Alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, accounting for tens of thousands of cancer deaths per…
Americans are spending more of their time alone. Contrary to national fears of a loneliness crisis, many of them find solitude…
A more nuanced understanding of hormone therapy now suggests that its benefits for heart health depend on how soon after…
Trump’s nominee for the top CDC role would join the agency at a time of great turmoil and uncertainty for medical research.
Medicare Advantage − the private option that costs taxpayers extra and requires prior approval − is the default for…
A health insurance alliance proved to lower costs for individuals and employers.
Because vitamin D plays a crucial role in many aspects of health and growth, inadequate levels can put children at risk…
The court’s decision on whether Medicaid patients can choose their own health care provider could have consequences far…
If you were a 23andMe customer, your genetic and personal information could be used in civil or criminal cases, targeted…
The LA wildfires may have faded from the headlines, but for thousands of children, recovery is only just beginning.
Doctor shortages affect rural communities the most, leading to a rise in chronic health conditions.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vision for US health policy prioritizes deregulation and leaves Americans…
Complications from measles infection are surprisingly common.
At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It’s a sign…
People who suffer from everyday discrimination are more likely to have anxiety and depression.
Too often, patients with chronic kidney disease get diagnosed too late – if at all. Addressing risk factors early can…
The National Institutes of Health has been integral to scientific progress in treating countless human diseases. Without…
It’s not just about having money problems − it’s how you feel about those problems that matters most for your mental…
An emergency physician and nurse scientist explain what medetomidine is and how to respond if someone is overdosing on it.
Communities with unstable housing, food deserts and less access to health care contribute to the problem.