Trump’s Funding ‘Pause’ Throws States, Health Industry Into Chaos
By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News
States and the nation’s health industry were thrown into disarray after the Trump administration ordered Monday that the government...
Know Your Respiratory Virus Enemies This Season
By Johns Hopkins Medicine
Newswise — The weather’s frosty, pine mist floats on the wind, and the distinctive aromas of cozy fireplaces, seasonal baking...
What a US Exit From the WHO Means for Global Health
By Amy Maxmen
For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining the direction of global health policies and programs. President Donald Trump...
COVID-19 Infection Associated With Nearly Eightfold Increase in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By University of Utah Health
Key findings:
New incident cases of ME/CFS are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic levels.
ME/CFS occurred in 4.5% of infected...
As Pittsburgh ages, Black families shoulder heavy dementia care burden
By Amber Frantz
Velouise Bell, 69, was visiting her son in New York when she received a call that her house was on...
Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block
Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News
January 13, 2025
Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a...
Is Dry January a Good Idea?
By Tufts University
Newswise — Dry January is a somewhat recent trend in which some people stop drinking alcohol for the month of January. In...
The Surgeon General’s office warns about the correlation between alcohol consumption and cancer
By Kay Wicker/Originally published for thegrio
Before you roll your eyes at those kicking off the year with a “dry January,” you may want to...
8 Ways to Live Healthier in 2025
Take steps to limit risk for cardiovascular disease
(Family Features) The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high...
Resolving To Exercise More In The New Year? Experts Say Ease Into It To...
By Hackensack Meridian Health
NEWSWISE--It is estimated this year 79% of Americans will make a new year’s resolution to improve their health in some way...