Health

A ‘Barbaric’ Problem in American Hospitals Is Only Getting Bigger

In the last months, weeks, and days of his life, “I will not go to the emergency room” became my husband’s mantra. Andrej had esophageal cancer that had spread throughout his body (but not to his e...

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Chernobyl’s wildlife: the real story isn’t the presence of radiation – it’s the absence of humans

Anton Yuhimenko / shutterstock“Dogs at Chernobyl are now genetically distinct … thanks to years of exposure to ionizing radiation, study finds.” That’s just one of many similar headlines that ...

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Tracking Your Sleep Could Backfire If You Have Insomnia. Here's Why

Research shows that using sleep apps may increase stress in people with insomnia. Image Credit: janiecbros/Getty Images A recent study has found that the use of sleep apps may lead to nega...

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Eating Avocado and Mango Daily May Improve Blood Pressure in Prediabetes

A recent study suggests a daily avocado-mango combo may offer heart health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy Eating one avocado and 1 cup of mango daily may ...

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The Kids Are (Mostly) Alright: New Pew Study Deflates The Social Media Panic

A couple weeks back, Jonathan Haidt published another entry in his ongoing campaign to convince the world that social media is inherently ruining kids’ lives. This one was a victory lap titled “Sev...

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How school grades can affect mental health – particularly for girls

LightField Studios/ShutterstockSchools increasingly rely on testing, grading and performance accountability. In England, Ofsted inspections and school league tables sharpen the focus on measurable...

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Real Estate Investors Profit From Long-Term Care While Residents Languish

By the time she was hospitalized in 2020, Pearlene Darby, a retired teacher, had suffered open sores on both legs, both hips, and both heels, as well as a five-inch-long gash on her tailbone. She d...

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Listen: Cheap Health Insurance Isn’t Always Cheap

High-deductible plans can look like a deal, until the bills start rolling in. On this episode of the NPR podcast Life Kit, reporter Jackie Fortiér breaks down what to expect and how to prepare. ...

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Democrats Demand Trump Administration Halt Plan To Collect Federal Workers’ Health Data

Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the Trump administration halt plans to collect sensitive medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, as well as their family members. ...

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Hidden Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs: Ozempic Chills, Hot Flashes, and More

A new study identified several overlooked side effects of GLP-1 drugs through self-reporting among Reddit users. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study found various “hidden”...

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Forbes Prediction Market Gamefies Story About Mass Shooting of 8 Children

In another sign that the depravity economy has no bottom, Forbes published a story about a Louisiana man that killed 8 children over the weekend containing a box that asked readers to predict...

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FDA Flags Over 3 Million Bottles of Eye Drops. Is Yours Affected?

The FDA issued a voluntary recall of more than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at major retailers like Walgreens and CVS. Hitoshi Nishimura/Getty Images More than 3.1 million bottles o...

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War, climate change, and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum

Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. But they arrive against an increasingly hostile global backdrop, facing a...

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In Connecticut, Doctors Now Sue Patients Most Over Medical Bills, Surpassing Hospitals

BRISTOL, Conn. — Many hospital systems in Connecticut have stopped suing their patients over unpaid bills, stung by criticism about the harm caused by aggressive collection tactics. ...

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An Arm and a Leg: The Accidental Architect of America’s Drug Patent Problem

Depending on whom you ask, Alfred Engelberg could be a hero or a villain in the story of American pharmaceuticals. The patent lawyer helped write legislation that led to a dramatic increase in the ...

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Pesticides in Healthy Foods Linked to Higher Lung Cancer Risk in People Under 50

A new study highlights an environmental risk factor that could be driving early onset lung cancer rates. Natalia Mishina/Stocksy A small study found that young non-smokers who eat more fru...

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Marriage Linked to Lower Cancer Risk, But Experts Say It Doesn’t Equal Prevention

A recent study has linked being or having been married to a reduced cancer risk. Image Credit: Ivy Calder/Getty Images A recent study shows there may be a connection between those who are ...

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Journalists Talk Hot Health Topics: Urgent Care Clinics Performing Abortions and Doulas’ Pay

KFF Health News Michigan correspondent Kate Wells discussed urgent care clinics offering abortions on Apple News Today on April 15. Click here to hear Wells on Apple News Today. Rea...

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What the Health? From KFF Health News: A New CDC Nominee, Again

The Host Mary Agnes Carey KFF Health News @maryagnescarey Mary Agnes Carey is managing editor of KFF Health News. She previo...

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Norway Man ‘Likely Cured’ of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant From Brother

A man in Norway was “functionally cured” of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother. PER Images/Stocksy A man in Norway has achieved long-term HIV remission after a ste...

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'We need to reassess': The evolution of one gender care doctor

During a recent talk at the invitation of the University of Alberta, Dr. Karine Khatchadourian offered a candid appraisal of the evidence underpinning Canada’s approach to treating gender-distre...

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