Dexter Scott King, the younger son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died after battling prostate cancer
January 22, 2024
More than 600,000 people served by the Memphis, Tennessee, water utility are on their fourth day of boiling water for drinking, brushing teeth and preparing food
January 22, 2024
U.K. health officials are urging millions of parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps and rubella shots during a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade
January 22, 2024
Improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of addiction can change how researchers and clinicians approach treatments.
January 22, 2024
The findings push back against the notion that many transgender people end up wishing they hadn’t gone through with gender-affirming surgeries.
January 22, 2024
Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts.
January 22, 2024
The study discovered that nonmedical personnel can provide the naloxone to an overdose victim in about one minute.
January 22, 2024
A U.N. report says the Taliban are restricting Afghan women's access to work, travel and health care if they are unmarried or don't have a male guardian, a mahram
January 22, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris targeted Donald Trump for paving the way for abortion bans during a visit to the key battleground state of Wisconsin
January 22, 2024
Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa
January 22, 2024
The Calgary Flames say forward Dillon Dube has been granted an indefinite leave to attend to his mental health
January 21, 2024
Sarah, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with a malignant skin cancer that was discovered during her treatment for breast cancer
January 21, 2024
Lebanese state media and health officials say an Israeli airstrike has hit two vehicles near a Lebanese army checkpoint in south Lebanon
January 21, 2024
A spaniel with six legs that was found abandoned in a supermarket parking lot is now like other dogs after having her extra limbs surgically removed
January 20, 2024
Ohio's proposals for gender-affirming care could leave thousands of transgender adults scrambling to find medical providers who would be able to offer hormones and other services they rely on
January 20, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says an Oklahoma hospital did not violate federal law after doctors told a woman with a nonviable pregnancy to wait in the parking lot until her condition worsened enough to qualify for an abortion
January 19, 2024
Thousands of opponents of abortion rights went marching in Washington after speakers urged the impassioned crowd to capitalize on the movement’s major victory in the Supreme Court and keep fighting until abortion is eliminated
January 19, 2024
Federal health officials are expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club and Costco stores
January 18, 2024
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood
January 18, 2024
A New York midwife who gave nearly 1,500 children homeopathic pellets instead of required vaccinations has been fined $300,000
January 18, 2024
New research bolsters a push to use sewage to track more diseases in the U.S. Wastewater testing does a good job at detecting mpox infections
January 18, 2024
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are highlighting the battle over abortion rights
January 18, 2024
A health official says one person has been killed and at least six injured after a second day of violent unrest in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros
January 18, 2024
Shares of Humana are tumbling after the health insurer said it was still dealing with higher-than-expected care costs from its Medicare Advantage customers and it chopped earnings expectations
January 18, 2024
Mental health for teachers carries critical benefits for students.
January 18, 2024
The double health announcements from Britain’s royal family have put a spotlight on the private lives of the U.K.‘s senior royals
January 18, 2024
Missouri activists are throwing support behind a constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights while also allowing the procedure to be restricted in later stages of pregnancy
January 18, 2024
Palestinians are dying every day in Gaza’s overwhelmed remaining hospitals which can’t deal with the estimated 60,000 injured people and daily arrival of hundreds more hurt in Israeli’s military offensive, a U.N. health emergency expert said Wednesday, while a doctor with the International Rescue Committee said the situation in Gaza’s hospitals was the most extreme she had ever seen
January 18, 2024
A proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors has been approved overwhelmingly by the Republican-led South Carolina House
January 17, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12
January 17, 2024
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has died in Salt Lake City after suffering a heart attack
January 17, 2024
A major cholera outbreak has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000 in Zambia
January 17, 2024
Kensington Palace says the Princess of Wales has been hospitalized after undergoing planned abdominal surgery and will remain at the private London Clinic for up to two weeks
January 17, 2024
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. But it’s not just the usual suspects like caffeine and alcohol that can get in the way of restful sleep.
January 17, 2024
A spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says a shipment of medicine for dozens of hostages held by Hamas has reached the Gaza Strip
January 17, 2024
Drug overdose deaths in New Hampshire have increased in recent years, and some residents want to hear more from the presidential candidates about how they'd help
January 17, 2024
China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in the second straight annual decrease as births dropped and deaths jumped
January 17, 2024
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley has been hospitalized in the Washington area with an infection and is receiving antibiotic infusions
January 17, 2024
A divide between abortion-rights activists over whether to include restrictions regarding the viability of the fetus on planned state ballot measures is roiling the movement
January 16, 2024
Two winners on the road back from alcoholism
January 16, 2024
Too often, signs of trouble are ignored until a problem becomes a crisis. Here are some clear warning signs residents should watch for.
January 16, 2024
Weight loss and diabetes drugs target regulatory pathways involved in metabolism that the microbes in your gut and certain molecules from food already play a key role in regulating.
January 16, 2024
A human rights group says that a political prisoner has died in prison in Belarus after authorities failed to provide him with proper medical care
January 15, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's eager to return to the Pentagon after being released from a hospital where he was treated for complications from surgery for prostate cancer he kept secret from President Joe Biden
January 15, 2024
The heads of three major U.N. agencies are warning that Gaza urgently needs more aid or its desperate population will suffer widespread famine and disease
January 15, 2024
Your immune system is often able to fend off pathogens it’s never seen before. But defending your body against all of them all at once is a tough challenge.
January 15, 2024
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he was “speechless” by the severity and immense destruction of the disaster zone he saw during the helicopter ride on his first visit to the country’s north-central region of Noto since the deadly Jan. 1 earthquakes, amid worries about spreading diseases in evacuation centers
January 14, 2024
A prolonged dry spell is sweeping across the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir during the harshest phase of winter, leaving many people sick and farmers worried about impending water shortages
January 13, 2024
For a few hours every day or night, Dr. Suhaib Alhamss tries to sleep on a thin mattress in an operating room of the hospital he directs in the southern Gaza Strip
January 13, 2024
Quaker Oats has expanded a December recall of more than 40 products that may be contaminated with salmonella
January 12, 2024
President Joe Biden says it was a lapse in judgment for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin not to tell him about his hospitalization last week, but he still has confidence in the Pentagon chief
January 12, 2024
Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America
January 12, 2024
The Mississippi State Health Department says Jackson's water is safe to consume
January 12, 2024
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense
January 12, 2024
An Ohio woman who miscarried on the toilet then left will not be criminally charged for her handling of a home miscarriage
January 11, 2024
Self-advocacy and taking initiative have proven critical for autistic students who are also gifted, new research shows.
January 11, 2024
Post-pandemic burnout is at worrying levels among Christian clergy in the U.S. It has prompted many to think about abandoning their jobs
January 11, 2024
Swedish soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has cancer and might have less than a year to live
January 11, 2024
The secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations due to prostate cancer surgery set off a political firestorm, launched multiple reviews and triggered calls for his ouster
January 11, 2024
Republican-led state legislatures are again considering bills restricting medical care for transgender youths and some adults the year after a wave of high-profile bills became law
January 11, 2024
A federal appeals panel says a Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding masks and other protective gear during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward
January 10, 2024
The Biden administration says 20 million people have enrolled for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, with still a few days left for signing up
January 10, 2024
Kale is the vegetable that divides people the most, going from being a star favorite to an over-the-top health risk. Health-conscious fans rave about the vegetable’s abundant nutrients – from vitamin A for immunity to lutein for eye health. They also point to compounds called glucosinolates, which show promise in cancer prevention. Yet critics argue that anti-nutrient properties and thyroid risks outweigh potential benefits for many people. So beyond trends, what does unbiased science conclude on balance about routinely eating these greens? Dr. Amy Litchman is the lead expert on the effects of nutrition at Stanford. She doesn’t believe either
January 10, 2024
Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering shortages that are frustrating parents and doctors
January 10, 2024
The head of the U.N. health agency says holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month
January 10, 2024
The NHL players union has launched a mental health program aimed at educating and helping players learn more about their own well-being and that of their teammates and families
January 10, 2024
Northern Europeans are more prone to multiple sclerosis than other ancestries and now a study of ancient DNA hints at why
January 10, 2024
Pakistan’s prime minister has called for unified efforts to tackle global infectious diseases like COVID-19 and emergencies caused by climate change, nearly 1 1/2-year after devastating floods killed 1,700 people in his nation
January 10, 2024
Gary Woodland had a brain tumor that produced anxiety and a fear of dying
January 10, 2024
President Joe Biden’s administration is facing criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization was kept secret for days — even from the White House
January 10, 2024
Cesareans are surging in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, which has one of the world’s highest rates
January 10, 2024
California lawmakers are debating a ban on tackle football for children under 12 to reduce the risk of brain injuries under a bill that has cleared a key legislative hurdle
January 10, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had prostate cancer surgery and was later hospitalized in intensive care due to complications from that operation without President Joe Biden, Cabinet members or even his deputy knowing
January 09, 2024
About 21 million children are likely to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program
January 09, 2024
Fruit bats can eat up to twice their body weight in fruit a day. But their genes and cells evolved to process all that sugar without any health consequences − a feat drug developers can learn from.
January 09, 2024
A woman who dominated discussion about abortion during Kentucky’s campaign last year has stepped forward again
January 09, 2024
Doctors say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation
January 09, 2024
Less hype and more health care, please.
January 09, 2024
After scientists’ GPS tracking tag was violently removed from one shark’s dorsal fin, they were in for a surprise: The wound didn’t just heal, but the missing tissue grew back.
January 09, 2024
An unexpected case of rabies found in an animal can raise concerns for a potential outbreak. Proactive vaccination of both wildlife and people can help protect everyone.
January 09, 2024
Spain’s government says face masks will be mandatory in hospitals and healthcare centers starting Wednesday due to a surge in respiratory illnesses
January 09, 2024
Authorities say suspected militants have shot and killed two police officers assigned to escort polio workers in northwest Pakistan during the nationwide campaign against polio
January 09, 2024
The Marine Corps says Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant, has had open heart surgery and is expected to return to full duty as the service's leader
January 09, 2024
New research shows that the average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics
January 08, 2024
Trail runners face big challenges figuring out proper food intake on rough paths. The steep up-and-down hills burn way more calories than running on flat roads. According to new statistics, more than 40% of people are unable to fuel their bodies adequately, resulting in both visible and invisible injuries. The study, surveying nearly 2,000 trail runners, reveals over 4 in 10 display symptoms of inadequate calorie consumption for required effort. Such nutritional deficits yield measurable harm. “Low energy availability occurs when the body doesn’t get enough calories to power vital processes after strenuous exercise,” explains lead researcher and elite trail
January 08, 2024
More women have joined a Tennessee lawsuit challenging the state’s broad abortion ban that went into effect shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022
January 08, 2024
Author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates is teaming up with two nonprofits to launch a new fund that will make awards to champions of sexual violence prevention and that will support education and healing programs, predominantly for Black women and girls, with plans to raise $10 million over the next two years
January 08, 2024
Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive
January 08, 2024
New research shows colleges attract interest from higher-caliber students when the schools’ home states allow their citizens to get high.
January 08, 2024
Pope Francis is calling for a universal ban on what he calls the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood
January 08, 2024
A roadside bomb has exploded near a van carrying police assigned to protect workers in an anti-polio immunization campaign in restive northwestern Pakistan, killing at least six officers and wounding 10 others
January 08, 2024
The Pentagon is releasing new details about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s nearly weeklong hospitalization
January 07, 2024
An animal shelter in Poland appealed to the public to adopt or temporarily shelter some of its dogs through a dangerous cold spell
January 07, 2024
Pioneering surgeon Roy Calne, who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation, has died aged 93
January 07, 2024
U.S. officials say that senior Biden administration leaders, members of Congress and top Pentagon officials were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday
January 06, 2024
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is more aggressive and openly political in pushing to expand Medicaid in Kansas as the Republican-controlled Legislature prepares to open its annual session
January 06, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure
January 05, 2024
The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues
January 05, 2024
U.S. health officials say that recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches tied to lead poisoning in U.S. kids contained chromium, a chemical element that can be toxic
January 05, 2024
Health officials say at least two dozen people in 14 states were sickened by salmonella poisoning tied to recalled meat snack trays sold at some Sam’s Club stores
January 05, 2024
The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse with 38 states reporting high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses
January 05, 2024
A new federal study finds that people taking popular diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk of suicidal thoughts than those taking other medications to treat the same conditions
January 05, 2024
A petition initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida constitution has reached the necessary number of verified signatures to qualify for the 2024 ballot
January 05, 2024
Do those scenic vacation photos filling your feed spark joy or leave you depleted? Mounting clinical research reveals social media’s double-edged impact on mental health. Behind the veil of likes and filters lies a complex psychological chain reaction that both connects and isolates users. As you mindlessly scroll through the highlight reels of acquaintances living their best lives, a slither of envy turns to inadequacy before cascading into full-blown anxiety. Yet moments later a new notification alerts you to an old friend reaching out across the distance thanks to the very same platforms facilitating FOMO fueling your funk. The takeaway?
January 05, 2024
Thermo Fisher, an American biotech company, has halted sales of its DNA testing products in Tibet, amid concerns that its products might have assisted the Chinese government in a surveillance campaign in the ethnic region
January 05, 2024
Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada
January 05, 2024
More than 6 million people receive benefits through the nation’s food assistance program for women, infants and children, which is known as WIC
January 05, 2024
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oil fell last year from record highs in 2022
January 05, 2024
While medical school may teach students about how the body works, it often neglects the social, political and cultural factors that determine health and disease. The humanities can help.
January 05, 2024
Supportive relationships, economic stability and exercise are among the building blocks that develop resilience.
January 05, 2024
Rafael Nadal has concerns over his surgically repaired left hip just two wins and a loss into his comeback from a year-long injury layoff and just over a week before the Australian Open
January 05, 2024
A 74-year-old woman died alone in the hospital last year
January 05, 2024
Does urine wash safely down the drain, or could peeing in the shower come back to bite you? New research reveals doing your business while bathing exposes surprising health risks between the tiles. As you stand there enjoying the steamy warmth enveloping your body, that familiar tingling urge suddenly strikes. You reason just a little pee can’t hurt anything amid the soothing hot water cascading over your feet. Yet growing scientific evidence demonstrates even this seemingly harmless shower move harbors hidden hazards that could seriously dampen your day if you let down your guard while soaping up. Repeated exposure to
January 05, 2024
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says access to medical marijuana in the state should expand to include more health conditions
January 04, 2024
Eli Lilly has launched a unique website to connect U.S. patients seeking obesity treatment to doctors, dieticians and its new weight-loss drug, Zepbound
January 04, 2024
A Connecticut woman who pushed for expanded access to Vermont’s law that allows people who are terminally ill to end their lives has died in Vermont
January 04, 2024
Long-held Republican opposition to broader health care coverage may be softening in Georgia and Mississippi
January 04, 2024
Veteran guard Ricky Rubio, who stepped away from his playing career and the Cleveland Cavaliers this season to concentrate on his mental health, says his NBA career is over
January 04, 2024
Long-term goals can be hard to stick to if the benefits are only way off in the future. Research suggests ways to focus on the here and now to help you ultimately achieve your more far-off targets.
January 04, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the promise of using mRNA as medicine. But before mRNA drugs can go beyond vaccines, researchers need to identify the right diseases to treat.
January 04, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on how fragmented medical care can be. Relational, or person-centered, medicine is attempting to provide solutions.
January 04, 2024
Talking about violence with teens and tweens is very different from the conversation you’ll have with younger children.
January 04, 2024
The longest planned strike in the history of Britain’s state-funded National Health Service has entered its second day of six with doctors in England at loggerheads with hospitals over requests for some to return to work to cover urgent needs
January 04, 2024
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses
January 03, 2024
Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer's drugs seep inside the brain faster — using sound waves to jiggle a temporary opening in its protective shield
January 03, 2024
Suicide-prevention barriers at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge have been completed more than a decade after officials greenlighted a project to install stainless-steel mesh nets on both sides of the 1.7-mile bridge
January 03, 2024
Better training and supervision make younger workers less vulnerable to injuries.
January 03, 2024
Radiotherapy takes many forms: from directing powerful high-energy beams toward specific areas of the body to placing radioactive seeds right next to tumors.
January 03, 2024
Most of us struggle with making those New Year’s resolutions stick
January 03, 2024
Thousands of doctors have walked off their jobs in Britain at the start of a six-day strike that's set to be the longest in the history of the state-funded National Health Service
January 03, 2024
A federal appeals court in New Orleans says the Biden administration cannot use a 1986 emergency care law to require that Texas hospitals provide abortions for women whose lives are at risk due to pregnancy
January 02, 2024
New research shows thousands of women in the U.S. have stocked up on abortion pills just in case they need them
January 02, 2024
In Latin America, only Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic maintain total abortion bans
January 02, 2024
The Dominican Republic is one of four Latin American countries criminalizing abortion without exceptions
January 02, 2024
Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression
December 31, 2023
Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care funds that its marketing work with Purdue Pharma helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis
December 30, 2023
California will soon become one of the first states to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants living in the state illegally
December 30, 2023
U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes
December 30, 2023
An Idaho judge has denied a request by the state’s top legal chief to throw out a lawsuit seeking to clarify the exemptions tucked inside the state’s broad abortion ban
December 30, 2023
West Virginia is issuing the first checks from a fund established up by the settlement of opioid lawsuits
December 29, 2023
Mexico's president is trying to end the woes of patients throughout the country, who are often told they need a specific medicine — but the hospital in question doesn't have it
December 29, 2023
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has broken from his party and vetoed legislation banning all gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes’ participation in girls and women’s sports
December 29, 2023
Documents show the risks toxic substances posed in the underground capsules and silos where Air Force nuclear missile crews have worked since the 1960s
December 29, 2023
Driving a car with the opposite foot or shaving with the other hand would be major challenges for anyone
December 29, 2023
A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit that she says led to her disfigurement
December 28, 2023
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people
December 28, 2023
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds
December 28, 2023
African scientists warn that discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make an mpox outbreak in Congo worse
December 28, 2023
Pennsylvania saw a tenfold increase in deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect complaint over the past few years
December 28, 2023
Heat exhaustion is the cause of death of a Brazilian fan who attended a concert of singer Taylor Swift in November, according to a forensics report obtained by The Associated Press
December 27, 2023
A wildfire that tore through the heart of the Hawaii island of Maui this summer showed how older residents are at particular risk from disasters
December 27, 2023
The Netherlands’ former deputy prime minister and Mideast expert has been appointed the United Nations coordinator for humanitarian aid to Gaza, where there are more than 2 million desperate civilians in need of food, water and medicine
December 26, 2023
How to structure your workout − resistance then aerobic training or vice versa − depends on your exercise goals.
December 26, 2023
Online, direct-to-consumer health care has grown well beyond its roots mostly treating hair loss and acne or selling birth control pills
December 26, 2023
The New York Jets will wait to see what Zach Wilson’s health status is over the next day before deciding on a starting quarterback against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night
December 25, 2023
Two Denver-area paramedics have been convicted of giving a fatal overdose of the sedative ketamine to Elijah McClain in 2019
December 23, 2023
Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb is acquiring Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that has developed a new antipsychotic, in a $14 billion deal
December 22, 2023
A lawsuit by a Seattle hospital says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked for records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas
December 22, 2023
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks
December 22, 2023
A medical examiner's report concludes that former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems
December 22, 2023
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is practicing despite remaining in the NFL’s concussion protocol
December 22, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss
December 22, 2023
The U.N. health agency says reported cases of dengue globally increased tenfold over the last generation
December 22, 2023
Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say the Palestinian death toll there has surpassed 20,000
December 22, 2023
New federal guidelines that dropped an abstinence requirement before gay men in monogamous relationships can give blood are opening a new pool of potential donors
December 22, 2023
Some American senior citizens have a new companion to help them combat loneliness: a robot
December 22, 2023
Some California farming communities have been plagued for years by problems with their drinking water due to nitrates and other contaminants in the groundwater that feeds their wells
December 22, 2023
A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults noted that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spread false information about doctors mutilating children’s genitals
December 22, 2023
Attorneys for a woman who was denied emergency contraception in 2019 told the Minnesota Court of Appeals the pharmacist who refused to fill the prescription discriminated against her on the basis of her sex
December 22, 2023
Old Dominion coach Jeff Jones has been hospitalized in Honolulu after suffering a heart attack
December 21, 2023
As the calendar flips to January, Lucy is tempted by the glossy magazine covers at the grocery checkout, promising rapid weight loss through restrictive regimens. She eyes the bold declarations to “Lose 10 Pounds Fast!” and “Drop 2 Sizes By Spring!” After indulging over the holidays, part of Lucy feels drawn to make an ambitious weight loss pledge for the new year. Yet the 35-year-old mom worries about falling short of rigid goals that could torpedo her self-esteem. This January, Lucy contemplates a different approach. Across America, the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions often focuses squarely on diets and
December 21, 2023
A report from the United Nations finds that more than half a million people in Gaza are starving because there's not enough food entering the territory since the outbreak of war more than 10 weeks ago
December 21, 2023
Ukraine’s parliament has voted to legalize medical marijuana after the war with Russia left thousands of people with post-traumatic stress disorder that many believe could be eased by the drug
December 21, 2023
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024
December 21, 2023
More than five years ago, someone left a kitten with twisted back legs at a Missouri animal shelter
December 21, 2023
An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case
December 20, 2023
Homeless deaths in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, have reached a new, somber record
December 20, 2023
Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie is outlining his plan for addressing the latest wave of the nation's drug crisis
December 20, 2023
Parents are opting out of school vaccinations at the highest rate ever
December 20, 2023
The Bosnian capital of Sarajevo has been intermittently engulfed in a toxic haze since the start of December, with air quality so bad it was placed first on a list of the world’s most polluted cities for a second straight day
December 20, 2023
Parents of children who posted sky-high blood lead levels after eating potentially tainted apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are worried about their kids' futures
December 20, 2023
A trauma-informed therapist discusses how grief affects the brain and highlights the role of a sixth stage of grief – finding meaning – in the healing process.
December 20, 2023
You likely know that the sight and smell of food can trigger cravings. But internal cues from your gut and your brain play just as important a role in the decisions you make around food.
December 20, 2023
Repeatedly in recent years, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has stipulated that the threat of abortion remains its preeminent priority
December 20, 2023
Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue
December 20, 2023
It's clear when states ban abortion
December 20, 2023
Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away
December 20, 2023
Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away
December 20, 2023
The death of a 5-year-old migrant boy and reported illnesses in other children has raised fresh concerns about the living conditions and medical care provided for asylum-seekers arriving in Chicago
December 19, 2023
St. Louis political leaders and people connected to a shuttered nursing home are calling for accountability after the facility's sudden, unannounced closure
December 19, 2023
Travys Carinci typically logs almost 60,000 air miles monthly, crisscrossing Australia for work. But the veteran airline operations manager skips steamy showers upon returning home from grubby planes and airports despite yearning to scrub off germs. Why forgo a steamy shower? The health of the human body’s largest organ – the skin. “I skip overly hot showers which, even though it is tempting after a long flight, is a surefire way to dry out your skin,” Carinci revealed to Condé Nast Traveller, urging cooler cleansing for frequent flyer skin integrity. After inevitably contacting dubious surfaces and strangers gate-to-gate for hours, travelers
December 19, 2023
The physicians’ group behind Ohio’s new reproductive rights amendment is urging a local prosecutor to drop criminal charges against a woman who miscarried in the restroom at her home
December 19, 2023
Childhood adversity can put people at risk of perpetrating domestic violence in the future. Having a supportive social network and learning ways to regulate the stress response, however, can help.
December 19, 2023
Probiotics are great for your gut, but which sources contain the most beneficial bacteria? Newly developed sensors are helping scientists figure it out.
December 19, 2023
Assistive technology like screen readers for the blind help people with disabilities use computers and smartphones, but they can be tripped up if webpages or documents are improperly formatted.
December 19, 2023
California regulators have approved new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that carry drinking water to homes, schools and businesses
December 19, 2023
The number of kindergartners in public school plunged during the COVID-19 pandemic
December 19, 2023
Thousands of kids went missing from schools during the pandemic
December 19, 2023
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders says his quarterback son Shedeur Sanders will participate in spring practice after recovering from a broken bone in his back
December 19, 2023
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is out for at least the next two weeks because of a sprained right ankle suffered against the New York Knicks last Friday
December 18, 2023
U.S. food inspectors found “extremely high” lead levels in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the metal
December 18, 2023
Some people experience blissful slumber simply by rubbing their feet together before bed, and TikTokers can’t stop raving about the soothing sleep technique they call “cricketing.” The practice mimics crickets’ tendency to constantly fidget their legs as a self-calming behavior. And while the motion may appear odd, science and firsthand accounts affirm its incredible power lulling the body into peaceful relaxation ideal for rapid sleep onset. Over 50 million TikTok views extoll cricketing’s virtues through posters demonstrating pre-bedtime foot rubs while praising their effectiveness. “It’s comforting!” one commenter declared. And the mounting buzz even surprised longtime nightly practitioners unaware of
December 18, 2023
The largest nursing home in St. Louis has closed suddenly, forcing about 170 residents to be bused to other facilities
December 18, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is conducting more on-site inspections of polluting industrial sites than at any time since the COVID-19 pandemic began
December 18, 2023
A deadly outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to contaminated whole and pre-cut cantaloupe continues to grow
December 18, 2023
Attorneys for a Kentucky woman who sued demanding the right to an abortion have withdrawn the lawsuit after the woman learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity
December 18, 2023
Positive psychology focuses on science-based ideas about how to increase your happiness and live a satisfying life. Studies are following how school-based interventions affect students.
December 18, 2023
Most teens aren’t getting enough sleep, leading to poorer academic performance. Early school start times combined with natural changes in hormones and the circadian rhythm could be to blame.
December 18, 2023
Aden Holloway scored 15 points with six assists and Jaylin Williams had 14 points to help Auburn beat USC 91-75 as the Trojans’ Bronny James continued to work his way back to the court after suffering cardiac arrest
December 17, 2023
Federal drug officials are warning Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana
December 17, 2023
Luton says its captain Tom Lockyer is undergoing tests and scans at hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Premier League game
December 17, 2023
A member of Britain’s House of Lords has acknowledged that she repeatedly lied about her links to a company that was awarded lucrative contracts to supply protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic
December 17, 2023
Starting with the new year, Indiana will implement a universal reimbursement rate for a therapy commonly used by children with autism, at a rate significantly less than what healthcare providers received on average in the past
December 17, 2023
As the year comes to an end with holiday parties and crowds, mask-wearing is much more off than on around the country even as COVID’s long tail lingers
December 17, 2023
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is having surgery for a broken hip after falling at a concert in Los Angeles
December 16, 2023
Quaker Oats has recalled several of its granola products because it says the foods could be contaminated with salmonella
December 16, 2023
In Mexico, activists from Catholics for the Right to Decide are helping women reconcile their faith and abortion rights
December 16, 2023
Suburbs in South Florida that have swung toward Donald Trump are where the “Obamacare” health care program is more popular than anywhere else in the country
December 16, 2023
An independent report conducted for a police agency clears the agency’s response to growing concerns about the mental health of a man who later went on to commit the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history
December 15, 2023
Solomon Thomas was lost, stuck in a dark place mentally while desperately trying to overcome the anxiety, depression and sadness that gnawed at him
December 15, 2023
A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children
December 15, 2023
A group of scientists in New York set traps for local wildlife, such as possums and raccoons, for months, ranging from Staten Island to Queens. Their goal was not to tag and release the animals but rather to thoroughly examine and swab them for pathogens that could be harmful to humans before the creatures disappeared back into the shadows of the city. Their goal is to shield city people from animal diseases that might be hidden among the furry residents who live off the main road in the large city. The Columbia University researchers aim specifically to trace coronaviruses and
December 15, 2023
A young couple in Beijing endured a nauseating ordeal after discovering a hidden pipeline had secretly been supplying their kitchen taps with toilet water for over six months. Only upon developing an unshakable cough and strange outbreaks of hair loss did the pair finally trace the source of their deteriorating health back to drinking and cooking with liquid siphoned straight from the latrine. According to boyfriend Mr. Tan, subletting an apartment with his girlfriend earlier this year initially proceeded smoothly until the roommates noticed concerning changes to their wellbeing soon after moving in. His hacking cough worsened while acne and
December 15, 2023
A paradox at the heart of the Netherlands’ permissive pot policy has gone up in smoke in two Dutch cities as “coffeeshops” began selling the country’s first legally cultivated cannabis
December 15, 2023
Racial threats and slights take a toll on health, but the continual invalidation and questioning of whether those so-called microaggressions exist has an even more insidious effect, research shows.
December 15, 2023
An attorney for Idaho has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit seeking clarity about the medical exemptions to the state’s broad abortion bans
December 15, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic threw off everyone’s life, but it was especially hard for people in their late 20s and early 30s, as goals and plans were delayed or abandoned due to lockdowns. This sense of falling behind is referred to as a “quarter-life skip” by psychologists. Dubbed the “pandemic skip,” the phenomenon describes a sentiment especially acute among teens, 20-somethings, and 30-somethings – that lockdowns slammed brakes on growing up itself. According to psychologists, this view is based on reality: without those happy events that shape adulthood, important stages of growth would have stayed dormant. “I’m 26 but feel 23,”
December 14, 2023
Resolutions symbolize our desire for self-improvement and the optimism accompanying a new year’s blank slate. These annual pledges aim to enhance lives by changing undesired traits, meeting personal goals, or kicking bad habits. However, ambitions often exceed follow-through. Early excitement yields to obstacles as resolutions crumble by February. Understanding the psychology behind resolutions can reveal why they fail along with science-backed strategies for finally making our promises stick. The alluring idea of reinvention draws us each January 1st. A new calendar encourages reflection while triggering the “fresh start effect” psychologically. As holidays end, we crave departing from stress and excess
December 14, 2023
A federal agency says a chemical leak that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry plant in 2021 could have been prevented
December 14, 2023
Three major U.S. retailers — Amazon, Target and Walmart — say they’re suspending sales of water-bead products marketed to young children due to growing safety concerns
December 14, 2023
New research reveals much online hate speech stems less from malice than hunger for approval, ensuring trolls keep posting to chase “likes” from their bile. Cornell University investigators found users glowing with praise for early toxic posts reliably return with amplified attacks next, hooked on the viral attention rather than targets’ hurt. “It now appears that the same dynamics that can make some online relationships intensely positive can also fuel friendly feelings among those who join together online in expressing enmity toward identity groups and individual targets,” said scholar Joseph Walther of Harvard. Walther argues digital bonds formed through shared
December 14, 2023
Abortion clinics in Ohio are pushing for a court to strike down abortion restrictions now that voters have enshrined abortion rights into the state Constitution
December 14, 2023
A disturbing new lawsuit alleges extended solitary confinement and willful neglect killed a mentally ill county jail inmate after nearly 3 weeks locked naked in a padded cell. Attorneys for Joshua McLemore’s family argue his untreated schizophrenia psychosis kept him from eating or drinking despite guards delivering food, ultimately causing fatal organ failure. According to court filings, police brought the 29-year-old McLemore to emergency services after finding him dazed in his apartment mid-psychotic break in summer 2021. But he soon faced arrest for erratic behavior like pulling a nurse’s hair, then transfer to Jackson County Jail on charges of battery
December 14, 2023
Members of the House have introduced a bill, likely the last of the year, they hope may one day stomp out Parkinson's disease
December 14, 2023
Workers angry that a proposed smoking ban in Atlantic City's casinos seems to be going nowhere protested by lighting up during a state government hearing Thursday in Trenton
December 14, 2023
The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned in a towering plume of toxic black smoke following a fiery train derailment earlier this year in eastern Ohio
December 14, 2023
Hundreds of thousands of older Americans could pay less for outpatient drug treatments beginning early next year
December 14, 2023
U.S. officials recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the company behind Elf Bar
December 14, 2023
Some of winter’s effects have been tied to cultural norms and practices, while others likely reflect our bodies’ innate biological responses to shorter days and colder weather.
December 14, 2023
Drug development takes a great deal of time, money and effort. While future profits play a big factor in which diseases gets prioritized, advocacy and research incentives can also tilt the scale.
December 14, 2023
Attorneys for both sides in a challenge to Wyoming abortion restrictions that include the nation’s first explicit ban on medication to end pregnancy have urged a judge to uphold or strike down the new laws without holding a trial
December 14, 2023
A Florida mother tearfully testified that her family could be torn apart if the state's ban on trans health care for children is allowed to take effect
December 13, 2023
A former professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of one of the nation's largest fertility clinics is being accused in a lawsuit of secretly impregnating a patient in 1980 after promising the sperm would come from an anonymous donor
December 13, 2023
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have called for “compassion” in the case of a woman whose health deteriorated as she unsuccessfully sought an abortion in Texas, but they stopped short of criticizing the state’s law
December 13, 2023
Oregon and Washington authorities say they are making the war on fentanyl a top priority
December 13, 2023
People have complained about headaches specifically from red wine for thousands of years, but science is only now closing in on an explanation for the phenomenon. A new study proposes that an antioxidant found in grape skins hampers the body’s processing of alcohol, allowing buildup of a toxic compound that triggers migraines in susceptible drinkers. While all alcoholic beverages can cause headaches, red wine appears particularly linked to painful “wine headaches” arising shortly after a glass rather than next-morning hangover. Researchers have puzzlingly struggled to account for why despite red wine containing many ingredients also found in other foods not
December 13, 2023
A new brain imaging study shows that traumatic memories use different neural paths than normal memories. This shows that they work as vivid pieces of a current event rather than processed past memories. Findings from the study help us understand how traumatic memories stay with us for a long time. They shed light on why they keep coming back as flashbacks and night terrors, which are common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Study co-author Daniela Schiller from Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine remarked, “The brain doesn’t appear to be in a state of memory; rather, it seems to
December 13, 2023
Just months after filing for bankruptcy, SmileDirectClub announced it was shutting down its global operations and halting its teeth-aligner treatments
December 13, 2023
Medical debt will no longer appear on the credit reports of New York residents
December 13, 2023
Erin Coleman grew alarmed as her 14-year-old daughter increasingly used TikTok and Instagram not for entertainment or memes but to search for videos about mental health conditions. Over months of scrolling, the teen became convinced social media clips matched her own struggles and she likely had depression, ADHD, autism, extreme germophobia, and more. “Each week, she would come up with another diagnosis,” Coleman recalled. “If she perceives any resemblance between herself and someone else, she believes she possesses the same qualities.” Ultimately medical testing revealed Coleman’s daughter suffered mainly from severe anxiety rather than the entire catalogue. “Even now, she
December 13, 2023
Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregnancy in the U.S. Mifepristone is one of the two drugs used and it will go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court next year
December 13, 2023
Two of Russia’s top swimmers who could be eligible for the next year’s Olympics have been drug tested by their country’s anti-doping agency only twice apiece in 2023
December 13, 2023
A Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness: They tend to die earlier than people who aren’t hypervigilant about health concerns
December 13, 2023
Even parents who don’t drink much throughout the year may have a few extra eggnogs at a Christmas party or beers while watching the Super Bowl. And that has implications for how they treat their kids.
December 13, 2023
The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most common method of abortion in the United States
December 13, 2023
Studies show that health misinformation on social media has led to fewer people getting vaccinated and more lives lost to COVID-19 and other life-threatening diseases.
December 13, 2023
Repeated recalls of eyedrops are drawing new attention to the limited powers U.S. regulators have to oversee medical products made overseas
December 13, 2023
Pfizer’s forecast for sales of its COVID-19 vaccine and treatment next year falls more than $5 billion short of the Wall Street consensus
December 13, 2023
Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began in 1980 as experts warn that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections
December 13, 2023
With winter here and thoughts of cuddling up by a warm fire starting to circulate, many are wondering if it’s wise to commit while still navigating the ups and downs of college life. Although bonds can ease fears of the future and strengthen everyday communities, some bonds made in the midst of scholastic stress and loneliness may not be beneficial to development in the long run. When one’s job, priorities, and sense of self undergo continuous transformations until maturity takes its ultimate shape, it becomes imperative to regularly assess one’s relationships to ensure their well-being.. Making the most of limited
December 12, 2023
While survey data suggests 60% of Americans believe daily showers are essential, but experts say that there is no magic bullet when it comes to personal hygiene; rather, the appropriate number of baths each week is contingent on a wide range of individual health variables. No matter what, scientific knowledge about the when why, and how of lathering can help us understand our different skin types better. Those exercising heavily or prone to abundant perspiration should certainly wash away accumulating sweat regularly. Letting pores clog risks breakouts and infections, while scalp oils similarly merit shampooing too for some prone to
December 12, 2023
Millions seeking digestive relief turn to diagnostic kits promising personalized answers on triggering foods. However, experts argue evidence doesn’t support home sensitivity tests flooding the alternative wellness market and making big claims on customized health insights. Behind marketing suggesting custom diets curing bloating and discomfort lurk problematic science and potential harms meriting caution before buying. Mainstream medicine makes limited distinctions around adverse food reactions beyond clear-cut allergies and intolerances like lactose or gluten. Still, companies sell hair mineral scans or blood antibody screens purportedly unveiling specific inflammatory triggers. These expensive, unreliable results often severely restrict diets without clinical basis. Seeking
December 12, 2023
Teen usage of social media hasn’t dropped much, despite rising concerns about its effects on the mental health of adolescents
December 12, 2023
The Texas Supreme Court's rejection of a mother of two's request for an exception under the state's restrictive abortion ban has laid bare the high threshold women in many states must meet to get the procedure
December 12, 2023
For mothers and fathers in besieged Gaza, the devastating war has subverted all expectations of childbirth and parenthood
December 12, 2023
Attorneys for a pregnant woman in Kentucky who filed a lawsuit demanding the right to an abortion say she's learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity
December 12, 2023
From COVID-19 vaccines to cancer treatments and beyond, the flexibility of mRNA-based therapies gives them the potential to prevent and treat many types of diseases.
December 12, 2023
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that repealed a law requiring women to purchase a separate insurance rider if they intend to receive an abortion in the future
December 12, 2023
Tyreek Hill sat out a big portion of Miami’s 28-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury after he landed awkwardly while being tackled in the first quarter
December 12, 2023
Decking halls with boughs of holly and twinkling trees spreads yuletide cheer for many holiday celebrants. But amid the backdrop of nostalgic decor emerges a seasonal syndrome sabotaging merriment for some. Invisible allergens riding evergreens trigger classic respiratory and skin symptoms creating “Christmas tree syndrome” – the sad fate of developing runny noses, coughs or rashes instead of cozy comfort from the symbolic centerpiece. Culprits range from specific pollen species to generic irritants like mold, dust and pesticides. Real varieties pose more concerns with natural volatile oils and shedding pine needles. But cheap synthetic trees harbor other hazards after years
December 12, 2023
A nationwide air traffic controller shortage has forced intensely demanding schedules and deteriorating working conditions, fueling a dangerous increase in mistakes guiding planes. Fatigued and demoralized, some controllers report nodding off during shifts while others show up drunk – alarming violations jeopardizing passenger safety. Hundreds of incident reports describe distraught employees struggling with impossible overtime burdens amid understaffing crisis levels. Controllers manage unfathomable stress directing thousands of lives daily. But current excessive strains break even the most dedicated. While recent years saw traffic rebound from the pandemic, controller numbers significantly declined over the past decade despite elevated retirements requiring replacement.
December 12, 2023
The World Health Organization says five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year
December 11, 2023
Courts in several states are hearing challenges to abortion bans this week
December 11, 2023
Attorneys for a pregnant Texas woman who sought court permission for an abortion in an unprecedented challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. say she has left the state to obtain the procedure
December 11, 2023
The Supreme Court has refused to take up a case about whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children
December 11, 2023
Spices have been prized commodities for centuries. Today, ‘warm’ flavors boost our health and spirits in fall and winter.
December 11, 2023
Heart rates that are too slow or too fast can sometimes be lethal. Medical implants can help the heart get its rhythm back.
December 11, 2023
Two dental experts explain that these furthest-back molars may be a not-so-necessary leftover from early human evolution.
December 11, 2023
Renowned Chinese doctor and activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS virus epidemic in rural China in the 1990s, has died at the age of 95 at her home in the United States
December 11, 2023
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says that hunger remains a chronic problem in Asia
December 11, 2023
A British Palestinian surgeon who spent weeks in the Gaza Strip during the current Israel-Hamas war as part of a Doctors Without Borders medical team says he's given testimony to a British war crimes investigation unit
December 09, 2023
The Texas Supreme Court has put on hold a judge’s ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis
December 09, 2023
The Texas Supreme Court has put on hold a judge’s ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis
December 09, 2023
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is back with the team after undergoing an emergency appendectomy
December 08, 2023
Obstacles to obtaining an abortion are more common since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022
December 08, 2023
Obstacles to obtaining an abortion are more common since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022
December 08, 2023
A pregnant woman in Kentucky has filed a lawsuit demanding the right to an abortion, the second legal challenge in days to sweeping abortion bans that have taken hold in more than a dozen U.S. states since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year
December 08, 2023
U.S. regulators have approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease
December 08, 2023
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai
December 08, 2023
House lawmakers are demanding information on federal efforts to stop the influx of kid-appealing electronic cigarettes from China
December 08, 2023
It’s important to identify the root causes of your stress and to find the coping mechanisms that work best for you.
December 08, 2023
Many of the Americans getting this debt relief are nurses, teachers, first responders, Peace Corps volunteers and social workers.
December 08, 2023
A large British study finds that less frequent screening is just as good as annual mammograms for certain breast cancer survivors
December 08, 2023
Palestinian health officials say Israeli forces stormed into a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank to arrest Palestinian militants and unleashed fighting with local gunmen in which six Palestinians were killed
December 08, 2023
A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people _ three in the U.S. and five in Canada
December 07, 2023
Health officials are releasing the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million
December 07, 2023
The dreaded soreness that follows a workout often seems like just part of the process as your body gets stronger. But what actually causes sore, strained muscles days after a tough workout? And do things like massage guns or hot tubs actually help you recover faster, as everyone claims? New research explains why our muscles protest so much in the first place. It turns out it might not be lactic acid or tiny tears in muscle fibers causing the hurt, as experts used to think. And the common fixes people swear by may just provide temporary relief without addressing the
December 07, 2023
A Kentucky child is dead and a Missouri infant has brain damage from the same kind of bacteria that sparked powdered formula recalls and shortages last year
December 07, 2023
The Biden administration is putting pharmaceutical companies on notice
December 07, 2023
South Korea's Olympic committee is pushing to send hundreds of athletes to a navy training center to enhance their mental toughness ahead of the Paris Olympics
December 07, 2023
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in sometimes angry testimony to Britain’s inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, on Thursday defended himself against suggestions that his indifference and failure to heed the advice of scientists led to thousands of unnecessary deaths
December 07, 2023
Polish Nobel Peace Prizer winner and former President Lech Walesa says he is improving after being hospitalized with COVID-19
December 07, 2023
The killing of a visiting nurse in Connecticut is sparking renewed calls to better protect health care workers from what has been a rise in violence across the country
December 07, 2023
A Texas judge has given a pregnant woman whose fetus had a fatal diagnosis permission to get an abortion in an unprecedented challenge to the state’s ban that took effect after Roe v. Wade was overturned last year
December 07, 2023
Two paramedics on trial over the 2019 death of Elijah McClain told investigators in videotaped interviews previously unseen in public that the 23-year-old Black man had “excited delirium,” a disputed condition critics say is unscientific and rooted in racism
December 06, 2023
The White House is pushing back a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that quickly sparked criticism from anti-smoking groups
December 06, 2023
When Sheila first suggested to her husband Jim that they go to an event for monogamous couples, he reluctantly agreed, hoping that she could enjoy her sense of adventure. But neither of them expected the strong desire to explore even further after becoming friends with another nice couple there. As middle-aged parents of two teenage children stuck in an affectionless rut, Jim and Sheila saw their family-oriented responsibilities were slowly suffocating the carefree pair who had met in a bar almost 20 years ago. Because they wanted to get away, they went to a polyamorous retreat that promised “sexy fun.”
December 06, 2023
A walk down any health store aisle will show you shelves full of supplement bottles that are calling to people who are stressed out or sad. Labels that look good say that herbs, oils, vitamins, and nutrients will help you deal with life’s mental storms. But can a pill really make you feel better or calm your worries down? Experts say that there is little to no evidence to back popular supplements for anxiety and depression, despite what marketers say. While some natural options like St. John’s wort show glimmers of potential benefit, data quality and clinical impact lag far
December 06, 2023
Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts
December 06, 2023
A growing wellness trend touts icy plunges as self-treatment for anxiety, depression and other mental health woes. From TikTok’s #ColdPlunge community to Netflix documentaries on extreme athlete Wim Hof’s frigid endurance challenges, the notion of therapeutic benefits from voluntarily induced hypothermia proliferates in pop culture. And while evidence remains limited and risks plentiful, some preliminary research does suggest cold water immersion may improve certain markers of mood and resilience. Proponents claim subjecting the body to freezing temperatures counterintuitively promotes relaxation and calm after the initial shock. The hypothesis makes physiologic sense – activating the stress response stimulates release of hormones
December 06, 2023
U.S. health officials have launched an inspection of a plant in Ecuador that made the cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to dozens of cases of acute lead poisoning in U.S. children
December 06, 2023
Electroconvulsive therapy often evokes inaccurate images of seizing bodies and smoking ears. Better understanding of how it reduces depression symptoms can illuminate new ways to treat mental illness.
December 06, 2023
New research provides evidence for the first time that the primary chemical in Roundup is reaching people in nearby homes, and it isn’t just from the food they eat.
December 06, 2023
Authorities say dengue fever is on the rise in Mali, posing a new threat to the West African nation struggling with extremist attacks and political turbulence
December 06, 2023
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acknowledged that his government was too slow to grasp the scale of the COVID-19 crisis
December 06, 2023
A 23-year-old woman who recently started her first nursing job at a New Hampshire hospital was attending a training session on cardiac arrest when she, herself, suffered the medical emergency
December 06, 2023
A new survey shows 55% of Black patients said they feel like they must be very careful about their appearance to be treated fairly at medical visits
December 05, 2023
If you’re having a panic attack, TikTokers say sour candy may help calm your nerves. This advice seems to have some scientific backing, with mental health experts confirming that sour candies like Warheads can serve as an effective distraction during moments of high anxiety. When anxiety begins to spike and panic sets in, eating an intensely tart candy can offer “faster relief” by giving the brain something else more immediate to focus on, says therapist Catherine Del Toro. This redirects the brain’s attention away from the anxiety, providing a brief respite in which symptoms can subside. The key seems to
December 05, 2023
Frontier Airlines has settled a lawsuit filed by female pilots who said the airline discriminated against pregnant and breastfeeding employees
December 05, 2023
A pregnant Texas woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis is asking a court to let her have an abortion
December 05, 2023
Greece’s health ministry is seeking police help against hoaxers who tried to scare foreign tourists out of several Athens short-term rental apartments by inventing a bedbug crisis
December 05, 2023
CVS Health is introducing changes to how its prescription drug pricing model works, and that could lead to some savings for customers starting next year
December 05, 2023
Inert ingredients are added for purposes other than killing pests and are not required under federal law to be tested for safety or identified on pesticide labels.
December 05, 2023
Last year, children were handcuffed and sent to a hospital emergency room for a psychiatric evaluation at least 117 times from schools in Wicomico County, on Maryland's Eastern Shore
December 05, 2023
More than $950,000 has been raised for the recovery of one of the three college students of Palestinian descent who was shot in Vermont and is currently paralyzed from the chest down
December 04, 2023
The Air Force is expanding its study of whether service members who worked with nuclear missiles have had unusually high rates of cancer after a preliminary review determined that a deeper examination is needed
December 04, 2023
This lawsuit is only the latest chapter in a battle between the state and the reproductive health care provider that heated up in 2011.
December 04, 2023
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids
December 04, 2023
A member of the chain crew at a game between Detroit and New Orleans was taken to a hospital with a dislocated knee that occurred when Saints running back Alvin Kamara was tackled into him
December 04, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was checked for a concussion and left Sunday’s game against San Francisco in the fourth quarter
December 04, 2023
Houston Texans rookie receiver Tank Dell will miss the rest of the season after breaking his left fibula against the Denver Broncos
December 03, 2023
With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks have turned their focus on contagious effects on human health
December 03, 2023
As schools across the U.S. grapple with the student mental health crisis, the use of telehealth therapy for students has skyrocketed
December 03, 2023
An appeals court has paused enforcement of a federal government regulation that allows abortion providers to receive family planning grants — but only in Ohio
December 01, 2023
Krysta Carson had been getting Botox injections without issue for 20 years leading up to the cosmetic procedure that would abruptly end that streak. The 52-year-old singer and model from Seattle opted for filler injections in 2015 seeking to restore a more youthful appearance after one too many people mistook her for looking significantly older. But what began as a routine cosmetic treatment to smooth developing laugh lines rapidly morphed into a nightmare ordeal culminating in necrosis so severe her nose fully detached. Now after 200 reconstructive surgeries, Carson still requires a prosthetic nose to breathe. She continues sharing her
December 01, 2023
For the first time, the typical age of teen suicide in Los Angeles County has dropped to just 16 years old. This was the shocking news. Also, the number of girls who kill themselves has gone up to almost half of all student deaths this school year. These alarming figures from county medical examiners expose a youth mental health crisis worsening despite years of prevention efforts. Now, families who have lost a loved one say that strict school rules that are supposed to keep kids safe may be making teens even more depressed after the pandemic. When 17-year-old Jeramie Naya
December 01, 2023
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking
December 01, 2023
A West Virginia coalition that helps support a network of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in the state is receiving $1 million to distribute to organizations committed to encouraging people not to end their pregnancies
December 01, 2023
Pfizer shares sank Friday when the drugmaker announced that it was abandoning a twice-daily obesity treatment after more than half the patients in a clinical trial stopped taking it
December 01, 2023
Dozens of young Israeli men and women who survived the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre at a rave party in southern Israel have been taking part in support sessions to help deal with their trauma at a retreat in Cyprus
December 01, 2023
Native American families have endured generations of systematic child removal, but the grief, loss and trauma that birth mothers still experience have been largely overlooked.
December 01, 2023
Devotees of two Catholic saints — Damien and Marianne of Molokai — want to see where they spent a pivotal part of their lives caring for Hawaii’s leprosy patients
December 01, 2023
Devotees of two Catholic saints — Damien and Marianne of Molokai — want to see where they spent a pivotal part of their lives caring for Hawaii’s leprosy patients
December 01, 2023
Health officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes have killed dozens of people after fighting in the Gaza Strip resumed
December 01, 2023
U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source
November 30, 2023
A bill that would end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos continues to go nowhere
November 30, 2023
Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, was choking on food during a luncheon when fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich maneuver on her
November 30, 2023
A damning 300-page British inquiry report reveals that electrician David Fuller’s unfathomable 15-year spree violating over 100 corpses could have been prevented. Fuller ultimately faced conviction for 1987 double homicide cold cases, prompting discovery of his mortuary necrophiliac acts. However, the inquiry condemned systemic “failures of management, governance, regulation and processes” enabling his crimes. Authorities uncovered Fuller’s acts after tying DNA from decades-old murder scenes to the 69-year-old electrician. This launched inquiries into mortuary breaches at two Kent hospitals where Fuller worked. Investigators subsequently unearthed over 10 million disturbing media files within the killer’s residence. Among these were timestamped photos
November 30, 2023
Corey Perry says he has begun working with mental health and substance abuse experts to discuss his struggles with alcohol after the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for engaging “in conduct that is unacceptable” and against team policies
November 30, 2023
As man’s best friend, dogs enrich our lives in countless ways – easing anxiety, reducing loneliness, spurring physical activity, and even potentially lowering cardiovascular disease. However, these beloved pets can also transmit illness-causing germs to humans through bites, scratches, face licks, or accidental ingestion of feces. Thankfully, simple precautions can greatly mitigate sickness risks for people snuggling up to their furry companions. Veterinarians caution that dogs harbor diverse bacteria, parasites, and fungi transmissible to humans – including salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter, giardia, cryptosporidium, hookworm, and roundworm. These can spark gastrointestinal troubles like diarrhea or abdominal pain. Dogs may also spread
November 30, 2023
Bronny James has been cleared by doctors for a full return to basketball four months after suffering a cardiac arrest
November 30, 2023
Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci is expected to testify before Congress early next year as part of Republicans’ yearslong investigation into the origins of COVID-19 and the U.S. response to the disease
November 30, 2023
AbbVie is spending more than $10 billion to add a potential blockbuster cancer treatment as cheaper versions of the drugmaker’s all-time best seller, Humira, cut into sales
November 30, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed the strongest overhaul of lead in drinking water rules in more than three decades
November 30, 2023
Elton John has urged British lawmakers to do more to fight HIV and AIDS
November 30, 2023
The United States is ill-prepared to ensure housing and care for the growing ranks of America's older people
November 30, 2023
The trendy acrylic nail extensions glamming up hands from coast to coast bring an unsightly downside – the terrifying possibility of chronic green nail infections. Some technicians allegedly do a poor job of applying the product, which allows bacteria to enter via the press-on plastic tips and causes a visible fungus that is very difficult to remove. Los Angeles dermatologist Dr. Sermed Mezher urgently highlighted the phenomenon on TikTok after treating numerous cases of the “beautician’s nightmare” condition nicknamed “The Greenies.” His video and warnings detail how the causative microbe thrives inside moisture trapped under cheap fill acrylic bonds slightly
November 29, 2023
A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available
November 29, 2023
A group of residents have sued a public utility company in the U.S. Virgin Islands after authorities there reported finding high levels of lead and copper in the tap water on St. Croix
November 29, 2023
Poland’s new parliament has reinstated government funding for in vitro fertilization, previously banned by the conservative party which lost control of the legislature in the country's recent general election
November 29, 2023
Elton John has addressed Britain’s Parliament at an event honoring his dedication to fighting HIV in the U.K. and beyond
November 29, 2023
The gentle parenting movement has exploded in popularity on social media. But is it good for kids or parents?
November 29, 2023
Questions about food insecurity can be less straightforward than they appear.
November 29, 2023
When just one of the thousands of microRNAs in people go awry, it can cause diseases ranging from heart disease to cancer.
November 29, 2023
The Vatican says Pope Francis is stable but is still having trouble breathing as a result of a lung inflammation that forced him to cancel a weekend trip to Dubai
November 29, 2023
New Zealand’s new prime minister plans to ban cellphone use in schools and repeal tobacco controls in the agenda for his first three months in office
November 29, 2023
A Colorado prosecutor says two paramedics ”did nothing” to help an ailing Elijah McClain and instead injected him with a fatal overdose of a powerful sedative during a 2019 police stop
November 29, 2023
Pollution is causing respiratory illnesses and deaths to rise in Indonesia's island of Java, including the capital, Jakarta
November 29, 2023
Survivors of the harmful morning sickness drug thalidomide were in the public gallery when Australia’s Parliament made a national apology for what was described as one of the darkest chapters in Australia’s medical history
November 29, 2023
If your cold or cough seems worse at night, science confirms it’s not your imagination. Physicians identify biological rhythms, hormone fluctuations and body positioning as key factors aggravating overnight symptoms. Simple home remedies like hydration, humidifying and cough drops can ease disruption, but understanding the body’s natural circadian cough cycle helps normalize the experience. Tuning into the outsized reaction at one point of the daily clock offers reassurance while combatting its severity. Specifically, our inner sleep/wake programming directs key immune cells to rev up activity after dark seeking pathogens. But their well-intended efforts also spark inflammation temporarily compounding congestion, irritation
November 28, 2023
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it still isn’t close to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic
November 28, 2023
Pope Francis has canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors’ orders
November 28, 2023
The Mayo Clinic has announced a $5 billion expansion plan that includes new buildings designed so they can evolve and expand as patient needs change over the coming decades
November 28, 2023
A ransomware attack has prompted a health care chain with operations in six states to divert patients from at least some of its emergency rooms to other hospitals
November 28, 2023
Detroit residents with past-due bills are facing water shut-offs again after a reprieve during COVID-19. At the same time, providers are also raising rates.
November 28, 2023
Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 17 Philadelphia parents about how their family uses digital media. Here they offer tips to promote healthy, balanced media habits for kids.
November 28, 2023
France's government plans to ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests and some other public areas
November 28, 2023
Former President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the contentious fight over the Affordable Care Act
November 27, 2023
The FDA warned against clinicians prescribing compounded formulations of ketamine absent careful monitoring, citing harms from the anesthetic’s growing unsupervised use as an alternative depression remedy. Citing adverse event reports, regulators targeted exploitative telehealth and direct-to-consumer providers, feeding surging patient demand for psychedelic therapy, showing promise in stubborn mental illness. But nuances separating legitimate supervised protocols from dangerous DIY usage fuel debates on avoiding over-correction given ketamine’s steadfast restrictions limiting medical access. Specifically the agency alert aims distinguishing between supervised ketamine injections administered in clinics from uncontrolled usage filling online prescriptions remotely. Its caution calls out compounding pharmacies specially mixing
November 27, 2023
Modern evidence increasingly challenges long-accepted baselines about “normal” human body temperature established over 150 years ago. Recent studies of large populations find average readings substantially lower than the near-universal 98.6 Fahrenheit etched into medical lore. That leaves unsettled debates around properly identifying fevers amid shifting data that both reveals we run cooler today and highlights natural individual variations. With core measures declining below standardized cutoffs, some propose personalizing fever benchmarks while others argue widening diagnosis criteria risks overlooking serious infection. The new normal results prime modern medicine to revisit physiological assumptions rooted in a different era. In the late 1860s,
November 27, 2023
This week the FDA proposed banning hair straighteners containing formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, targeting products marketed mainly for Black women despite over a decade of evidence on cancer risks. The agency determined frequent chemical straightener use significantly elevates uterine cancer chances, with toxicity also linked to breast and ovarian malignancies. But though the FDA itself deemed formaldehyde carcinogenic in 2015, only mounting publicity and Congressional regulation recently prompted concrete plans to halt allowable exposure from cosmetics. Specifically, the agency now moves to outlaw hair products emitting formaldehyde directly or through release from compounds that convert to the chemical through air
November 27, 2023
Chlorine is a widely used industrial chemical that’s frequently a factor in toxic accidents and workplace injuries. A pharmaceutical expert explains why it’s so hazardous.
November 27, 2023
No matter your age, if you’re being bullied − there’s help out there.
November 27, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the work habits of people around the world, with millions working from home, at least for part of their week
November 27, 2023
The Vatican says Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation but that he doesn't have pneumonia
November 27, 2023
China’s health ministry says a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country that has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization is caused by the flu and other known pathogens and not by a novel virus
November 26, 2023
The Vatican says Pope Francis went to the hospital for tests after he came down with the flu
November 25, 2023
Officials say they have stopped digging to rescue 41 construction workers who have been trapped for nearly two weeks in a collapsed tunnel in northern India after the drilling machine broke down
November 25, 2023
The number of people sickened by salmonella from cut and whole cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week
November 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 1.35 million chickens are being slaughtered on an Ohio egg farm as the bird flu continues to take a toll on the industry
November 24, 2023
The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak
November 24, 2023
In a series of moves experts say signal a shift in how developing countries deal with pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Colombia and others have recently adopted a more combative approach towards drugmakers, pushing back on policies that deny treatment to millions of people with tuberculosis and HIV
November 24, 2023
When Daniel Skousen scrubs at the ash and soot covering his Maui home, he worries about the smell
November 24, 2023
Ohio’s new constitutional protections for abortion access and other reproductive rights take effect Dec. 7, a month after voters resoundingly passed them
November 24, 2023
Authorities in several West African countries are trying to manage their huge diphtheria outbreaks
November 23, 2023
The longest-running study of its kind reviewed death records in the path of pollution from coal-fired power plants. The numbers are staggering − but also falling fast as US coal plants close.
November 23, 2023
The legality of an agreement by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harm done by opioids is going before the Supreme Court
November 23, 2023
The World Health Organization says it has made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children
November 23, 2023
U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination
November 22, 2023
UConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a noncontact knee injury she sustained last week during practice
November 22, 2023
President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency – among the worst results a U.S. community has seen in decades
November 22, 2023
Poland’s new parliament has begun debating the reinstatement of government funding for in vitro fertilization
November 22, 2023
Forensic anthropologists are specialized scientists who analyze the skeletal remains of the recently deceased to help authorities figure out who the person was and what happened to them.
November 22, 2023
The man who fatally shot five coworkers in April at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky, wrote in his journal that he wasn’t sure if his mental health struggles would preclude him from purchasing a gun
November 22, 2023
A 64-year-old woman in Taiwan was disturbed from sleep for several nights by strange noises and sensations in her left ear, only to discover the startling source – a live spider and its shed exoskeleton dwelling inside her ear canal. Documented in a recent case study in the New England Journal of Medicine, the arachnid intruder measured just 2-3 millimeters, or around 1/10 inch. But its movements and activity generated disturbing sounds described as “abnormal beating, clicking and rustling.” Beyond disrupted sleep, the woman reported feeling a “creature moving” inside her ear over several days. The sensations prompted her to
November 21, 2023
Four out of five people in Mexico who got influenza shots so far this year turned down the government's recommendation they get Russian or Cuban COVID-19 boosters at the same time
November 21, 2023
Veterinarians across multiple states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness spreading among dogs that resists antibiotics and can lead to pneumonia. First detected a few months ago, over 200 cases have now emerged in Oregon, with additional reports from Colorado, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and potentially Illinois. Experts remain unsure of the exact cause but describe the disease as a likely viral infection passed through close contact, resulting in coughing, discharge and lethargy. While researchers characterize the outbreak more as a chronic nuisance than major threat, they advise vigilance and caution from owners as they work to pinpoint the
November 21, 2023
Palestinian health officials in Gaza say they have lost the ability to count the dead because of the collapse of the enclave's health system and the difficulty of retrieving bodies from areas overrun by Israeli tanks and troops
November 21, 2023
The U.K.'s chief medical adviser has told a public inquiry that Britain’s government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020
November 21, 2023
Viruses can get into cells in several ways. Figuring out how to stop them from entering in the first place is a key to developing better vaccines and stopping future pandemics.
November 21, 2023
High levels of diarrhea, scabies and respiratory infections have been reported as bombing campaign progresses – and children are the most vulnerable.
November 21, 2023
Rosalynn Carter's advocacy for mental health started during her husband's 1966 campaign for governor, when she spoke almost daily with Georgia families struggling to get help for their loved ones
November 21, 2023
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has been suspended again for violating the league's playing rules designed to protect players' health and safety
November 21, 2023
Walking is rightfully lauded as an accessible, enjoyable activity with proven health benefits. But science shows that making even part of your regular walk a jog or run delivers advantages in less time. While both provide a path to fitness, running edges out walking for improving cardiovascular health and longevity based on key research. With a thoughtful progression, it’s possible to transition gradually from walking to running within two months or less. It’s simple why walking is so popular worldwide – it requires no equipment except shoes and can be done almost anywhere. Studies confirm walking helps lower anxiety, depression,
November 20, 2023
While commonly used interchangeably, “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” refer to distinct conditions, each with significant differences. Learning to identify each can help assess when professional treatment may be needed. While both create distress, their causes, onset, severity and duration vary. Recognizing the divergence equips individuals to better manage symptoms. Unlike panic attacks, anxiety attacks have no formal clinical definition. The presence of those conditions is not explicitly recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, the DSM-5 defines anxiety as a feature of disorders like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD and more. Anxiety often relates
November 20, 2023
Dietary supplements claim to be able to ‘boost your immune system’ to combat disease. But attaining immune balance through a healthy lifestyle and vaccination is a safer bet to keep in good health.
November 20, 2023
Policymakers rely on models during uncertain times to figure out how their choices could affect the future. Over the pandemic, an ensemble of many COVID-19 models outperformed any one alone.
November 20, 2023
A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 people and infecting more than 8,000
November 20, 2023
Americans can order four free COVID-19 tests again online
November 20, 2023
A top World Health Organization official described the hospital situation in Gaza as ‘catastrophic’ on Monday, saying most are no longer functioning and what remains will likely be overwhelmed by thousands of births expected in the next month
November 20, 2023
Bronny James warmed up with his USC teammates before a game for the first time this season Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest in July
November 20, 2023
The World Health Organization says 31 premature babies in “extremely critical condition” have been evacuated from Gaza’s largest hospital and will be transferred to Egypt for specialized care
November 19, 2023
Oregon's pioneering drug decriminalization law is facing a backlash amid a surge in public drug use fueled by fentanyl and an increase in synthetic opioid overdose deaths
November 19, 2023
The first planeload of Palestinian children wounded in the Israel-Hamas war raging in the Gaza Strip has reached the United Arab Emirates, part of a pledged relief effort by the country to aid 1,000 children
November 18, 2023
Election officials around the country are stocking up on the overdose reversal medication naloxone after a series of suspicious mailings — some containing traces of fentanyl — were sent to vote centers or government buildings in six states
November 18, 2023
Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs
November 18, 2023
Kirk Cousins is in recovery mode from a torn right Achilles tendon
November 17, 2023
U.S. health officials said at least 43 people have been sickened in 15 states by salmonella linked to certain whole and cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products
November 17, 2023
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs
November 17, 2023
K-pop superstar Rosé has joined U.S. first lady Jill Biden at a mental health event to talk about how even famous people grapple with emotional struggles
November 17, 2023
Hip-hop legend and marijuana aficionado Snoop Dogg says he’s going to stop smoking
November 17, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead
November 17, 2023
A New York woman who died Sunday from cancer has raised enough money to erase million of dollars in medical debt with a posthumous plea for help
November 17, 2023
U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country
November 17, 2023
About 1.3 million Afghans are expected to return to their country of origin from Pakistan, the U.N. health agency warned, weeks after authorities began expelling foreigners living in the country illegally
November 17, 2023
Female bodies have an advantage in endurance ability that means Paleolithic women likely hunted game, not just gathered plants. The story is written in living and ancient human bodies.
November 17, 2023
The turkey doesn’t have to be the star this Thanksgiving. Vegetable side dishes are packed with nutrients − depending on how you prepare them, they can help keep you energized this holiday season.
November 17, 2023
One of Haiti's most vulnerable and impoverished communities is recovering from a gang attack that targeted a hospital serving as a lifeline for many
November 17, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has a sprained right wrist that forced him out of his team's 34-20 loss to Baltimore
November 17, 2023
China has agreed to curtail shipments of the chemicals used to make fentanyl, the drug at the heart of the U.S. overdose epidemic
November 16, 2023
RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling hospital emergency departments in Georgia, Texas and some other states
November 16, 2023
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year
November 16, 2023
Rafael Nadal says he is sure he’ll be returning to competition after missing nearly all of 2023 with a hip injury that required surgery
November 16, 2023
U.S. health inspectors found a host of sanitation and manufacturing problems at an Indian plant that recently recalled eyedrops sold in the U.S. The problems include cracked floors, barefoot workers and manipulated testing records
November 16, 2023
One of the thorniest problems of the 21st century is how to get people to eat less meat
November 16, 2023
The rise of sports betting has made gambling addiction a bigger issue on college campuses, but there are steps universities can take to address it.
November 16, 2023
Britain’s medicines regulator has authorized the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, in a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the crippling illness in the U.K. In a statement on Thursday, the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency said it had approved Casgevy, the first medicine licensed using the gene editing tool CRISPR, which won its makers a Nobel prize in 2020
November 16, 2023
The European Commission will continue the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for 10 more years after the 27 member countries again failed to find a common position
November 16, 2023
A fire that erupted in storage yards beneath a Los Angeles freeway has renewed attention on the city’s inability to protect the thousands of homeless residents living in such perilous locations
November 16, 2023
Lawyers for a group of religious leaders who support abortion rights said during a hearing that Missouri lawmakers intended to “impose their religious beliefs on everyone" in the state when they passed a restrictive abortion ban
November 16, 2023
At times, we encounter difficulties in achieving restful sleep—whether it involves struggling to fall asleep until the early morning, waking up multiple times during the night, or staying awake all night. The repercussions of insufficient sleep are detrimental, impacting cognitive abilities and emotional well-being, as indicated by studies. Nevertheless, science offers guidance on mitigating the adverse effects that cannot be avoided when faced with a night of poor sleep. The brain plainly suffers when sleep-deprived. Studies forcing subjects to stay awake 24+ hours find slowed reactions, lapses in memory, a weakened ability to pay attention, and flawed decision-making. But even
November 16, 2023
Self-checkout lanes are on the rise, and while most customers prefer the privacy of self-checkout, experts have argued that increased reliance on automated transactions chips away at critical social bonds. According to Catalina Marketing, self-checkout now accounts for nearly 40% of checkout lanes at grocery stores. Research reveals the number of lonely Americans has risen steadily since self-checkout’s emergence. With less daily interaction between customers and frontline workers, so-called “weak ties” that boost wellbeing fade. And 75% of Americans say innovations like self-checkout have decreased social skills despite their convenience. Toni Antonucci, a University of Michigan psychology professor, explains weak
November 16, 2023
The term “emotional baggage” is commonly used in reference to persons who are dragged down by their prior experiences. Though it may sound abstract, many people do think that pent-up feelings may have real physical effects. The question is – does scientific evidence support this mind-body connection? In recent decades, research has increasingly indicated a link between mental and physical health. Emotions generate physiological responses, like muscle tension or changes in heart rate. Over time, unprocessed emotions may contribute to chronic issues. However, the mechanisms behind this require more study. When a strong emotion arises, brain activity increases in the
November 16, 2023
Using public restrooms is an everyday necessity for most people. However, a recent viral TikTok video has raised alarming concerns about the potential health risks hidden in plain sight in these public spaces. The now infamous video by user Dane Jones displays an image of a toilet paper roll covered in small red flecks and thin streaks. Jones claims these stains come from intravenous drug users cleaning their needles on the toilet paper, leaving behind traces of contaminated blood. With over 7 million views, the graphic advisory has left many viewers fearful of using public restrooms. But how credible are
November 15, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission says it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as to a dozen online influencers and dieticians for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products
November 15, 2023
Obesity rates in the U.S. have been rising steadily for well over a decade and some of the world’s biggest drug developers are tapping into the growing treatment market
November 15, 2023
New York state has sued PepsiCo in an effort to hold the soda-and-snack food giant partly responsible for litter that winds up in bodies of water that supply the city of Buffalo with drinking water
November 15, 2023
Public health messaging has focused on the drinking habits of the mother during pregnancy. But a growing body of research shows that what dad is drinking before pregnancy matters too.
November 15, 2023
Colombia has begun the sterilization of hippopotamuses, descendants of animals illegally brought to the country by late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the 1980s
November 14, 2023
The Oklahoma Supreme Court is reiterating its position that the state constitution guarantees a woman’s right to an abortion when necessary to preserve her life
November 14, 2023
Nearly 5 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been slaughtered this year because of a persistent bird flu outbreak that began in 2022, but as big as that number may sound, it’s far less than the number of birds killed last year and that means consumers generally aren’t seeing as much impact on poultry and egg prices
November 14, 2023
A well-known doctor at Gaza’s largest hospital was killed along with three relatives in an airstrike on the home where they were sheltering
November 14, 2023
Researchers successfully treated diabetes in mice by engineering cells to make insulin in response to the music of Queen.
November 14, 2023
Concussions can teach researchers a great deal about how the brain recovers after injury and offer insights into how people can promote brain health throughout their lives.
November 14, 2023
Red flag laws are an important step in the right direction, but much more work is needed to determine the role of mental health in the lead-up to and aftermath of mass shootings.
November 14, 2023
An expert scientific committee advising the British government recommended for the first time Tuesday that children should be immunized with the chickenpox vaccine — decades after the shots were made widely available in other countries, including the U.S., Canada and Australia
November 14, 2023
Two global reports say humanity’s fight to curb climate change is failing in dozens of ways with people getting sicker and dying as the world warms and the fossil fuels causing it get more subsidies
November 14, 2023
Internal documents obtained by The Associated Press show that the World Health Organization has paid $250 each to at least 104 women in Congo who say they were sexually abused or exploited by Ebola outbreak responders
November 14, 2023
Error-ridden state reviews have purged millions of the poorest Americans from the Medicaid program in recent months
November 14, 2023
Amid the sweat-drenched aura of high intensity workouts, a TikTok creator is pioneering a radically different fitness vision centered on low-impact “cozy cardio.” This feel-good approach reimagines exercise as a self-care ritual rather than a draining chore, garnering devotees and expert praise. Hope Zuckerbrow coined the “cozy cardio” concept in videos showing her exercising casually while wearing pajamas and watching TV. This unorthodox routine was born when Zuckerbrow, unable to fall back asleep one morning, started walking on her treadmill with coffee in hand. She decided to film this relaxing activity, dubbing it “cardio…but make it cozy.” The video amassed
November 13, 2023
U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children
November 13, 2023
Each time Dr. Emad Shehada’s phone rings, the suburban Detroit pulmonologist worries that it could be more bad news about loved ones in Gaza
November 13, 2023
While sensationalized disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge eating capture headlines, a lesser-known but exceedingly common disordered behavior hides in plain sight. Compulsive exercise afflicts up to 80% of those with eating disorders, yet few recognize the immense dangers it poses. Understanding this prevalent symptom is key to providing proper support for recovery. Also called excessive exercise or over-exercising, compulsive exercise involves working out excessively in a rigid, rule-bound way, both as part of an eating disorder and as a standalone issue. Those who suffer feel internally driven or compelled to exercise for long hours daily, even when injured, ill
November 13, 2023
The latest health fad exploding on TikTok is navel oiling, which involves massaging oil on the belly button and surrounding abdomen. Videos under the hashtag #naveloiling have amassed over 11.5 million views, as social media influencers tout a range of enticing health claims about this traditional practice. But medical experts caution that there is minimal to no scientific evidence backing these exaggerated assertions. Also called navel pulling, navel oiling traces back thousands of years to Ayurvedic medicine traditions in India. Practitioners applied oils like ginger, peppermint, olive, coconut, and sesame to the navel area for purported therapeutic benefits. This ancient
November 13, 2023
“Ozempic” has become shorthand for a new class of injectable diabetes and weight loss drugs flooding social media and dominating conversations. But use of the brand name overlooks meaningful distinctions between Ozempic and its sister drugs Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Understanding the nuanced differences in approval, dosing, mechanisms and results can empower patients to make informed choices about these potentially life-changing medications. Ozempic (semaglutide) was first approved by the FDA in 2017 for managing type 2 diabetes at doses of 0.5mg and 1mg, and received approval for a 2mg dose in 2022. Critically, it is not approved for weight loss
November 13, 2023
The White House says Jill Biden will be in charge of a new initiative to boost federal government research into women's health
November 13, 2023
More drugmakers are seeking to harness the medical potential of psychedelics for treating depression, addiction and other hard-to-treat conditions
November 13, 2023
Rapidly changing temperatures and sensory environments are challenging the nervous systems of many species. Animals will be forced to evolve to survive.
November 13, 2023
A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle involving her parents, British health officials and the Italian government has died
November 13, 2023
Health officials say battles between Israel and Hamas around hospitals forced thousands of Palestinians to flee from some of the last perceived safe places in northern Gaza
November 13, 2023
Health officials and people trapped inside Gaza’s largest hospital are rejecting Israel's claims that it is helping babies and others evacuate, saying fighting continues just outside the facility where incubators lay idle without electricity and critical supplies are running out
November 12, 2023
Hospitals have been caught in the crossfire during the Israel-Hamas war — both literally and in the clashing narratives of the conflict
November 11, 2023
Government agencies and nonprofits around the country have long been working to reduce the numbers of homeless veterans
November 11, 2023
A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients
November 11, 2023
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week
November 10, 2023
Four homeless people have died in the last week on the streets of Anchorage as a major winter storm dropped more than 2 feet on snow on Alaska’s largest city
November 10, 2023
A new study suggests low serotonin levels in the body could help explain some of long COVID’s most troublesome symptoms, including brain fog, headaches, and fatigue. The research proposes lasting viral traces may hamper serotonin production, depriving patients of the essential chemical. Around 30% of COVID survivors worldwide develop long COVID, suffering prolonged effects like reduced endurance, anxiety, and memory issues months or years later. Though causes remain unclear, the recent study in Cell identifies a possible biological contributor: depleted serotonin resulting from inflammation and impaired nutrient absorption. If confirmed, the serotonin deficiency theory could pave the way for more
November 10, 2023
Millions take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Celexa to treat depression and anxiety. But for some, once the drugs are stopped, permanent sexual side effects persist, devastating romantic lives. Now a vocal movement is speaking out about post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD) – a little-known condition where severe sexual problems continue even after quitting the medication. Patients report genital numbness, eliminated libido, and inability to orgasm or feel intimacy. “My clitoris feels like a knuckle. It’s not a normal thing to have to come to terms with,” said Emily Grey, who took Celexa at age 17-23 but still
November 10, 2023
The Republican congressman who leads the House GOP's investigation of the origins of COVID-19 says he won't seek reelection next year
November 10, 2023
A British judge has expressed profound concerns about the tactics of the parents of a terminally ill infant as he refused to allow them to take her home from the hospital to die
November 10, 2023
Virginia’s Perris Jones had spine surgery and was briefly able to walk, the school said on Saturday
November 10, 2023
A new study reveals American adolescents today want to see less sex and romance on screens. Instead, young viewers crave more depictions of platonic friendships reflecting their real-life experiences. The 2022 Teens & Screens report by UCLA’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers surveyed over 1,500 youths aged 10-24. It found a majority want more focus on non-romantic relationships and less expectation that male-female friends will inevitably fall in love. Nearly half felt sex wasn’t needed in most plots, while over a third wanted more asexual or aromantic characters. “Adolescents are seeking modeling in the art they consume,” said the center’s
November 09, 2023
Artificial sweeteners have been marketed for years as a healthy sugar replacement that will allow consumers to continue enjoying sugary tastes while reducing their exposure to obesity and diabetes dangers. New study raises worrisome issues about the possible dangers of artificial sweeteners, yet the debate over their safety continues to go on. Evidence relating non-sugar sweeteners to health issues including cardiovascular disease has led to the World Health Organization advising against their use for weight reduction or blood sugar management. The WHO’s cancer research arm also classified the popular sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” While the food industry
November 09, 2023
In the realm of age, there exists a fascinating duality that goes beyond mere numbers. It’s the paradox of feeling younger or older than your chronological age suggests—a phenomenon that science is now shedding light on. Recent studies reveal that our biological age, the rate at which our bodies age on a cellular level, may not always align with the years marked on our birth certificates. This discovery holds profound implications for our well-being and the possibilities of aging gracefully. The concept of biological age stands in contrast to chronological age, which is a straightforward tally of the yearschronological age,
November 09, 2023
New York is requiring state health officials to develop an outreach program to educate the public on the harmful impacts of medically unnecessary treatments performed on young children born intersex
November 09, 2023
The proportion of U.S. kindergartners exempted from school attendance vaccination requirements has hit its highest level ever
November 09, 2023
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has told ABC News that he suffered a minor stroke while attending a business conference in Mexico City
November 09, 2023
Russian-installed health officials in Crimea say private clinics on the Moscow-annexed peninsula have “voluntarily” stopped providing abortions, which means that the procedure is now only available there in state-run medical facilities
November 09, 2023
Amazon is taking another step toward becoming a regular health care source for customers with the launch of a service centered on virtual care
November 09, 2023
Surgeons in New York have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant
November 09, 2023
Pared-down packaging designs send a subtle yet powerful message of purity to shoppers – and they’re willing to fork over more cash for these goods, regardless of the actual number of additives.
November 09, 2023
Toxic gray smog has sickened tens of thousands of people in Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore, forcing authorities to shut schools, markets and parks for four days
November 09, 2023
Police say an industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packaging plant in South Korea
November 09, 2023
The Nashville district attorney is calling on the Tennessee legislature to make it easier to commit someone to a mental institution
November 08, 2023
Los Angeles County has opted not to reinstate a mask mandate for healthcare workers this fall, diverging from most other counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. Instead, LA County issued a September health order requiring healthcare employees get both the flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines or mask up when in patient areas. A widespread healthcare mask order would only return if COVID hospitalizations substantially worsen, said county health officer Dr. Muntu Davis on Tuesday. Specifically, new coronavirus hospital admissions per 100,000 residents would need to exceed 20 per week, a threshold last exceeded locally during January-February 2022’s Omicron surge.
November 08, 2023
Voters have thrown their support behind abortion rights in races in Ohio, Virginia and elsewhere
November 08, 2023
Fascia, the resilient, flexible tissue that envelopes and connects our muscles, bones, and organs, has seen increasing recognition in contemporary fitness and wellness sectors. From Pilates instructors to massage therapists, everyone’s focusing on making this vital tissue more pliable. A plethora of products like foam rollers, massage guns, and “fascia blasters” have flooded the market, promising the enhancement of fascia health. “The surge in fascia’s popularity has been tremendous,” says Christopher DaPrato, a physiotherapist at the University of California, San Francisco, who explores the relationship between fascia and athletic performance. Until the early 21st century, the medical fraternity perceived fascia
November 08, 2023
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug
November 08, 2023
A judge at Britain’s High Court has ruled that life support for a terminally ill 8-month-old baby should be withdrawn at a hospice or hospital
November 08, 2023
The analysis shows that ketamine may start relieving symptoms of PTSD within one day, but it is still unclear how long the effects last and how many injections are needed to maintain benefits.
November 08, 2023
Authorities in Croatia have recommended that people drink only tap water as they investigate reports of several people getting sick or suffering throat injuries allegedly after consuming bottled beverages
November 08, 2023
The Biden administration has asked a federal appeals court to uphold health care guidance issued last year that says hospitals must provide abortions for women whose lives are at risk due to pregnancy
November 07, 2023
A growing consensus among health experts underscores the importance of strength training, along with cardiovascular exercise, for longevity and quality of life. Research increasingly shows that regularly lifting weights provides major benefits that help extend lifespans and preserve independence into old age. Based on a recent study in The British Journal of Sports Medicine, adults who engaged in one to two sessions of strength training per week had a 40% reduced risk of mortality compared to individuals who did not exercise. This was on top of the reduced death risk gained from moderate aerobic activity. The analysis underscores the significant
November 07, 2023
Legume-based pastas made from chickpeas, lentils and beans are popping up in grocery aisles and gaining hype as a nutrient-packed gluten-free swap. But despite the buzz, are these trendy alt-pastas truly a healthy upgrade? Experts weigh in on the pros and cons. Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz examined the nutritional merits of chickpea and lentil pasta in a recent social media video. He called out several advantages compared to traditional wheat pasta – namely much higher protein and fiber content. Some legume pasta varieties offer around 25 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber per serving, over twice as much
November 07, 2023
Alcohol consumption driven by anxiety has been rising rapidly among women in recent years, a worrying trend made worse by the pandemic. At the same time, alcohol companies continue targeting marketing at women, subtly promoting drinking as an escape from daily stresses. Looking closer at research and data reveals complex reasons behind this stress drinking among women and its implications. “Alcohol became the modern tranquilizer, offered as an antidote for stress,” says Holly Whitaker, a former Silicon Valley executive and author of Quit Like a Woman. She describes past struggles with alcohol abuse, drawing parallels to historical sedatives like Valium
November 07, 2023
Tiger Woods says he is pain-free in his right ankle after fusion surgery in April
November 07, 2023
Syphilis cases in U.S. newborns again are on the rise
November 07, 2023
The share of low-income US families who sometimes or often didn’t have enough food to eat fell from 24.5% to 22.5% between late April and late July of 2020, a research team found.
November 07, 2023
Masks are back on the New Delhi streets as residents grapple with the annual surge in air pollution that has engulfed the Indian capital region
November 07, 2023
Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care
November 07, 2023
Ending a meaningful relationship can be intensely painful, even when you know it’s the right decision. Turning off deep feelings of love is often easier said than done. Processing the loss, identifying your needs in a partner, and accepting the importance of what you’ve lost are key steps in the complex journey of moving on. While you can’t control who you fall for, in some cases staying in love keeps you stuck. Perhaps your affection is one-sided. Or maybe you and your partner love each other but can’t overcome irreconcilable differences. However difficult, acknowledging when a romance has run its
November 06, 2023
See where abortions are banned and legal — and where it’s still in limbo
November 06, 2023
Outwardly, people with high-functioning anxiety appear fine. They go to work, raise families, and contribute to society. But inwardly, they wage a constant battle against crippling anxiety that threatens to derail their lives. Approximately 40 million persons in the United States are impacted by anxiety disorders annually. Symptoms like excessive worry, muscle tension, panic attacks, and compulsions can interfere with daily activities. But many hide their struggles to function normally. Those with high-functioning anxiety have developed coping strategies to present a capable face to the world. However, they still endure the same relentless fears and distress as anyone with an
November 06, 2023
An 8-month-old terminally ill British girl has been granted Italian citizenship after a court in Britain authorized the withdrawal of life-supporting invasive treatment
November 06, 2023
The stretchy, sweat-wicking workout clothes that make exercising comfortable contain hidden health hazards. New research shows that the synthetic fabrics commonly used in activewear can leach potentially toxic chemicals onto your skin when you sweat. Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK found that the oil in human sweat acts as a conduit for chemical additives in plastics to dissolve from fabrics and be absorbed into the body. Their study focused specifically on flame retardants added to some textiles. However, the findings likely apply to other plastic chemicals like bisphenols and PFAS commonly used in workout clothes. With
November 06, 2023
Based on a new unexpected study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teenage females are experiencing significantly elevated rates of sexual assault, despair, and suicidal ideation. A full third of high school females reported having thought about suicide, a 60% increase over the previous ten years. Up from 11% in 2019, over 14% of respondents said they were forced to have sex. Around 60% reported feeling consistently unhappy or gloomy to the point where they ceased their usual activities. The information is derived from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which includes a diverse group of high
November 06, 2023
Synchronizing your daily activities to your circadian rhythm could help you improve your performance on a variety of cognitive tasks − and even influence diagnosis of cognitive disorders.
November 06, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received more reports of illness linked to lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children
November 05, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received more reports of illness linked to lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children
November 05, 2023
U.S. food company Tyson Foods has said it was voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 pounds of frozen, fully cooked dinosaur-shaped chicken “Fun Nuggets.”
November 05, 2023
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is honoring the medical team that helped save his life by launching a scholarship program for Cincinnati youths
November 05, 2023
Federal regulators will review the use of a chemical found in tires after a petition from Native American tribes in California and Washington state
November 05, 2023
Hours after Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, the country’s new fortified, subterranean blood bank kicked into action
November 04, 2023
A new medical study indicates that even brief contact with common air pollutants raises the possibility of having a stroke within days. The analysis examined over 18 million stroke cases globally and determined that inhaling nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and ozone heightens stroke chances shortly after exposure. Fine particulate matter was also connected to higher risk. Air pollution impacts not only the respiratory system and vision but also other areas of the body. “The brain and cardiovascular system are also affected,” clarified Dr. Ahmad Tubasi, the main author and a researcher at the medical school of the University
November 03, 2023
Arguing politics with loved ones can quickly spiral into personal attacks that damage relationships. Experts say our political views become tied to identity, making dissent feel like a personal affront. This breeds defensiveness and strips nuance from debates. With partisanship rising nationally, Americans increasingly view opposing parties negatively. Growing polarization fuels emotional confrontations over issues. Figures show 35-45% of partisans now oppose interparty marriages in the family. I recently experienced this phenomenon firsthand. A discussion about politics with my brother rapidly devolved into hurtful statements. It ended with him blocking me on social media. We haven’t spoken since aside from
November 03, 2023
It started as a trickle of complaints during Paris Fashion Week in late September — reports on social media of bedbugs crawling on seats in the metro, lurking in hotel rooms and infesting apartments. Then the trickle turned into a flood, with panicked fashionistas warning others about the pests on Twitter and TikTok and posting stomach-churning photos of infested mattresses tossed on sidewalks. The bedbug hysteria went viral, amplified by screaming tabloid headlines and intense media coverage as outlets from Le Monde to the BBC sounded the alarm. Anxious citizens petitioned the government to act, and officials responded with promises
November 03, 2023
Less than a week after his death, a foundation has been established in the name of Matthew Perry to help people dealing with addiction
November 03, 2023
Your smartphone accompanies you everywhere, including to the bathroom. But experts warn spending time scrolling on the toilet can negatively impact health. They advise leaving phones outside for quicker, more hygienic bathroom breaks. Dermatologist Dr. Joyce Park says extended toilet sitting heightens risks of developing hemorrhoids. The downward sloping toilet seat exerts added pressure on the lower rectum and anus. Prolonged straining from lengthy bathroom browsing can inflame veins in this area. “When you sit on the toilet for too long, especially if you have obesity or are pregnant, then these veins start to bulge or get bigger, and that’s
November 03, 2023
The natural gas industry has spent years trying to undermine scientific findings about gas stoves and health. If this sounds familiar, that’s no accident.
November 03, 2023
Legal settlements could provide local and state governments $50 billion to fight the deadly U.S. opioid overdose crisis
November 03, 2023
Researchers discovered a satellite virus latching onto the neck of another virus called MindFlayer. Studying the viral arms race between similar viruses could lead to new ways to fight infections.
November 03, 2023
An intriguing therapy that shifts what people perceive as the source of their pain could aid in pain management.
November 03, 2023
For the second time in three months, the national debate over reproductive rights focuses on Ohio
November 03, 2023
New Delhi’s government has shut primary schools and banned polluting vehicles and construction work in an attempt to reduce the worst haze and smog of the season
November 03, 2023
The watchdog office overseeing the National Science Foundation is sending investigators to Antarctica’s McMurdo Station after hearing concerns about the prevalence of sexual violence at the U.S. research base
November 03, 2023
Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early-risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off
November 03, 2023
Legal settlements could provide local and state governments $50 billion to fight the deadly U.S. opioid overdose crisis
November 03, 2023
A pilot accused of threatening to shoot an airline captain if they diverted to give a passenger medical attention is an Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel who had been relieved of command for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine
November 02, 2023
When dating apps like Tinder were initially introduced ten years ago, it appeared to be a fresh age for individuals who are not in a committed relationship. However, the actual experience has proven to be a difficult, frequently exasperating, and occasionally harmful process for numerous individuals. Many users feel emotionally exhausted due to the repetitive swiping, uninteresting chats, and the continual worry of being harassed. “It’s kind of like having a part-time job,” says Abby, a financial analyst and someone who has been using online dating sites for 8 years. Abby has used various dating apps, such as OkCupid, Bumble,
November 02, 2023
A new government report shows fewer high school students are vaping
November 02, 2023
Your doctor’s MD emerged from the Dark Ages, where practicing rational “human medicine” was seen as an expression of faith and maintaining one’s health a religious duty.
November 02, 2023
Psychologists have long focused on the importance of a secure attachment with a mother for healthy child development. A new look supports the value of attachment – but it doesn’t have to be with mom.
November 02, 2023
A group of volunteer doctors in Chicago is spending their Saturdays providing street medicine for the growing number of migrants
November 02, 2023
Migrants who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and travel to cities around the country are running into a disjointed health care systems when they need treatment
November 02, 2023
Housing insecurity has hurt kids' chances of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles and much of California
November 02, 2023
As the cold and flu season kicks in, people are starting to think about preventative measures to avoid becoming sick with the common cold. The common cold causes widespread misery in homes, schools and workplaces across America. While rarely severe, the congestion, sore throat, coughing, sneezing and general discomfort make it an illness most aim to dodge. The highly contagious virus easily passes through families, classrooms and offices. Thankfully, experts say proven methods exist to reduce your chances of catching a cold. Science-backed precautions like handwashing, surface disinfecting, masking, distancing and managing chronic conditions can help stop colds before they
November 01, 2023
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But could a simple post-dinner stroll offer similar perks? Exercise is undoubtedly healthy, yet guidance differs on ideal durations and timing. Emerging research now spotlights unique upsides to brief walking sessions soon after eating. Just 15 brisk minutes can energize digestion, mental clarity, blood sugar control, and diabetes prevention. “The benefits start accumulating with even minor additions of movement,” explains Dr. Kershaw Patel. “Every small step counts.” Unlike prolonged workout regimes, these mini walking breaks spur biohacks that integrate seamlessly into daily routines. And through incremental change, they summon surprising transformational impacts.
November 01, 2023
Attorneys representing Tennessee transgender children, teens and their families have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a ban on gender-affirming care for children and teenagers that a lower court allowed to go into effect
November 01, 2023
The state of Tennessee has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a federal lawsuit by its former vaccine leader over her firing during the COVID-19 pandemic
November 01, 2023
The time to shop for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act’s coverage marketplaces is back
November 01, 2023
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an “ongoing injury situation” after a slow start to the season on his artificial left hip
November 01, 2023
The hospital blast site has largely been cleared, Hamas says. But a forensic scientist explains what other evidence independent experts could look to while conducting an investigation.
November 01, 2023
Across the country, family members of children, parents and other relatives struggling with the disease of addiction are facing new financial burdens whether it’s missing work, blowing through their savings or becoming parents again in their 60s and 70s
November 01, 2023
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades
November 01, 2023
A Missouri appeals court has ruled against a Republican-written description of abortion-rights ballot measures, calling his summaries politically partisan
October 31, 2023
Tossing and turning nightly is frustrating. But frequent sleep disruptions impeding daily life likely signal chronic insomnia. We delve into the whys, whats, and hows of getting your Zs back. Sleep progresses through light and deep cycles. An occasional mid-sleep awakening is normal brain cycling. But regularly jolting awake and wrestling to resume sleep indicates a disorder. Age alters sleep architecture. Many seniors wake once or twice for bathroom breaks. That’s usually harmless unless extended awake time and difficulty returning to sleep follow. Those struggling to regain sleep face amplified health risks including dementia, diabetes, heart disease and more from
October 31, 2023
Maryland doctors say the second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died
October 31, 2023
Pfizer lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter as an expected COVID-19 product sales decline clipped revenue
October 31, 2023
The former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has painted a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in government during the coronavirus pandemic
October 31, 2023
American gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton says she is “overwhelmed with all the love and support” she has received and is slowly recovering with family after being hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia earlier this month
October 30, 2023
Drugstore employees around the country have started calling in sick to highlight a lack of support from their employers
October 30, 2023
A Kansas judge has put a new state law on medication abortions on hold and blocked the state from enforcing older abortion restrictions
October 30, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised consumers Friday to immediately stop using certain over-the-counter eye drop products due to potential bacterial contamination posing an infection risk that could lead to vision loss. The agency called for manufacturers to recall all lots of 26 different eye care products sold under brand names including CVS Health, Target’s Up&Up, Rite Aid, Leader, Rugby and Velocity Pharma. The FDA alert came after its investigators discovered unsanitary conditions at the manufacturing facility of Global Pharma Healthcare in India. Sampling identified bacterial contamination in critical production areas. There have been no confirmed illnesses linked to
October 30, 2023
Kirk Cousins is out for the rest of the season with a torn right Achilles tendon
October 30, 2023
Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Pilar has already caused two deaths in El Salvador as it meanders off the Pacific coast
October 30, 2023
U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops due to the risk of infections that could lead to blindness
October 30, 2023
Health officials are warning that WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches may contain dangerous levels of lead
October 30, 2023
Kirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, Kenny Pickett and Tyrod Taylor were the latest quarterbacks to go down with injuries
October 29, 2023
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor was hospitalized with what the team said is a rib cage injury and he’ll remain there overnight for evaluation
October 29, 2023
West Virginia forward Akok Akok has been released from a hospital where he was taken after collapsing on the court during an exhibition game
October 29, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency will soon strengthen lead in drinking water regulations, after decades when they essentially remained the same
October 28, 2023
French Jewish groups have set up a helpline for people in the community traumatized by Israel-Hamas war
October 28, 2023
A beauty pageant held this month in Zimbabwe is seen by its contestants and organizer as a way to push back against prejudice and promote understanding of people living with albinism
October 28, 2023
West Virginia forward Akok Akok has been hospitalized and is stable after collapsing on the court during a charity exhibition game
October 28, 2023
The pre-packaged Lunchables, critiqued as promoting highly processed junk food to kids, have become a staple for many students during school lunch. Their journey onto cafeteria trays stems from savvy marketing, industry lobbying, and financial pressures facing school districts. Synonymous with pre-made convenience foods, Lunchables exploded in popularity after launching in 1988 as a way for Oscar Mayer to market sliced meat and cheese. They gained devotees for letting children assemble their own mini meals. But nutrition advocates decried Lunchables’ lack of whole ingredients. A typical lunch kit pairs cracker sandwiches, cheese slices, deli meat, and candy – adding up
October 27, 2023
A new study shows that most New Mexico families with infants exposed to illicit drugs, marijuana and alcohol in the womb have been forgoing subsidized addiction treatment and other voluntary support services aimed at protecting children
October 27, 2023
The COVID-19 treatments millions of have taken for free from the federal government will enter the private market next week with a hefty price tag
October 27, 2023
People, including children and adolescents, are being exposed to horrifying imagery in the news and on social media. But there are ways to stay informed without overconsuming harmful content.
October 27, 2023
Best Buy is recalling nearly 1 million pressure cookers and separate inner pots due to a defect that can cause hot foods to spew out, posing burn hazards
October 27, 2023
China's chief epidemiologist, who helped drive anti-COVID-19 measures that suspended access to cities and confined millions to their homes, has died
October 27, 2023
Abortion has had a complicated history in the Soviet Union and Russia
October 27, 2023
Supporters of a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution are far outraising their anti-abortion opponents in the months leading up to the November election
October 26, 2023
An Idaho woman is suing her one-time fertility doctor, saying he secretly used his own sperm to inseminate her 34 years ago
October 26, 2023
Federal officials are warning health care providers and the public about injuries and at least one death in premature infants who were given probiotic products in the hospital
October 26, 2023
More than a month after federal officials recommended a new version of the COVID-19 vaccines, 7% of U.S. adults and 2% of children have gotten a shot
October 26, 2023
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a new government-wide strategy that will target not only fentanyl but precursor materials used to make the synthetic opioid
October 26, 2023
Two workers at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have been hospitalized after accidentally being sprayed with radioactive liquid waste
October 26, 2023
As temperatures drop, many people notice their appetites and cravings change along with the seasons. Salads and light summer fare no longer satisfy. Instead, carbohydrate and fat-laden comfort foods become far more appealing when it’s cold outside. Soups, stews, casseroles, baked goods and other indulgent dishes beckon. But what drives this common phenomenon of winter comfort food cravings? Experts say several factors play into these urges, from psychological to physiological. Understanding the science behind seasonal eating patterns can help people enjoy winter comforts in moderation. Neuroscientist Rachel Herz explains that carbohydrate-rich and fatty foods prompt the brain to release dopamine,
October 25, 2023
Livestock and poultry producers will need to comply with more specific standards if they want to label their products as organic under final rules announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
October 25, 2023
As social media expands its reach, many people are developing intense one-sided relationships with influencers and media figures they follow online. These so-called “parasocial relationships” provide a sense of connection but rarely reflect reality. Jessica Grose, a journalist and novelist, recently found herself fixated on the drama unfolding among cast members of the Bravo reality show “Summer House.” She spent time analyzing their disputes and motivations with friends over text. “The kind of one-way friendship I have with these reality stars has a name in the sociology world: It’s called a ‘parasocial relationship,’” said Grose. This term was first coined
October 25, 2023
An estimated 17 million households reported problems finding enough food last year
October 25, 2023
Tennessee’s top legal chief says the federal government is wrongly withholding millions of dollars in family planning funds after the state refused to comply with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its current ban on the procedure
October 25, 2023
Billions of dollars for a global HIV/AIDS program that's saved millions of lives are in limbo and now the George W
October 25, 2023
Government health advisers say gay and bisexual men at high risk for mpox infection should get vaccinated for the virus even after the current outbreak ends
October 25, 2023
A new survey finds that the total number of abortions provided in the U.S. after bans started going into effect in some states last year increased slightly
October 25, 2023
Dependence on bottled water weakens pressure to fix tap-water problems. Who pays the price?
October 25, 2023
A cruise operator that failed to cancel a voyage from Sydney that led to a COVID-19 outbreak has been ruled negligent in an Australian class-action case
October 25, 2023
Japan’s Supreme Court has ruled that a law requiring transgender people to undergo sterilization surgery in order to officially change their gender is unconstitutional
October 25, 2023
Speed dating is undergoing an unexpected resurgence in Los Angeles, transcending its 1990s origins to cater to the diverse demographics of the city. According to Eventbrite’s data, there’s an increase of 75% in speed dating events from 2021 to 2022. Furthermore, Google search interest surpassed pre-pandemic levels in February, marking the first instance of such a resurgence since the onset of COVID-19. This resurgence is drawing in not only older generations but also capturing the interest of Millennials and Gen Z, who are exploring modern approaches to courtship. While the traditional rapid-fire speed dating format remains, innovative variations such as
October 24, 2023
Dozens of U.S. states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms
October 24, 2023
A Texas county near New Mexico has banned helping people traveling to get an abortion
October 24, 2023
New court documents say an off-duty airline pilot who tried to cut the engines on a flight in midair told police he had been struggling with depression
October 24, 2023
The Big East Conference honored Georgetown coach Tasha Butts, who died Monday after a two-year battle with breast cancer
October 24, 2023
Some U.S. lawmakers are demanding that seafood processed in two Chinese provinces be banned from entering the U.S. market because of concerns about rights abuses
October 24, 2023
Dozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms
October 24, 2023
A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials are telling doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at the highest risk of severe disease
October 24, 2023
As COVID-19 infection rates spike heading into fall, the arrival of an updated booster vaccine targeting the latest Omicron subvariants comes at a critical time. But with any vaccine, side effects are possible. Experts say the benefits of the new COVID booster still far outweigh the risks. Immunologists concur that while the vaccine provides important protection, it should not be the sole preventative measure against the virus, especially amid surging rates of the highly contagious Omicron offshoot Eris. “The vaccine should be used in conjunction with other protective measures such as masking and ventilation for those people at higher risk
October 23, 2023
As COVID-19 cases slowly rise in Los Angeles County, public health officials are anticipating the rollout of updated COVID-19 booster shots targeting the latest Omicron subvariants. The new bivalent booster shots have been tweaked with the goal of providing better protection against the currently dominant strains, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The big question is when the Omicron-specific shots will be available to the public. The CDC expects the updated vaccine rollout to begin in mid to late September, meaning pharmacies will likely start offering the new boosters in October. But who will be eligible
October 23, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to ban the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene
October 23, 2023
Georgetown women’s basketball coach Tasha Butts has died after a two-year battle with breast cancer
October 23, 2023
Up to 50% of US teens feel they are addicted to their devices. But help is out there.
October 23, 2023
Anti-abortion groups seeking to build opposition to a reproductive rights measure in Ohio are messaging heavily around a term for an abortion procedure that hasn’t been legal in the U.S. for over 15 years
October 23, 2023
Doctors in the Gaza Strip say dwindling fuel supplies are putting dozens of premature babies hooked up to incubators at risk of imminent death
October 22, 2023
Polish officials and media are reporting that an American basketball player with a professional Polish women's club has been badly beaten, sustaining a head injury
October 22, 2023
In the besieged Gaza Strip, hospitals are nearing collapse as doctors work under the most trying conditions
October 21, 2023
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s new health plan for low-income adults has enrolled only 1,343 people through the end of September about three months after launching
October 20, 2023
Federal law that prohibits insurers from denying healthcare based on preexisting conditions, or kicking dependents off their parent’s coverage until age 26 is now codified separately into Michigan law
October 20, 2023
The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has reached the one-month mark and a hospital video shows he's working hard to recover
October 20, 2023
Grandma swore by it. Now science weighs in on the healing powers of chicken soup.
October 20, 2023
Hospitals and health care systems are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to help summarize doctors’ notes and analyze health records
October 20, 2023
Raising awareness serves as the initial step toward aiding more individuals, especially teenagers. Heidi McLachlan, starting in her youth and spanning over two decades, grappled with a detrimental body image. Her relentless endeavors to prevent weight gain propelled her into a realm of disordered eating behaviors, including anorexia nervosa and chewing and spitting. Chew and spit (CHSP) is a behavior involving the act of chewing food and then intentionally spitting it out, driven by the desire to derive pleasure from the taste without actually consuming the calories. For McLachlan, chewing and spitting began as a symptom of anorexia nervosa —
October 19, 2023
Recurring dreams are a fascinating phenomenon that has intrigued psychologists, sleep scientists, and dream researchers for years. These are dreams that you experience repeatedly, often with the same theme or narrative. Mostly, recurring dreams are a common cause of anxiety and confusion for the individuals who experience them. However, this needn’t be the case for everyone. Let’s delve deep into the reality of recurring dreams and how to deal with them. Recurring dreams are not the same as your usual dreams. They’re a unique class of dreams that repeat themselves, often with the same theme or narrative. Whether the dream
October 19, 2023
Each morning, as the streets of New York become infused with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and tea, the longstanding debate persists: which beverage holds greater benefits for human health? Recent research has shown fascinating clues that indicate both espresso and tea may include ingredients that are beneficial to living a longer, healthier life. An extensive research monitored half a million people in Britain for more than a decade; the country is well-known for its avid tea consumers. The results were striking: individuals consuming at least two cups of tea daily had a 9-13% reduced likelihood of passing away
October 19, 2023
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson practiced for the first time in nearly three weeks after missing two games with an injured right shoulder
October 19, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years
October 19, 2023
Half a million new mothers in the US suffer from postpartum depression every year, yet a lack of awareness and stigma toward the condition keep many from getting the help they need.
October 19, 2023
Communities across the U.S. are confronting a new vaping problem: how to get rid of millions of disposable e-cigarettes that are considered hazardous waste
October 19, 2023
As baby boomers reach their golden years, an increasing number are choosing to live in retirement communities. While retirement homes offer many benefits, from social activities to assisted care, the transition can also pose difficulties. Understanding the pros and cons of retirement living can help seniors make the best choice for their needs. Recent studies by the National Institute on Aging show that over 30% of Americans over 65 now reside in some type of retirement community. This represents a major shift, as past generations largely lived independently or with family in their later years. The rise of retirement homes
October 18, 2023
The Illinois governor is taking his abortion-rights advocacy nationwide
October 18, 2023
Neymar left the soccer field in tears after yet another injury in what has become an all-too familiar sight
October 18, 2023
Vaccine policies fall on a spectrum, from mandates to recommendations. Deciding what to use and when is not so much a science but a balancing act between personal autonomy and public good.
October 18, 2023
Aaron Rodgers acknowledges he's ahead of schedule with his recovery from surgery to repair his torn left Achilles tendon
October 17, 2023
A medical waste processing company has pleaded guilty to dozens environment-related charges and agreed to pay $1.75 million in fines after state prosecutors accused a south Baltimore incineration plant of exposing the public to biohazardous material
October 17, 2023
Rite Aid’s plan to close more stores as part of its bankruptcy process raises concern about how that might hurt access to medicine and care
October 17, 2023
A clinical trial is recruiting thousands of volunteers to try to figure out if 3D mammograms are better than standard 2D imaging for catching advanced cancers
October 17, 2023
Gaza's health ministry says that an estimated 1,200 people are still trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings awaiting rescue, or recovery
October 17, 2023
The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says a massive blast hit a Gaza City hospital packed with wounded and other Palestinians seeking shelter, killing hundreds of people
October 17, 2023
Hundreds of thousands of students nationwide face challenges learning math due to disabilities such as dyscalculia
October 17, 2023
Hospitals have been destroyed, and doctors and health care staff killed. Gaza’s health services may take years to recover, warns a Palestinian health specialist.
October 17, 2023
Despite the variety, it’s crucial to double-check labels, as manufacturers can change formulas. While allergies are typically managed by avoiding certain foods, diabetes management can be more flexible. Consuming less sugar is generally better for overall health, but children with diabetes can still enjoy Halloween candy in moderation. Chocolate may be a better choice than sugar-based sweets for some children with diabetes, as it metabolizes slower. Children with braces or other dental hardware often find chocolate easier to eat than sticky or hard candies. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, soft, melt-in-your-mouth candies are less risky for damaging braces.
October 16, 2023
The Las Vegas Raiders received encouraging news on Jimmy Garoppolo’s injured back
October 16, 2023
Wildlife officials say antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history
October 16, 2023
Hospitals in Gaza faced collapse Monday as water, power and medicine neared depletion, and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians searched for dwindling food supplies while Israel maintained punishing airstrikes in retaliation for last week’s deadly rampage by Hamas
October 16, 2023
The United Nations humanitarian chief says Sudan's war between the military and a powerful paramilitary group has killed up to 9,000 people and created “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history."
October 15, 2023
A new study finds that the medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight
October 15, 2023
Medics in Gaza are warning that thousands could die as hospitals packed with wounded people run desperately low on fuel and basic supplies
October 15, 2023
The family of Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton says she is making “remarkable” progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia
October 14, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to raise the minimum wage for health care workers
October 14, 2023
University of Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter returned earlier than expected after suffering a lacerated liver on an illegal hit Sept. 16 against Colorado State
October 14, 2023
A Montana man who was mauled by a grizzly bear that bit off the front of his lower jaw will be returning home after five weeks in a Utah hospital
October 13, 2023
As clocks across America “fall back” an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, internal clocks may lag behind. This semi-annual switch between daylight saving time and standard time has measurable impacts on public health and safety, according to research. While the spring switch to daylight saving is more disruptive, the upcoming change to standard time also negatively affects health. The most immediate impact of the time change is increased traffic accidents and workplace injuries. Researchers estimate that the switch to and from daylight saving contributes to thousands of car crashes and 300 deaths in the U.S. each year.
October 13, 2023
Juliette Martin, a French lady, was able to climb the corporate ladder with an outstanding elegance and slimness, finally becoming the chief executive of the American division of Veuve Clicquot. She successfully negotiated the complex world of weight management and provided insights into the French manner of maintaining a slender figure in her best-selling book, “French Women Don’t Get Fat.” This book has been quite successful. However, her narrative of success is entangled with the expectations of society as well as the complex link that exists between one’s weight, income, and gender. The narrative begins with Martin’s, teenage years, when
October 13, 2023
Open enrollment for Medicare opens Sunday, and seniors could have dozens of options to choose from
October 13, 2023
The Columbus Blue Jackets say Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks with a right leg injury
October 13, 2023
Chinese disposable e-cigarettes from Elf Bar remain widely available in the U.S. more than four months after U.S. health regulators moved to ban their importation
October 13, 2023
Unions representing 85,000 health care workers have reached a tentative agreement with industry giant Kaiser Permanente following a strike over wages and staffing levels
October 13, 2023
Weightlifting and other forms of resistance training can help stave off loss of muscle mass and other age-related physical decline.
October 13, 2023
A recent ruling by Mexico’s Supreme Court ending federal criminal penalties for abortion will eventually expand access to the procedure
October 13, 2023
A leading doctors group is formally withdrawing approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium.”
October 12, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two major pieces of legislation to transform the state’s mental health system and to address the state’s worsening homelessness crisis
October 12, 2023
U.N. officials say more than 90% of the people killed by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in western Afghanistan were women and children
October 12, 2023
A group of academics look at the global evidence to examine the potential impact of supervised injection sites in Philadelphia and the US.
October 12, 2023
Horseshoe crabs play a unique role in medicine, but they’re also ecologically important in their home waters along the Atlantic coast. Can regulators balance the needs of humans and nature?
October 12, 2023
Newly approved and updated vaccines are the best tools available to combat COVID-19, the flu and RSV, as infections and hospitalizations tick upward and cold and flu season gets underway.
October 12, 2023
There are several patient cases that have been documented throughout the annals of psychiatry that have prompted the reexamination of preconceived notions as well as the formation of novel lines of inquiry. It is possible that recovery stories such as April Burrell’s and Devine Cruz’s will have an impact on the way schizophrenia is currently treated. Once a promising accounting major at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, April Burrell’s world irrevocably changed after a trauma at 21. This incident catapulted her into acute psychosis, leading her to a diagnosis of schizophrenia—a condition affecting around 1% of the global population—where
October 11, 2023
Elizabeth Francis, a 114-year-old sentinel of history standing in the center of Houston, Texas, speaks the annals of time. She has seen a century pass, from the horse-drawn carriages of William Howard Taft’s administration to the high-tech era of the internet and pandemics. As the second oldest American and the seventh eldest globally, Elizabeth’s life is not just a marvel of longevity but a repository of lessons that might decode the enigma of long life. Elizabeth was ushered into the world on July 25, 1909, a mere few moments, historically speaking, after William Howard Taft assumed the mantle of the
October 11, 2023
The family of Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton says she is “continuing to fight.”
October 11, 2023
Southern California basketball coach Andy Enfield said Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is “doing well” nearly three months after the prized recruit went into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice on campus
October 11, 2023
The distinction between people and their canine friends is becoming increasingly hazy in contemporary culture. The growing tendency of giving canines human names is one obvious sign of this trend. As everyone knows, certain names are more appropriate for people while some are more suited for dogs. But other names—like Angel, Riley, and Jack—live in a special place where they are used for both people and dogs. The Atlantic is among the publications that have noted this trend of canines adopting human names. We looked more thoroughly at this tendency by examining the names of 61,000 dogs that were up
October 11, 2023
New York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users
October 11, 2023
Saltwater intrusion is bad for human health, ecosystems, crops and infrastructure. Here’s how seawater can move inland, and why climate change is making this phenomenon more frequent and severe.
October 11, 2023
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year
October 11, 2023
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is defending her decision to treat gun violence as a public health epidemic by presenting statistics on recent firearms seizures, reduced reports of gunfire in the Albuquerque metro area and an uptick in jail bookings
October 11, 2023
U.S. gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton is "fighting for her life" and has been in an intensive care unit for more than a week battling a rare form of pneumonia, her daughter said on Tuesday.
October 10, 2023
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital
October 10, 2023
Walgreens has named a new CEO as pharmacy staff walked off the job this week over concerns that working conditions are putting employees and patients at risk
October 10, 2023
Highly pathogenic bird flu has made its first appearances in U.S. commercial poultry flocks this season, affecting one turkey farm in South Dakota and one in Utah
October 10, 2023
For generations, sharing a marital bed was non-negotiable. Separate sleeping quarters spelled impending doom for couples in the court of public opinion. But recently the tables have turned on this restrictive paradigm. A rapidly rising renovation trend now sees spouses purposely partitioning master suites, consciously crafting his and hers bedroom oases. Behind closed doors, 20% of couples slumber contentedly in different beds. And progressively, stigma gives way to understanding customized sleep needs. Far from signaling trouble, advocates cite perks like improved rest, reduced conflicts and enhanced waking-hour connections. For partners with mismatched sleep styles, room to spread out can prevent
October 10, 2023
Not enough time is being set aside for school counselors and psychologists to help students work on mental health issues, a professor of school psychology says.
October 10, 2023
Balancing well is a whole-body experience that develops over time and takes practice to master.
October 09, 2023
Rugby will use mouthguard technology as part of its efforts to detect brain injuries suffered by players on the field
October 09, 2023
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is announcing $40 million in funding to help develop messenger RNA vaccines in Africa
October 09, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students
October 08, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
October 08, 2023
Burnout and deteriorating mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression are affecting religious leaders at a worrisome pace
October 08, 2023
American babies and toddlers with disabilities are entitled to publicly funded therapies known as Early Intervention, since all U.S. states and territories accept federal funding for this program
October 08, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and use of some hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms
October 07, 2023
Customers may need a dose of patience at U.S. pharmacy counters as those businesses start their busiest season
October 07, 2023
Many LGBTQ+ students say they have not felt represented in sex education classes
October 07, 2023
A federal judge in Oklahoma has declined to stop a new law from taking effect that makes it a felony crime for health care workers to provide gender-affirming care to young transgender people
October 06, 2023
Georgia soon will become the first state in the nation to offer medical marijuana products at independent pharmacies
October 06, 2023
Johns Hopkins trauma surgeon Dr. Joseph Sakran relied on a unique combination of training and personal experience this week when a shooting left five people injured on the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore
October 06, 2023
Argentinians will vote in a new president on Oct. 22, 2023. But the front-runner’s plans to slash health funding might find resistance.
October 06, 2023
A massive health care strike over wages and staff shortages is heading into its final day without a deal between industry giant Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing the 75,000 workers who picketed this week
October 06, 2023
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies
October 06, 2023
Authorities say they're investigating the improper storage of human remains found at a Colorado funeral home that performs “green” burials without embalming chemicals or metal caskets
October 05, 2023
The former University of Southern California gynecologist charged with sexually more than a dozen students and accused of abuse by hundreds more has died
October 05, 2023
A healthy Jonathan Taylor explained Thursday how happy he is to be practicing again with the Indianapolis Colts
October 05, 2023
Federal authorities have arrested a 77-year-old man for allegedly buying more than $1,800 in erectile dysfunction drugs without a prescription and intending to sell them in the massive central Florida retirement community The Villages and elsewhere
October 05, 2023
Workers are objecting to staffing levels they say endanger patient care and are refusing their employer’s offer that includes raises that they say are too low due to inflation.
October 05, 2023
Funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children quickly halts during government shutdowns.
October 05, 2023
Zimbabwe has recorded 100 suspected deaths from cholera and more than 5,000 possible cases since late last month
October 05, 2023
Since Antoine Dupont broke a cheekbone in a tackle at the Rugby World Cup, France has been feeding crumbs of positivity about its talismanic captain
October 05, 2023
Syria’s health minister says a drone attack that hit a packed military graduation ceremony in the central city of Homs has killed 80 people and wounded 240
October 05, 2023
Bedbugs go wherever people go, and they have become a nightmare haunting France for weeks
October 05, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to increase the amount of minimum sick days for workers from three days to five
October 04, 2023
“Just exhausted, that’s all. It feels like a second job.” Samantha’s words epitomize the mental drain facing millions searching for love through dating apps. Behind the glossy photos and clever profiles lies weary users on an endless sprint towards happily ever after. However, despite obsessively working on these platforms, many fail to find meaningful connections regardless of the time and effort invested. The promise sold by apps seems almost cruel in retrospect: an infinite pool of Mr. or Mrs. Right awaits with just the right swipe or click. Yet users like 28-year-old Samantha increasingly suspect the system is rigged. She
October 04, 2023
AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for quarterbacks who are deaf or hard of hearing
October 04, 2023
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out
October 04, 2023
Armless archer Matt Stutzman is reshaping thinking about people with disabilities one arrow at a time
October 04, 2023
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed raising the legal age that people in England can buy cigarettes until it applies to the whole population
October 04, 2023
British police have opened an investigation into corporate manslaughter at a northern England hospital after a neonatal nurse was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others when she worked there
October 04, 2023
Jill Biden is urging women to talk to their doctors about getting mammograms or other cancer screenings during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 04, 2023
Some 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are taking to picket lines in multiple states over wages and staff shortages
October 04, 2023
U.S. regulators have added another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax
October 03, 2023
Britain's inquiry into the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation has entered the second phase with political decision-making taking center stage
October 03, 2023
President Joe Biden has announced that the manufacturers of all of the first 10 prescription drugs selected for Medicare’s first price negotiations have agreed to participate
October 03, 2023
Restrictions on carrying guns in public that are tied to an emergency public health order are going under the legal microscope in U.S. District Court in New Mexico
October 03, 2023
In addition to sending out signals when it’s in difficulty, the heart pumps blood consistently throughout the body. In a recent study by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles , experts found that more than half of heart attack patients report feeling sick on the day before their attack. Knowing how to recognize the signs might potentially save your life. Early warning markers of myocardial infarction (MI) or heart attack may differ somewhat by gender and according to Dr. Summet Chugh, the study’s primary investigator, he said, “Our findings could very well reshape our understanding and approach to preventing sudden
October 02, 2023
The mother of Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe and Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe will not make the trip to Tropicana Field for this week’s AL Wild Card Series featuring her sons because she is battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy
October 02, 2023
Human relationships reflect a range of interests and expectations. Research suggests that monogamy, often seen as a universal model, may not suit everyone. Many are unaware that monogamy’s boundaries and conventions are evolving and when most people think of the term “monogamy,” they envision a married couple with children. However, there is a new relationship trend called “modern monogamy“. Nowadays, people often use the term “modern monogamy” to describe a marriage where one partner opts for monogamy, while the other views it as a potentially temporary or seasonal arrangement. The search for “the one” becomes unnecessary if one grasps this
October 02, 2023
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to two scientists whose work led to mRNA vaccines against COVID-19
October 02, 2023
All models of Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards are under recall after at least four deaths and multiple injuries were reported in recent years, federal regulators say
October 02, 2023
The World Health Organization has authorized a second malaria vaccine in a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and a more readily available option than the world’s first shot against the parasitic disease
October 02, 2023
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a post-sex morning after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases
October 02, 2023
Pakistan has launched its second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year Monday in an effort to inoculate 44 million children under the age of 5
October 02, 2023
Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and that could be used to develop other shots in the future
October 02, 2023
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia into housing and medical care is starting in San Francisco and six other California counties
October 02, 2023
A woman who escaped Hawaii’s Lahaina wildfire by running through a flaming field has died after spending more than seven weeks in a hospital burn unit
October 01, 2023
New regulations in Nebraska require trans youth seeking gender-affirming care to wait seven days to start puberty blocking medications or hormone treatments
October 01, 2023
A federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues
September 30, 2023
Abortion opponents in Ohio are at odds over how to frame their opposition to a reproductive rights amendment on the state’s November ballot and over longer-term goals on how severely they would restrict the procedure
September 30, 2023
Nebraska’s new law restricting gender-affirming care for anyone under 19 goes into effect this weekend
September 30, 2023
Mississippi's human services director says the state has seen a consistent increase in the number of families accepting public assistance for child care since lawmakers banned abortion in almost all circumstances
September 29, 2023
Authorities in one province of Pakistan are turning to a controversial new tactic in the decades-long initiative to wipe out polio: prison
September 29, 2023
Buffalo Bills starting safety Jordan Poyer was ruled out from playing against the Miami Dolphins this weekend, potentially opening the door for Damar Hamlin to appear in his first regular-season game since going into cardiac arrest during a game in January
September 29, 2023
The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steriods and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November
September 29, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration says it plans to begin regulating laboratory-based medical tests
September 29, 2023
For students to learn in a safe, healthy environment, school administrators must deal with a myriad of potential environmental contaminants, from allergens to cockroaches.
September 29, 2023
A doctor says that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in a hospital following successful hip replacement surgery
September 29, 2023
Authorities in Maui are opening more of the burn zone from last month’s devastating wildfire for visits by residents and property owners who lost homes
September 28, 2023
A judge has sentenced an abortion opponent to five years in prison for burning a Wyoming abortion clinic
September 28, 2023
A Massachusetts woman has pleaded guilty to calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths
September 28, 2023
TikTok has become a key marketing channel for vendors promoting steroids and other bodybuilding drugs to millions of the app’s users, according to a report released Thursday that the social media company disputes
September 28, 2023
The Boston Red Sox say announcer and former knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is undergoing treatment for a disease they did not specify and asked for fans to respect his privacy after his illness was outed without his consent by ex-teammate Curt Schilling
September 28, 2023
United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate
September 28, 2023
The award-winning U.S. guitarist Al Di Meola has suffered a heart attack while performing in Romania’s capital
September 28, 2023
A group of pharmacists frustrated with overwhelming workloads didn't show up for work last week in at least a dozen Kansas City-area CVS pharmacies
September 27, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law protecting doctors and pharmacists who mail abortion pills to patients in other states
September 27, 2023
Federal health advisers have voted overwhelmingly against recommending approval of an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease, the fatal muscle-wasting disease
September 27, 2023
Houston officials have approved $5 million for a fund to help relocate residents from neighborhoods located near a rail yard polluted by a cancer-linked wood preservative that has been blamed for an increase in cancer cases
September 27, 2023
Ohio Supreme Court justices have questioned the state’s lawyer about a legal strategy that Ohio is attempting in hopes of reviving its law banning abortions except in the earliest weeks of pregnancy
September 27, 2023
A Montana state judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of a law to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors
September 27, 2023
Police in Canada say they will not pursue a criminal investigation into a recent case in which a doctor sterilized an Inuit woman without her consent
September 27, 2023
A Japanese court has ordered the central government, the Kumamoto prefecture and a chemical company to recognize more than 120 plaintiffs as patients of the decades-old Minamata mercury poisoning and pay compensation they have been denied because they developed symptoms after moving away from the region
September 27, 2023
Workers who cut and polish manufactured stones are at risk of contracting silicosis, a potentially deadly lung disease, because to the industry’s rapid growth in popularity. This illness has been an occupational risk for decades, but recently it has been on the rise among younger employees, casting a pall over the whole sector. Inhalation of very small particles of crystalline silica causes silicosis. Over time, breathing in tiny particles damages the lungs, leading to life-threatening respiratory issues and even death. Unfortunately, there is currently no treatment for silicosis, making it a lifelong sentence for those who contract it. Particles like
September 26, 2023
A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal
September 26, 2023
LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey is publicizing that she had two stents put in a major artery this summer in an effort to promote screening for life-threatening arterial blockages
September 26, 2023
Wildland firefighters need the endurance of a cyclist in the Tour de France, and the work takes a toll on their bodies. A physiologist explains what’s at stake.
September 26, 2023
About 150 people from families who have lost a loved one to fentanyl poisoning have gathered at the headquarters of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as the U.S. faces its deadliest overdose crisis
September 26, 2023
The U.N. health agency says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan, where thousands of people are sheltering in crowded camps as deadly fighting grinds on between the country’s military and a rival paramilitary force
September 26, 2023
Researchers say they have verified 1,329 deaths from hunger in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region since a cease-fire ended a two-year conflict there in November
September 26, 2023
Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies
September 26, 2023
When a couple’s planned first date didn’t go as planned, their story went crazy on TikTok, and they were made out to be bad guys. The story of Shelby Trischler and Mitch LoBuglio should teach us a lesson about rushing to judge others when we don’t have the full context. Perhaps more significantly, it reminds us that even seemingly small actions online can have outsized impacts on people’s lives, especially when privacy feels increasingly rare. Shelby Trischler, an active TikToker, met Mitch LoBuglio, a member of the band American Dream Machine, online. They connected over shared interests and humor and
September 25, 2023
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol
September 25, 2023
If another pandemic happens, the world will again be unprepared
September 25, 2023
A major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant has restarted production, 10 weeks after it was heavily damaged by a tornado
September 25, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration meets this week to consider a much-debated treatment for Lou Gehrig’s disease
September 25, 2023
It’s long been known that exercise helps maintain strength and agility as we age. New research points to the importance of exercise type in supporting cognitive health in the latest decades of life.
September 25, 2023
Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.
September 25, 2023
More research is showing that we carry genes from other kinds of ancient humans, and their DNA affects our lives today
September 25, 2023
Missouri officials struck back at one of the clinics that unsuccessfully challenged new state restrictions on gender affirming care by filing a new lawsuit accusing the clinic of failing to provide proper care for transgender minors even before the new law took effect last month
September 24, 2023
Mike Trout’s season ended because of a wrist injury that limited him to one game after July 3
September 24, 2023
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot
September 23, 2023
A growing number of states are offering dental care to low-income adults who once had to rely on charity or the emergency room to treat their tooth problems
September 23, 2023
Scientists are working tirelessly to uncover the secrets of longevity and health by studying the countless nuances of aging and providing fascinating insights and empirically supported solutions for staying young. Even if finding the fountain of youth is still a pipe dream, promising new findings in the study of aging point to the possibility of living longer and healthier lives in the future. An innovative method for measuring aging, the “epigenetic clock,” was developed by Steve Horvath, a genetics professor turned lead scientist for the longevity-focused startup Altos Labs. Salivary molecular levels provide a biomarker “clock” that may be used
September 22, 2023
U.S. health officials are recommending RSV vaccinations for moms-to-be as a second option to protect newborns
September 22, 2023
Aaron Rodgers misses being around his New York Jets teammates and feels a bit isolated at times as he recovers from surgery on his torn left Achilles tendon
September 22, 2023
Surgeons have transplanted a pig’s heart into a dying man in a bid to prolong his life
September 22, 2023
Brazil’s top court is deciding whether abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy will be decriminalized nationwide
September 22, 2023
Two days after Rodgers’ injury, the NFL players union called on the league to convert all playing fields to natural grass.
September 22, 2023
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal
September 22, 2023
Lahaina residents are bracing for what they'll find when they return to the ruins of their homes after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 97 people and destroyed thousands of buildings
September 22, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration is beginning the process to remove medical bills from people’s credit scores
September 21, 2023
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week
September 21, 2023
A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina and West Virginia that could have significant implications on whether individual states are required to cover health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance
September 21, 2023
A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providing care in their communities
September 20, 2023
The rising popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are primarily used to manage diabetes, has caused a significant strain on their supply. Both these drugs contain semaglutide, a compound that aids in controlling blood sugar and insulin levels while reducing appetite. This double-action has made them a preferred choice for many individuals trying to manage their weight or diabetes. However, the sudden unavailability of these drugs can have a profound effect on those relying on them. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed both Ozempic and Wegovy as “in shortage” for several months. Trulicity, another similar
September 20, 2023
The Biden administration has announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household
September 20, 2023
Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives confirmed to The Associated Press
September 20, 2023
The influential abortion-rights group NARAL Pro-Choice America has changed its name to Reproductive Freedom for All
September 20, 2023
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $200 million to help save the lives of mothers and children during childbirth
September 20, 2023
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams has resigned, saying he needs to tend to his health and his family
September 20, 2023
Washington’s revolving door kept spinning this week as the Drug Enforcement Administration’s recently departed second-in-command returned for another stint with a high-powered consulting firm where he previously advised OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
September 20, 2023
The family of LSU safety Greg Brooks says the Tigers defensive back has undergone surgery to remove “a large brain tumor."
September 20, 2023
Authorities in Massachusetts announced that a man who died at a New England Patriots home game last weekend after he was punched twice in the head did not suffer a “traumatic injury” in the stands but had a medical issue
September 20, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, calling for more research on what would have been the first alternative to injections using devices such as an EpiPen
September 20, 2023
Human scent could one day be used as evidence in forensics and as diagnostic information in medicine.
September 20, 2023
Britain’s state-owned health service is operating on holiday-level staffing in England as doctors in the early stages of their careers joined their more senior colleagues in their first-ever joint strike action
September 20, 2023
Palestinian health officials say the death toll from a day of fighting between Israel and the Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip has risen to six
September 20, 2023
One of the biggest fights over abortion rights this year is in Virginia, where all of the state House and Senate seats are up for reelection
September 20, 2023
Kraft Heinz is recalling more than 83,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of the wrapper could stick to the slice and become a choking hazard
September 19, 2023
Five women state senators from South Carolina who formed a bipartisan coalition to filibuster a near-total abortion ban in their state have been chosen to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award this year
September 19, 2023
Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb will undergo surgery on his left knee after suffering a gruesome season-ending injury Monday night in Pittsburgh
September 19, 2023
Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson has a broken right leg and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to coach Frank Reich
September 19, 2023
The U.N.’s refugee agency says that more than 1,200 children under age 5 have died in nine camps in war-scarred Sudan in the past five months because of a deadly combination of measles and malnutrition
September 19, 2023
A joint report from three U.N. agencies says the mental health of Afghan women, who have suffered under harsh measures imposed by the Taliban since taking power two years ago, has deteriorated across the country
September 19, 2023
Space can damage everything from your cardiovascular and nervous systems to your mental health – long voyages can feel isolating for many.
September 19, 2023
The prime minister of Libyan’s eastern administration says authorities have divided the flood-stricken city of Derna into four sections to create buffers in case of disease outbreaks
September 19, 2023
Experts hope the sputtering global public health system and efforts to curb global warming through collaboration can combine to create a better system for handling the problem
September 18, 2023
Laziness, downtime, and relaxation all have their benefits, even surprising ones, related to health. It’s crucial to take daily breaks to unwind, whether through activities like watching TV, reading, writing, or simply resting. In 2023, it’s projected that the typical American will spend approximately 2 hours and 33 minutes each day watching television. Dr. Sanam Hafeez, Director of Comprehend the Mind and a renowned psychologist, notes that engaging in leisure activities triggers the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine, associated with pleasure and happiness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around sixty percent of individuals in the
September 18, 2023
San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler underwent an unspecified medical procedure last month and is "on the road to recovery” according to a statement posted on the team’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter
September 18, 2023
Planned Parenthood has resumed offering abortions in Wisconsin at clinics in Madison and Milwaukee
September 18, 2023
Officials are warning that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create “a second devastating crisis” as adults and children fell ill from contaminated water
September 18, 2023
Whether experienced directly or indirectly, racial incidents can trigger numerous psychological impacts on Black people, including lower self-esteem and anxiety.
September 18, 2023
Desert dust storms are increasingly picking up materials like sewage, herbicides and other human-made waste and transporting them on tiny particles that are easy to inhale.
September 18, 2023
From dopamine hacking to dopamine detoxes, some people have sought to harness this brain chemical to improve their mood and productivity. But it’s far more complicated than that.
September 18, 2023
Many people with sickle cell disease don’t receive adequate treatment to ease their pain and are subjected to racial discrimination and stigmatization.
September 18, 2023
A pediatric urologist explains how the bladder and the brain communicate to wake you up when you need to ‘go’ – and how that communication might break down.
September 18, 2023
Libya' health minister says four Greek rescue workers dispatched to Libya following devastating flooding in the eastern city of Derna were killed in a road collision
September 17, 2023
Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson sustained a concussion Sunday against the Houston Texans
September 17, 2023
Indiana’s attorney general has sued the state’s largest hospital system, claiming it violated patient privacy laws when a doctor publicly shared the story of an Ohio girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion
September 17, 2023
Fewer than half of rural hospitals have labor and delivery units and the number keeps dropping
September 17, 2023
Even among the dazzling array of state-of-the-art appliances that grace today’s kitchens, the microwave remains a symbol of speed and convenience, meeting the needs of our busy lives. It has effortlessly woven itself into the fabric of our domesticity, from the speedy warming of gourmet scraps to the rapid conjuring of full repasts. Recent years, however, have brought a slew of disturbing discoveries about the effects of this pervasive technology on our physical well-being and the environment we rely on for survival. Now may be a good time to go into detail about the hidden expenses associated with this highly
September 15, 2023
Kansas will no longer change transgender people’s birth certificates to reflect their gender identities
September 15, 2023
Afterschool snacks can cater to more than just the kids. A few simple, sophisticated tweaks to classic treats — popcorn and peanut butter cookies — creates snacks everyone will enjoy. Peanut butter cookies are tasty, but can be one-dimensional and too sweet. Looking for a bit of balance, we were inspired by the wildly popular peanut butter cookies from Falco Bakery in Melbourne, Australia. Their surprise ingredient is brown rice miso, which combats the sweetness of a normal peanut butter cookie and heightens the nuttiness. Our adaptation substitutes white miso, which is easier to find and adds interesting depth to
September 15, 2023
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he’ll use doubters as motivation in his rehabilitation from Achilles tendon surgery and indicates he’ll play football again and perhaps even this season
September 15, 2023
A Mississippi football player is suing coach Lane Kiffin and the school for racial and sexual discrimination and negligence after he says he was kicked off the team during a mental health crisis
September 15, 2023
Despite decades of starts and stops, new treatments and key genetic discoveries are giving researchers great hope for slowing or eventually preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
September 15, 2023
Genetic testing can help take the guesswork out of finding the right treatment. For certain diseases. To an extent.
September 15, 2023
A psychiatrist explains the many ways anxiety can hinder, color or compel creativity.
September 15, 2023
U.S.-based pharmaceuticals company Johnson & Johnson is being investigated in South Africa for allegedly charging “excessive” prices for a key tuberculosis drug
September 15, 2023
Bangladesh is struggling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, with experts saying a lack of a coordinated response is causing more deaths from the mosquito-transmitted disease
September 15, 2023
Oregon has taken an unprecedented step in offering psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, to the public
September 15, 2023
The head of the United Nations food agency says a global hunger crisis has left more than 700 million people not knowing when or if they will eat again
September 15, 2023
An AP-NORC poll shows 76% of Americans favor allowing the federal health care program for the elderly to negotiate prices for certain prescription drugs
September 15, 2023
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says on Instagram he had surgery to repair his torn left Achilles tendon on Wednesday
September 15, 2023
A study has found that the psychedelic drug MDMA, combined with talk therapy, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
September 14, 2023
Abortion providers in South Carolina want to lengthen the narrow window when they can legally terminate a pregnancy under a strict new ban
September 14, 2023
The public health department in Ottawa County in Michigan is facing deep cuts to its funding
September 14, 2023
Rep. Steve Scalise has returned to the U.S. Capitol for the first time since being diagnosed with a blood cancer known as multiple myeloma
September 14, 2023
Planned Parenthood says that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn’t apply to abortions
September 14, 2023
For a history-making two months, a pig's kidney worked normally inside a brain-dead man
September 14, 2023
An effort to destigmatize the use of overdose reversal drugs that started as a pilot in two West Virginia counties has expanded to all thirteen states in Appalachia this year
September 14, 2023
Regional health officials in France say a 32-year-old woman is dead and a dozen people have been hospitalized after an apparent botulism outbreak
September 14, 2023
An American researcher says he thought he would die after falling ill while exploring a Turkish cave system
September 14, 2023
Republicans are responding to a late summer spike in COVID-19 by raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are on the horizon
September 13, 2023
A new study of Earth's health says the planet is outside its “safe operating space for humanity” on six out of nine key measurements
September 13, 2023
NFL players prefer playing on natural grass
September 13, 2023
Preventing dengue fever has long meant teaching people to fear mosquitoes and avoid their bites
September 13, 2023
Preventing dengue fever has long meant teaching people to fear mosquitoes and avoid their bites
September 13, 2023
Lawmakers in California's state Assembly have voted to put a measure before voters next March that would overhaul the way counties are funding mental and behavioral health programs
September 12, 2023
Women in three states are challenging strict abortion laws that went into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year
September 12, 2023
Forming connections may appear to be a simple undertaking in today’s contemporary, swiftly changing, and constantly networked society. However, recent research indicates otherwise, showing a marked decline in the quantity and quality of people’s friendships. Friendship recession has been coined to describe what appears to be an unanticipated slump, most pronounced within male buddy groups. This essay will discuss the causes of this trend and offer suggestions for how men might enhance their relationships with others. The Decline in Social Ties A recent analysis conducted in the United States has revealed a diminishing trend in male social connections. Back in
September 12, 2023
For most people, parenthood is one of life’s greatest gifts. However, with our hectic schedules and the responsibilities that come with it, we may find it challenging to infuse some of the same joys we had into the time we spend with our family. Several experts have said that incorporating humor and playfulness into your relationships with your children may have a profound impact on their development and happiness as they become adulthood. Role of Humor in a Parent-Child Relationship Professor emeritus of applied psychology at New York University, Lawrence Balter, has noted the importance of humor in parent-child interactions.
September 12, 2023
Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year when coronavirus pandemic-era government benefits expired and inflation kept rising
September 12, 2023
At least two Missouri health care centers have stopped prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors for purposes of gender transition, citing a new state law that gives former patients broad leeway to sue
September 12, 2023
Government advisers say the leading decongestant used by millions of Americans to treat nasal congestion doesn't actually work
September 12, 2023
Turkish officials say an American researcher who was pulled out of a deep Turkish cave after becoming too sick to climb out on his own is doing well in a Turkish hospital
September 12, 2023
The air we breathe affects our health and quality of life. Knowing your home’s weather may protect you and your family. This article discusses air quality monitoring and data analysis. How does the Air Quality Index (AQI) function? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Air Quality Index is used as a barometer to assess air quality in a specific area. An AQI can be used to determine whether the air is polluted or not on any given day. It takes into account five major categories of air contaminants, with fine particle pollution (PM2.5) being particularly significant during calamities
September 11, 2023
Modern males confront several obstacles on their way to maturity. They are meant to be robust and resilient like men. However, studies demonstrate that boys need their fathers’ emotional support to grow and be happy. This article will discuss dads’ emotional support of their sons and their distinct ways of doing it. The Need for Emotional Scaffolding From infancy, boys exhibit heightened sensitivity and experience a greater range of negative emotions compared to girls. Psychologist Edward Tronick’s research on infant-mother relationships reveals that boys require what he terms “emotional scaffolding” – a supportive environment that nurtures their emotional well-being. Unfortunately,
September 11, 2023
In today’s fast paced digitally-driven world, an increasing number of people are looking for guidance on how to find love with meaningful connections. While conventional methods of finding love can be overwhelming and exhausting at times, a new phenomenon called “masterdating” is giving singles tools and major hope. This concept brings together the benefits of self-care, exploration, and time alone. What is Masterdating? Masterdating is a playful combination of the words “dating” and “masturbating.” Masterdating refers to the act of going on dates with oneself. It involves acts that nurture a deeper connection with the self, intentionally spending quality time
September 06, 2023
The term toxic often tends to wield a certain degree of negativity. It’s important to remember that the term “addict” isn’t meant as a insulting but as a means of introspectively identifying potentially destructive patterns of behavior.. Noted therapist Jaime Mahler, who herself was once enmeshed in toxic behavior, has dedicated her professional life to helping others identify, understand, and modify their harmful behavioral patterns. This article aims to delve into Mahler’s personal and professional journey, shedding light on the hallmarks of toxic behavior and suggesting ways to encourage personal growth and healthier relationships. Recognizing the Problem Mahler’s journey towards
September 05, 2023
Cottage cheese, a low-calorie dairy product with a rich history, has been regaining popularity due to the plethora of benefits it has. From its creamy texture to mild flavor, its popularity initially surged in 2004. Whether enjoyed as a protein-packed snack or a creamy addition to salads, cottage cheese is packed with high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and minerals. The Nutritional Breakdown Cottage cheese is abundant in benefits, containing about 100 calories and 27 grams of protein in just a half-cup serving, making it a nutrient-rich and excellent choice for a low-calorie and high-quality protein snack. In addition to its relatively
September 05, 2023
In the face of a perceived threat, your body often activates a fight-or-flight response. George Peters/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut feeling. These are all phrases many people use to describe fear and anxiety. You have likely felt anxiety inside your chest or stomach, and your brain usually doesn’t hurt when you’re scared. Many cultures tie cowardice and bravery more to the heart or the guts than to the brain. But science has traditionally seen the brain as the birthplace and processing site of fear and anxiety. Then why and how
September 05, 2023
A ballot measure in Ohio that would guarantee access to abortion rights is fueling misleading claims about how the proposal could influence abortion care, gender-related health care and parental consent in the state
September 02, 2023
Steve Horvath, a renowned genetics scholar, has dedicated his career to the study of longevity. His groundbreaking research in epigenetic clocks has revolutionized the way we perceive aging. However, he advises against spending money on pricey biological age tests and instead suggests four practical and affordable ways to reduce your biological age. Tracing the Path: Steve Horvath’s Journey In the early 2010s, Horvath introduced the concept of determining biological age through saliva-based tests. His discovery, though initially overlooked, laid the foundation for many longevity companies that offer biological age tests based on this principle. Although it’s gratifying to see his
August 29, 2023
Can adding 400 milligrams of magnesium to your water enhance sleep quality and overall well-being? According to a new health trend on TikTok and experts, there is some truth behind this trend. Numerous foods, supplements, and even some prescription drugs include magnesium. As a catalyst, it works in more than 300 enzyme systems in the human body. This includes processes such as protein synthesis, muscle and neuron function, blood sugar regulation, and others. It also contributes to the structure of bones and maintaining a regular heart rhythm. What is the daily requirement for magnesium? The recommended daily intake of magnesium
August 29, 2023
“Food is medicine” programs recognize the vital importance of fresh produce in a person’s overall health. Getty Images The health of people with diabetes, hypertension and obesity improved when they could get free fruits and vegetables with a prescription from their doctors and other health professionals. We found that these patients’ blood sugar levels, blood pressure and weight improved in our new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. The improvements we saw in clinical outcomes could have a meaningful impact on overall health. For example, systolic blood pressure, or blood pressure during heartbeats, decreased more than 8 millimeters
August 29, 2023
Recent research suggests blood vessels are the key to why fingers and toes turn pruny and pale after being submerged for a while.
August 28, 2023
Making salad dressing can feel daunting for many of us. We either fear it a little, and keep hitting the bottle (bottled dressing, of course), or if we do make our own, we get stuck in that one-dressing rut. But if you take a couple of minutes to play with some different oils and vinegars, you’ll quickly see how easy it is to make a homemade vinaigrette, and to keep changing it up so your salads sparkle all year long. The word vinaigrette may sound a bit fancy pants, but it’s just French for oil and vinegar. OK, no, that’s not quite
August 24, 2023
Discrimination, isolation and stigma related to sexual orientation or gender identity likely contribute to the higher rates of depression and lower quality of life of LGBTQ+ caregivers.
August 24, 2023
Bacteria and lipids get a bad rap for causing breakouts and oily skin. But both play an essential role in helping your skin barrier stay strong against pathogens and insults from the environment.
August 23, 2023
In our digital age, social media has become a platform for showcasing various aspects of our lives. From food photography to travel experiences, users are constantly sharing and consuming visually captivating content. One emerging trend is the fascination with perfectly organized pantries, AKA “pantry porn.” This article dives into the allure and obsession behind extremely organized pantries. From Hidden Storage to a Obvious Gem The concept of a pantry dates back to the late 1800s when it was primarily a functional space for storing food. However, with the emergence of the butler’s pantry among the elite, it became a status
August 22, 2023
Why Same-Arm Vaccinations May Be More Effective When it comes to vaccines, it seems that picking which arm to receive the dose in can have a big impact on how effective the vaccine is. The controversy surrounds the notion that individuals who receive all of their immunizations in one arm react more strongly to infection than others who get them split between both arms. This article dives into the potential benefits of giving vaccines in a focused and exact manner, which was published in the prestigious journal eBioMedicine. About 300 people without a history of COVID-19 infection participated in this
August 17, 2023
Potential inaccuracies in CDC high school surveys may have created an exaggerated perception that LGBQ youth engage in risky behaviors, new research shows.
August 17, 2023
In recent years, pharmaceuticals like Ozempic and Mounjaro have seen an increase in popularity, showing promise in regulating blood sugar and assisting with weight loss. Social media influencers have also jumped on the bandwagon, promoting Berberine as an “all-natural” version of Ozempic. But is Berberine truly a viable alternative? In this article we will dive into its potential advantages and drawbacks as an Ozempic alternative. Berberine is a bioactive compound found in various shrubs such as barberry, Oregon grape, goldthread and tree turmeric. Despite being little known in the US, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine have traditionally used Berberine and many
August 16, 2023
Girls navigating first bras before first crushes. Students getting their periods before fourth grade. Recent findings sound an alarming wake-up call around early puberty acceleration in young females. Mounting research implicates a prominent culprit – the obesity epidemic. This public health juggernaut not only strains kids’ hearts and joints but also appears to spur sexual maturation prematurely. By scrutinizing the interplay between weight factors and developmental timing, scientists shed light on an unsettling culture shift. Girls blossom into womanhood years quicker than their mothers, often sorely unprepared. This cultural fast-forward summons profound individual psyches and societal ripples. As clinicians race
August 15, 2023
With more than 2 million migrant workers finding food processing jobs in rural America, their struggle to find adequate health care remains elusive.
August 14, 2023
A balanced dinner is essential for maintaining good health since it boosts our immune systems, gives us the energy we need for optimal performance, and helps us avoid chronic illnesses. Moreover, a wholesome dinner benefits our mental and emotional health. It might make us feel better, make our sleep better, and make us more productive and focused. When we feed our bodies nutritious foods, we feel reenergized and prepared to take on any activity. Finding the time and energy to prepare wholesome meals can be difficult especially for those with busy schedules. All it needs is a little preplanning and
August 11, 2023
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How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more
June 11, 2022
What the 5 stages of grief are, and how to get through them
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