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As Pennsylvania’s growing measles outbreak gets closer to her community on the west side of the state, Amanda Clear is taking actions to assess the…

Health events rarely come with warning and often bring medical bills, income disruption, and time‑sensitive financial decisions. Wells Fargo…

The world has become hotter and, in many places, drier than ever before in recorded history. Just this summer, as some U.S. states battled over…

As administrative demands grow, medical practices often face staff overload, delays, higher costs, and less time for patient care. A medical virtual…

While reporting a recent story on the surge in older adults seeking measles immunity tests, Healthbeat found something unexpected. Colleges and…

The confusion between ADD and ADHD affects millions of families trying to understand attention-related challenges. Parents often wonder if their…

You wear your new glasses for the first time, but something feels off. The edges of the room curve slightly, straight lines look tilted, and a dull…

While cancer continues to be a major global health challenge, it is also a rapidly changing area of medicine. Targeted therapies, immunotherapy,…

Sleep apnea is remarkably common, yet many people living with it may have no idea anything is wrong. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine estimates…

Some of the latest studies around cognitive health have shown growing concern among the adult U.S. population regarding their own brain health and…

Millions of people take medication regularly, but getting the next refill isn’t always guaranteed. In a new survey from TelyRx of more than 1,200…

  People are tired, and the feeling has become so common that some may barely think to question it anymore. The National Institutes of Health…

  Up to 40% of U.S. adults experience insomnia, and sleeplessness affects more than how you feel or function from day to day. It can increase…

  Many people experience heartburn, chest pain, and indigestion, but fewer think that their medications might be the cause. Even so, many common…

  Melinda Baron has a story for New Yorkers worried about the Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak: She survived after contracting the…

  For eight states, about 10% of their allotment from the Rural Health Transformation Fund will go not to rural hospitals, but to tech companies…

  Car sickness is more common than most people realize. According to the Cleveland Clinic, motion sickness affects a significant portion of the…

  Gen Z adults are at the stage when lifelong habits start to take shape. They’re launching careers, reflecting on their values, and building…

  For years, concerns about social media were largely framed as a matter of personal responsibility: Parents could limit screen time, teenagers…

  Not all hours of sunlight carry equal risk. The angle of the sun relative to Earth’s surface determines how much atmosphere UV rays must…

  The weather warms up, and the sun comes out. What scene do you picture? Maybe you imagine yourself relaxing on the beach, soaking up the rays,…

  A father is worried about his toddler, who has been running a fever for two days and pulling at one ear. A 65-year-old woman has been getting…

  Measles was surging in West Texas as Nancy Churnin eagerly awaited the birth of two grandchildren. She was sure she had been vaccinated…

  From lead paint chips to trace parts per billion (ppb) in cookies, exposure to heavy metals has decreased in recent decades. In this story,…

  Microplastics have made their way into the human body, including the urinary system. But what do the effects of microplastics mean for bladder…

  Travel creates conditions the brain finds highly rewarding: novel environments, varied sensory input, social engagement, freedom from habitual…

  That familiar, maddening itch after a mosquito bite is one of summer’s most annoying experiences. The science behind why mosquito bites…

  That painful red glow after a day outdoors is more than just discomfort. It signals real cellular damage happening beneath the skin’s…

  For multigenerational families and roommates navigating escalating housing costs, consolidating into a single shared home is increasingly a…

  Those little brown marks on the skin confuse many people. Both involve excess pigment in the skin, but they arise from different causes and…

  When you’re comparing health plans, knowing which medications are covered, how they’re covered, and how much they’ll cost can save you a…

  About 14 years ago, Chrissi Kelly lost her sense of smell. She had traveled to the Czech Republic to visit family and caught some virus.…

  If you’ve ever used an online pharmacy platform to get a prescription filled, you’re in good company. Millions of people do it, and trust…

  For years, smartwatches have helped us monitor our health. From tracking how many steps we take each day to measuring our heart rate, our…

SmartAsset reports Utah and Colorado are the healthiest states, while West Virginia ranks the lowest in health…

Doctronic reports that stress can cause temporary hair loss by disrupting growth…

GoodRx reports 2026 will see higher health insurance premiums, Medicare changes, and many opting out of coverage due to increased…