Singing Boosts Health for Seniors in 10 Key Ways
Singing brings people together, fostering social connections and a sense of community through the joy of music.
Longevity Lessons from a 93-Year-Old Soccer Referee: How Wartime Discipline and Rationing Contributed to a Lifetime of Good Health.
At 93, Frank Foster's impressive physical fitness, which enables him to referee soccer three times a week, can be attrib...
Revamped Daily Habits Could Hold Key to Reducing Stress, Obesity, and Chronic Disease Risks, Say Medical Experts
Experts are calling for a revival of traditional American health habits, such as walking, eating seasonal foods, and sha...
Biohacker's Life Extension Quest Hits Roadblock: Unforeseen Gut Condition Raises Concerns Over Longevity Goals
Bryan Johnson, founder of a longevity-focused venture, has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, a condition that ca...
New Research Holds Promise for Effective Treatment of Deadly Intestinal Infection
A groundbreaking enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli vaccine technology, the culmination of decades of research at the Univ...
Death Toll in 1776: A Surprising Look at the Leading Causes of Fatalities Among Americans During the Revolutionary Era
Global life expectancy has dramatically increased from an average of 30 years to nearly 80 years, driven by a significan...
Healthcare Costs and Immigration Policy: Politicians Weigh In on Consequences of Controversial Decisions
National and local media outlets featured prominent discussions with KFF Health News journalists on pressing healthcare...
Union Forces Capture Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 4, 1862
A seasoned literary agent offers a straightforward yet crucial guideline for authors seeking to determine whether their...
Uncovered: Mysterious Parasite Causes Severe 'Explosive' Illness in Americans, CDC Probes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a growing parasitic cyclosporiasis outbreak, resulting in 145 con...
CDC Launches Investigation into Outbreak of Severe Diarrhea Caused by Mysterious Parasitic Infection.
A parasitic outbreak of cyclosporiasis has spread across 17 US states, with 145 confirmed cases and 20 hospitalizations,...
Five Landmark American Medical Breakthroughs Highlight the Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Leading specialists spotlight cutting‑edge therapies—from joint replacement and Deep TMS for depression to precision onc...
Experts Warn of Emerging Health Risks as Trump-Era Funding Cuts to Public Health Programs Come Under Scrutiny
Rising public health threats, including screwworm infestations and flesh-eating bacterial outbreaks, are increasingly as...
Southern State Reports West Nile Virus Presence, Prompting Health Officials to Issue Mosquito-Borne Illness Warning to Residents
In a concerning development, the presence of West Nile virus has been detected in local mosquitoes for the first time th...
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling on Healthcare Policy
The Supreme Court's final decisions of its recent term included a landmark immigration ruling that could potentially dis...
Medicare Policy Update: Significant Reduction in Out-of-Pocket Costs for Weight-Loss Medications for Eligible Beneficiaries
A new Medicare program launching on July 1 will make the life-changing obesity medications Wegovy and Zepbound accessibl...
Centuries of Vaccination: Benefits of US Immunization Programs Far Outweigh Risks.
The history of vaccination is marked by groundbreaking milestones, from the triumphant eradication of smallpox to the ra...