CHICAGO -- It took some time for Jasmine Jones to absorb the news that doctors wanted to replace four of her organs at once.

She had been through so much already because of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that can damage the lungs and other organs. The 28-year-old South Side woman had become almost numb to the situation.

“I was still on ...Read more

Federal health officials have directed enhanced Ebola-related screening of certain international travelers through a Washington-area airport, but Baltimore’s primary air hub says it is not part of the effort and does not expect to be involved.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week that it has issued an order ...Read more

If you're pregnant, you may have been asked by medical professionals questions like, "Do you have a cat?" This comes from concern about toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a microscopic parasite that cats can pass on.

You don’t have to surrender your beloved pet if you become pregnant, but there is some information to keep in mind to ensure...Read more

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Researchers at the University of California, Irvine believe a new public health study they’re helping to run – the first of its size to focus solely on Asian Americans – will help unravel some mysterious and troubling new trends linking race and cancer.

Over the next four years, UCI researchers hope to recruit 1,800 ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- Artificial intelligence is helping Temple Health prevent patients with diabetes from experiencing dangerous swings in their blood sugar levels, administrators say.

The North Philadelphia health system has seen a more than twofold reduction in the number of patients who develop a low-blood sugar condition known as hypoglycemia ...Read more

Uganda urged the U.S. and other partners to reverse deep cuts to global health funding, warning the pullback may hamper efforts to contain imported Ebola cases linked to an outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sudden reductions in support for disease surveillance and healthcare programs have left African countries more exposed...Read more

Headlines on long COVID have become much more rare than during the first few years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But that doesn’t mean the more than 44 million Americans who have at some point reported long COVID symptoms – a number that continues to grow – are no longer suffering, or that the U.S. isn’t paying for it.

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MANCHESTER, England — Alison Starkie spends her days tracking down people who need testing or treatment for hepatitis C, especially those who are unhoused or actively using drugs.

Starkie, an intervention worker for a drug treatment service, recalled the difficulty of treating a man living in a tent in northwest England. Each time he started ...Read more

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting "988.”

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As a teenager, Rei Scott spent several weeks living out of a car with four family members and their dog. Each day, Scott worried about where they would spend the following night.

One day at ...Read more

Overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving, Quette dialed 911 when she found her teenage son downstairs in their kitchen struggling to breathe.

He had rolled his wheelchair to the oven to keep himself warm as he tried to regulate his temperature, she recalled, and was drenched in sweat from an apparent infection.

In that moment, Quette knew that...Read more

As nurses continue navigating burnout, staffing shortages and an increasingly complex healthcare system, their role has never been more critical.

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Dean Sarah Szanton sat down with The Baltimore Sun to discuss the evolving demands of the profession, the growing need for nurses beyond the bedside and why the future ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Human rights advocates on Tuesday rallied outside the state Capitol to push back on Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget plan to reduce state-sponsored healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants.

"We are here to demand a budget that protects California's values," said Kiran Savage-Sangwan, executive director of ...Read more

Imagine this scenario: In late 2025, a social worker sits down with a transgender teenager and his parents. The family is trying to decide whether, and when, to begin gender-affirming hormone treatment.

No one in the family was questioning this young person’s gender identity. The teen had been living as a boy for years. By all ...Read more

While many are familiar with Medicare coverage, understanding Medicare tax, which involves everything from mandatory payroll deductions to additional taxes for high earners, is important for all workers, including those who are self-employed.

With that in mind, here are five things you need to know about Medicare tax, including what it is, who ...Read more

When you’re choosing pizza for dinner, sometimes it’s nice to have a little something extra. The usual options include various types of bread and meatballs. Sometimes you can find more variety including fried mozzarella, poppers or fries. The addition of garlic butter and cheese is common as well. Basically, the majority of pizza sides are ...Read more

Beans are getting a lot of love on social media — for good reason. They’re versatile (hello, pizza beans?!), packed with fiber, and relatively affordable. And beans can make a quick and convenient meal, depending on whether you choose dried or canned. When it comes down to it, is one better than the other? We asked dietitians about the ...Read more

A nationally representative survey found that about one in four adults over age 50 take at least one supplement to improve their brain health with the promise of enhanced memory and sharper attention and focus.

The problem? There’s no solid proof any of them work.

“There’s no evidence to suggest there’s an ingredient in supplements ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been having some symptoms, like needing to urinate a lot and feeling pressure in my pelvis. I’m wondering what’s going on. Can you help?

ANSWER: You’re experiencing some form of pelvic health dysfunction. But you’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 3 women have pelvic issues. Pelvic floor conditions are more common in ...Read more

Stigma is fading and new laws are passing that will help increase access to menopause treatment.

When Jacqueline Perez started experiencing symptoms of menopause in her early 50s, the brain fog was so severe, she thought she had early onset dementia.

Perez, who founded a website dedicated to normalizing aging for women, said she gained more ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, and I'm terrified of the idea of brain surgery. Are there less invasive treatment options available, and how do doctors decide which one is the best?

ANSWER: It's completely understandable to feel nervous or afraid. A brain tumor diagnosis is overwhelming on its own, and many people...Read more