Women have heart attacks too. Understanding risks, symptoms and how to save yourself
2026-02-23
More than 60 million women in the U.S. live with cardiovascular disease, Read MoreContinue Reading
When It Comes to Health Insurance, Federal Dollars Support More Than ACA Plans
2026-02-23
Questions of fairness came up in last year’s congressional debate about extending Obamacare’s enhanced subsidies. Critics wondered why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA coverage. In truth, though, almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help…Read MoreContinue Reading
BBC apologizes after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette’s
2026-02-23
BAFTA and the BBC have apologized after a person with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards, Read MoreContinue Reading
Woman’s leg amputated after botched knee op
2026-02-22
Woman’s leg amputated after botched knee op Eleanor Maslin East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire BBC A woman went in for knee replacement surgery at Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham in 2021 but errors led to her needing a wheelchair A woman who had to have her leg amputated after a botched kneeContinue Reading
Study: Long-term use of CBD supplements lowers aggression in dogs
2026-02-22
Dogs who are given supplements containing cannabidiol, or CBD, over a period of years show lowered aggression levels, a new study claims., Read MoreContinue Reading
Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say
2026-02-22
James Gallagher Health and science correspondent Getty Images Could a different style of vaccine mark the end of the winter cold? A single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, as well as bacterial lung infections, and may even ease allergies, say US researchers. The teamContinue Reading
Nevada Debuts Public Option Amid Tumultuous Federal Changes to Health Care
2026-02-22
The state recently became the third to offer a public option health plan through its Affordable Care Act marketplace. But researchers said it’s unlikely to fill the gaps left by sweeping changes at the federal level…Read MoreContinue Reading
Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment
2026-02-21
Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment Helen Briggs Science correspondent Getty Over 10 million cats are kept as pets in the UK The first detailed genetic map of cancer in pet cats reveals striking similarities with human versions of the disease, possibly helping find new ways to treatContinue Reading
The Traitor Required Hospitals To Post Their Prices for Patients. Mostly It’s the Industry Using the Data.
2026-02-21
Politicians have pushed for price transparency in health care. But instead of patients shopping for services, it’s mostly health systems and insurers that are using the information, as fodder for negotiations over pay…Read MoreContinue Reading
Does taking Vitamin C help to stop a cold?
2026-02-20
Skip to content Watch Live British Broadcasting Corporation Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Documentaries Watch Live Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds. 12 hours ago Health Viruses, from the BBC Read MoreContinue Reading
Cuba’s health care system pushed to brink by US fuel blockade, minister says
2026-02-20
Cuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk, Read MoreContinue Reading
Traveler might have exposed many to measles in Massachusetts
2026-02-20
A visitor from Texas who was afflicted with measles might have exposed many to the airborne virus while in Massachusetts, health officials announced., Read MoreContinue Reading
CDC links raw oysters to 64 salmonella cases in 22 states
2026-02-20
The CDC said it’s investigating the possibility that the consumption of raw oysters may have infected 64 people across 22 states with salmonella., Read MoreContinue Reading