Participants who had attended a live sporting event within the past year were more likely to report that their lives were worthwhile.
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Their child’s obesity drug was working. Then their plan refused to pay.
Youth obesity is an epidemic, but few insurers will cover drugs costing more than $1,300 a month for adolescents.
Can we make gorillas sick? Study reveals much about them — and us.
Gorilla researchers in Africa gather saliva samples from partially chewed leaves that the primates discard after eating. The scientists then extract the DNA and analyze it for viruses.
For trans people, medical visits can be more traumatizing than healing
Trans patients share their stories of subtle discrimination, outright hostility and ill-informed medical professionals.
Biden marks ACA’s anniversary by lambasting Republican budget ideas
President Biden celebrated the Affordable Care Act’s 13th anniversary by lauding the expansion of insurance coverage to tens of millions more Americans.
Are Skittles dangerous? A California bill aims to ban chemicals in candy.
A proposed bill would ban chemicals used in processed foods, including Skittles and Hot Tamales. Here’s what you need to know about red dye No. 3 and titanium dioxide.
Deadly Marburg virus outbreaks reported in East and West Africa
The deadly Ebola-like disease spread by bats may be becoming more common under the influence of climate change, say scientists.
What to know about the eyedrop recall linked to 4 deaths and vision loss
Four people have now died after being infected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium linked to artificial-tears products that were recently recalled.
Troubled U.S. organ transplant system targeted for overhaul
Federal health official announces plans to break up the monopoly power of the United Network for Organ Sharing, which has run the system for nearly four decades.
Rise of deadly fungus spotlights hospital infection-control challenges
On any given day, one in 31 hospital patients and one in 43 nursing home residents has an infection acquired while seeking medical care, according to the CDC.
