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Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes involving decision-making and emotional regulation extending into the mid- to late 20s. Now,...

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

Jeans that fit perfectly. The ideal Netflix show for a Tuesday night. Your one and only soulmate. Modern life promises that with enough options, you will happily find the best of everything.

Women who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods face worse heart health and experience faster declines as they approach menopause, according to a long-term study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City has claimed its first life, health officials said Friday.

Former tube network cleaner says tribunal vindicated his health concerns, including about asbestos, that could affect public A London Underground worker who was unfairly sacked after whistleblowing about his concerns...

Missouri health care advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can't afford it. The 27-year-old said she takes 10 medications daily to manage multiple chronic illnesses.

New research presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals that few of the world's 21 largest food...

Loss of one copy of the DNA ligase I (LIG1) gene in triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) with TP53 mutations confers resistance to chemotherapy, but researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating...

Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".

Exposure to wildfires during pregnancy has negative effects on infant health, according to a study recently published by the Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) at the UAB in the journal Perspectives Demogràfiques....

The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.

The F.D.A. is planning to inspect farms and a lettuce shredding facility to determine how lettuce supplied by the produce company Taylor Farms to Taco Bell became contaminated and where it was shipped.

Pregnancy puts higher oxygen demand on the body, so expectant mothers breathe significantly more air over the course of a day. When air quality is bad, they're also breathing in more harmful pollutants.

After testing hundreds of face SPFs, this is still one of my everyday favorites.

Public investment in liver transplants not only saves lives and substantially improves patients' survival and quality of life but also generates a positive long-term social and economic return. That is the finding of...

Federal health officials have linked a large cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell. Is lettuce from grocery stores and restaurants OK?

Beach days are still calling, and these markdowns are worth a look.

Stock up on the best men’s apparel, fitness gear, and grooming products.

Federal officials worked with Michigan investigators to trace the outbreak to iceberg lettuce, which may also have gone to other vendors.

The parasite has sickened thousands across the United States. Experts have tips on how to stay safe.

Researchers estimate that more than 80 million U.S. adults are living with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway during sleep. This...

109 million people face another day of poor air quality as smoke from blazes in Ontario drifts over the US Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Tens of millions of Americans are enduring another day of...

Shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Indiana is linked to cyclospora outbreak. Investigation continues

We teamed up with Bobby Parrish to bring you recipes that will help you reach your nutrition goals.

Wildfire smoke can contaminate the air inside a home, but there are measures you can take to make your indoor environment safer.

One of the biggest challenges in cancer research has been linking the "big picture" seen in medical scans with the microscopic biology that drives tumor growth and dictates how patients respond to treatment. Now, by...

A fitness writer’s finds these weights are more than just good looks.

You’re probably doing it too much, to be honest.

Researchers in the Neuromechatronics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University have already proven that spinal cord stimulation can help people regain movement after stroke, but until now they didn't quite know how.

Knix came out on top in our testing.

Can you actually get it from a pool?

Scientists have identified genetic changes in wild populations of the parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis that may reduce its response to praziquantel, the only available treatment. The study provides an early...

Alzheimer's disease and many other forms of neurodegeneration share a common culprit. In these diseases, tau proteins that normally stabilize neuronal microtubule filaments within our nervous system networks instead...

An international research team led by Dr. Frank Bosmans (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) has discovered a major genetic cause of hyperhidrosis (chronic and excessive sweating). The study, published in Science Advances,...

Lululemon, KNKG, and Mack Weldon came out on top in our testing.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.

We may finally have an answer on why people’s memories tend to decline with age.

It’s seriously the king of electric razors.

Scientists at National Taiwan University College of Medicine have discovered that cancer formation is not simply caused by gene mutations. Colorectal cancers primarily originate from epithelial cells that form...

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

We've got murder mysteries, stories of love and lust, and lots and lots of Yellowstone. And that's just the beginning.

While people explore the environment around them, their eyes constantly move between different objects, faces and other specific segments of a visual scene. This dynamic process allows them to prioritize visual...

This Gore-Tex low hiker brings grippy traction, springy cushioning, and all-terrain versatility.

We tested them at the gym, in the office, and on a long-haul flight.

The effect of obesity on unemployment is more than twice as large as previously thought, finds a UK Biobank study of genetic evidence.

Chic bras, leggings, wrap tops, and more.

From overly ambitious and confusing to mind-blowing and revelational.

As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.

There are D.I.Y. options to help keep out polluted air, and clean the air already in your home.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.

With huge amounts of money at stake and power imbalances in play, the Australian Law Reform Commission is looking at how to better regulate the industry Over eight years, Ethan and his wife went through nine rounds of...

Dying is difficult, a nurse told me. It might have been even more appalling had Dad not been clear about his wishes. Yet most of us remain deeply reluctant to outline how we want the end to go My father spent the last...

From mattresses to saucepans, scientists offer tweaks to help detoxify your space The problem Whenever we burn anything inside our homes, we cause indoor air pollution, whether we’re cooking using gas, frying bacon,...

Illness surging in Michigan and other US states is rarely life-threatening, CDC says – but it can have severe effects CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states Cases of...

It’s complicated. Here’s what science and experts say.

The 35-year-old star had already worked with the director on Tenet, but the conditions and experience went way further on the massive new adaptation of Homer’s epic tale. He says it was all worth it.

The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.

The good news: it’s not a hard fix.

And here’s what experts say about whether heated sculpt or Pilates classes do the same thing...

Both Marco Rubio and Elon Musk, who led the effort to sunset the foreign aid agency, have said that no deaths have been linked to the cutting of its funding. These parents tell a different story.

KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner interviews Elizabeth Mitchell, the president and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on Health, about systemic healthcare changes backed by large employers, which cover millions of...

Last year, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by dozens of insurers to improve prior authorization, which often requires patients to seek approval before treatments. But prior authorization remains...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a powerful new kind of cholesterol-lowering drug.

In this week’s newsletter: residents living near a chemical factory are the latest community concerned about the health and environmental impact of Pfas contamination • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox?...

Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial Salsa is one of the most popular dance forms, with hundreds of millions of followers worldwide. A mix of...

Basically, just please don’t do what was done to me.

Taylor Farms reportedly linked to outbreak thought to be in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky What is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea? Amid an ongoing outbreak of...

An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.

I didn't expect this set to impress me, but it hydrated for hours and earned a permanent spot in my summer routine.

Hint: It’s not just from drinking too many beers.

”I want to be strong,” the 45-year-old says in the latest episode of The Huddle.

Skims' one-piece swimsuit came out on top in our testing.

How does it compare to statins? Should you take it? And how much does it cost?

We’re ecstatic to see our favorite joggers are 41% off.

Score editor-approved running shoes, shorts, and training gear before the sale ends.

Lipfendra can be taken in conjunction with or an alternative to statins, the most prescribed medication in the US Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The drug giant Merck on Thursday announced it had...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman of Georgetown University about the Defense Department's plan to screen service members' testosterone levels and offer supplementation.

Is testosterone the real-life ‘super-soldier serum’?

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz, expressed support for vaccines, including covid shots, in her confirmation hearing. That contrasts with the...

The ESPY winner shares all the details on her stunning look.

I love the new Adrenaline GTS 25 so much, I’m wearing it right now.

If you want to ball out at home, these are the hoops for you.

It may be time to totally rethink your skincare routine as it relates to breakouts.

This quick series from physical therapists will improve your lower body flexibility for better performance.

It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.

Plus, get up to 66% off other summer essentials.

There’s a surprising 2,800-year history to understanding Homer’s classical tale.

Responding to the Covid inquiry’s findings on PPE, midwife Laura Matthews recalls the fear she felt working without adequate protection I am a midwife who still feels extreme anger about the way the pandemic was...

Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.

As wildfires burn in Canada and parts of the US, air purifiers can be useful when the air outside is unhealthy With smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota spreading across the US, more than 20 states have issued...

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He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues.

And the best kitchen gadgets to help you.

JCVI says children should have one or two doses of menB vaccine at age 15, depending on if they had vaccine as a baby All teenagers across the UK should be offered a meningitis vaccine on the NHS following a series of...

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

It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

Last year the federal government downgraded active surveillance for this parasite. Now thousands are sick A patient arrives after two weeks of relentless watery diarrhea, sometimes 20 episodes a day. She has lost...

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who fears discussing end-of-life affairs will make her husband think she wants him gone.

Researchers have made important strides in understanding and treating diffuse midline gliomas, which were long seen as a death sentence for the children and adolescents they affect.

Many hoarders are scared to seek help but one UK housing association is taking a more empathetic approach At one end of the table sits Tony*, who showers at his local leisure centre in Birkenhead every day. His...

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

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

Dr. Erica Schwartz answered questions from a Senate committee Wednesday, as she sought confirmation to become the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Psychologist Candice Odgers has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years. She fears the current debate around smartphones obscures some of the biggest issues facing teenagers – from the impact of Covid to the...

Campaigners hail ‘landmark moment’ in early detection and treatment of rare muscle-wasting disease Every baby born in England will be screened for a rare muscle-wasting disease, starting next year, the Department of...

Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.

All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.