The Food and Drug Administration has refused to review an application from the biotech company Moderna to approve its mRNA-based flu vaccine. The agency’s decision, which Moderna announced in a…
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Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery
Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder…
Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring…
Whether it’s yoga, rock climbing or Dungeons & Dragons, taking leisure to a high level can be good for your well-being
What do collecting old editions of Dungeons & Dragons monster manuals, securing the same tailgate spot for over 20 years and mastering yoga postures have in common? They are all…
Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion
Anti-abortion conservatives have long sought to force Planned Parenthood’s clinics to close their doors and to make it harder, if not impossible, to get abortion pills as part of a…
US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026. That number surpasses the 2025 outbreak in Texas and hits the unfortunate milestone of being the largest…
You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now?
GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss. In just a few years, medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, known by the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro…
Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh
Recently, the German term “lüften” has been circulating on social media and trending on Google. The term refers to the practice of opening windows and doors to replace stale indoor…
Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care
Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program that could eventually transform access to health care for some of the millions of people across the U.S. who rely on it for…
Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to translate the most up-to-date nutrition science into practical advice for the public as well as to guide federal policy for programs such as…
