Nationwide, most rural hospitals no longer offer obstetric services. Since the end of 2020, more than 100 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies. Fewer than 1,000 rural hospitals nationwide still have labor and delivery services.
US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident
A public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians
Japanese walking: the benefits of this fitness trend
A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time.
Why won’t my cough go away?
Sometimes, a cough that won’t go away could be the sign of a serious condition. Fortunately, these aren’t common.
Get ready for wildfire smoke season: Smoke Ready Week starts Monday
Forecasts show higher-than-normal wildfire risk across Washington this summer
Gluten intolerance and coeliac disease can both cause nausea, bloating and pain. What’s the difference?
While gluten intolerance and coeliac disease share many similar symptoms, one can cause intestinal damage and malnutrition. So, what’s the difference?
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ dings states that offer health care to some immigrants here legally
The Republican budget bill the U.S. House approved last month includes a surprise for the 40 states that have expanded Medicaid: penalties for providing health care to some immigrants who are here legally.
The Price of Remission
Revlimid is one of the bestselling pharmaceutical products of all time, with total sales of more than $100 billion. It has extended tens of thousands of lives — including my own.
But Revlimid is also, I soon learned, extraordinarily expensive, costing nearly $1,000 for each daily pill. (Although, I later discovered, a capsule costs just 25 cents to make.)
How can I improve my running? 5 top tips for every runner, from a biomechanics expert
Anthony Blazevich, Edith Cowan University Humans and our ancestors have been running for millions of years. Back then, it helped us capture – or avoid becoming – prey. Now, we do it to keep fit, boost mental health, unwind in…
King County officials urge caution around lakes, rivers and Puget Sound as high rates of drownings continue.
Citing continued high rates of preventable drowning deaths, King County officials urge caution around water this summer. Over half of recent drowning deaths occurred in open water, where temperatures remain dangerously cold and rivers can have swift currents and submerged obstacles.
FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups – a public health expert explains the new rules
Although the FDA states that its new policy aims to promote greater transparency and evidenced-based decision-making, the change is controversial – in part because it circumvents the usual process for evaluating vaccine recommendations.
What vaccine opponents get wrong about autism rates and vaccines
Decades of research show that there is no link between autism and vaccines. The distortion of the CDC study is just the latest attempt by vaccine opponents to peddle the myth.
Whatever happened to Barbie’s feet? Podiatrists studied 2,750 dolls to find out
What do you get when a group of podiatrists (and shoe lovers) team up with a Barbie doll collector? A huge opportunity to explore how Barbie reflects changes in the types of shoes women wear.
‘A New Era’ of Cancer Therapies
Now experts say that new therapies are beginning to surpass challenges that previous treatments couldn’t, providing safer, more targeted delivery directly to tumors. These include drugs that contain radioactive substances, called radiopharmaceuticals, which are used to diagnose or treat cancer; medications that can influence the genes that spur or suppress tumor growth; and therapeutic cancer vaccines.
Dementia risk depends on more than lifestyle factors. Overstating this can cause stigma and blame
Joyce Siette, Western Sydney University and Gilbert Knaggs, University of Sydney As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of exercise, diet, brain training and social activity in reducing dementia…