As federal officials consider whether to reclassify marijuana under federal drug law, a new study has found that more American teenagers seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder, known as CUD, are facing longer wait times before receiving care.

The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, analyzed national data from ...Read more

Employers are bracing for what could be the highest rise in health insurance premiums in 16 years in 2027, driving up the average cost of family coverage in California to more than $30,000 — the price of a new compact car.

Health insurance companies expect the cost of medical services and prescription drugs to soar by 9% in 2027, according to...Read more

Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread.

Australia became the first country to ban social media for users under 16 in December 2025, and Denmark, France and the U.K. have since announced similar restrictions to begin this year.

In the U.S., as of mid-2026, more than 30 states have passed laws banning ...Read more

During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool.

But while water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, they can also be a source of danger. In the U.S., drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for ...Read more

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, expressed support for vaccines — including mRNA-based COVID shots — in a Senate hearing on Wednesday, though she didn’t dispel concerns the agency has lost any independence from the White House.

“I have been vaccinating people ...Read more

Kelly Haggett figures that a mandatory surcharge added to Washington state’s payroll tax cost her about $500 last year. But she doesn’t really mind.

“On a scale of 1 to 10 of my annoyance with taxes in general, this one is about a 2,” she said. “I see the benefits.”

The small surcharge on wages provides the funding for Washington ...Read more

The Department of Health and Human Services recently sought advice from patients, clinicians and public health experts on addiction treatments supported by “rigorous, empirical evidence of effectiveness.” Health and Human Services endorses medications to address opioid addiction, but there are actually no medications to address addiction to ...Read more

DETROIT — The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow, with state officials reporting 550 more cases Thursday morning, bringing the total since June 22 to 4,312, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

The latest total represents a roughly 65% increase from the more than 2,600 cases reported on ...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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Eight days before my 33rd birthday in April, a social worker at a crisis clinic near Denver determined I was an imminent danger to myself. She placed me on an involuntary 72-hour mental health ...Read more

Thousands of Americans who undergo a common knee surgery might be making their problems worse rather than better.

Researchers who followed patients for 10 years after they received either the actual procedure, arthroscopic knee surgery to trim degenerative cartilage tears, or merely “sham surgery” — a skin incision — for knee pain, ...Read more

The number of confirmed cyclosporiasis cases, the parasitic intestinal illness that often results in watery diarrhea and explosive bowel movements, has more than doubled in the past week, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed Wednesday.

The total number of cases in the state is now 69, with 65 of those cases occurring since May 1, ...Read more

Federal lawmakers are turning up the pressure on UnitedHealthcare and two rival Medicare Advantage insurers over their use of artificial intelligence and their prior authorization rules for post-hospital rehab care.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, and Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, sent letters this ...Read more

Five cases of measles have been confirmed in Maryland residents, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

Officials are warning anyone who visited the Carroll Hospital Center emergency department waiting room in Westminster on July 13 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. may have been exposed. All five cases were in people who recently traveled ...Read more

The number of confirmed cyclosoriasis cases, the parasitic intestinal illness that often results in watery diarrhea and explosive bowel movements, has more than doubled in the past week, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed Wednesday.

The total number of cases in the state is now 69, with 65 of those cases occurring since May 1, ...Read more

DETROIT — The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose to 3,762 as of Wednesday morning, a 13.7% increase over Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.

That's a smaller percent increase than that between Monday and Tuesday ― 25%. Tuesday's case total was 3,309.

Forty-four people have reportedly been ...Read more

CHICAGO — A parasite causing “explosive diarrhea” has caused widespread panic across the country, adding new complexities to safe food handling at home and worrying diners about ordering the wrong leafy green at a restaurant. Health experts in Chicago say caution is warranted either way, but suggest considering several key factors before ...Read more

High-income retirees are often surprised by a Medicare expense that can lurk behind the scenes, automatically deducted from their Social Security benefits each month.

It’s a surcharge added to Part B and D premiums known as the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA).

These surcharges are tiered, meaning sometimes a single ...Read more

Q: What is nutritional yeast and what is it used for?

A: Nutritional yeast is a type of yeast that has been grown and then heated so it is no longer active. This means it cannot make bread rise or be used for brewing. Instead, it is used for its nutrients and its unique flavor. It is usually sold as yellow flakes or powder.

Nutritional yeast ...Read more

Even if you rarely salt your food, chances are you consume way more sodium than is healthy. That’s because 70% of the sodium (a major component of salt) in the typical American diet comes from processed, prepared, and restaurant foods. The biggest sources include bread, deli meats, pizza, burritos, tacos, soups, and salty snacks.

The average ...Read more