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New Bill 'Would Guarantee Health Care' For Millions of Americans

Pennsylvania Democrats propose a four-year transition to universal coverage as health insurance costs climb.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Montreal adults spending more of their free time on screens, public health finds -- Hénia Ould-Hammou -- - -- |

A new study released on Tuesday shows the proportion of individuals who use their screens more than two hours a day for leisure activities increased by 13 per cent between 2018 and 2025.

CBC News - Health - 3 hours ago

3 journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on car in central Gaza, health officials say - News - World - | 1 hour ago

Israeli fire killed 11 Palestinians, including two boys and three journalists, in Gaza on Wednesday, local medics said, and the Israeli military said it had "eliminated" a Palestinian militant who posed a threat to soldiers.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Amazon launches AI health-care tool for One Medical members

The service uses large language models and references patients medical records to answer questions, manage medications and book appointments.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Vancouver palliative care doctor tells court she resigned rather than authorize MAID transfers - A Vancouver palliative care doctor, who says she chose to resign rather than authorize patient transfers for the purpose of medical assistance in dying (MAID), took the stand in the B.C. Supreme Court case that will determine the constitutionality of faith-based, publicly funded health-care facilities prohibiting MAID in their buildings. Tara Carman - News - Canada - British Columbia - | January 21

A Vancouver palliative care doctor, who says she chose to resign rather than authorize patient transfers for the purpose of medical assistance in dying (MAID), took the stand in the B.C. Supreme Court case that will determine the constitutionality of faith-based, publicly funded health-care facilities prohibiting MAID in their buildings.

CBC News - Health - 4 hours ago

New report reveals seniors in Canada are facing mental health struggles

New data from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) suggests many older Canadians are struggling to find that kind of connection — and feeling less optimistic about their later years.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

GFL Environmental moves executive headquarters from Ontario to Miami Beach, Fla.

GFL Environmental Inc. says it has moved its executive headquarters from Ontario to the United States

CTV News - Business - 5 hours ago

Another alliance of health care and AI signals why pharma stocks could be back

Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft's new partnership aimed at accelerating early detection of lung cancer.

CNBC - Health - 6 hours ago

AI's growing thirst for water is becoming a public health risk

AI’s rapid expansion is placing growing pressure on water supplies and public health.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

This Morning star shares health update in emotional 'last resort' post

This Morning's health expert has shared a health update with fans as she opened up on 'severe' condition

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

How To Properly Store Your Sentimental Clutter, According To Organization Experts

Find the best storage items to protect and keep those special things that matter most, and learn when to say goodbye to others.

Huffington Post - Health - 6 hours ago

Some preschoolers, more primary school students to receive personalised health plans

Preschoolers in Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2, as well as Primary 4 and Primary 5 students, will soon receive personalised health plans to help them develop healthy behaviours.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Contributor: New food pyramid is a recipe for health disasters

The new guidelines spearheaded by RFK Jr. go so far as to promote beef tallow despite risks caused by saturated fats.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 7 hours ago

'NOBULL mentality' takes next step with nutrition line as owner Mike Repole vows to help people win at life

NOBULL is expanding its wellness mission with a new nutrition line, bringing its no-excuses mentality to protein, electrolytes and recovery-focused products.

Fox News - Business - 19 hours ago

Brain health: How to protect mental fitness and memory

In Good Shape explores how to keep the brain fit and functioning at its best, how to protect against headaches, and the risks posed by lymphoma of the brain.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

New health warnings considered a good start, but do they go far enough? -- Allyson McCormack -- -

Canada Health’s new front-of-package labelling is giving consumers more nutritional information at a glance. A magnifying-glass graphic is now mandatory to alert shoppers about foods high in saturated fat, sugar or sodium.

CBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Private chefs reveal the 5 'healthy' foods their wealthy clients usually avoid

Private chefs reveal that wealthy clients steer clear of foods marketed as "healthy," from protein bars to plant-based meats — and instead stock their kitchens with whole foods.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Public Health -- As the U.S. marks a year of measles outbreaks, is the disease back for good?

The U.S. has held its measles-free status for more than 25 years. Experts say unrelenting outbreaks in the past year may change that

Scientific American - Health - 1 day ago

Health -- Heal your injuries faster than ever

Motion is the new potion, and rest is no longer the best

Scientific American - Health - 1 day ago

Casscells: SNAP, obesity and Delaware's health

While more than a dozen states have received or sought the U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers to restrict certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program purchases beginning in 2026, Delaware has chosen not to pursue such an option.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump administration says California owes federal government $1 billion in migrant healthcare costs

Fox News' William La Jeunesse reports the latest on the Trump administration’s calls for California to pay the federal government more than $1 billion in migrant healthcare costs.

Fox News - Health - 2 days ago

States race to launch rural health transformation plans

Imagine starting the new year with the promise of at least a $147 million payout from the federal government.

The Columbian - Health - 2 days ago

Stellan Skarsg rd on acting: "It is like being a child you never grow up" -- The Swedish actor has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Mamma Mia!" to "Andor." He talks about his Golden Globe-winning performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his actress-daughters. -- Jan 18

The Swedish actor has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Mamma Mia!" to "Andor." He talks about his Golden Globe-winning performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his actress-daughters.

CBS News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

How the FIFA World Cup could strain Canada's health-care system

Doctors in Canada’s FIFA World Cup host cities say they’re concerned the already strained health-care system will buckle if a sudden, unexpected surge slams emergency departments during the games.

CTV News - Health - 2 days ago

Public Health -- EPA's pollution rule change worries experts, cancer survival hits milestone, and astronauts evacuate the ISS

Why the EPA’s air pollution rule change could make the air dirtier, how cancer survival hit a record-high, and what we know about the first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station

Scientific American - Health - 2 days ago

'Sentimental Value' sweeps European Film Awards

Joachim Trier's drama won the top accolades, adding to the buzz ahead of the Oscar awards. Iran was also in the spotlight, with director Jafar Panahi decrying the government's brutal crackdown on protest.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Canada's co-hosting the FIFA World Cup — and preparing for a potential surge in health emergencies. Here's how -- Jennifer La Grassa -- News -- - -- Health -- |

As Toronto and Vancouver gear up to co-host FIFA World Cup games this summer, an emergency doctor worries that Canada’s overburdened health-care system won’t be able to handle the extra demand from possible infectious disease outbreaks or weather-related illnesses.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Doctors warn of 'horrific' impact of tech and devices on children and young people's health

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says it wants to highlight the risks of unrestricted content and screen time to children and young people.

Sky News - Technology - 3 days ago

What can new polling tell us about the health of Canadian democracy?

Despite widespread concern about declining levels of trust, Canadian analytics firm Environics finds that overall levels of trust in many of the institutional pillars of this country's democracy — elections, the prime minister, Parliament, the Supreme Court — have been relatively stable over the last 10 to 15 years.

CBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

European Film Awards 2026: 'Sentimental Value' sweeps the board

Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' has pulled off a clean sweep, winning a total of six awards, including Best European Film, Best Director and both acting awards. Elsewhere, Oliver Laxe's Sirat picked up five awards during a politically charged evening in Berlin.

Euronews - Entertainment - 3 days ago

The first 'across the bridge': Man who received experimental pig kidney transplant now has a human organ

One year ago, Tim Andrews was among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney. Now, he is the first in that small group of pioneers to go on to receive a human kidney.

CTV News - Health - 3 days ago

Experts: Gratitude can boost health

Most of us show gratitude in passing, like when a barista hands over our coffee or a co-worker does a small kindness. But what we may not know is how doing so affects our well-being and relationships.

The Columbian - Health - 4 days ago

Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap -- In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department. -- Jan 15

In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.

CBS News - Health - 4 days ago

Trump's health care plan promises direct payments, but it needs Congress' approval

The plan, released the same day Affordable Care Act open enrollment ends in most states, offered few details and largely restated proposals Trump has previously outlined.

NBC News - Health - 5 days ago

HHS quickly reverses $2 billion in mental health and substance abuse cuts after pushback

Health care advocates and members of Congress expressed opposition to the cuts after being told of them earlier this week.

NBC News - Health - 5 days ago

Health department to launch study on cellphone radiation

The FDA also took down old webpages saying cellphones are not dangerous.

NBC News - Health - 5 days ago

Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs -- The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion. -- Jan 15

The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.

CBS News - Health - 5 days ago

Indonesia sues six companies over environmental harm in flood zones

Environmental groups say government also holds responsibility for granting firms right to raze large tracts of land.

Aljazeera - Environment - 5 days ago

Trump's 'Great Healthcare Plan' aims to lower drug prices and insurance premiums

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is asking Congress to pass legislation to implement health care reforms he unveiled Thursday aimed at lowering drug prices and insurance premiums, as he moves to ad

The Columbian - Health - 5 days ago

Health Leaders Say Cross-System Collaborations Make Up for Gaps in Access

"Health care is the ultimate team sport, and as a result, we're better together," Hartford HealthCare's Jeff Flaks said.

Newsweek - Health - 5 days ago

Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline

Trump's healthcare plan promises lower costs but lacks specifics and faces challenges from a divided Congress.

Aljazeera - Science - 5 days ago

Trump Repackages Random Ideas Into 'Great Healthcare Plan'

Unfortunately, the vague “plan” Trump unexpectedly dropped will probably just kill off bipartisan health-care efforts in Congress.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Addiction & Recovery -- Trump Administration Reinstates $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Funding

Experts say these reported cuts to federal grants will exacerbate the U.S.’s addiction crisis

Scientific American - Health - 5 days ago

Trump announces outlines of healthcare plan he wants Congress to consider

The cornerstone is his proposal to send money directly to Americans for health savings accounts. Democrats have rejected the idea as a paltry substitute for covering the high costs of healthcare.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 5 days ago

NASA evacuates astronauts from ISS over health concerns

Four crewmembers were expected to splash down on Earth Thursday after a health issue prompted their mission to the International Space Station to be cut a...

Daily Sabah - Science - 6 days ago

U.S. seizing Greenland risks 'monumental' fallout, ex-Iceland president warns

A U.S. attempt to seize Greenland by force would trigger "monumental consequences" for the Western alliance and the global order, said former Icelandic President Olafur Grimsson.

CNBC - World - 6 days ago

Trump administration reverses cuts to mental health, substance abuse programs

Following swift bipartisan backlash to news that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on Tuesday night canceled some 2,000 grants, the federal government said late Wednesday it would restore the funding.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 6 days ago

More NATO troops heading to Greenland as 'fundamental disagreement' with US remains

The announcement follows Denmark's and Greenland's foreign ministers holding high-stakes talks with US vice president JD Vance.

SBS - Politics - 6 days ago

Actors Union Leader Warns of Another Strike as Studios & Streamers Prepare to Negotiate AI, Health Benefits

Actors union chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland warned that the union has no problem going back on strike if they don't reach their demands.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

OpenAI acquires health-care technology startup Torch for $60 million: Source

Torch CEO Ilya Abyzov previously co-founded Forward, a direct-to-consumer primary care business that did patient visits with tech-enabled "CarePods."

CNBC - Health - 7 days ago

EPA to stop calculating deaths avoided and health care savings from air pollution rules

The change means the EPA will focus rules for two pollutants only on the cost to industry, part of a realignment under President Trump toward a business-friendly approach.

NBC News - Science - 7 days ago

A new study shows how much cannabis consumption a week increases the risk of impact on health and daily life.

At what point does smoking weed get dangerous? A British study measured cannabis consumption in THC units and determined which amounts increase health risks. The system comes with clear risk thresholds ― and weaknesses.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 7 days ago

A healthcare tsunami has crashed onto Sydney's shores. One nurse's idea could have spared us

Ten years ago, the Herald projected the full force of the post-war baby boom would hit Sydney’s health system like a tsunami. But what to do about it now?

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 8 days ago

The reason Brits are ditching alcohol in January – and it's not health

A "staggering" 17.5 million individuals plan to abstain from alcohol in January

Independent UK - Health - 8 days ago

I spent months trying to find out if boosting my gut health could help me age better

Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

BBC News - Health - 8 days ago

Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds "dangerous" flaws

AI Overviews provided false liver test information experts called alarming.

Ars Technica - Business - 8 days ago

Can your toothbrush really detect diabetes? FDA scrutiny grows for health-tracking gadgets

Can your toothbrush really detect diabetes? FDA scrutiny grows for health-tracking gadgets

Los Angeles Times - Health - 9 days ago

Public Health -- How Woodpeckers Peck with Power, Why Flu Is Spiking, and What AI and Robots Mean for Tech's Future

Why flu cases are spiking, how AI predicts disease from your sleep, and what surprising biomechanics lie behind woodpeckers’ powerful pecks.

Scientific American - Technology - 9 days ago

Google removes multiple AI-powered health summaries from search engine

Washington: Google announced the removal of multiple AI powered health summaries from its search engine to protect users from possible false or mislea...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 10 days ago

Telus retains TD Securities, Jefferies Securities to monetize health care unit -- January 8, 2026

The move is a step toward striking a deal that could help the company deleverage its balance sheet and fund growth

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 10 days ago

How AI can detect health risks — just from the way you sleep

A new artificial intelligence model in the United States, SleepFM, has found that patterns in human slumber can be used to predict a person's risk for about 130 diseases, including dementia and certain cancers.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 10 days ago

German health minister rejects US counterpart's COVID claims

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed that doctors in Germany who issued COVID-19 vaccine exemptions are facing legal action. Health Minister Nina Warken has hit back vehemently at the accusations.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 10 days ago

Pakistan seeks justice for environmental harm through climate litigation

As climate disasters intensify, Pakistan’s courts face growing pressure to deliver environmental justice, even as limited resources, slow proceedings, and shrinking civil society support constrain meaningful legal remedies.

Global Voices - Politics - 10 days ago

Sitting Like This Can Bring Major Health Benefits As You Age

In some cultures, sitting on the ground is common, but that tends not to be the case in the U.S. — should it be?

Huffington Post - Health - 11 days ago

US House expands healthcare subsidies but bill faces battle in Senate

Seventeen moderate Republicans defied their party leadership and sided with Democrats to help pass the bill.

BBC News - Health - 12 days ago

House passes bill to extend healthcare subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

The issue was forced to a vote after a handful of Republicans signed on to a so-called 'discharge petition' to unlock debate, bypassing objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 12 days ago

ChatGPT Health lets you connect medical records to an AI that makes things up

New feature will allow users to link medical and wellness records to AI chatbot.

Ars Technica - Business - 13 days ago

Health -- OpenAI Would Like You to Share Your Health Data with Its AI Chatbot

Users will be able to upload their health data to ChatGPT in order to get what OpenAI has described as a more personalized experience

Scientific American - Technology - 13 days ago

Kids Healthy Village: A community-based model enhancing children's oral health

Doha, Qatar: Manager of the Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, Dr. Najat Al Yafei stated that the department s participation in the Kids...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 14 days ago

Qatar maintains top 20 global ranking in healthcare index

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has once again secured its place among the world s top 20 countries for healthcare, according to the latest Health Care Index 2026...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 14 days ago

Health Ministry shares healthy tips for students ahead of school return in Qatar

Doha, Qatar:As students prepare to return to school, the Ministry of Public Health has shared key health tips to support students well being and acad...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 15 days ago

MoPH urges timely Tdap vaccination to safeguard student health

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has highlighted the importance of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine, stressing i...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 15 days ago

Scientists find remarkable link between healthy teeth and longer life

Frail oral health can reflect poor overall health in ageing people

Independent UK - Science - 15 days ago

Commentary: Instead of worrying whether you have a mental disorder, focus on healing

By focusing too much on diagnosing mental disorders, we are teaching people to understand and label their distress in unhelpful ways, says psychologist Joanna Barlas of JCU in Singapore.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 15 days ago

The 'Gutfeld!' panel reacts to President Trump's recent interview defending his health record

Fox News contributor Tom Shillue and the ‘Gutfeld!’ panel debate the merits of President Donald Trump’s health tips.

Fox News - Opinion - 18 days ago

Experts urge simple, evidence-based health habits for 2026

The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can...

Daily Sabah - Health - 22 days ago

How hidden sugars sneak into healthy foods

Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for 'all natural” granola that comes packed with extra...

Daily Sabah - Health - 24 days ago

Pediatrics group sues U.S. agency for cutting funds for children's health programs

Earlier this month, the federal government 'abruptly terminated' grants to the group, the lawsuit says.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 27 days ago

Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus 'still with us'

Admission rates remain highest among people aged 85 and over.

Evening Standard - Health - 28 days ago

This number of steps a day can reduce risk of death, diseases, analysis finds -- Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step​ recommendation you may have previously heard.

Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step​ recommendation you may have previously heard.

CBS News - Health - 1 month ago

Women's health suffers, bearing the brunt of household labor

Even as economic roles shift in romantic partnerships, women still shoulder most of the labor at home. Research suggests this is a burden affecting women's health, leading to emotional fatigue and depression.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 month ago

Robert F Kennedy Jr's reconstituted health agencies are changing vaccine advice. Independent experts aren't happy.

US health agencies under Robert F Kennedy Jr. and American medical groups are in conflict over childhood vaccination policy. At the heart of the clash is a long debunked, persistent myth about vaccine safety.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 month ago

5 WINTER-WEATHER ESSENTIALS TO PROTECT SKIN HEALTH IN DANGEROUSLY COLD TEMPERATURES

Winter-weather comfort items such as scarves and blankets can cause skin breakouts if you're not careful. This season, here's what to choose for others or yourself.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

ChatGPT is now a murder accused: How a son killed his mother before dying by suicide -- A landmark California lawsuit has put AI safety under the lens after alleging that ChatGPT deepened the paranoia of a mentally unstable man who killed his mother before dying by suicide. The woman's estate is now suing OpenAI. The case, centred on months of AI-driven conversations, claims the chatbot reinforced the sons delusional beliefs

A landmark California lawsuit has put AI safety under the lens after alleging that ChatGPT deepened the paranoia of a mentally unstable man who killed his mother before dying by suicide. The woman’s estate is now suing OpenAI. The case, centred on months of AI-driven conversations, claims the chatbot reinforced the sons delusional beliefs

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

Ultraprocessed foods: Do they affect gut health?

These ubiquitous products have been associated with conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes

Irish Times - Health - 1 month ago

Of course, Gen Z want mandatory mental health days — don't you?

New research has found that Gen Z want ‘mental health days’ to be standard practice. Baulk if you want, but older generations need them more than anyone

Evening Standard - Opinion - 1 month ago

Partisanship Is Poisoning Public Health

States and universities must step up to preserve data, and Congress must act to preserve our nation’s health

Scientific American - Opinion - 1 month ago

Healing as resistance: Activist dreams of promoting mental health awareness in Myanmar

“Healing protects us from turning against one another… it builds a strength that endures, even when the world feels like it’s falling apart.”

Global Voices - Health - 2 months ago

A look at how environmental crimes are prosecuted in the Dominican Republic

The functions of three institutions, linked by the common denominator of environmental protection, complement one another in the pursuit of environmental crimes which, though frequent, are also more frequently reported.

Global Voices - Technology - 2 months ago

Calls for health warnings on popular meats amid cancer risks

Experts argue that these ham and bacon pose a cancer risk that successive UK governments have failed to address

Independent UK - Health - 2 months ago

Elon Musk's Boring Co. Accused of Nearly 800 Environmental Violations on Las Vegas Project

Nevada could’ve fined the company more than $3 million, but regulators are seeking a reduced penalty of $242,800, citing an “extraordinary number of violations.”

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Georgia's Medicaid Work Requirement Program Spent Twice as Much on Administrative Costs as on Health Care, GAO Says

Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at least $54 million on administrative costs alone.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Elon Musk Has Criticized Environmental Regulations. His Companies Have Been Accused of Sidestepping Them.

Musk considers environmental regulation a barrier to innovation. As he eyes a new project in Houston, here’s what to know about some of his companies’ past projects that have faced scrutiny from regulators and environmental advocates.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

'In Search of the Sky' Movie Review: Not much spoken words; Jitank Singh Gurjar's film talks about the stigma around mental health - 11 hours ago

Debutant director Jitank Singh Gurjar’s new film talks about the stigma around mental health in rural India. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

First Post - Entertainment - 4 months ago

This 'Japanese sauna' can improve sleep and burn calories — we put it to the test with a health tracker

It's basically the dream — you lay down in a magic pod for a half hour and come out younger, lighter and a lot more relaxed. That's the promise behind the Iyashi Dôme, a "Japanese sauna" with a...

New York Post - Health - 4 months ago

How We Tracked Workforce Reductions at Federal Health Agencies

When the Trump administration refused to reveal how many workers had left federal health agencies, ProPublica turned to a federal employee directory to quantify the impact. Here’s how we did it.

ProPublica - Politics - 5 months ago

Heidi Montag reveals how she protected her mental health during the LA fires — and the moment that had her 'hysterically crying'

The 38-year-old reality star says the emotions still "come in waves" since the house she shared with husband Spencer Pratt and their two kids burned down in the LA wildfires in January.

New York Post - Health - 5 months ago

RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That.

While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals, including some linked to the condition.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

Withering roots: The waning health and resilience of the women left behind in Afghanistan

Once pillars of the community, these women are now deprived of the tools to serve.

Global Voices - Health - 5 months ago

Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

A Fidelity study shows 65-year-old retirees need $172,500 for healthcare costs, with Medicare coverage gaps requiring supplemental insurance planning.

Fox News - Business - 5 months ago

Trump Administration Looking to Slash Environmental Protection Rules for Rocket Launches

A draft executive order viewed by ProPublica directs the secretary of transportation to “use all available authorities to eliminate or expedite” environmental reviews for launch licenses — a change Elon Musk’s SpaceX and others have long sought.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

Tricking Veterans: Using Suicide and Mental Health Struggles as a Guise for Privatizing the VA

While attention remains focused on the looming crisis of Department of Veterans Affairs employees facing termination, an even more ominous threat to veterans' health care advances unnoticed through the halls of Congress.

Military.com - Opinion - 7 months ago

Inside the AI Prompts DOGE Used to "Munch" Contracts Related to Veterans' Health

Experts who reviewed the code for ProPublica found numerous and troubling flaws in the system, providing a disturbing glimpse into how the Trump administration is allowing artificial intelligence to guide critical cuts in services.

ProPublica - Technology - 7 months ago

Researchers develop face 'e-tattoo' to track mental workload in high-stress jobs

Researchers introduce a wire forehead e-tattoo using EEG and EOG to measure brain activity and cognitive performance analysis.

Fox News - Science - 7 months ago

Africa faces diabetes crisis, study finds -- Researchers say poor eating habits, lack of health care access, obesity and physical inactivity are key drivers of diabetes in Africa

Researchers say poor eating habits, lack of health care access, obesity and physical inactivity are key drivers of diabetes in Africa

Voice of America - Science - 9 months ago

US researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts -- Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Protesters say say firings, budget and grant cuts in health, climate, science and other research government agencies endanger not just the future but the present

Voice of America - Science - 10 months ago

Is daylight saving time bad for your health? A neurologist explains. -- Researchers are discovering that "springing ahead" each March for daylight saving time is connected with serious negative health effects.

Researchers are discovering that "springing ahead" each March for daylight saving time is connected with serious negative health effects.

CBS News - Health - 10 months ago

Speak Up Before VA Health Care Is Gutted

While controversy swirls around last week's mass firing of 1,000 Department of Veterans Affairs' employees, a far greater threat to veterans' health care is going completely unnoticed.

Military.com - Opinion - 11 months ago

Dads can get postpartum depression too. Here's what to know. -- Postpartum depression, a serious mental health condition,​ isn't just something new moms​ can struggle with - studies show new dads can also be affected.

Postpartum depression, a serious mental health condition,​ isn't just something new moms​ can struggle with — studies show new dads can also be affected.

CBS News - Health - 11 months ago

Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more. Video, 00:01:04 -- Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters

BBC News - Health - 1 year ago

People Are Using ChatGPT For Therapy. Here's What Mental Health Experts Think About That.

“They can offer some basic support, which is great, but not clinical support.”

BuzzFeed News - Technology - 1 year ago

What you should eat to support your gut-brain connection -- Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This is Your Brain on Food," explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.

Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This is Your Brain on Food," explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.

CBS News - Health - 1 year ago

What's the deal with probiotics? Should you be taking one? -- Probiotic supplements, mixtures meant to replicate the healthy bacteria found inside our gut, are everywhere - but should you be taking them? We asked experts.

Probiotic supplements, mixtures meant to replicate the healthy bacteria found inside our gut, are everywhere - but should you be taking them? We asked experts.

CBS News - Health - 1 year ago

How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

CBS News - Science - 1 year ago