Most Popular Health Stories
- China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogensby ABC News: Health on November 26, 2023
China’s health ministry says a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country that has drawn […]
- Correction: Food Waste-Donations storyby ABC News: Health on November 26, 2023
In a story published Nov. 25, 2023, about food waste, The Associated Press erroneously reported […]
- Sherlock of Sleep Devoted to Understanding Parasomniasby Steve Nadis (Health | Discover Magazine) on November 26, 2023
Part scientist, part detective, Michel Cramer Bornemann explains some of the most mysterious — […]
- Here's how the American Red Cross makes money from donated bloodby Health and Science on November 26, 2023
In 2022, the American Red Cross made $1.8 billion selling blood to hospitals and medical facilities […]
- Can You Be Allergic to Alcohol? Understanding Alcohol Intolerance and Its Causesby Jake Parks (Health | Discover Magazine) on November 25, 2023
Have you ever had a strange reaction to alcohol? You might have an alcohol intolerance. Find out […]
Allergies Stories
- Woman Sues Tim Hortons, Alleges Debilitating Dairy Reaction to Teaby Jennifer Van Evra (Allergic Living) on November 21, 2023
A Canadian woman is suing Tim Hortons after an error in an online order allegedly caused a […]
- Texas Football Peanut Allergy Incident: Mom on What Happenedby Gwen Smith (Allergic Living) on November 16, 2023
A Texas mom is speaking out about the dangerous peanut allergy incident that her son, Carter, a […]
- Advice to Always Go to the ER After an Epi Shot is Set to Changeby Jenifer Goodwin (Allergic Living) on November 14, 2023
After using an epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis, patients have been told for years to call […]
- Viaskin Allergy Patch Desensitized 81% of Toddlers By 2 Yearsby Jenifer Goodwin (Allergic Living) on November 10, 2023
Two years of wearing the Viaskin patch for peanut allergy desensitized 81 percent of […]
- Could a Special Toothpaste Help Brush Away Peanut Allergies?by Jenifer Goodwin (Allergic Living) on November 9, 2023
Along with clean teeth, a specially formulated toothpaste may help increase tolerance to peanut in […]
Addiction Stories
- New research shows hard-hitting campaigns can help prevent drinking during pregnancyby Addiction news on November 24, 2023
New research published Nov. 21 is putting alcohol use during pregnancy in the spotlight, prompting […]
- People struggling with work addiction feel unwell even when they are working, finds studyby Addiction news on November 22, 2023
The mood of workaholics—individuals who suffer from work addiction—is on average worse than […]
- Database of drug-related festival deaths needed to save lives, researchers sayby Addiction news on November 22, 2023
A study led by the University of Liverpool has called for the introduction of a national database […]
- Study finds overdose deaths increased in pregnant and postpartum women from early 2018 to late 2021by Addiction news on November 22, 2023
Drug overdose deaths rose markedly between January to June 2018 and July to December 2021 among 10- […]
- Genomic study links cannabis abuse to multiple health problemsby Addiction news on November 21, 2023
A Yale-led analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying […]
Women Health Stories
- Backlash to Affirmative Action Hits Pioneering Maternal Health Program for Black Womenby Ronnie Cohen (Women's Health Archives - KFF Health News) on November 24, 2023
A San Francisco program offers a $1,000-a-month stipend for pregnant Black and Pacific Islander […]
- What Would a DeSantis Presidency Look Like for Health Care?by Romy Ellenbogen, Tampa Bay Times and Christopher O’Donnell, Tampa Bay Times (Women's Health Archives - KFF Health News) on November 24, 2023
Ron DeSantis’ record as Florida governor provides some clues to how he would change the health […]
- Out for Blood? For Routine Lab Work, the Hospital Billed Her $2,400by KFF Health News (HealthLeaders Media - women's health) on November 21, 2023
The hospital charged $9,520.02 for the blood tests and pathology services. The insurer paid […]
- Out for Blood? For Routine Lab Work, the Hospital Billed Her $2,400by Rachana Pradhan (Women's Health Archives - KFF Health News) on November 21, 2023
Convenient as it may be, beware of getting your blood drawn at a hospital. The cost could be much […]
- Opinion: The big #MeToo moment for doctors is finally hereby Anonymous (HealthLeaders Media - women's health) on November 20, 2023
The #MeToo movement is picking up pace in the medical profession. Pillar: Human […]
Cancer Stories
- How virtual reality gaming can promote men's healthby Cancer News - Health News, Medicine News, Cancer on November 24, 2023
A first-of-its kind study has found that virtual reality gaming may be effective in promoting men's […]
- Study: Prostate cancer focal therapy is cost-effective and may improve patient outcomesby Cancer News - Health News, Medicine News, Cancer on November 24, 2023
Minimally invasive focal therapies for prostate cancer are associated with a lower overall cost and […]
- Trial results support 'new gold standard' for head and neck cancer radiotherapyby Cancer News - Health News, Medicine News, Cancer on November 24, 2023
Phase III trial results on a precision radiotherapy technique support a "new gold standard" for […]
- Incidence of local-stage cancers decreased from 2019 to 2022: Studyby Cancer News - Health News, Medicine News, Cancer on November 24, 2023
From 2019 to 2020, the incidence of local-stage disease decreased significantly for 19 of 22 cancer […]
- Diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer: Investigation of causal pathwaysby Cancer News - Health News, Medicine News, Cancer on November 24, 2023
A new article published in BIO Integration investigates the association between diabetes mellitus […]
Mental Health Stories
- A Guide to Long-Term Care Insuranceby Jordan Rau, KFF Health News (Mental Health Archives - KFF Health News) on November 22, 2023
Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.
- Telehealth could strengthen military's mental healthcare, report saysby Anonymous (HealthLeaders Media - mental health) on November 21, 2023
RAND researchers make the case for expanding virtual mental healthcare access, but caution that the […]
- Security guard killed at NH psychiatric hospital recalled as 'hero' who died protecting patients and staffby Anonymous (HealthLeaders Media - mental health) on November 20, 2023
John Madore, 33, who was transient, fired a 9 mm handgun inside the lobby of the New Hampshire […]
- 7 Ways To Boost Your Health by Practicing Gratitudeby bigleyj (Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic) on November 20, 2023
When you’re overwhelmed or stressed out, it’s easy to miss the extraordinary gift of life. […]
- NYC Launches Free Telehealth Service for Troubled Teensby Eric Wicklund (HealthLeaders Media - mental health) on November 17, 2023
The partnership with Talkspace addresses a surge in teenagers—both in the city and […]