The patient kept a flock of backyard poultry that were exposed to wild birds, which suggests how they might have caught the virus.
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Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health
Understanding a bit about how digestion works can make the post-meal feelings a little less mysterious and a lot less stressful.
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AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care
Several businesses and nonprofits have launched AI-powered tools to help patients get their insurance claims paid and navigate byzantine medical bills, creating a robotic tug-of-war over who gets care and who foots the bill for it.
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Why men need more exercise than women to see the same heart benefits
Recent research found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to see the same reduction in their heart disease risk.
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The U.S. wants healthier children. So why is it scaling back its nutrition programs?
Some of the very programs the Make America Healthy Again movement has said were the key to improving children’s health are now facing cuts by the Trump administration.
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Five lifestyle changes that might help you live longer and slow down ageing
Society is fascinated with health, fitness and longevity. This obsession has spawned a multi-million pound industry centred around pushing the latest cutting-edge science, lifestyle modifications and products that claim to prevent ageing and live as long as possible.
But the secret to a long life doesn’t have to be so complicated. There are many simple things everyone can do to slow down time and feel younger.
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Canada loses its official ‘measles-free’ status – and the US will follow soon, as vaccination rates fall
The resurgence of measles in Canada after decades with very low numbers of cases is not an isolated problem. The U.S. has also had large outbreaks of measles this year, and it will likely soon lose its measles-free designation as well.
The loss of measles elimination status is a symptom of a deeper issue: declining trust in public messaging about science and health, which has led to decreased vaccination rates and growing vulnerability to vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Grays Harbor County resident tests preliminarily positive for avian influenza
If confirmed, this would be the first human case of avian influenza reported in Washington in 2025
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Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
Studies show that heat, air pollution, disease spread and food insecurity linked to climate change are worsening and costing millions of lives around the world each year.
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Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive?
That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system
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SNAP DISRUPTIONS EXPECTED TO DRIVE DEMAND AT KING COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES
Food pantries welcome food donations, but cash donations are far more impactful.
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Health headlines can be confusing – these 3 questions can help you evaluate them
For people trying to make informed choices about their own health and that of their families, it can be tough to make sense of it all. The science can feel contradictory and confusing. Human data is messy, and studies often yield conflicting results.
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Racial health disparities could widen as states grapple with Trump cuts, experts warn
As part of its federal restructuring and crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, the Trump administration has been shuttering federal offices and rescinding grants dedicated to addressing worse health care access and outcomes for racial minorities.
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Fancy dress contact lenses can cause infections, ulcers and even blindness. Here’s how to keep your eyes safe this Halloween
The complications associated with these accessories range from mild symptoms such as dryness, itching and irritation to more serious ones like infections, scarring and loss of vision. So why are they dangerous? And what can we do to minimise the risks?
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Understanding autism: 10 things to know
A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions
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