As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness – especially for people taking certain prescription drugs.
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From sore muscles to smartwatches and stubborn belly fat: answers to six of the most common fitness questions
In a world flooded with fitness fads and “quick-fix” workout plans, solid evidence can often get drowned out. Yet the science is clear: jogging for just five to ten minutes a day can lower your risk of dying from heart disease and even reduce your overall risk of dying from any cause. This kind of research rarely gets the attention it deserves.
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My shins hurt after running. Could it be shin splints?
If you’ve started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins after you exercise. Should you push through? Or could it be the sign of something more serious?
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TOXIC CHEMICALS MAY BE HIDING IN MAKEUP – A DISCOVERY MADE THANKS TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN LOCAL RESEARCH
Kohl, kajal, and surma are traditional eyeliners worn by adults and children in local immigrant and refugee communities, including the local Afghan community. These eyeliners may contain toxic chemicals such as lead, which can damage the brain, heart, and other parts of the body.
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Older adults now outnumber children in 11 states
Montana, Oregon and Pennsylvania have joined the ranks of states where older people outnumber children. Other states where older people already outnumbered children in 2023: Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia. That grew from just four in 2020: Florida, Maine, Vermont and West Virginia.
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Congress Is Pushing for a Medicaid Work Requirement. Here’s What Happened When Georgia Tried It.
Congressional Republicans, looking for ways to offset their proposed tax cuts, are seeking to mandate that millions of Americans work in order to receive federally subsidized health insurance.
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A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a WSU drug safety expert explains
No evidence supports the idea that thimerosal, used as a preservative in vaccines, is unsafe or carries any health risks.
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Washington faces major lag in state inspections of hospitals
Washington state inspectors are way behind in their examinations of hospitals and fail to investigate when hospitals report errors they made in caring for patients.
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How artificial intelligence controls your health insurance coverage
Unlike doctors and hospitals, which use AI to help diagnose and treat patients, health insurers use these algorithms to decide whether to pay for health care treatments and services that are recommended by a physician.
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Family and friends shoulder the real cost of dementia − $224B in unpaid care
Our first-of-its-kind estimate of dementia care costs by state also revealed dramatic cost disparities by geography. In the District of Columbia, the average annual cost for a person living with dementia – including both medical spending and the cost of unpaid care – is $37,000, while in West Virginia it is $61,000.
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Federal Judge Deems Trump Administration’s Termination of NIH Grants Illegal
In Monday’s ruling, the judge determined that the directives that led to the grant terminations were “arbitrary and capricious” and said they had “no force and effect.” The judge’s ruling ordered the funding of the grants to be restored. It only covers grants that have been identified by the plaintiffs in the cases.
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Covering health misinformation: What journalists need to rethink
Debunking health misinformation isn’t just about correcting false claims. It’s about building trust, choosing words with care, and meeting people where they are, without compromising the facts
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Threat in Your Medicine Cabinet: The FDA’s Gamble on America’s Drugs
The FDA has given more than 20 foreign factories a special pass to continue sending drugs to the U.S. even though they were made at plants that the agency had banned.
The medications came mostly from plants in India where inspectors found contaminated drugs, filthy labs and falsified records.
The agency did not proactively inform the public when drugs were exempted from import bans, and it did not routinely test the medications to ensure they were safe.
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‘MAGA’ Backers Like Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Until They Learn of Health Consequences
Nearly two-thirds of adults oppose President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” approved in May by the House of Representatives, according to a new poll.
And even Trump’s most ardent supporters like the legislation a lot less when they learn how it would cut federal spending on health programs, the poll shows.
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When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health
The connection to your primary care provider, usually a doctor, gets severed. You stop getting routine checkups. Warning signs get missed. Medical problems that could have been caught early become emergencies. And because emergencies are both dangerous and expensive, your health gets worse while your medical bills climb.
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