Doctors Address Measles Crisis: Children's Fear on Frontlines
Six pediatricians discuss measles outbreak in Utah, emphasizing importance of vaccination in hotspots.
Death Toll in 1776: A Surprising Look at the Leading Causes of Fatalities Among Americans During the Revolutionary Era
Global life expectancy has dramatically increased from an average of 30 years to nearly 80 years, driven by a significan...
Healthcare Costs and Immigration Policy: Politicians Weigh In on Consequences of Controversial Decisions
National and local media outlets featured prominent discussions with KFF Health News journalists on pressing healthcare...
Union Forces Capture Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 4, 1862
A seasoned literary agent offers a straightforward yet crucial guideline for authors seeking to determine whether their...
Uncovered: Mysterious Parasite Causes Severe 'Explosive' Illness in Americans, CDC Probes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a growing parasitic cyclosporiasis outbreak, resulting in 145 con...
CDC Launches Investigation into Outbreak of Severe Diarrhea Caused by Mysterious Parasitic Infection.
A parasitic outbreak of cyclosporiasis has spread across 17 US states, with 145 confirmed cases and 20 hospitalizations,...
Five Landmark American Medical Breakthroughs Highlight the Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Leading specialists spotlight cutting‑edge therapies—from joint replacement and Deep TMS for depression to precision onc...
Experts Warn of Emerging Health Risks as Trump-Era Funding Cuts to Public Health Programs Come Under Scrutiny
Rising public health threats, including screwworm infestations and flesh-eating bacterial outbreaks, are increasingly as...
Southern State Reports West Nile Virus Presence, Prompting Health Officials to Issue Mosquito-Borne Illness Warning to Residents
In a concerning development, the presence of West Nile virus has been detected in local mosquitoes for the first time th...
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling on Healthcare Policy
The Supreme Court's final decisions of its recent term included a landmark immigration ruling that could potentially dis...
Medicare Policy Update: Significant Reduction in Out-of-Pocket Costs for Weight-Loss Medications for Eligible Beneficiaries
A new Medicare program launching on July 1 will make the life-changing obesity medications Wegovy and Zepbound accessibl...
Centuries of Vaccination: Benefits of US Immunization Programs Far Outweigh Risks.
The history of vaccination is marked by groundbreaking milestones, from the triumphant eradication of smallpox to the ra...
Spending Time in America's National Parks Linked to Increased Longevity and Improved Health.
Beyond their breathtaking landscapes, national parks provide a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation, wildlife...
New Study Reveals Shift in Americans' Daily Health Priorities as Multivitamin Use Declines.
A 25-year study published in a leading medical journal reveals that nearly two-thirds of patients with a specific condit...
Scientists Find Potential Correlation Between 9/11 Exposure and Premature Aging Effects
Research has revealed that individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder, including those who responded to the World T...
Outdoor Enthusiasts' Willingness to Adopt Lyme Disease Vaccine Revealed in Survey.
A disproportionate number of American hunters, who tend to be conservative, rural, and male, are likely to be vaccine-he...