Health

Psychology suggests people who reach their 60s without close friends aren’t always socially broken — some spent years being needed but rarely known

There is a quiet assumption woven into the way we read older adults who keep to themselves. We tend to call them isolated, awkward, difficult, or somehow socially deficient. Yet a closer look at r...

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Watch: 8 Health Insurance Terms You Should Know

Health insurance in the U.S. is notoriously confusing. So we’re covering the basics to make navigating your plan a little easier. We explain the difference between a deductible and an out-of-pocket...

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As Ranks of Uninsured Grow, Minnesota’s Hospitals Are Among Least Charitable in Nation

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Cori Roberts was living in a rented basement four years ago when she was diagnosed with early-stage cervical cancer. Recently divorced, the former stay-at-home mother had ...

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Marty Makary Set the Conditions for His Own Downfall

Marty Makary, the Johns Hopkins surgeon who has led the FDA for the past year, is facing criticism from all sides. Vaping advocates are angry because of the FDA’s slow progress on green-lighting th...

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She Was Diagnosed with HIV in 1996 and Still Thriving Today at 74

Barbara Roberts has lived with HIV for 30 years. Now, a new FDA-approved medication is changing how she manages it at the age of 74. Barbara Roberts (pictured above) was diagnosed with HIV a...

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Admit It, That Protein Shake Is Basically Soylent

From the beginning, Soylent was shorthand for a certain kind of guy. A guy who worked in tech and probably wore a hoodie. A guy who, despite his six-figure salary, lived in an unfurnished apartment...

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New Breast Density Treatment May Have Fewer Side Effects, Lower Cancer Risk

New research found that the drug endoxifen reduced mammographic breast density with fewer side effects. praetorianphoto/Getty Images A study has found promising results with the breast can...

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Journalists Shed Light on Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak and a Crisis in the Nation’s ERs

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak on PBS NewsHour, Fox’s LiveNow From Fox, and CBS News’ CBS Mornings on May ...

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Flipping Off Phones

Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube On this week’s episode of Galaxy Brain, Charlie Warzel talks with his Atlantic colleague Kaitlyn Tiffany about what our phones are doing to us. Ti...

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FDA Blocks Publication of Vaccine Safety Studies. Why Experts Are Concerned

The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food ...

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‘This Is Not Going to Be the Next COVID’

The MV Hondius, the cruise ship where an outbreak of hantavirus was confirmed over the weekend, is moving once again. On Wednesday, after three people were evacuated, the ship departed from Cabo Ve...

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The Make America Healthy Again Movement Comes for Hospital Food

Hospital food rarely draws rave reviews. But efforts by the Trump administration to get hospitals to ditch unhealthy fare are facing criticism for going too far. The Department of Health an...

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What Happened on the Hantavirus Cruise, According to a Doctor on Board

When Stephen Kornfeld set sail aboard the MV Hondius in early April, his grand plan for the cruise was to add as many new species as possible to his birding list. A medical oncologist based in Bend...

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44 Science And Technology News That Might Make You Fear For The Future

While we don’t exactly have flying cars yet, it does appear that self-driving vehicles, AI assistants and delivery drones are just around the corner. In fact, development happens so fast and freque...

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Listen: A Federal Agency Is After Workers’ Health Data, and Critics Are Alarmed

Privacy between doctors and patients is protected by law. But the Trump administration is, in effect, trying to peek into the exam room. The Office of Personnel Management is seeking unreda...

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In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It.

When Gavin Newsom ran for California governor in 2018, his support for a state-run single-payer healthcare system was considered a risky move and earned him hefty labor endorsements. Today, ...

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Do health influencers actually know what they’re talking about?

A generation or two ago, when you had a medical question, the solution was obvious: Ask your doctor. But these days, as trust in doctors and other traditional medical authorities ...

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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Heart Disease, but Healthy Swaps May Lower Risk

European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say ultra-processed foods increase the risks o...

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Marijuana Vendors Sued For Allegedly Not Warning Consumers Of Risks

Marijuana Vendors Sued For Allegedly Not Warning Consumers Of Risks Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, Companies that legally sell recreational marijuana to adults are...

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Who’s actually listening to all the health influencers dominating social media

A generation or two ago, when you had a medical question, the solution was obvious: Ask your doctor. But these days, as trust in doctors and other traditional medical authorities ...

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That Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs

Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal — with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars — the decision to ...

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