Nov 25 How removing 'likes' from Instagram could affect our mental health By Jamie Leventhal Social media appeals to users through a repetitive rewards system, so what happens when it takes away the likes?… Continue reading
Nov 25 Report raises concern about rare polio cases caused by oral vaccine By Associated Press In a report late last week, the World Health Organization and partners noted nine new polio cases caused by the vaccine in Nigeria, Congo, Central African Republic and Angola. Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 4:03 Racial bias in widely used hospital algorithm, study finds A recent study published in Science Magazine found significant racial bias in an algorithm used by hospitals across the nation to determine who needs follow-up care and who does not. Shraddha Chakradhar, a reporter for STAT News, spoke with NewsHour… Continue watching
Nov 22 U.S. officials warn against eating romaine grown in Salinas, California By Candice Choi, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday told people to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, because of another food poisoning outbreak. The notice comes almost exactly one year after a similar outbreak led to a blanket… Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 8:00 Why are so many kids addicted to vaping -- and what will Trump do about it? With thousands sickened and 47 dead from a mysterious lung illness linked to vaping, teenage use of electronic cigarettes is still surging. As the health risks grow, pressure is building on President Trump to take action, with particular focus on… Continue watching
Nov 22 WATCH: Health groups urge Trump to move ahead with flavored e-cigarette ban By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Electronic cigarette use by teenagers has surged, but federal authorities have not finalized a plan for regulating e-cigarettes. Continue reading
Nov 22 John F. Kennedy kept these medical struggles private By Dr. Howard Markel Long before he died at age 46, President John F. Kennedy was a very sick man. Continue reading
Nov 21 New Medicare prescription plan finder could steer seniors to costlier care By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press As open enrollment goes into the home stretch Thanksgiving week, critics say the new tool can create confusion by obscuring out-of-pocket costs that seniors should factor into their decisions. Continue reading
Nov 21 Massachusetts pushes ban on flavored tobacco and vaping products By Associated Press The bill would also place a 75% excise tax on vaping products and require health insurers, including the state’s Medicaid program, to cover tobacco cessation counseling. Continue reading
Nov 20 First CRISPR treatment for sickle cell, other blood disease shows early benefits in two patients By Sharon Begley, Adam Feuerstein, STAT The first two patients to receive a CRISPR-based treatment for the inherited blood disorders sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia have benefited from the experimental therapy and experienced only temporary and treatable side effects. Continue reading