Early Signs Point to a Harsh Flu Season in the U.S.
The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli
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Trump HIV prevention plan shuts out South Africa — the nation most affected
Administration officials say South Africa has “significant means” to fund a promising new drug, lenacapavir, on its own. Critics call the move self-defeating. View original article Contributor: Adam Taylor
How much do you know about perimenopause? Take our quiz to find out.
For some women, information about hormones and hot flashes is flooding their social media accounts. But there’s a lot of health hype out there. View original article Contributor: Akilah Johnson
How to protect your home and family from the invisible danger of carbon monoxide
Natural gas burns orange yellow with a ‘floppy’ flame when there is a lack of oxygen, which means there is danger of carbon monoxide poisoning As the weather turns colder and we close our windows and turn on our heating, there’s an invisible danger that can leak into our homes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a … Read more
C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for First Time
If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli and Teddy Rosenbluth
Trump slashed spending on clinical trials. The toll is starting to become clear.
Grants for 383 clinical trials were terminated and the funding disruptions affected more than 74,000 trial participants, according to new research. View original article Contributor: Allyson Chiu
The surprising new use for GLP-1s: Alcohol and drug addiction
Some doctors are prescribing weight-loss drugs such as Zepbound and Ozempic to help reduce cravings for illicit drugs and alcohol. But research on the benefits is limited. View original article Contributor: David Ovalle
One woman’s tick bite sets off fight over insurance and prior authorization
The case of one Maine woman shows how prior authorization rules can block coverage for even simple, medically necessary care. View original article Contributor: Lauren Sausser
The cheap health insurance promoted by Trump officials has this catch
As millions brace for higher insurance prices, plans touted by the Trump administration are attracting attention. They are cheaper, but coverage is often skimpy. View original article Contributor: Peter Whoriskey
Wheelchair? Hearing Aids? Yes. ‘Disabled’? No Way.
Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care and provide community. View original article Contributor: Paula Span