A $10 million study funded by taxpayers looked at 95 gender-distressed kids, aged 11 on average, who were given puberty blockers starting in 2015. These drugs delay changes like breast growth in girls and voice deepening in boys. The study found no mental health benefits for these kids. Dr. Johanna
China is facing a unique challenge with its aging population and decreasing birth rates. To tackle this, many kindergartens are transforming into senior care homes. In the eastern province of Zhejiang, a preschool in Jinhua city switched from catering to tiny tots to caring for the elderly. Zhuang Y
Imagine detecting cancer early with just a drop of blood, all for the price of a coffee. That's what scientists at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have developed: a simple, low-cost device called the paper-in-polymer-pond (PiPP). This clever gadget uses regular paper, similar to what coffe
Amy Robach, former co-host of Good Morning America and breast cancer survivor, shared a powerful moment from her cancer journey. Diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2013 during an on-air mammogram, Robach underwent a double mastectomy and eight rounds of chemo. In a podcast episode for Breast Ca
In the world of healthcare, getting to and from appointments can be a struggle. This is especially true for those living in rural areas or dealing with serious health issues. Enter ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, which have stepped in to help. These apps aren't just for everyday commuting anymore
You might be wondering why tuberculosis (TB) is making headlines again. Well, last year, the number of new TB cases hit an all-time high since 1995, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Let's break it down. Imagine a world map. Now, think about 8. 2 million new TB cases spread across i
Election season can be tough on your sleep. You might even hear it called "electsomnia" – a fancy term for election-related insomnia. Sleep specialist Michelle Drerup from the Cleveland Clinic has noticed more people struggling with this issue. It's not just about falling asleep; it's also about sta
A teen from Colorado fell seriously ill after regularly eating Quarter Pounders with cheese from McDonald's. It turned out she had a severe E. coli infection that damaged her kidneys. The bacteria were linked to the slivered onions on the burger, part of a larger outbreak that affected many people.
Every year, strokes affect nearly 800, 000 people in the United States. Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. One in four adults over 25 will experience a stroke in their lifetime. Dr. Matthew Boyce from HCA Hospitals explains that remembering the acronym FAST is key. First, che
Being middle-class and insured doesn't shield you from the shock of medical bills after childbirth. Jessica, who gave birth at Hospital Sisters Health System, faced this reality. The hospital said they can't discuss individual cases but are committed to fair billing. After NBC News contacted SIU Med
