Medical Facts

In a recent development, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided to remove questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity from certain enrollment application forms. This decision comes in response to...

As the calendar flips to February 3, 2025, the latest episode of "An Arm and a Leg" delves into the pressing issue of managing high drug costs. Host Dan Weissmann sets the stage with...

The U.S. Biomedicine Dominance in Peril: Threat of Brain Drain LoomsA sense of unease and uncertainty grips the scientific community as they grapple with the repercussions of the tumultuous policies set forth by the...

The rural town of Havana, Florida, with a population of 1,750 people, recently faced a healthcare crisis when their long-serving family doctor, Mark Newberry, retired in December after 30 years of dedicated service. To...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement have sparked a growing conversation about seed oils and their impact on health. This discussion came to the forefront during the inaugural...

Since 2022, there have been over 80 confirmed cases of domestic cats with avian flu, including barn cats on dairy farms, feral cats, and outdoor pets likely contracting the virus from hunting sick rodents...

President Trump's influential advisor, Elon Musk, recently made a rare public appearance at the White House, standing beside the Resolute Desk with his young son. The purpose? To support the substantial cuts he's advocating...

A year after the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, survivors and their families continue to grapple with the emotional aftermath. People like Emily Tavis, who was wounded in the...

American Health Workers: Navigating Moral Crossroads in the Face of AuthoritarianismIn a time where medical ethics are being tested by political pressures and authoritarian regimes, health workers across the United States are facing unprecedented...

For over a decade, Kaiser Permanente has faced scrutiny over its mental health care services, despite its strong reputation in the medical field. In 2013, the insurer was fined $4 million by California regulators...