Gerber recalls arrowroot biscuits that might contain pieces of plastic or paper
2026-01-28
Baby food maker Gerber is recalling certain lots of arrowroot biscuits, Read MoreContinue Reading
Preteen smartphone use linked to depression, obesity, lack of sleep
2026-01-28
A new study finds preteens who own smartphones and use them regularly, are at greater risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep., Read MoreContinue Reading
RFK Jr. names CDC vaccine adviser to senior HHS role
2026-01-28
Former Harvard Medical School professor, Dr. Martin Kulldorff, has been appointed to a senior role at the Department of Health and Human Services., Read MoreContinue Reading
Medicare proposes new transplant system rules that might spur use of less-than-perfect organs
2026-01-28
The government has proposed new rules for the nation’s transplant system that aim to increase use of certain donated organs and set additional safety standards for donor groups, Read MoreContinue Reading
AI model from Google’s DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
2026-01-28
James Gallagher Health and science correspondent Getty Images An AI model developed by Google’s DeepMind could transform our understanding of DNA – the complete recipe for building and running the human body – and its impact on disease and medicine discovery, according to researchers. Called AlphaGenome, the model could helpContinue Reading
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
2026-01-28
Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold, Read MoreContinue Reading
Journalists Mine News for Insights on Tylenol, Obamacare Credits, and Rural Health Funding
2026-01-28
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
2026-01-28
Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state, Read MoreContinue Reading
Historic Strike Involving Thousands of Oregon Healthcare Workers Comes to an End
2026-01-27
This is a MedPage Today story. A strike involving nearly 5,000 healthcare workers at Providence Health in Oregon, which began Jan. 10, has come to an end. Late Monday, eight RN bargaining units voted overwhelmingly to ratify their contracts and end the strike, which was believed to be the largestContinue Reading
Report: Nitrous oxide found effective as major depression treatment
2026-01-27
Results of a new study show that patients with major depressive order who have not been helped by antidepressants could benefit from nitrous oxide., Read MoreContinue Reading
Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey
2026-01-27
Dominic Hughes Health correspondent Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a government-backed NHS health survey. The data suggests that young people, and increasing numbers of men in particular, are shunning booze. The latest data from the Health Survey for EnglandContinue Reading
Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C
2026-01-27
Parts of Australia have sweltered in record temperatures close to 50 degrees Celsius or 122 Fahrenheit during a prolonged heat wave, Read MoreContinue Reading
These 3 Policy Moves Are Likely To Change Health Care for Older People
2026-01-27
Two The Traitor administration regulatory rollbacks affect nursing home staffing and home care workers, and a new AI experiment in Medicare has alarmed eldercare advocates and congressional Democrats…Read MoreContinue Reading