A new study looked at people who had gene tests done in a hospital setting. The researchers wanted to know if the results of those tests were actually discussed with doctors. They found that many people do not bring their test outcomes to a health professional. The study followed patients who had b
A new study shows that by 2034 about 16 million Americans could lose health insurance because federal aid ends and rules change. Florida is likely to be one of the worst affected states, with a sharp rise in people who do not have coverage. The city’s free health clinic, the Caridad Center in Boynto
People often feel nervous when they meet strangers or speak before a crowd. That normal worry is called social anxiety and usually fades after the event. For others, however, the fear of being judged becomes a constant shadow that keeps them away from almost every social setting. This deep‑seated dr
The fight against teen smoking has been a major win for public health, with high‑school cigarette use dropping from 30 % to just 1. 7 % in the last decade. Yet a new danger is quietly rising: flavored e‑cigarettes, or vapes. Today about 8 % of high‑schoolers vape regularly, and almost all of them ch
When a woman’s period stops, any bleeding afterward is a red flag that shouldn’t be ignored. Yet many Black women wait too long to see a doctor, especially those who were born in the United States versus those who immigrated. This lag can lead to worse outcomes for a serious disease called endometri
The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to stop Vermont’s legal case against Meta, the company that owns Instagram. The state claims Instagram was built to hook young users by taking advantage of their developing brains. Vermont argues this addiction tactic boosts ad sales, especially targeting
Officials in Washington want to open a small quarantine station in Kenya for Americans returning from Ebola-hit parts of Central Africa. Instead of setting up the site at home, they’re looking abroad—just in case someone gets sick after possible contact with the virus. A group of U. S. public health
A sudden hospital closure in Oak Park has left a Chicago neighborhood struggling to get quick emergency help. When Rev. Ira Acree’s wife needed medical care recently, the trip to the closest hospital took 20 minutes by ambulance instead of the usual five-minute drive. That extra time can mean the di
Anne Kepner is running to replace Aisha Wahab in California’s Senate District 10, and her campaign is built around three big problems: housing is too expensive, good jobs are hard to find, and healthcare costs too much for aging residents. She’s not just talking about these issues; she’s worked on t
Research shows fathers play a bigger role in passing obesity down through families than many realize. It’s not just about bad eating habits. A father’s genes, his stress levels, and even how he interacts with his kids can tilt the scales for the next generation. Some studies suggest these effects st
