Health

A New Orleans-based network of hospitals and clinics will eliminate $366 million in medical debt for about 193,000 low-income patients in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.  The agreement between Ochsner Health …

A new study shows that recreational drug users are three times more likely to experience repeated heart attacks or strokes compared to those who don’t use drugs. The study, conducted …

Heat-related deaths in the United States have sharply increased in recent years, reversing a prior decline, according to new CDC data.  Published on August 26 in the Journal of the …

The first NIH-funded clinical trial has confirmed that service dogs significantly improve the lives of veterans with PTSD.  Conducted by the University of Arizona in partnership with K9s For Warriors, …

A recent study by Australian health researchers predicts a sharp increase in male cancer cases and deaths worldwide by 2050.  The number of male cancer cases is expected to rise …

A new U.S. government report concludes that fluoride in drinking water at levels twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in children.  This is the first time a …

A new review has found that eating red meat, particularly processed meat, can significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a condition that affects millions of Americans. According …

The number of births in the United States continues to decline, with the latest CDC data showing a 2% decrease in 2023 compared to the previous year.  Since peaking in …

Maintaining a balanced diet is essential, but many Americans may be unknowingly undermining their efforts due to hidden sources of added sugar and saturated fat.  A recent study from Ohio …

A new study from the United Kingdom has revealed troubling findings about alcohol consumption in older adults.  The 12-year research, which followed 135,000 people aged 60 and above, shows that …