‘I’m going to die alone’
This summer, at dinner with her best friend, Jacki Barden raised an uncomfortable topic: the possibility that she…
Quitting smoking linked to slower memory decline in midlife and older adults
The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, looked at data from 9,436 people aged 40 or over…
Newsom signs slate of new laws affecting medication prices, women’s health care and school threats
A day ahead of a legislative deadline, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a wide-ranging slate of bills Saturday affecting everything…
TrumpRx Is a Narcissistic, AI-Generated Nightmare
Donald Trump, the convicted felon and current President of the United States, officially launched a new government website…
Cancer is rising among younger people — why? — Harvard Gazette
Kimmie Ng: Somebody who is born in 1990 now has quadruple the risk of developing colorectal cancer and…
Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity
The prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to White/European-ancestry…
Residents can safely drop off unused medications during prescription drug take back program this month | Local News
Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN), in collaboration with local law enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and community partners,…
Amazon to start offering prescription drugs through vending machines
Amazon announced it is rolling out “pharmacy kiosks” beginning in December. The self-service kiosks will allow Amazon’s One…
Former clinical director Hannah Lake leads Hobart Clinic rescue bid
The former clinical director of the Hobart Clinic, psychiatrist Dr Hannah Lake, is part of a last-minute push…
Why are America’s prescription drugs so expensive — and can TrumpRx fix it?
Standing next to Pfizer CEO Albert Borla in the Oval Office last week, President Donald Trump announced that…
Pelvic floor therapy is crucial for some women. You can guess how insurers feel.
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PAHO concludes 62nd Directing Council with Strategic Plan 2026-2031 for healthier Americas
Over four days, health ministers and high-level delegates from PAHO Member States engaged in robust discussions, navigating 43…