January 07, 2025

Quirky Clinic: Regrowing Tonsils, Plastic-Infused Tea, & More

Can tonsils grow back? Are we drinking billions of nanoplastics in the name of wellness? Is fungi in the nose the culprit to sniffles? We explore these questions and more.

Conexiant

January 02, 2025

Rural Maternity Care Scarcity Fuels Concerns

Amid the closure of a rural Oregon maternity ward, the article explores the challenges faced by rural women in accessing maternal healthcare and the debates surrounding abortion access and reproductive healthcare in rural areas.

KFF Health News

December 26, 2024

Older LGBTQ+ Adults Face Isolation, Challenge

Meet Bill Hall, a long-term HIV survivor and member of the LGBTQ+ community, as he shares his journey of resilience and the challenges faced by many older LGBTQ+ individuals.

KFF Health News

December 20, 2024

Introducing the Quirky Clinic

Each week we’ll dive into the strangest and most surprising medical stories, from cutting-edge science to unbelievable true tales.

Conexiant

September 16, 2024

Pregnancy Alters Brain Structure, New Study Finds

Findings showed potential adaptive brain changes during pregnancy, similar to puberty shifts.

Reuters

December 17, 2024

Trump's Health Picks Clash on Vaccines, Policy

The selection of individuals for federal health agencies under President-elect Donald Trump presents conflicting views on matters such as abortion limits, vaccine safety, covid-19 responses, and the use of weight-loss medications.

KFF Health News

September 09, 2024

Higher BMI Linked to Severe Infection Risk

Study finds a 30% higher bacterial infection risk per each 5-point increase in BMI.

Conexiant

November 25, 2024

Thanksgiving Herbs: Health Benefits Explored

NCCIH examines the health effects of cranberry, sage, and cinnamon for common conditions.

Conexiant

September 05, 2024

Surgeon Fatally Removes Liver Instead of Spleen

This incident follows a previous wrong-site surgery by the physician.

Conexiant