WASHINGTON — Voters in battleground states and congressional districts tend to voice support for proposals in Congress that would expand access to health care or lower drug costs — often irrespective of their party affiliation — according to new polling from the University of Maryland.

The poll, first shared with CQ Roll Call, surveyed ...Read more

The race to develop the first vaccine against the Ebola virus driving the outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo accelerated Thursday, after a top United Nations official warned the epidemic is spreading faster than responders can contain it.

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations is funding production of the first ...Read more

Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the “menopause moment” have brought it to the forefront of national conversation.

One form of treatment, called menopausal hormone therapy, can address several bothersome symptoms, particularly hot flashes, and can improve quality ...Read more

If you live in Philly and want to know information about your tap water quality, start with the latest consumer confidence report, which is required to be produced annually by every community water system in the country. Most people never read them, but the reports provide essential information about drinking water quality.

Like other...Read more

In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe, a participant in a study on emotional distress and maternal health in El Paso, Texas, recounted her birth experience in a postpartum interview. (All participant names, Lupe’s included, are pseudonyms used to protect privacy.)...Read more

Two residents of Santa Clara County were infected by West Nile virus and are recovering at home after medical care, public health officials said Wednesday, the first confirmed human cases of the mosquito-borne virus this year in the Bay Area.

The two new cases in Santa Clara County were unrelated, and officials have not determined if either ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor recently had an X-ray after hurting their leg, and the doctor found a bone lesion that needs more testing. They're terrified it could mean bone cancer. It got me wondering: Does every bone tumor or bone lesion mean cancer?

ANSWER: Hearing that an imaging test found a bone tumor or bone lesion can be frightening. ...Read more

Salads – along with other fresh produce – are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Leafy greens are rich in vitamins A, C and K, folate, potassium and magnesium. They also contain lots of fiber, which supports a healthy gut microbiome, promotes fullness, helps regulate blood sugar, and may contribute to healthy aging and better ...Read more

HAMPTON, Va. — West Nile virus was found on a mosquito Tuesday at Langley Air Force Base, according to a social media post by the base.

It was detected by Joint Base Langley-Eustis Pest Management. For treatment, ground fogging operations will start at about 7 p.m. Wednesday. This will be done with a truck-mounted “fogging” machine that ...Read more

MIAMI — At the UHI CommunityCare Clinic in Opa-locka, anyone without health insurance can get primary and specialty care, including free dental care, eye exams and prescription glasses. Fruits and veggies from a mobile grocery bus. And, starting in August, free ready-to-eat hot and healthy meals.

The clinic has seen an increase in patients ...Read more

FORT WORTH, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott raised the curtain on the third part of his plan to lower insurance costs for Texans. This section focuses on health insurance costs for small businesses and their employees.

In conversations with small business owners, Abbott said, he heard time and time again that the employers were having trouble ...Read more

The American Red Cross declared its second ever national blood supply crisis Monday, urging immediate donations as blood supplies fall to their lowest levels in four summers.

“It is dire,” said Nuriddin Ziyadinov, a regional executive officer at the Red Cross. “For us not to have the blood to be able to save lives, it will have ...Read more

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pressuring U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune to address Sen. Mitch McConnell’s ongoing absence and encouraging others to join him in the effort.

During a live call-in broadcast that aired on SiriusXM Progress Wednesday afternoon, Beshear said it’s up to Thune to make sure the GOP members of the Senate have...Read more

DETROIT — The total number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpassed 10,000 on Wednesday as health officials continue to investigate the state's worst-ever outbreak of the parasitic illness.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 397 new cases of cyclosporiasis, which usually causes frequent, watery and ...Read more

When planning for retirement, state taxes on your 401(k), pension, and Social Security benefits should be part of your strategy.

Yet while some states offer no retirement taxes on any of these sources, a zero-percent tax rate can lose its shine if you can’t get a doctor’s appointment when you need one.

After all, an average 65-year-old ...Read more

As wellness trends increasingly emphasize “natural” living, a controversial practice known as drinking “raw water” has gained attention. Proponents describe raw water as untreated, unfiltered water collected directly from natural sources such as springs, streams or wells. Advocates claim it is more “alive,” mineral-rich, and free ...Read more

Q: My doctor just ordered an MRI scan with contrast dye. Is the dye safe?

A: Yes, MRI contrast dye is generally considered safe for most people.

Typically made with metal called gadolinium and injected intravenously, contrast dye is used in up to 45% of the 40 million MRI procedures done each year in the United States. It works by magnetically...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad’s favorite band is playing at a music festival this summer. I’d love to take him, but he has a heart condition. I know it could be kind of intense. Do you have any tips for making the experience safe for him?

ANSWER: Festivals can be surprisingly physically demanding. Hours spent standing, walking or dancing can put...Read more

The next foodborne illness outbreak could be much worse.

That’s the concern of food safety leaders across the U.S. who are raising alarms over federal cuts they say have made it harder to detect and stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, such as the recent outbreaks of cyclospora, which has sickened thousands in dozens of states. And they’...Read more