Congress is full of sick and geriatric lawmakers — but they face no mandatory health, cognitive tests
WASHINGTON — A wave of tragic deaths, illnesses and absences in Congress is fueling calls for major reforms…
A Sensible New Yorker’s Guide to Legionella Season
In early July, the Upper East Side saw a cluster of Legionnaires’ cases. Then the Guggenheim and the…
Diarrhea outbreak: What is cyclosporiasis, and why is it suddenly everywhere?
As if we needed one more thing to worry about so soon after the hantavirus scare, there is…
Surfrider Foundation testing finds human waste in Pismo Creek
The Surfrider Foundation is two-thirds of the way through a new study that the organization says will prove…
Airlines depend on doctor volunteers
On three of my last seven flights, a request came over the cabin speakers: “Is there a doctor…
Small language models in medicine
These authors contributed equally: Yiming Qin, Tao Yan, Matthew Yu Heng Wong. School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua…
Why health insurance costs so much: ‘Out of Pocket, Out of Reach’
More than 150 million Americans get their health insurance from a job, making it the primary way people…
The best time to talk to parents about senior care — before emergency hits: expert
Most families wait to talk about senior care until an emergency hits, but experts say having those discussions early can…
A Hidden Crisis: Why Millions Are Burning Plastic Just To Survive
A global study has revealed that burning plastic in households across many developing countries may be far more…
Why doctors are calling for stricter rules on junk food advertising aimed at children – Firstpost
A packet of chips opened as an after-school snack, a sugary drink picked up just before a hard…
How to make sense of your Apple Watch, Oura Ring or FitBit’s health data
As I am typing this, a device rests on my wrist that purports to unlock a trove of…
The 5 best fitness trackers that passed our stress tests
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