Utah is making big strides in fighting RSV, a nasty virus that makes it hard for babies to breathe. Doctors say fewer infants are getting really sick because more moms are getting vaccinated before their babies are born. Dr. Per Gesteland, who has seen many RSV seasons, says it's tough on families
In the world of MMA, words can sting as much as punches. Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker recently found themselves in a heated exchange. It all started when Pimblett made a bold statement about Hooker's grappling skills. He said Hooker couldn't grapple his way out of a paper bag. Hooker fired back, br
The obesity crisis in the US is getting worse. Over a third of people are affected, but it's hitting those with fewer resources the hardest. Many things make it tough to fight obesity, like money troubles and systemic issues. Even though experts know these problems exist, they're not getting enough
Factories are big polluters, and their emissions don't just hurt the planet. They can make people sick, too. Workers, neighbors, and even the business itself can suffer from the fallout. So, what's the deal with factory air pollution, and what can be done about it? First off, factories release a mi
The clock is ticking for millions of Americans to pick their health insurance plans. In most states, the deadline to choose an Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan was Thursday. This is a big deal for people who don't get health insurance through their jobs, like small business owners, gig workers, and fa
The Trump administration made a swift U-turn after slashing $2 billion from mental health and addiction programs. This sudden move left over 2, 000 programs across the country in chaos. The cuts were announced on Tuesday, only to be reversed less than a day later. The reason for the reversal remains
A recent proposal has been put forward to shake up the healthcare system. The idea is to tackle some big issues, like making drug prices fairer and giving people more control over their health savings. The plan suggests that drug companies should lower their prices in the U. S. to match the lowest
Austria is taking a close look at how blood vessels age. This is important because it can tell us a lot about overall health as people get older. Researchers wanted to find out how common this is and what factors play a role. They looked at various aspects to get a full picture. Blood vessel aging
President Donald Trump has a new plan for health care. He wants Congress to turn his ideas into law. This plan is all about making health care and medicine more affordable. Trump thinks this will help people right away. The president shared his thoughts in a video. He called his plan "The Great Hea
The FDA has made a big change. They want to take off the suicide warning from popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. This news comes after they looked at lots of data and found no link between these drugs and suicidal thoughts. These drugs, known as GLP-1, were first made to help peopl
