Health

Journalists Recap Coverage on Organ Harvesting, Obamacare, and Medicaid Cuts

KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony discussed problems with the organ transplantation industry on Apple News’ “Apple News Today” on Sept. 23. Click here to hear Anthony on ...

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Scientists find new bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce shark bite injuries

Australian scientists have tested bite-resistant wetsuits by letting sharks bite them at seaPORTLAND, Maine -- Australian scientists tested the strength of bite-resistant wetsuits by allowing shark...

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‘Historic’ White House Announcement on Autism and Tylenol Causes Confusion

On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside the “Make America Healthy Again” team for a “historic” announcement on autism. Back in April, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr...

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CDC Report Finds Surge in Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: Who Is Most at Risk?

The CDC issued a warning over a multi-drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” that’s been surging in the United States. Getty Images A new CDC report found a sharp increase in infections cause...

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NIH to spend $50M on autism cause studies, experts say US should focus on treatments

In the wake of the White House's announcement on Monday of a potential link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism, the administration also unveiled the launch of the Autism Data Science...

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Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson heartbroken after missing chance to wish former teammate Rudi Johnson final farewell

Retired NFL wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson is grieving the loss of his former Cincinnati Bengals teammate, Rudi Johnson.Johnson died Tuesday in South Florida at age 45.During a recent episo...

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“This Is A Bad One”: 70 Times People Tried To Fake Illnesses And Got Instantly Exposed

We’ve all faked being sick at least once, whether for school or work. And if done right, getting away with it without raising suspicion is almost a guarantee. However, faking an illness with a medi...

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20 Years After Katrina, Louisiana Still Struggles With Evacuation Plans That Minimize Health Risks

In late August 2020, Ashlee Guidry and her staff kept a wary eye on guidance from local officials as Hurricane Laura passed over Cuba en route to southwestern Louisiana. Guidry was responsible for ...

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Listen: Young Adults Turning 26 Face Health Insurance Cliff

LISTEN: Obamacare. COBRA. Deductibles. Coinsurance. There’s a lot to figure out when you’re on your own looking for health insurance for the first time. KFF Health News senior contributing editor E...

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Off-Label Drug Helps One Boy With Autism Speak, Parents Say. But Experts Want More Data.

Caroline Connor’s concerns about her son’s development began around his 1st birthday, when she noticed he wasn’t talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn’t seem worried, but the speech d...

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Is It Safe for Men With Prostate Cancer to Exercise?

The answer depends on your individual risk for bone fracture and the type of exercise. For most men with early prostate cancer , it’s safe to engage in light or moderate exercise. Physical activity...

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Public Health Further Politicized Under the Threat of More Firings

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie's stories. ...

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A new Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens as health officials warn of lack of funds

GOMA, Congo -- As a deadly new Ebola outbreak kills dozens in southern Congo, health authorities and organizations are sounding the alarm, warning they lack the funds and resources to mount an effe...

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Trump extends Georgia health insurance program with work requirements, despite red tape findings

President Donald Trump's administration has extended Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program for 15 monthsATLANTA -- Georgia's program that provides health insurance to some low-income adults that d...

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The issue of drugs doesn't usually get showcased at the UN General Assembly. This year is different

UNITED NATIONS -- Every year, tons of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs flow around the world, an underground river that crisscrosses borders and continents and spills over into viol...

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Psychiatric Facilities Are Being Bombarded by AI Users

While many working people are reasonably worried about AI taking their jobs and leaving them on the street, another consequence of the AI revolution is filling seats in mental health facilities. ...

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Does vagus nerve stimulation work? A scientific cure-all explained.

On TikTok, vagus nerve stimulation sounds like a miracle cure. Influencers claim it can help with a long list of ailments, including—but not limited to—anxiety, stress, depression, and inflammation...

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Democrats, Republicans target ultraprocessed foods with state laws

This is s KFF Health News story.California Republican James Gallagher, the GOP's former Assembly leader, has often accused the state's progressive lawmakers of heavy-handed government intrusion, bu...

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Preliminary but promising gene therapy shows 75% reduction in Huntington's disease progression

Scientists report the first therapy to slow the deadly brain disease.A one-time gene therapy treatment has shown remarkable success in slowing the progression of Huntington's disease in a prelimina...

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Big Loopholes in Hospital Charity Care Programs Mean Patients Still Get Stuck With the Tab

Quinn Cochran-Zipp went to the emergency room three times with severe abdominal pain before doctors figured out she had early-stage cancer in the germ cells of her right ovary. After emergency surg...

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AI Will Soon Have a Say in Approving or Denying Medicare Treatments

Taking a page from the private insurance industry’s playbook, the Trump administration will launch a program next year to find out how much money an artificial intelligence algorithm could save the...

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