Monday, Jan 06

Health insurers are limiting coverage of prosthetic limbs, often citing a lack of medical necessity and raising concerns of discrimination among amputees.

Monday, Jan 06

Flu season in the U.S. is at its peak, with high illness cases reported. Health authorities stress vaccination and hygiene measures for protection.

Monday, Jan 06

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for cancer warning labels on alcohol, aligning the U.S. with other countries beginning to acknowledge associated health risks.

Monday, Jan 06

COVID-19 positivity rates rose over Christmas, with Northern states showing higher levels compared to the South, CDC reports.

Monday, Jan 06

A new study suggests that less than 0.1% of U.S. adolescents access gender-affirming medications, shedding light on misconceptions in political discussions.

Monday, Jan 06

Recent studies indicate a potential link between fluoride exposure and reduced IQ scores in children, raising concerns amidst high bias risks in research.

Monday, Jan 06

Discover how volunteering enhances health and wellbeing in older adults, providing a sense of purpose and reducing feelings of isolation.

Monday, Jan 06

New study links sugary drinks to 2.2 million diabetes and 1.1 million heart disease cases each year, highlighting significant global health inequalities.

Monday, Jan 06

Discover critical academic and extracurricular requirements for applicants aiming to secure admission at Harvard Medical School.

Monday, Jan 06

The rise of oversized SUVs poses significant public health risks akin to those once posed by secondhand smoke, necessitating regulatory action.