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A straightforward blood-based assessment developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, can help assess how effectively high-density lipoprotein (HDL) removes cholesterol from blood vessel walls, a function known...

For those scared of needles but who need GLP-1 receptor agonists to help manage their weight, there might be some good news. Researchers are testing a new oral, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist called...

A study led by the Innovation in Vesicles and Cells for Application in Therapy (IVECAT) group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has identified a key mechanism regulating the anti-inflammatory...

People with an organ transplant who develop or have existing diabetes are more likely to die than those without diabetes, according to a comprehensive analysis of solid-organ transplant recipients presented at ENDO...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a safety concern associated with GLP-1 drugs. Using health record data, the research team tracked more than 42,000 adults already taking at least two types of blood...

What started as a fitness challenge quickly became a lesson in routine and recovery.

Always losing your way, even in places you've been visiting for years? You may have Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD). Psychologists from Leiden are investigating this relatively little-known condition...

Some subgroups of children with precocious puberty—such as older girls with slowly progressing puberty—may not need the same level of testing or treatment, according to a new Endocrine Society Clinical Practice...

Scientists at Florida International University may have found a way to make a powerful cancer treatment work even better. The treatment, called CAR-T therapy, uses a patient's own immune cells to fight cancer. Doctors...

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe and Asia.

Through an innovative program, parents in Senegal had easy access to a therapeutic food that's a boon for malnourished kids. Now there are shortages. Health specialists say U.S. aid cuts are to blame.

Here’s how you can stay safe.

They gave smartphones to 10 women from a working-class Indian community to make a documentary about their unseen and unheralded lives. The results are .... pretty cool.

The positive vibes are coming from all angles.

Women with HIV most often die from preventable, trauma-related conditions like substance use and mental illness—not the virus itself. Yet these leading causes are largely missing from official death records, according...

A medical issue can send quotes for cover soaring but it is not worth risking going abroad without a policy “I nearly fell over when I saw the travel insurance quote,” says the retiree Bernie Lawrence. The 77-year-old...

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

A new test provides a much more complete picture of DNA than current standard diagnostics and leads to a diagnosis more often. The test can replace 15 other tests, making it faster and more efficient. Researchers from...

As more than 40% of American teenagers report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a leading child psychologist says that grandparents and extended family have a vital role to play.

JMIR Publications today released an article on a brief, scalable intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder in its News and Perspectives section. Authored by JMIR correspondent Candice Marie Sage, Ph.D., "Written...

Some might joke about Tourette syndrome, but it's hellish for those who have the condition, a new report says. In all, 1 in 4 teens and adults with Tourette or other tic disorders have attempted suicide at some point...

The 2025 executive order dismantling U.S. Agency for International Development programs canceled 90% of the agency's contracts and grants, destabilizing health systems globally.

Treatment of a serious mental illness that can lead to suicide, such as major depressive disorder, often centers on medication and talk therapy with little or no consideration of factors such as social isolation or...

Depression is a serious mental health issue that can rob us of joy—and years of healthy living. While we know depressive symptoms can cut the remaining years of disability-free living (or "healthspan") in older...

Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center have found that common dietary sugars fructose and glucose, despite having the same number of calories, communicate with the brain through different gut–brain pathways,...

Technique that examines fragments of foetal DNA in mother’s bloodstream could limit need for invasive screening, according to researchers A new maternal blood test that can detect thousands of serious genetic...

Journalist and healthcare campaigner was driving force behind patient safety initiative after death of 13-year-old daughter The healthcare campaigner and journalist Merope Mills has been made a CBE in the king’s...

Calisthenics coach Emily Adis reveals the simple fixes that finally helped her lose fat and build muscle.

A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage.

Modern orthodontic treatments like Invisalign are easier, more effective, and a critical component of longevity and disease prevention.

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The state-of-the-art facility is the new home for all 27 of the country’s national teams.

Whichever is your favorite from the master of blockbusters, there’s no wrong answer. But we took a shot at it anyway.

With Christopher Nolan, star-studded epic romance, and major Marvel events, this list is a behemoth. And it also features a movie called Behomoth!.

The universe continues to expand with Paramount+’s latest spinoff/sequel series. Here’s how you can catch every episode.

Apple TV has reimagined the story (which was most recently a Scorsese/De Niro film in the ’90s) into a compelling thriller series.

The confusion over hantavirus and Ebola is a reminder that we must do better at explaining how to respond to an outbreak Two unfolding outbreaks continue to command global attention. As a hantavirus outbreak tied to a...

Is my metabolism slowing with age? What’s the secret to good skin? And is there anything I can do about my crows feet? Medical, health and diet experts offer a midlife MOT According to the dietician Rick Miller: “By...

New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) show sustained progress towards safer blood supplies globally but also highlight persistent inequalities in access to safe blood and weaknesses in governance,...

Desperate US parents paying up to $20,000 a session for a procedure scientists say could be bogus Autistic children as young as 18 months old are being injected with human stem cells derived from umbilical cords in...

Feeling abandoned and overwhelmed, families are turning to controversial new therapies backed by the US health secretary Landyn Holdren is an eight-year-old autistic child who has high support needs and is...

Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.

Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

My friend Joseph Ana, who has died aged 73, spent the best part of two decades in the UK working for the NHS as a urologist and then as a GP. But his heart was always in his native Nigeria, to where he returned to...

UN agency head warns of ‘major threat’ as global testing and treatment falls A funding crisis and increasing repression of human rights are making the resurgence of an HIV epidemic more likely, the international...

I think I’ll leave new methods to measure biological age to the Kardashians. Too much knowledge about your mortality can be bad for your health In the season 5 finale of The Kardashians, the family took a commercially...

Think ticks are limited to rural areas and the wilderness? Think again.

Trump's Department of Justice is seeking patient files that include the names of young people who have been treated in transgender clinics, as well as hospital staff who have provided care.

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California is considering expanding financial help for low-income residents struggling to pay high health insurance premiums after losing federal subsidies. But relief for state marketplace customers will be limited....

The Trump administration has laid out what millions of Americans on Medicaid must do to prove they’re working or completing other activities. Health policy researchers and consumer advocates say there are some...

Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones Low emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, but there is growing...

Doctors say therapy that genetically modifies person’s T-cells could offer cure for chronic autoimmune disease Five lupus patients in England are in remission after being treated with a revolutionary therapy that...

One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people Teenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a...

One WH editor put her quads and glutes to the test.

We found the best deals on sunscreen, moisturizers, hair tools, and more.

There are more female athletes in the costumes than most people realize.

A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.

I've tested dozens of sneakers, and this one is at the top of my list.

If your hip thrusts and squats just don't seem to be cutting it, you might be making one of these common mistakes.

Tackle this tough nutrition challenge—in a tasty way.

Two reports by U.S. investigators reveal how Medicare Advantage is quick to reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient services.

Sometimes there's simply no time to find a bed.

New Farm Bill places caps on non-US foods; nutritionists say it restricts availability of healthy meals for kids School nutrition workers and advocates have “lots of concerns about bananas”, said Erin Ogden, policy...

We've got the best fitness gifts for men no matter their age or skill-level.

Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria will be able to purchase tablets with private prescription Patients in the UK will soon be able to buy the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the medicines regulator announced...

Soccer podcaster Roger Bennett’s misson is to turn casual fans into obsessives. With the World Cup landing on American soil, he's got one message: You have no idea what's about to hit you.

When I started nursing at 21 we were able to deliver timely, good care. That has become nearly impossible Sophie (not her real name) is a member of the Royal College of Nursing and a senior A&E nurse in a hospital in...

Data published for the first time recorded 2,241 daily cases of A&E corridor care, with 699 patients also treated in other inappropriate settings Almost 3,000 patients a day in England are receiving care in hospital...

London, the east of England and the West Midlands have highest number of cases, as UKHSA urges families to get children vaccinated Two children in England have died from measles, health officials say, as data shows...

There’s a downside to too much convenience: it harms our bodies There is a seductive fantasy being floated by AI executives that all the efficiency their products will bring us will lead to humans finally returning to...

“Recovery isn’t always about huge breakthroughs or dramatic milestones. More often, it’s about showing up consistently, trusting the training process, and continuing to move forward.”

Exclusive: Transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, says cycling and walking plan focuses on ‘everyday travel needs’ UK politics live – latest updates Ministers are to launch a major push to get more children walking and...

New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

The "KFF Health News Minute" brings original healthcare and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves each week.

The Trump administration has pursued an extensive pro-tobacco agenda as the president and his political movement have been buoyed by a flood of tobacco industry money, federal records show.

Dancing pigeons, mystery stew and a nostalgia machine.

The FDA has approved the sunscreen chemical bemotrizinol, a UV light filter that has been available in Europe, Asia, and Australia for more than 20 years. Health advocates and skin care industry groups alike are...

A new wave of fitness programs claim to be specifically tailored for midlife. Here’s what to know about them.

One of California’s largest healthcare unions is sponsoring two initiatives that would regulate community clinics and cap executive and managerial pay at hospitals and physician groups. In the most recent eruption of...

Measles has been spreading in Utah for nearly a year, straining hospitals, schools, and parents. The state’s outbreak provides a glimpse into a new era in America’s health, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become...

Dermatologists say bemotrizinol offers advantages over other compounds in sunscreens currently on the market.

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan on the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the...

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

Scientists have identified proteins that could signal increased lung cancer risk, as well as a drug that could reduce the odds of a tumor developing.

How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health and well-being of the people of Ituri...

Worldwide, at least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products, and young people’s use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches continues to rise. In advance of World No Tobacco Day – 31 May – the World Health...

In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, WHO convened several of its expert and advisory...

To the people of DRC, especially to the people of Ituri Jambo kwenu wakahaji wa Ituri Mbote na bino, bato ya Ituri My name is Tedros, and I am the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). But today, I...

The Committee’s advice aligned with the determination by the WHO Director-General that the event constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), but does not meet the criteria for pandemic...

Today, the World Health Assembly recognized individuals and institutions whose contributions to global health have gone far beyond the call of duty. Six laureates representing diverse backgrounds and contexts were...

The Seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA79) opened in Geneva, Switzerland today, with the election of Dr Víctor Elías Atallah Lajam of the Dominican Republic as the President of the Health Assembly....

At the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly in Geneva, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has presented four distinguished leaders with the Award for Global Health, recognizing their lifetime...

Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns about the rapid growth and aggressive marketing of nicotine pouches, especially targeting youth, amid limited regulation worldwide. Nicotine pouches pose significant health...

A message from the Director-General of the World Health Organization expressing gratitude to the people of Tenerife for their solidarity and successful cooperation during the operation to safely disembark and care for...

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Source: Harvard School of Public Health

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