You can take steps to prevent too much muscle loss and weakness as you age. Getting enough physical activity is key.
New guidelines aim to improve cystic fibrosis screening
Many newborn screening protocols miss cases of the disease in Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American newborns.
Trump’s research cuts threaten to set off a wave of university brain drain
The University of Washington is one of the top research universities in the country. This is underscored by the amount of research dollars they get from the federal government. Federal dollars make up 55% of all university research dollars nationally. UW is No. 5 nationally in its spending of this money. That money pays for labs and people across the university, not just the School of Medicine.
Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains
Measles can wipe out immune cells’ ability to recognize pathogens. Peter Kasson, Georgia Institute of Technology The measles outbreak that began in west Texas in late January 2025 continues to grow, with 400 confirmed cases in Texas and more than…
Republicans in Congress are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. But what does Medicaid actually do?
Medicaid is the single largest health payer in the nation, and is particularly important for people in poverty. Almost a fifth of people living in the United States are covered through Medicaid.
Protein is being added to yoghurt, bread and even coffee – but is it really good for our health?
While protein is certainly important for our health, most of us don’t need these protein-enhanced foods as a regular feature in our diet.
Is TikTok right? Do I need to eat more protein?
In the ever-changing wellness industry, one diet obsession has captured and held TikTok’s attention: protein. But is all this extra protein as beneficial as it’s made out to be? How much protein do we really need?
Midlife eating patterns tied to health decades later
People who ate healthier diets in midlife were more likely to live into their 70s without major chronic disease.
Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution
Disease forecasts are like weather forecasts: We cannot predict the finer details of a particular outbreak or a particular storm, but we can often identify when these threats are emerging and prepare accordingly.
More than 5M could lose Medicaid coverage if feds impose work requirements
Under an emerging Republican plan to require some Medicaid recipients to work, between 4.6 million and 5.2 million adults ages 19 to 55 could lose their health care coverage, according to a new analysis.
Social factors help explain worse cardiovascular health among adults in rural vs. urban communities
Researchers found that factors such as levels of income and education, having enough food to eat, and owning a home mostly explained the higher rates of people in rural areas who had high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.
Massive cuts to Health and Human Services’ workforce signal a dramatic shift in US health policy
Combined with previous reductions, these cuts may achieve some limited short-term savings. However, the proposed changes dramatically alter U.S. health policy and research, and they may endanger important benefits and protections for many Americans. They may also have severe consequences for scientific progress. And as some policy experts have suggested, the poorly targeted cuts may increase inefficiencies and waste down the line.
How viruses blur the the boundaries of life
Throughout history, scientists have debated the definition of life and researchers from different fields still disagree. This debate shapes scientific understanding and influences public health decisions – for example, defining whether viruses are “alive” affects how we design vaccines and strategies to stop their spread.
Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening
For decades, experts have warned of an impending decline in the physician workforce. Now, Americans across all regions, specialties and socioeconomic backgrounds are experiencing that decline firsthand or personally.
The CDC Buried a Measles Forecast That Stressed the Need for Vaccinations
In an aborted plan to roll out the news, the agency would have emphasized the importance of vaccinating people against the highly contagious and potentially deadly disease that has spread to 19 states, the records show.