Whooping Cough Surges Nationwide as Vaccinations Fall
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 Whooping cough is making a major comeback in the United States, with sharp increases now seen in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon and
Nearly Half of Americans Fear They Can’t Afford Care in 2026, Poll Finds
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 Many Americans are bracing for higher medical costs in the new year and a growing number say those expenses are already shaping their de
Scientists Say Kissing Began Long Before Humans Existed
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 Kissing may feel like a very human habit, but new research suggests it has much deeper roots. A team of scientists says the behavior lik
U.S. Making No Progress In Protecting Pregnancy Health, March Of Dimes Report Card Says
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 The United States has received another barely passing pregnancy health grade from the March of Dimes after another year in which 1 out o
Want A Happier Hospital? Hire More Nurses, Study Says
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 Adding even a few extra nurses can dramatically reduce burnout and improve morale among hospital medical staff, a new study says.Increas
Head CT Scan Use Has Doubled In U.S. ERs
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 Use of head CT scans in U.S. emergency departments has more than doubled over the past 15 years, a new study says.Nearly 16 million head
Advanced Drugs Should Be Used First In Crohn’s Disease, New Guidelines Suggest
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 New guidelines recommend doctors tackle Crohn s disease head-on, calling for the use of cutting-edge drugs as early as possible to quell
Plasma Treatment Shows Promise For Menopause Symptoms Among Breast Cancer Survivors
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 Plasma infusions may help breast cancer survivors avoid genital and urinary symptoms while on hormone blockers, a recent study says.As m
Buprenorphine Lowers Opioid OD Risk, But Only If Taken As Directed Long-Term
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 The opioid addiction medication buprenorphine can dramatically lower risk of overdose among teenagers and young adults but only if taken
Wildland Firefighters Could Soon Get Mandatory Respiratory Protection
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 For years, federal wildland firefighters have worked long, dangerous shifts with almost no protection from the thick smoke around them.