A Gallup poll indicates a significant rise in the number of U.S. adults using medications to lose weight. According to recent data, 11 percent of adults in the United States report they are currently using these drugs, a notable increase from 3 percent in 2024. The poll, published on Tuesday, surveyed 5,065 U.S. adults through […]
As summer arrives, so does the inevitable heatwave. The National Weather Service forecasts scorching temperatures from Thursday to Saturday this week, with record highs and heat indexes exceeding 100 degrees around the Fourth of July. The key to surviving such intense heat is staying hydrated and finding solace in air-conditioned environments. Many turn to personal […]
Ticks, a summer nuisance, are now spreading to areas previously unaffected. This expansion poses new hazards to human health. Some regions have long dealt with ticks, but their reach is broadening. William Brangham talked with Holly Gaff, a mathematical ecologist at Old Dominion University, about these blood-feeding pests. Gaff studies tick behavior and ecology, aiming […]
The United States Preventive Services Task Force, a crucial public health panel, has faced repeated postponements under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The panel, which typically convenes three times annually, has not met in person since March 2025. It is responsible for assessing scientific evidence related to tests and medications aimed at preventing widespread […]
The number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has significantly dropped across the United States. Ohio and Oklahoma have each seen nearly a third of enrollees leave, according to new federal data. The data provides a comprehensive 50-state breakdown of enrollment declines after the enhanced subsidies ended in January. Around 2.6 million […]
A flea-borne disease is reemerging in Texas, and researchers caution that pets might be bringing it into homes. New research from Texas highlights the link between fleas on cats and the bacterium responsible for murine typhus, a disease once nearly eradicated. Recently, over a hundred people in Galveston were hospitalized due to this illness. Researchers […]
On a typical day, you might engage in activities like washing your hair, using deodorant, drinking coffee, and commuting to work. These routine moments often expose people to various chemicals. While chemicals form the entire physical world, exposure levels, timing, and circumstances can influence health. Most everyday exposures are low, and many products are designed […]
Taylor Greenhagen, a dental hygienist from Kansas City, Missouri, shares the unique story of her children who were conceived at the same time but born three years apart. She resides with her husband, Justin, a pharmacist, and their two kids: Owen, age 3, and Dylan, 7 months. The resemblance between Owen and Dylan is striking. […]
A pioneering prescription refill program in Utah, launched without much fanfare, is now at the center of a heated debate. The use of artificial intelligence to perform tasks traditionally reserved for doctors raises significant questions about the future role of AI in healthcare. The Program and Its Implications The new program allows residents in Utah […]
During the Independence Day celebrations, the level of fine particulate matter in Washington, D.C. reached levels typically observed at this time of year. These elevated levels persisted until Sunday morning, as reported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Photos captured by Eric Lee from Reuters show fireworks in Washington, D.C., obscured by smoke as rain […]