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Amazon Just Slashed the Price of This Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier, Now at an All-Time Low

With rising temperatures and increasing pollution, an air purifier has become essential for maintaining good health.

2025-05-10T13:10:16Z

With so many air purifiers on the market, it’s difficult not to be bogged down by all the choices, features and prices out there. Not all air purifiers are created equal: some aren’t even capable of … [+2509 chars]

Trump Signs Executive Order to Limit Funding for Controversial Gain-of-Function Research

Top health officials were there to tell Trump how smart he was.

2025-05-06T12:35:58Z

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that seeks to limit federal funding for gain-of-function research, which is used to study how pathogens can become more harmful by causing muta… [+3711 chars]

New Toxic Avenger Trailer Takes Gory Aim at Health Care

Peter Dinklage's Toxie sure has some bloody and violent thoughts to share about the insurance industry in the August release.

2025-04-18T19:30:44Z

The upcoming Toxic Avenger reboot is months away, and each new glimpse of it has been either pretty goofy, gross, or both. Its newest promo falls into the third categorysilly and bloody as all hell, … [+1456 chars]

ASUS 27-Inch 4K Eye Care Monitor Is Cheaper Than Its Black Friday Price and Comes With a 3-Year Warranty

Your eyes are important, so keep them protected with a monitor that cares about the health of your peepers.

2025-04-23T21:20:55Z

Whether you work from home or you do most of your playing from home, a new monitor is always a good idea. Think of how much you probably look at the screen on a daily basis. It’s not good for your ey… [+1928 chars]

RFK Jr. Goes Full Tinfoil, Pledges to Stop Chemtrails in Latest Dr. Phil Interview

The Secretary of Health and Human Services appeared to blame the existence of chemtrails on DARPA, saying he would do everything in his power to stop the emissions.

2025-04-30T16:55:30Z

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gone full conspiracy buff. In a recent interview with Dr. Phil, the Secretary of Health and Human Services vowed to combat the entirely fabricated threat of chemtrails. Dr.… [+3812 chars]

Cancer-Causing Arsenic Is Building Up in the World’s Rice

Rice feeds more than half of the world’s population. Climate change is loading the beloved grain with arsenic, creating a “scary” health burden.

2025-04-20T14:00:38Z

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Throughout the Yangtze River Delta, a region in southern China famed for its widespread rice production, far… [+9628 chars]

Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff.

2025-05-05T10:20:52Z

Tiffany Wertheimer The vehicle is being refitted and will be ready for when the humanitarian corridor is reopened into Gaza, Caritas Jerusalem said One of Francis's popemobiles, which the late pont… [+2971 chars]

Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment

President Donald Trump proposed drastic budget cuts today that could stymie green energy projects, gut environmental protections, and further hobble health and climate research in the US. Topline budget proposals released today for the 2026 fiscal year would …

2025-05-02T21:13:17Z

It reads like a tirade against climate action and civil rights. It reads like a tirade against climate action and civil rights. President Donald Trump proposed drastic budget cuts today that could … [+4512 chars]

The Switch 2 has a handy battery preservation mode

Nintendo will give Switch 2 owners the option to sacrifice a little per-session playtime in the interest of battery health longevity. The company announced, via its Nintendo Today news app, that the console will have a setting to slow the console’s charge as …

2025-05-12T16:27:44Z

Nintendo lets you stop the Switch 2 from charging past about 90 percent. Nintendo lets you stop the Switch 2 from charging past about 90 percent. Nintendo will give Switch 2 owners the option to sa… [+1451 chars]

Urgent care in England performing 'far worse' than pre-pandemic, think tank says

The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high.

2025-04-27T23:02:21Z

A leading health think tank says urgent and emergency care in England is performing "far worse" than before the pandemic. The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with… [+3180 chars]

Under RFK Jr., Insiders Worry America’s Health Agency Is a Cybersecurity Disaster Waiting to Happen

“Pretty soon, within the next couple of weeks, everything regarding IT and cyber at the department will start to operationally reach a point of no return,” one source said.

2025-04-14T20:00:24Z

It’s only been a few months since RFK Jr. took office as head of the Department of Health and Human Services but, unless something changes drastically, he is shaping up to be one of the worst health … [+3421 chars]

FDA Guts Food Safety Testing in Latest Move to ‘Make America Health Again’

The FDA also refused to publicize an outbreak of E. coli, according to a new report.

2025-04-18T13:00:31Z

The Food and Drug Administration has suspended quality control tests for a vital food safety program and is planning to end virtually all routine food safety inspections, according to a pair of repor… [+3412 chars]

The Apple Watch Turns 10. Here's How Far It's Come

When the Apple Watch launched, it was unclear if smartwatches would pan out. Ten years later, Apple has a $100-billion hit that reshaped the watch industry and ushered in a new age of fitness tracking.

2025-04-24T14:02:22Z

Every year, Apple launches one standout health feature, from measuring VO2 Max on the Series 3 to the ECG sensor on the Series 4, all the way to sleep apnea notifications on the Series 10. If you zoo… [+2825 chars]

OpenAI names new nonprofit ‘advisors’

OpenAI has revealed the “advisors” for its new nonprofit commission: Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, Dr. Robert K. Ross, and Jack Oliver. The company says the four advisors will help “inform OpenAI’s philanthropic efforts,” according to an announcement on Tues…

2025-04-15T22:28:27Z

OpenAI says its nonprofit isnt going anywhere. OpenAI says its nonprofit isnt going anywhere. OpenAI has revealed the advisors for its new nonprofit commission: Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, Dr. R… [+1399 chars]

Former Disney employee sentenced to three years for menu hacking

A former Disney employee will serve three years in federal prison for logging into the company’s servers to make changes to its restaurant menus’ allergen information, as well as carrying out “denial-of-service attacks” aimed at locking other employees out of…

2025-04-29T14:36:59Z

He was accused of altering allergen information in ways that could be harmful to patrons. He was accused of altering allergen information in ways that could be harmful to patrons. A former Disney e… [+2196 chars]

12 Best Foods for Your Eye Health

Eat the best for your eye health by adding these foods to your diet.

2025-04-29T15:41:34Z

Properly nourishing your body is essential to your overall wellbeing -- especially your eyesight. You can help strengthen and protect your eyes in simple ways, like taking screen breaks, wearing sung… [+6069 chars]

Coal Miners Sue Trump Admin After It Halts Black Lung Protections

Coal? Beautiful. Coal miner safety regulations? Not so beautiful.

2025-04-15T12:55:22Z

Trump has long espoused a love of coal. I call it beautiful, clean coalI tell my people to never use the word coal unless you put beautiful, clean before it, the president recently said during a pres… [+3088 chars]

UnitedHealth Shares Plummet as Too Many People Go to the Doctor

The CEO said the company's performance was "unusual and unacceptable."

2025-04-17T18:10:29Z

UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare and Optum Health, saw its stock price plummet over 20% Thursday morning after the healthcare giant downgraded expected performance for the y… [+2608 chars]

Content moderators are organizing against Big Tech

Content moderators who comb through harmful material uploaded to online platforms have formed a global trade union alliance in a bid to improve working conditions. The Global Trade Union Alliance of Content Moderators (GTUACM) announced today in Nairobi, Keny…

2025-04-30T11:29:26Z

Contract workers for Meta, TikTok, Google, and more are forming a global group to fight for better working conditions. Contract workers for Meta, TikTok, Google, and more are forming a global group … [+4192 chars]

Streeting accused of 'betrayal' over maternity funding plan

Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity safety”.

2025-05-01T23:14:12Z

Michael BuchananSocial affairs correspondent Richard Stanton and Rhiannon Davies campaigned for a review into maternity services after their baby daughter died in 2009 Campaigners have questioned H… [+3669 chars]

Garmin Slashes Price on Its Top-Selling Smartwatch Vívoactive 5 to Celebrate Tariff Exemption

You may be the greatest athlete ever but you're still not going to outlast the Garmin vívoactive 5 Smartwatch.

2025-04-15T15:45:13Z

If you’re shopping for a health and fitness smartwatch and you keep running into models with big price tags and relatively short battery life, you’re probably wondering exactly how are they supposed … [+2837 chars]

The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records

The ACLU claims the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration have violated the Freedom of Information Act.

2025-04-21T19:59:00Z

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the US Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In its lawsuit, the ACLU a… [+3039 chars]

New surgeon general nominee cofounded “biowearables” startup with DOGE operative

Before she was chosen as Donald Trump's latest nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Casey Means came from the world of healthcare startups - and cofounded one with a tech entrepreneur who's now a key DOGE operative in charge of dismantling the IRS. In 2019, Means…

2025-05-08T13:35:05Z

Casey Means is a MAHA celebrity; her cofounder is now in charge of dismantling the IRS. Casey Means is a MAHA celebrity; her cofounder is now in charge of dismantling the IRS. Before she was chosen… [+3235 chars]

Bark's new partnership aims to protect kids from the dark side of the internet

Bark phones now hook teens up with Talkspace's mental health resources.

2025-04-29T13:00:00Z

What you need to know <ul><li>Starting May 1, Bark and Talkspace are bringing wellness tools straight to teens’ screens.</li><li>Bark Phone and app users get instant access to videos, exercises, and… [+2470 chars]

Why Your Workouts Before Bedtime Need to Stop

A study with over 14,500 participants links intense workouts within four hours of bedtime to poorer sleep quality and duration.

2025-04-16T20:10:01Z

When work runs long, the commute home is slow, and cooking dinner takes forever (you promised yourself you’d stop ordering takeout), it’s normal to try to squeeze in a quick workout before crashing. … [+2849 chars]

Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data — and their culture

Every month, a group of Indigenous scientists from around the world gathers on Zoom. They never have an agenda. They meet as colleagues to catch up and commiserate about the challenges of being Indigenous in Western academia. Their February meeting, however, …

2025-05-09T20:56:53Z

The Trump administrations war on DEI is spurring scientists and researchers from Indigenous communities to seek new protections for their data. Every month, a group of Indigenous scientists from ar… [+11692 chars]

NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books

Diabetes care, rehab centres, end-of-life services and talking therapies at risk in England.

2025-05-08T23:20:21Z

The NHS in England is planning "previously unthinkable" cuts to try to balance the books, health bosses say. Services including diabetes care for young people, rehab centres and talking therapies ar… [+2431 chars]

Yes, the Ice Bucket Challenge Is Splashing Back Into Your Feed: Here's Why

The challenge raised millions of dollars for ALS research in 2014. Now, it's back promoting mental health support.

2025-04-22T18:08:03Z

One of 2014's biggest social media trends is making a big splashy return after more than a decade. The Ice Bucket Challenge is back in people's feeds -- and this time it's focused on promoting mental… [+1380 chars]

NIH autism study will pull from private medical records

The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.

2025-04-23T17:06:52Z

The National Institutes of Health will begin collecting Americans' private health records as part of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial plan to discover a cause… [+3109 chars]

FDA Issues Alert on Fake Ozempic—How to Tell If Yours Is Real

The FDA is warning consumers to avoid counterfeit Ozempic products tied to specific lot and serial numbers.

2025-04-22T16:05:13Z

Buyer beware. The Food and Drug Administration is warning people to watch out for shipments of counterfeit Ozempic that are currently flooding the market. The FDA and Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordi… [+2480 chars]

Amazon Is Clearing Out the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) at Black Friday Prices, Perfect for a Mother’s Day Tech Gift

What time is it? Time to join the smartwatch gang with an Apple Watch SE for under $200.

2025-05-08T14:55:08Z

If youve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your smartwatch, or maybe get one for the first time, it’s always a good time to wait for a deal. They’re always going on sale, and you shouldn’t h… [+2056 chars]

Check out the exclusive 11-slide pitch deck startup Doctronic used to raise $5 million for its AI agents to replace 'Dr. Google'

Startup Doctronic wants patients to ask health-related questions to its AI agents instead of WebMD.

2025-04-18T09:01:01Z

Doctronic cofounders Adam Oskowitz and Matt Pavelle.Doctronic <ul><li>Doctronic just raised $5 million from Union Square Ventures for its healthcare AI agents.</li><li>The startup's AI gives persona… [+3877 chars]

Making Mental Health Programs Work at Multinational Companies

How to avoid three common problems when implementing these programs across cultures.

2025-04-29T14:00:00Z

Employee mental health challenges affect companies worldwide. Due to reduced productivity linked to anxiety and depression, for example, a total of 12 billion working days are lost globally every yea… [+343 chars]

Google won't bring Android 16's Battery Health page to older Pixels

Google is prepping a Battery Health page for Pixels in Android 16, and we now know exactly which models will — and won't — be supported.

2025-05-06T20:01:30Z

What you need to know <ul><li>Android 16 is about to bring a robust Battery Health page to Pixel phones with key performance data.</li><li>The page will show estimated battery capacity as a real-tim… [+2708 chars]

Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts say

The Society of Radiographers says allowing men to do mammograms would reduce staff shortages.

2025-04-29T00:09:26Z

Male health workers should be allowed to perform breast screening examinations to help relieve staff shortages, say experts. X-rays called mammograms are offered to women between the age of 50 and 7… [+2252 chars]

Everything You Need to Know About Superfoods

Superfoods are nutrient-dense foods that offer various health benefits. Here is everything you need to know about incorporating them into your diet.

2025-05-09T17:13:00Z

If you have been wanting to eat healthy, there are several ways to make your diet better. That includes cutting down on junk and incorporating healthier options -- one of which is superfoods. Try t… [+14613 chars]

Can a night in a laboratory help me sleep better?

New dad Robby West turns to science in his search for a good night's sleep.

2025-04-16T05:11:43Z

Robby WestReporting from University of East Anglia BBC reporter Robby West spent the night at the University of East Anglia's Sleep and Brain Research Unit Do you get enough sleep? As a new parent… [+6654 chars]

TIME Reveals the 2025 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential People in Health

TIME Reveals the 2025 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential People in Health

2025-05-08T13:05:00Z

May 8, 2025   Today, TIME reveals the second annual TIME100 Health list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health.  The 2025 TIME100 Health list includes Princess of Wales Kate Midd… [+2595 chars]

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 26, Palestinians officials say

Nine people were reportedly killed when a police station that Israel said was a Hamas post was hit.

2025-04-24T10:33:09Z

Nine Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a police station in northern Gaza, health officials and first responders say. Several other people were also wounded when missiles hit … [+2054 chars]

Medicaid payments barely keep hospital mental health units afloat. Federal cuts could sink them

Patients seeking mental health care are more likely to be on Medicaid than patients in more profitable areas of care, such as cancer or cardiac treatment.

2025-05-08T11:00:00Z

SPENCER, Iowa This town's hospital is a holdout on behalf of people going through mental health crises. The facility's leaders have pledged not to shutter their inpatient psychiatric unit, as dozens … [+8509 chars]

In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study

The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.

2025-04-25T00:31:18Z

The Trump administration is restoring financial support for a landmark study of women's health, an official said Thursday, reversing a defunding decision that shocked medical researchers. "These stu… [+4018 chars]

Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Cases have been rising in Afghanistan and Pakistan — and global health specialists are worried that this year's U.S. foreign aid cuts could usher in a wider resurgence.

2025-04-16T11:14:50Z

The world is so close to wiping out polio. But in 2025, there are sign that the virus is not quite ready to go the way of smallpox the only disease eradicated by humans. Two countries are seeing an … [+16769 chars]

Pam Bondi Claims Trump Saved 75% of Americans From a Fentanyl Overdose

"Are you ready for this, media?" the attorney general asked, but what followed was a heaping pile of horsecrap about a very serious subject.

2025-05-01T16:55:54Z

The Trump administration might have to double-check its math. This week, Attorney General Pam Bondi ludicrously claimed that President Donald Trump had saved 75% of the American population from fenta… [+3278 chars]

Moderna’s Super-Vaccine for Flu and Covid Works—Now Politics Could Sink It

A new trial suggests a combination vaccine may offer equal or better protection against both flu and covid-19 compared to current vaccines.

2025-05-11T12:00:19Z

Moderna’s mRNA-based flu and covid-19 vaccine could provide the best of both worldsif it’s actually ever approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This week, scientists at Moderna published data… [+3075 chars]

BMI Is Actually Pretty Accurate at Measuring American Obesity, Study Finds

New research shows that nearly everyone with a obese BMI would be considered obese using other common tests.

2025-04-28T11:00:18Z

Body mass index might be a more accurate measurement than commonly thought. New research shows that a vast majority of people with a BMI signifying obesity have substantial excess body fat. Scientis… [+3262 chars]

RFK plans to phase out synthetic food dyes by 2027. Here's what they do to your brain and body, according to science.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered food companies to remove petroleum-based food dyes by 2027. Here's the science linking dyes to ADHD, cancer, and other health issues.

2025-04-22T22:06:51Z

OLIVER CONTRERAS/AFP via Getty Images <ul><li>The US is calling on food companies to remove all synthetic food dyes by 2027.</li><li>Announcing the move, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said food companies ar… [+5488 chars]

A longevity clinic owner who claims her biological age is 22 says the best health hacks are free

Kayla Barnes-Lentz, 33, uses experimental longevity treatments, but says the basics, like sleeping enough, have the most significant impact on her health.

2025-05-06T12:54:04Z

Kayla Barnes-Lentz uses a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber as part of her biohacking routine to try to live to 150 — but some of her favorite longevity hacks are free.Magdalena Wosinska <ul><li>Kay… [+4148 chars]

Cleaning your teeth could help you live longer: meet your oral microbiome

You may know that caring for your gut microbiome could help you live longer. But brushing and flossing your teeth is also a potential shortcut to better health.

2025-04-18T06:12:02Z

Brushing your teeth and flossing has been found to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.MirageC/Getty Images <ul><li>Gut health is a buzzy topic, but the oral microbiome might be the next big trend.</… [+6548 chars]

I study toxic microplastics. Here's how I protect myself and my kids at home.

Tracey Woodruff studies how microplastics and plastic chemicals affect human health. She's cutting plastic out of her home in some unexpected ways.

2025-05-02T17:02:03Z

Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, shared her strategies for reducing plastics in the house.Tracey Woodruff <ul><li>Tracey Woodruff is an expert on microplastics, plastic-related chemicals, and their health… [+5932 chars]

6 supplements a longevity doctor who lost 50 pounds takes every day

Dr. Darshan Shah is trying to optimize his health so he can live healthily for longer. He takes supplements including vitamin D and mushrooms.

2025-05-05T06:09:01Z

Dr. Darshan Shah owns a longevity clinic, where he does experimental treatments. He also takes supplements.Darshan Shah <ul><li>A doctor who owns a longevity clinic does experimental treatments to t… [+6025 chars]

I was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.

American soft power is threatened as USAID pauses programs, says Kirsten Weeks, a global public health leader with over 25 years' experience.

2025-04-20T09:15:02Z

Kirsten Weeks is a global health leader with over 25 years of experience.Courtesy of Kirsten Weeks <ul><li>Kirsten Weeks has worked in global public health for over 25 years. </li><li>With the Trump… [+5891 chars]

United passengers heading to Newark ended up in Dublin after a mid-Atlantic medical issue

United Airlines said the plane diverted to "address a health concern" which the Aviation Herald reported was a pilot experiencing chest pains.

2025-04-16T11:49:13Z

A United Airlines Boeing 777.Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images <ul><li>A United Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Newark diverted to Dublin.</li><li>The airline told Business Insider it was du… [+1914 chars]

2 Disney Imagineers dreamed of retiring in Thailand. Their journey didn't go quite as planned.

A boutique hotel and an unexpected health crisis later, they say life in Chiang Mai turned out better than they expected.

2025-05-02T00:14:02Z

Jameel Haiat and Hilcia Peña left the US and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand.Jameel Haiat and Hilcia Peña. <ul><li>Jameel Haiat and Hilcia Peña left the US and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand.</li><li>T… [+8181 chars]

America’s Science Agency Says It Will Cut Funding to Researchers Who Protest Israel

If you like your job as a medical researcher, better not have any mean thoughts about what's happening in Gaza.

2025-04-23T13:39:39Z

Under the Trump administration, the National Institutes of Health has announced a new policy that allows it to cut off funding to any medical researcher who engages in a political protest of Israel. … [+2395 chars]

These Rare Fork-Nosed Dogs Could Help Solve a Genetic Mystery in Humans

Scientists have just isolated a genetic variation that explains why Turkey Pointers have such unique noses.

2025-05-09T16:25:38Z

A rare breed of hunting dogs known for its forked nose, the Turkish Pointer, might just help scientists better understand why human babies are sometimes born with facial clefts. In a recent study, r… [+2616 chars]

Researchers uncover alarming health risk growing inside pregnant stray cats: 'It's a flashing red warning light'

"Raises new concerns for animal and human health."

2025-04-26T10:15:50Z

A recent research study from the University of Parma found that microplastics can be passed from pregnant stray cats to their fetuses in the early stages of pregnancy, according to OneArabia. What's… [+3635 chars]

Why Are ADHD Rates So Much Higher in the U.S.?

Roughly 11% of children and 6% of adults in the U.S are currently diagnosed with ADHD—rates that are significantly higher than those reported in most other countries.

2025-05-10T10:00:22Z

Chances are, you know someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or you might have it yourself. ADHD is a complex condition characterized by symptoms like a constant inability to … [+13039 chars]

Why people with mental health issues have 'Starved in Jail.' A journalist investigates

New Yorker writer Sarah Stillman found dozens of cases of people with mental illness arrested for minor crimes and of deprived medication and healthcare. They died from malnutrition and dehydration.

2025-04-17T18:17:18Z

New Yorker writer Sarah Stillman found dozens of cases of people with mental illness arrested for minor crimes and of deprived medication and healthcare. They died from malnutrition and dehydration.

Health care for transgender children questioned in 400-page Trump administration report

President Trump called for the report, which is a 400-page document, in an executive order, titled "Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation."

2025-05-01T22:56:17Z

On Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services published a 400-page document entitled "Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices." The review's author… [+4909 chars]

VA officials acknowledge the need for privacy for telehealth therapy

The VA looks like it is changing course on a plan that would have threatened the privacy of veterans receiving mental health care via telehealth, according to documents obtained by NPR.

2025-04-18T18:00:18Z

The US Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be backing off a plan to send telehealth therapists back to offices that may lack privacy, according to a memo obtained by NPR. Addressing widespread… [+4788 chars]

An autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease

Hackman was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease and likely had not eaten for a long time, according to the new report. The actor, 95, had been in poor health for some time.

2025-04-29T13:47:40Z

SANTA FE, N.M. The main cause of Gene Hackman's death was heart disease, but he was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease and likely had not eaten for a long time, according to a new aut… [+1585 chars]

Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general, after first nominee withdraws

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat withdrew her nomination for Surgeon General after questions about her credentials. Dr. Casey Means has a medical degree from Stanford and a best-selling book on metabolic health.

2025-05-08T00:58:07Z

President Trump has switched up his pick for U.S. Surgeon General tapping best-selling author and wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means in place of his initial pick, Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Ne… [+1846 chars]

HHS pledges to continue funding 30-year women's health study after outcry

The Women's Health Initiative is a decadeslong research effort on women's health.

2025-04-25T18:06:11Z

The Trump administration has promised to restore funding to a landmark study on women's health days after researchers leading the study announced their funding had been cut -- news that prompted outc… [+6083 chars]

RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info

The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.

2025-05-08T20:57:36Z

The National Institutes of Health will use information from federal health insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid to create a "real-world data platform" to determine the cause of autism, the agency… [+4220 chars]

'Our community is grieving,' say Vancouver festival organisers

Organisers of the festival where a car ramming attack killed 11 people say they are "heartbroken".

2025-04-27T19:22:17Z

Organisers of the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival where a car ramming attack killed 11 people have said they are "heartbroken" and "collectively shattered". An exhausted and emotional RJ Aquino sai… [+599 chars]

Trump Torched Decades of Science in Just 100 Days—and the Fallout Is Global

In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities. The shockwaves will be felt worldwide.

2025-05-04T14:00:29Z

Across seven decades and a dozen presidencies, Americas scientific prowess was arguably unmatched. At universities and federal agencies alike, researchers in the United States revolutionized weather … [+16614 chars]

'TikTok helped me after I became a widow at 24'

Tania Pomroy shares her journey with grief on her TikTok and has created a community on the app.

2025-04-19T01:32:10Z

Chloe Hughes Charlotte Thomas (right) died in February 2024 when she was 25 "I don't know anyone else my age that is married... never mind married and widowed." Growing up in Birmingham, Tania Pom… [+4051 chars]

6 "Bad" Foods You Should Be Eating to Decrease Your Stroke Risk, According to Dietitians

Despite getting a bad rap, these foods are packed with beneficial nutrients to support cardiovascular health.

2025-04-27T15:54:49Z

Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD Getty Images. EatingWell design. "Key Takeaways" <ul><li>Some foods have faced undeserved skepticism when it comes to vascular and overall health. </… [+7535 chars]

Ziff Davis and IGN sue OpenAI for copyright infringement

In one of the more common disputes of modern AI, Ziff Davis, IGN Entertainment and Everyday Health Media have sued Open AI for copyright infringement.

2025-04-26T21:05:00Z

In one of the more common disputes of modern AI, Ziff Davis, IGN Entertainment and Everyday Health Media have sued Open AI for copyright infringement. The lawsuit from the media companies alleged co… [+1917 chars]

LSU Health Shreveport chancellor David Guzick announces resignation Wednesday

2025-04-23T21:46:29Z

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 241 who are part of the IAB Transparency &amp; Consent Framework, will also store and/or access information on a device (in other words, use … [+702 chars]

Millions of Measles Cases Could Hit U.S. Over Next 25 Years If Vaccination Rates Drop

Even if measles vaccination rates stay the same, there could still be over 850,000 cases according to new research.

2025-04-24T19:35:22Z

The U.S. could see tens of millions of measles cases over the next 25 years if vaccination rates fall, according to research published Thursday by JAMA. And that’s bad news for a country where vaccin… [+6225 chars]

7 Signs It’s Time to Take Your Memory Issues Seriously

We asked brain health experts to share the red flags you shouldn't ignore.

2025-04-25T14:24:41Z

If the neurologist Dr. Daniel Lesley sees 10 patients a day, at least half ask him the same question: Are the brain lapses theyre experiencing a normal part of aging? Or should they be worried? Peop… [+7690 chars]

Senators send letter to RFK Jr. warning HHS cuts could hurt Indian Health Service

Senators sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warning him that cuts to the agency could severely impact the Indian Health Service.

2025-05-07T20:19:11Z

A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warning him that cuts to the agency could severely impact the Indian Health Service (IH… [+2538 chars]

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Reveal Confirmed and Lenovo Launches a New 3D Laptop—Your Gear News of the Week

Plus: Oura’s new metabolic features, Whoop releases new bands, and Samsung’s Wallet gets Tap to Transfer cash.

2025-05-10T10:00:00Z

The high-end gaming laptop also comes with up to a Core Ultra 9HX processor and an RTX 5090 GPU. It can even support up to the max of 192 GB of RAM and 8 TB of storage. While its quite a thick laptop… [+3756 chars]

Eat a banana, swap salt for garlic and skip late-night meals — plus 6 more health tips to help you have a great week

From eating electrolyte-rich fruit to avoiding doomscrolling, these health tips can help you live your best life.

2025-04-13T09:00:11Z

Hello Yahoo Life readers! My name is Kaitlin Reilly and I am here to share the best health and wellness tips of the week. Are your friends all about Whole30? Is your spouse experimenting with a fast… [+7519 chars]

Need a Boost to Your Kidney Health? Check Out These 13 Superfoods to Add to Your Diet

These 13 superfoods can help keep your kidneys healthy. Here's what to know.

2025-04-15T19:00:00Z

It's common knowledge that you can live a fulfilling life with just one kidney, but are you aware of what your kidneys actually do? The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that ove… [+5659 chars]

Man Bitten by 200 Snakes Helps Scientists Create a Super Antivenom

Tim Friede might be the world's most snakebit person—and his antibodies could hold the key to a truly universal snake antivenom.

2025-05-05T17:05:39Z

There really is a purpose for everyone out there. Scientists seem to have developed the most broadly effective snake antivenom seen yetan antivenom partly derived from the antibodies of a man bitten … [+4052 chars]

Hamas official says group holding direct talks with US in Qatar

A senior Palestinian official confirmed to the BBC that two meetings had taken place. Israel has not commented.

2025-05-11T18:53:56Z

Rushdi Abualouf Hugo BachegaMiddle East correspondent A senior Hamas official has told the BBC that the coming hours are critical to reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Direct negotiations are… [+2358 chars]

Blue Shield exposed 4.7M patients’ health data to Google

Health insurance giant Blue Shield of California confirmed it had been sharing private health data of 4.7 million users with Google for three years without even realizing it.

2025-04-27T14:00:20Z

Healthcare institutions and insurers arguably collect the most sensitive information about you, including IDs, contact details, addresses and medical records. But they often dont put in the same leve… [+8943 chars]

Barely Sleep and Still Feel Fine? Thank Your Lucky Genes

Scientists say they've found a genetic mutation that explains why some people can rest six hours or fewer a night without feeling tired.

2025-05-12T10:00:09Z

Boy, some people have all the genetic luck. In a recent study, scientists describe a newly discovered mutation that allows humans to naturally sleep much fewer hours a night without any negative heal… [+2985 chars]

Google Is Clearing Out Their Smart Watches? The Latest Pixel Watch 3 Hits All-Time Low

Save between $50 and $70 on the Google Pixel Watch 3 in a variety of colors and sizes over at Amazon.

2025-04-30T13:25:21Z

Would you describe yourself as someone that takes fitness and health seriously? Are you a runner, rock climber, or regular gym goer? Well a solid smartwatch can help your track your progress and achi… [+2527 chars]

Rodent nests found near house where Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus

The Oscar-winning actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents.

2025-04-15T13:58:04Z

Nests and some dead rodents were found in outbuildings of the house where Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead. New Mexico Department of Public Health records… [+2335 chars]

States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

Some lawmakers are pushing to require that Medicaid recipients work in order to get or keep coverage, and some states already try to help them find jobs. But the effects of those efforts are unclear.

2025-04-15T15:24:21Z

For many years, Eric Wunderlin's health issues made it hard to find stable employment. Struggling to manage depression and diabetes, Wunderlin worked part-time, minimum-wage retail jobs around Dayto… [+8210 chars]

Sixth Nurse Diagnosed With Brain Tumor in Possible Cluster at Massachusetts Hospital

Mass General Brigham officials say the hospital hasn't found any "environmental risk" behind these cases, though the nurses' union is still conducting its own investigation.

2025-04-15T20:20:33Z

Something strange could be happening at a Massachusetts hospital. At least six employees working on the same floor of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital have recently developed benign brain tumors. The l… [+2690 chars]

Meta is ramping up its AI-driven age detection

Meta is expanding how it uses AI to detect teens on Instagram — and, in some cases, will begin overriding account settings. Instagram announced it was using AI for age detection in 2024; the system looked for signals that users were under 18 years old, like i…

2025-04-20T14:55:49Z

On Instagram, AI tools will detect underage users and automatically change their account settings. On Instagram, AI tools will detect underage users and automatically change their account settings. … [+1990 chars]

Florida moves to ban fluoride from public drinking water

If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would be the second state, after Utah, to ban the additive from its drinking water sources.

2025-04-30T22:08:34Z

Florida is poised to ban fluoride from its drinking water under new legislation passed by state lawmakers. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for a signature. If signed, Florid… [+2385 chars]

How to Not Get Poisoned in America

The minute I saw that Robert Kennedy Jr., a notorious disease-loving health crank, was going to be responsible for the nation’s health—and the health of its...

2025-04-30T22:40:29Z

April 30, 2025 The minute I saw that Robert Kennedy Jr., a notorious disease-lovinghealth crank, was going to be responsible for the nations healthand the health of its food supplyI knew who I had t… [+25729 chars]

Kennedy to move autism study to newly-created administrative office

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that he would move the surveillance of U.S. autism ...

2025-04-16T15:56:10Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that he would move the surveillance of U.S. autism rates to the newly created Administration … [+671 chars]

Regional Hospital remains open amid negotiations with potential buyer

Regional Hospital of Scranton will remain open amid ongoing negotiations with a potential buyer to acquire the health care facility, according to a state...

2025-04-17T00:08:00Z

Regional Hospital of Scranton will remain open amid ongoing negotiations with a potential buyer to acquire the health care facility, according to a state representative who has advocated for the city… [+5785 chars]

A Cardiologist Says This Is the Worst Food for Heart Health

Your diet plays a key role in maintaining overall heart health. Processed meats, doctors say, may be doing more harm than good.

2025-04-27T13:30:00Z

If youre looking to improve your overall wellness, incorporating heart-healthy foods into your diet is a must. But several unexpected bites you might regularly consume could be sabotaging your effort… [+1928 chars]

How this 'generational shift' impacts fitness, wellness industries

Bank of America data shows that Gen Z and millennials are increasingly prioritizing their health. Bank of America Securities leisure analyst Alex Perry joins...

2025-05-10T17:00:46Z

BFA data showing Gen Z and millennials are increasingly prioritizing their health, leading to some bullish commentary from Bank of America. Let's welcome in now Alex Perry, BFA Securities leisure ana… [+6041 chars]

Apple Celebrates 10 Years of Activity Rings With Limited-Edition Award and Pin

To celebrate 10 years of the Apple Watch's Activity ring feature this month, Apple today revealed a limited-edition "Global Close Your Rings Day" award. Apple wants users to "do something they love, push themselves further, or try something new" with an …

2025-04-14T13:27:29Z

To celebrate 10 years of the Apple Watch's Activity ring feature this month, Apple today revealed a limited-edition "Global Close Your Rings Day" award. Apple wants users to "do something they love,… [+1159 chars]

The White House says Trump's weight and 'frequent victories' at golf games are evidence of good health

"His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being," Trump's doctor wrote in his medical report.

2025-04-14T05:01:11Z

President Donald Trump's doctor said Trump weighed 224 pounds. That is 20 pounds lighter than Trump's last physical exam as president in 2020.Kevin Dietsch via Getty Images <ul><li>The White House r… [+2815 chars]

A top nutritionist explains her alternative '5 a day' food rule, which makes caring for her gut health easy

Federica Amati, a nutritionist, eat five types of food daily to nurture her gut microbiome, including those high in omega-3s.

2025-04-14T11:59:27Z

Federica Amati shares the five healthy food she tries to eat every day.ZOE/Dr. Federica Amati, Getty <ul><li>Federica Amati is a nutritionist who has her own version of the '5 a day' rule for good g… [+4267 chars]