Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
For decades, assessing cholesterol risk has been built around a simple idea: Lower “bad” cholesterol, lower your chance…
Medicare spending far less than expected on new Alzheimer’s drugs
Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences…
Experts question CDC’s response to cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) — No quick dispatching of disease investigators. No televised news conference to inform the public.…
Credit HHS for a host of new steps that’ll boost public health — and save lives
For all our concerns over Robert Kennedy Jr.’s leadership, his Health and Human Services Department is advancing several…
“Disappointing… unacceptable” – Refinery to release higher emissions for several weeks | The Latest from WDEL News
Delaware City Refining Company will be emitting significantly higher-than-normal amounts of sulfur dioxide for several weeks. photo courtesy…
Health and wellness influencers dominate social media. A new report shines a light on who they actually are.
A generation or two ago, when you had a medical question, the solution was obvious: Ask your doctor.…
Antiviral nasal spray secures multimillion‑dollar boost
Key takeaways
A nasal spray developed by UCLA virologists works by disabling molecules on the surface of…
Argentina investigates hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to determine if their country is…
3 patients evacuated from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
GENEVA (AP) — The cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak and which is stuck…
Food, fitness top list of American obsessions: survey
According to new research, 64% of Americans believe the nation has a serious “obsession problem,” where people will…
Scientists Identify a Hidden Blood Particle Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke and Death
An extensive analysis of NIH trial data reveals that a little-known cholesterol-related particle may play a significant role…
Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Cognitive Decline in Surprising New Study
A widely used supplement may not behave as expected in the aging brain, hinting at deeper biological mechanisms…