Up to 80% of people who receive chemotherapy experience cancer-related cognitive impairment, which most commonly involves mild-to-moderate changes such as difficulty paying attention, memory lapses, and struggles with...
Up to 80% of people who receive chemotherapy experience cancer-related cognitive impairment, which most commonly involves mild-to-moderate changes such as difficulty paying attention, memory lapses, and struggles with...
Younger children and teens often have built-in opportunities to stay active through gym class, sports, and extracurricular activities. But after high school, those structured options often disappear. And many young...
A new study on physician misconduct using publicly available data on 208 physicians involved in cases of sex- or gender-based violence, harassment, or discrimination found gaps in how physicians were monitored and...
Suicide prevention approaches are key to making sure conversational AI is safe for youth, argues a commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The adoption of AI chatbots by youth as a source of mental...
Report says lack of provision is harmful to health and damaging for high streets The number of public toilets in England has fallen by 14% in a decade, harming public health and creating vast swathes of lavatory...
The next time you need medical advice for a common ailment like acne, insomnia or pink eye, consider visiting your pharmacist. Pharmacists in Alberta have the widest scope of practice in Canada, and more than 100 new...
Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow. The study, published in Neuropsychopharmacology,...
Yoga may help support individuals recovering from substance use disorders, according to researchers at Penn State Brandywine. The team includes Kendall Taylor, a fourth-year psychology student at Penn State...
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
Innovation in health care saves lives. But not all health innovations have enough evidence to actually benefit patients.
A major study presented at ESCMID Global 2026 has found that antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces accelerated biological aging in people with HIV (PWH) by nearly four years, a finding that could transform how...
A landmark trial presented at ESCMID Global 2026 shows that improving oral hygiene for hospital patients can reduce the risk of non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) by 60%.
Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney are all in tow for the long-awaited third go-around of HBO’s chaotic drama.
Ethnicity, culture and access continue to shape who is believed, how quickly, and with what outcome, says Vanessa Haye I welcome the relaunched women’s health strategy (Streeting relaunches women’s health strategy to...
A new claim is doing the rounds online: that women who are too nice risk getting an autoimmune disease. And while aspects of this message are clearly dubious, there’s a reason it is resonating Women, a warning from...
Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom."
Real estate investment trusts are landlords for thousands of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Some select the managers and keep close watch but deny blame for bad care.
A special day can be tinged with sorrow when your partner has dementia. But then he found the perfect gift.
All good? Busy day? Small talk is a social good with a bad reputation. We dread it, but it’s vital for human connection Hi there, how’re you? How’s it going? You alright? All good? As any Briton knows, none of these...
With school choice programs ascendant not just in Iowa but across the U.S., Cedar Rapids offers a preview of who wins and who loses when education meets the free market.
Married couple Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire developed Luxturna, which helped a patient see their child’s face for the first time A married couple who met over a dissected brain and went on to create the first...
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
While an estimated 500,000 people battling addiction miss out on treatment each year, those who can afford it can access private care within hours Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our...
President endorses psilocybin and ibogaine: "Can I have some, please?"
Plus, how to pick the set that's best for you.
“What’s up?” is a conversational dead end, too. Here are some alternatives to spark a satisfying chat.
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President signed executive order directing FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine Donald Trump on Saturday announced reforms intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based...
Experts explain exactly what the trendy treatment can (and can’t) do.
Friends gathered at a weaver's studio in Massachusetts to help MaddyChristine Hope Brokopp make her casket.
Here’s what experts say about the latest research.
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.
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 study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
These star couples are still going strong, without ever tying the knot.
The actor always delivers—and he does so again in the second season of Netflix’s anthology hit.
They’re healthy and satisfying.
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
Boost your workouts and build muscle with these dietitian-approved picks.
Plus, everything you need to know before your first time.
President Donald Trump this week nominated a former deputy surgeon general who has expressed support for vaccines to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Considered a more traditional fit for the job,...
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It’s not often Apple discounts products this early in their lifecycle.
The trending ingredient promises smoother, firmer skin—but how effective is it?
The WWE legend pulls up, trashes a truck, and casually redefines what counts as muscle.
The journalist learned a lot making her new TV series. She spills all on the latest episode of the Women’s Health podcast The Huddle.
My friend and colleague Felicia Cox, who has died aged 60, was an inspirational nurse leader who carried out pioneering work in pain management. She was editor in chief of the British Journal of Pain for more than a...
“It's not about medals or about making money. It's about having fulfillment in life.”
Build muscle and fill nutritional gaps with these dietitian-approved picks.
A pro hairstylist shares the product and techniques to use to achieve an undetectable dye job at home.
This time he has to contend with a very charming—and very suspicious—James Marsden.
With Christopher Nolan, star-studded epic romance, and major Marvel events, this list is a behemoth. And it also features a movie called Behomoth!.
Longer than you’d think—so start today.
UK Health Security Agency says cases have been treated successfully and antibiotics are being given as a precaution Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in the south-west of England, according to the UK...
They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them.
Our team recommends soaps from Organic Extract and Healov.
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Current and ex-officials at the CDC warn Americans’ health security in danger under RFK Jr’s direction Fourteen months after Robert F Kennedy Jr was sworn in as US health secretary, the country’s prime public health...
With high demand for mental health care, a wave of artificial intelligence-powered chatbots are being marketed as therapy apps — with little evidence they work and few regulations.
Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit.
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As artificial intelligence embeds itself into health care, some physicians and patient advocates worry it could be used by insurance companies to refuse payment for care. Maryland passed one law banning AI from acting...
Going back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition.
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Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration's threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care.
On top of the daily toll of treating patients, the show’s medical providers bring their own scars to the E.R.
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Nearly 600 people have been sickened across the state, which has seen an increase in vaccine exemptions among children in recent years.
The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
The recall affects only a small number of pills, sold nationwide under the brand name Xanax XR.
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Applicants must show they’ve been working for at least a month before receiving benefits. Some...
A funding notice for Title X shifts the program’s emphasis from contraception to fertility, family formation, and addressing conditions that could cause infertility, including endometriosis. Experts say these...
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
Both are great ways to get out and get moving, and both can cause injuries. But there are a few important differences.
Companies have denied requests from women asking to sit during work or take extra breaks, leading some of them to develop health complications or take unpaid leave.
Experts share the literature that has helped them cope with death, illness and despair.
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A rural Nebraska dialysis unit that was hemorrhaging money closed, upending patients’ lives. That’s despite a federal rural health program that granted the state more than $200 million this year to improve health care...
A KFF Health News analysis found Medi-Cal lost almost 100,000 immigrants without legal status in the second half of 2025. California officials say it’s not clear if immigrants are losing coverage faster than other...
After three years of war, Sudan now accounts for the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 34 million people needing aid, 21 million lacking health services, and repeated attacks crippling a medical system already...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened the historic first Global Forum of Collaborating Centres—one of the world’s largest and most diverse public health networks—bringing together representatives from over...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and France hosted the One Health Summit on World Health Day 2026, announcing new initiatives to protect human, animal, and environmental health through the One Health approach. The...
The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World Health Day 2026...
WHO Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in late‑April ahead of its scheduled consideration...
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WHO reports a major shift in how countries are responding to the health needs of refugees and migrants, with new data showing more than 60 countries – two thirds of those surveyed – now include them in their national...
On World TB Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate action to end tuberculosis (TB) and expand access to lifesaving services by using new innovations such as diagnostic tests that...
An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost...
More than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on health care continue, and public...
The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), congratulates Chile for becoming the first country in the Americas – and the second globally – to be officially verified...
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