Health
Party with gas, play with fire: The dangerous renaissance of ‘whippets’ in the music scene
Several prominent rap and R&B artists have recently spoken out about the negative impacts of...
States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results
As more patients and doctors voice their frustrations, states are responding.
The Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived
Excitement and questions build about the fungi’s potential, affordability, and safety.
The fate of addiction treatment hangs in the balance with Kennedy’s HHS overhaul
A little-known federal agency that funds the 988 crisis line may be weakened and possibly...
Nurse can’t shake COVID-19’s unrelenting grip: ‘I have lost relationships’
New cases of the debilitating syndrome known as long COVID are still being diagnosed daily.
Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls ‘urgent threat’ is spreading in hospitals
A fungus that preys on the sick and old is spreading in hospitals and senior...
Black women’s hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here’s what to know
More research is needed into synthetic braids and other products.
States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal
Lawmakers say the federal government has stalled in taking action despite evidence of harmful effects.
Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers in a major restructuring plan
Most of the cuts will come from the public health agencies: The Food and Drug...
Florida House OKs bill to repeal ‘free kill’ law
The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical-malpractice...