"deaths"

A new study has found that extreme weather conditions, such as intense heat and severe cold, significantly increase the likelihood of seniors missing important doctor appointments.  With the dual challenges …

Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has agreed to sit down with the House Foreign Affairs Committee this month to discuss the Biden administration’s tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan.  This …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug, Kisunla (donanemab), aimed at treating Alzheimer’s disease.  This approval is a significant development for patients in the early …

A major federal initiative aimed at reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40% has not met its goal, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced.  Launched in 2019, the HEALing …

In 2022, California’s economy suffered a significant impact from obesity-related health issues, with an estimated $90 billion loss in economic activity.  This led to an $11 billion deficit in the …

Recent research has revealed a significant rise in Type 1 diabetes among older adults, with cases tripling over the past 30 years.  The number of affected seniors aged 65 and …

U.S. health authorities are warning the medical community and the public of a sharp increase in dengue fever cases around the world.  This rise is being fueled by climate change …

In a significant bipartisan effort, members of the U.S. House of Representatives are forming a new group to intensify actions against China’s role in the American fentanyl crisis. This move …

Despite a decline in maternal deaths linked to COVID-19, the United States continues to report the highest maternal mortality rates among high-income countries.  Recent data reveals alarming disparities that spotlight …

A Pentagon study has found that U.S. soldiers are nine times more likely to die by suicide than in combat.  According to a five-year analysis by the Defense Health Agency …