physician-assisted deathterminally ill advocacylegalization debateTerminally ill individuals, including Deb Robertson, advocate for the expansion of physician-assisted death as more states consider legalizing it.3 months agoHealth2More3 months agoHealth2
CDClife expectancyCOVID-19The CDC reports a rise in U.S. life expectancy to 77.5 years in 2022, marking the first increase in two years after declines due to COVID-19 and drug overdoses.3 months agoHealth2More3 months agoHealth2
O.J. Simpsonprostate cancerPSA screeningO.J. Simpson dies at 76 after a battle with prostate cancer, highlighting the importance and debates surrounding PSA screening for early detection.3 months agoHealth2More3 months agoHealth2
chlamydia vaccineclinical trialSTI preventionAn early-stage clinical trial for a chlamydia vaccine reported in The Lancet Infectious Diseases shows promising results, marking a significant step toward combating the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.3 months agoHealth3More3 months agoHealth3
lead testingfood safetyFDAFDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf urges Congress to mandate lead testing in food products imported to the U.S. to prevent health hazards like the lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce incident.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
NHS Englandtransgender youth caregender-affirming careThe NHS England report advocates for further research on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, emphasizes caution with hormone therapies, and suggests improvements in care quality.4 months agoHealth2More4 months agoHealth2
stuttering treatmentinsurance coveragelegislative advocacyEx-NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist champions a new Kentucky law expanding insurance coverage for stuttering treatment.4 months agoHealth2More4 months agoHealth2
COVID vaccinescardiac deathmisinformationA CDC report finds no link between mRNA Covid vaccines and sudden death from cardiac issues in teens and young adults, countering misinformation.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
measles outbreakvaccination ratespublic healthMeasles cases in the U.S. have significantly increased in 2024, with a notable rise in the first three months, being 17 times higher than the same period in the previous years.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
measles outbreakvaccination ratesCDCThe CDC reports a surge in measles cases in the first quarter of 2024, posing a renewed threat to its elimination status in the U.S., attributed to decreased vaccination rates.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
CDCcounterfeit BotoxbotulismThe CDC is set to alert doctors about a rise in hospitalizations linked to counterfeit Botox injections across multiple states.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
fungal infectionSporothrix schenckiizoonotic diseasesTwo pet cats and a veterinary technician in Kansas were diagnosed with a rare fungal infection caused by Sporothrix schenckii, raising concerns about zoonotic disease transmission.4 months agoHealth1More4 months agoHealth1
forever chemicalsdrinking waterEPAThe EPA issued the first national standard for limiting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, aiming to safeguard 100 million people from PFAS exposure.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
EPAPFAS regulationpublic healthThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its first-ever limits on several common types of PFAS in drinking water to reduce exposure and protect public health.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
blistersskin careover-the-counter productsExpert advice on treating and preventing blisters includes avoiding popping them, using specific over-the-counter products, and adopting practices to reduce friction.4 months agoHealth2More4 months agoHealth2
mental health crisisexperimental interventionsyouthState and local governments in the U.S. are launching various experimental interventions to address a surge in mental illness among children post-pandemic, despite uncertainties about the root causes.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
EPAforever chemicalsdrinking waterThe Environmental Protection Agency established first national limits on six types of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water to reduce health risks.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
gender caremedical evidenceNHSThe Cass Review, commissioned by England's NHS, finds medical evidence for adolescent gender care to be 'remarkably weak' with unclear long-term outcomes.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3
acetaminophenpregnancyADHD and autismA study refutes acetaminophen during pregnancy as a cause for ADHD or autism in children, pointing to other factors such as genetics.4 months agoHealth2More4 months agoHealth2
Philips recallsleep apneamanufacturing safetyPhilips, the company behind a major recall of sleep apnea machines, is required to overhaul its manufacturing and meet safety requirements before resuming U.S. production, as part of a settlement with federal officials.4 months agoHealth3More4 months agoHealth3