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U.S. Rate of Suicide by Firearm Reaches Record Level

Gun suicides increased from prepandemic rates in all racial and ethnic groups, but the degree of change differed drastically.

21 hr ago

Brain Study Suggests Traumatic Memories Are Processed as Present Experience

Traumatic memories had their own neural mechanism, brain scans showed, which may help explain their vivid and intrusive nature.

Nov. 30, 2023

U.S. Life Expectancy Creeps Up as Covid Deaths Fall

But the country’s health has not fully rebounded from the pandemic, according to new data from the C.D.C.

Nov. 29, 2023

Egypt Wiped Out Hepatitis C. Now It Is Trying to Help the Rest of Africa.

Effective drugs that have made the disease curable have yet to reach most of the region.

Nov. 28, 2023

CAR-T, Lifesaving Cancer Treatment, May Sometimes Cause Cancer, FDA Says

The agency is looking into reports that some patients developed new blood cancers after receiving CAR-T treatments.

Nov. 28, 2023

Unvaccinated and Vulnerable: Children Drive Surge in Deadly Outbreaks

About 60 million “zero-dose children” have not received any vaccines and have aged out of routine immunization programs. Protecting them will require a costly vaccination blitz.

Nov. 25, 2023

When the Neighbors Are All Older, Too

Some seniors prefer age-restricted communities, while others want intergenerational living. There is little research to show which option is healthier.

Nov. 25, 2023

How Viral Infections Cause Long-Term Health Problems

In a few patients, the immune system becomes misdirected, attacking the body instead of the virus.

Nov. 22, 2023

Abraham Bergman, Doctor Who Sought Answers on SIDS, Dies at 91

He worked for the passage of major public health legislation; most notably, he helped secure millions in federal dollars for research into sudden infant death syndrome.

13 hr ago

France to Ban Smoking in Forests, on Beaches and Near Schools

A government anti-smoking plan also includes costlier cigarettes and a ban on disposable vapes. Smoking is the leading cause of avoidable deaths in France.

Nov. 28, 2023

Could Longevity Drugs for Dogs Extend Your Pet’s Life?

Longevity drugs for our canine companions are moving closer to reality. They also raise questions about what it might mean to succeed.

Nov. 29, 2023

Cantaloupes Linked to Deadly Salmonella Outbreak, U.S. Says

Two deaths were reported in Minnesota, and the number of people sickened by salmonella has doubled since the outbreak was announced last week, federal officials said.

Nov. 25, 2023

Cockroaches and Mountains of Trash Plague Acapulco After Hurricane

Residents complain of rashes and stomach ailments as 666,000 tons of garbage overwhelm the city. Uncollected waste after natural disasters can lead to illnesses, experts said.

Nov. 25, 2023

Illness Surge in China Is Not From a Novel Pathogen, Data Suggests

The W.H.O. had requested detailed information about a reported surge in respiratory illnesses in children in China. Chinese data suggested the surge was caused by known bacteria and viruses.

Nov. 25, 2023

Deaths From Coal Pollution Have Dropped, but Emissions May Be Twice as Deadly

Deaths linked to coal exhaust have dropped but coal exhaust is twice as likely to contribute to deaths as other air pollution, a new study found.

Nov. 27, 2023

What to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance

Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.

Nov. 22, 2023

How Many Abortions Did the Post-Roe Bans Prevent?

The first estimate of births since Dobbs found that almost a quarter of women who would have gotten abortions carried their pregnancies to term.

Nov. 22, 2023

Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many

The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.

Nov. 22, 2023

Ailing Hamas Hostages Desperately Need Care, Doctors Say

Many of the more than 200 people seized by Hamas when it raided Israel had serious medical conditions. Some were badly injured in the attack. Doctors say they need medical care urgently.

Nov. 21, 2023

Caregivers Worry About a Lack of Resources for Long-term Care

Adult children discuss the trials of caring for their aging parents: unreliable agencies, a lack of help and dwindling financial resources.

Nov. 17, 2023

When a Child Is Shot, Trauma Ripples Through Families, Study Finds

Gunshots are the top cause of death for children and teenagers in the U.S. Fatal or not, the wounds reverberate through communities and the health care system.

Nov. 6, 2023

Analysis of the US Health and Retirement Study

An explanation of the findings from the federally financed survey to assess long-term care needs and finances of those 65 and older.

Nov. 14, 2023

What Long-Term Care Looks Like Around the World

Most countries spend more than the United States on care, but middle class and affluent people still bear a substantial portion of the costs.

Nov. 14, 2023

Gonorrhea Is Becoming Drug Resistant. Scientists Just Found a Solution.

A new antibiotic, zoliflodacin, is as effective as the current standard of care. Its creation may hasten the arrival of other needed antibiotics.

Nov. 10, 2023

Male-Killing Virus Is Discovered in Insects

The chance finding in a Japanese university’s greenhouse could help researchers find ways to control agricultural pests or even insects that spread disease.

Nov. 6, 2023

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