ACA coverage is shrinking as premiums surge, raising questions about how the system is being reshaped
Across the United States, a growing health care debate is being pulled far beyond policy circles and into everyday…
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12 science-backed ways coffee may affect aging
Many of us stumble into the kitchen every morning like zombies, desperate for that first warm sip of fuel…
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11 things to know about strength, strain, and physical resilience
Data from athletic metabolic profiles indicate that a highly active body can reach a total daily energy expenditure exceeding…
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Food prices in 2026: What the outlook means for consumers
The most frustrating thing about food prices in 2026 is that the numbers can sound almost reasonable until you…
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HIIT workouts helps people in their 70s lose body fat without losing muscle
There’s a version of aging most of us have quietly accepted: slow down, go easy, protect the joints. The…
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Doctors can prescribe GLP-1 drugs to 12-year-olds with adolescent obesity
A 12-year-old walking into a pediatrician’s office today can walk out with a prescription for the same class of…
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As the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is implemented, 11 million risk losing healthcare
A system once designed as a safety net is now revealing how quickly that net can loosen when the…
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Moderate drinking is riskier than we thought, study warns
For decades, the idea of the “healthy glass of red wine” has been one of our most comfortable myths….
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Medicare’s new obesity drug coverage could be a turning point for patients
For years, the price tag did the talking. A doctor could recommend a GLP-1 drug, a patient could understand…
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Why birthright citizenship draws foreign parents to U.S. surrogacy
On June 30, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, ruling 6-3…
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New blood test could help spot aggressive prostate cancer earlier
For many men, a prostate cancer scare starts with one number. A PSA result comes back high, and suddenly…
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What to do when your aging parent says no to mental health help
The hardest “no” can come from the person who once made every hard decision for you. Your mother stops…
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Vitamin A supplement linked to severe toxicity and overdose risk
Those colorful vitamin gummies sitting in kitchen cabinets are now at the center of a growing safety concern for…
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Staggering fentanyl enforcement debate raises concerns over impact on patients who need pain medication
America’s fentanyl crackdown was built to save lives. But for some patients, it has created a different fear. As…
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How fentanyl and xylazine are deepening Philadelphia’s opioid crisis into a public health emergency
Philadelphia’s drug crisis is no longer defined by a single substance or a single pattern. It is being shaped…
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Could the World Cup make Americans rethink universal healthcare?
A Scottish fan in a kilt sings in a Boston pub. A Brazilian family poses on the Brooklyn Bridge….
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What employers are getting wrong about healthcare benefits
For millions of Americans, healthcare is still tied to a job rather than a choice. According to KFF, approximately…
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What teens told a psychologist about AI chatbots should worry parents
A growing number of teenagers are choosing to reveal their deepest secrets to artificial intelligence rather than to human…
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Louisiana patient becomes first in state functionally cured of sickle cell disease
For most people, a hospital bell marks the end of treatment. For Daniel Cressy, it sounded more like clearance…
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Common drug taken by many simulates intense exercise even for people who do nothing
A pill that nudges your body into workout-like metabolic mode is reshaping the idea of skipping the gym. Hitting…
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Prescription drug costs dip nearly 1 percent, providing modest financial relief for patients managing chronic conditions
A small drop in prescription costs is giving people with chronic health conditions a little more breathing room at…
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Supreme Court ruling shields Roundup weedkiller maker from thousands of lawsuits
It’s a wild day in court when a single legal ruling sweeps away thousands of consumer lawsuits in one…
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CDC and FDA investigate a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to soft ricotta and requesón cheese
A simple container of fresh cheese has become the last thing many families expected to worry about in their…
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Hospital service fees rise nearly 1 percent in just one month, heavily impacting out-of-pocket medical expenses
A small increase in hospital fees can quietly reshape the choices families make about their health. Going to the…
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Doctors warn that some modern habits are more dangerous than they look
The most dangerous part of a modern day may be how harmless it looks. A phone glows beside the…
