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
Most of the incidents in Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield involved private e-scooters, often on public roads, pavements or footpaths, despite that being illegal. Private e-scooters are meant only for use on private land, with the owner’s permission. Half of the children injured were aged between 10 and 13. Nearly two-thirdsContinue Reading
Hepatitis C is spread through contact with blood infected with the virus, such as by sharing needles with someone who has it. Donor blood is already screened for it. It is a silent disease, meaning people often have no symptoms until much later. Untreated, it can cause serious and potentiallyContinue Reading
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has recorded at least 2,000 deaths among confirmed cases, the fastest growing on record, Read MoreContinue Reading
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest on record, Read MoreContinue Reading
The city wants to stop health crises before they happen and is creating a new service to do that when people call 911…Read MoreContinue Reading
A former leader of a Northern Arizona University fraternity has pleaded guilty to hazing a pledge who died, Read MoreContinue Reading
A daily weight-loss pill made by the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab has been approved for use in the UK – the first country in Europe to do so. Foundayo, made by Eli Lilly, is for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. But while people will be able toContinue Reading
U.S. health officials want food manufacturers to provide more information about new additives and ingredients, Read MoreContinue Reading
Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey wants to offer universal healthcare until age 26. He sat down with KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to answer the question: “How Would You Fix It?”…Read MoreContinue Reading
Adding these movements to your routine will pay off, no matter how you choose to train…Read MoreContinue Reading
Newly-released security camera footage shows the moment last month’s magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan. Four surgeries were under way at the time. Footage from a camera in an operating room where an abdominal surgery was being performed shows medical staff shielding the patient with their bodiesContinue Reading
Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria, Read MoreContinue Reading