June 25, 2025

I Was Expecting to Hear I Have Heart Disease, Not Cancer

In 2022, I had a computed tomography (CT) coronary calcium scan to see whether there were any signs of narrowing or blockage in my heart arteries. Heart disease runs in my family. My father died of a ...

The ASCO Post

June 16, 2025

Can One Drug Decode Obesity’s Roots?

A new treatment for rare, extreme hunger offers life-changing relief and uncovers clues to obesity’s tangled biology—reshaping how we understand and treat the condition.

KFF Health News

June 09, 2025

Gray and Blazed: Pot’s Risky New Demographic

As cannabis use rises among older adults, new studies reveal surprising health risks—from ER visits to potential dementia links.

KFF Health News

June 02, 2025

Kids, Interrupted: America’s Youngest Caregivers

Millions of children are caring for sick or disabled adults at home — a growing crisis fueled by shrinking Medicaid funds and fading support systems.

KFF Health News

October 10, 2024

Do Older Men Lose Connections When Living Alone?

Exploring the struggles of older men living alone, this article delves into the emotional toll of loneliness and social isolation, shedding light on the need for community and connection in later life.

KFF Health News

May 28, 2024

New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia

New tool offers free training in the DICE approach to help manage neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, including aggression, wandering, and resistance to care.

KFF Health News

October 03, 2024

Experts Urged Caution on Mouth Taping Trend

Social media fuels mouth taping trend with 7 million TikTok views, prompting medical experts to scrutinize limited data on forced mouth closure during sleep.

Conexiant

January 09, 2025

Can Kids Cope with Climate Anxiety?

The emotional toll of climate change on young people, revealed through surveys and research, reflects a growing level of anxiety and concern about the future.

KFF Health News

May 30, 2025

Paging Dr. Canada: U.S. Exodus

Amid Trump’s return, more American doctors are fleeing to Canada, citing political fear, violence, and a collapsing health care climate.

KFF Health News