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Is Traveling for Stargazing the Next Big Wellness Craze? These Hotels Are Betting on It

A growing body of research confirms that silent contemplation of the night sky can help reset your nervous system.

Cassidy: ‘Pretty evident’ RFK Jr. lied about changing vaccine schedule

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.) on Sunday accused Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking his pledge to not attempt to tweak the childhood vaccine schedule. Discussing President Trump’s recent executive order seeking to alter the schedule on ABC Ne

How AI could bring Mayo-quality health care to everyone

<p>My wife, Autumn, has spent nearly a quarter of the past four years in ERs and hospitals, untangling and battling three chronic conditions — and a shamefully broken U.S. medical system.</p><ul><li>We live in Washington, D.C., with top-rated hospitals in

How Strange It Is – “Tough Luck”

Naming your band How Strange It Is must be some kind of indie-rock sleeper cell activation, but the Portland combo is playing it coy by not naming their debut album To Be Anything At All. Instead, the record is called There Is No Evil, and judging by how successfully lead single

Frank Beard, Legendary ZZ Top Drummer, Dead at 77

He stepped away from touring with the band earlier this summer while dealing with serious health issues. Frank Beard, Legendary ZZ Top Drummer, Dead at 77 Travis Bland

How health care costs are undermining America’s public-sector employers

Politicians are contemplating raising taxes and cutting benefits as the cost of health care for government workers surges.

STAT+: Doritos as farm-to-table snacks? Big Food, under duress, gets creative

Doritos in the classic nacho cheese flavor have 27 ingredients, including not just familiar ones but also a number of additives and preservatives.

Kindergarten vaccine exemptions are climbing

Doritos as "real" "food," public-sector health care in trouble, and more health news from Morning Rounds

Outbreaks threaten HHS ‘real food’ agenda

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants America to “eat real food” as a solution to the chronic disease epidemic, but that message is being lost amid outbreaks of foodborne illness and a health agency that has struggled with effectively tracking the

Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer

Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.

Cyclospora spreads through human waste — so how did it get on food?

The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials.

Covid-19 Can Reawaken Dormant Viruses in the Body, Which Might Worsen Symptoms of the Respiratory Illness, Study Suggests

Most people carry a sleeping virus in their bodies, such as the herpesvirus that causes mononucleosis, or the “kissing disease.” A new study hints that Covid-19 triggers their reactivation, which could worsen symptoms and increase the risk of long Covid

One faulty gene copy can make the heart’s DNA fold the wrong way

Researchers have discovered that a gene linked to congenital heart disease acts like an architect for the heart cell’s DNA. Losing just one copy of TBX5 can cause the genome’s carefully folded 3D structure to unravel, disrupting the genes needed to build a healthy heart. The effe

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New findings overturn 100-year-old assumption about common bacteria in the lungs

The human body is teeming with more than 35 trillion bacteria, coexisting in microbiomes inside the gut, mouth, lungs, skin and urogenital tract. While it's now clear these microbes are associated with health and disease, scientists have only begun to uncover the full scale

A new way to beat jet lag? Engineered cells speed circadian adjustment

Adjusting to a new time zone or work schedule can leave the body's internal clock out of sync for days, contributing to sleep disruption, metabolic changes and other health consequences. Researchers at Rice University and Northwestern University have developed an implantable

Panama's Pensionado Visa Is One of the Cheapest Ways to Retire Abroad—Here's How

Visa holders also receive discounts on healthcare and import taxes.

Don't sleep on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave mouse controls - believe it or not, it's become my favourite way to play

Earlier this year, Pokopia convinced me that the Switch 2's gimmicky mouse controls were a worthwhile addition to the console, after all. Since then, I've been trying out other games with the mouse as my primary method of control. My favourites, before I picked up Fire Emblem: Fo

STAT+: Leaders of Mass General, Dana-Farber among hospital execs who got big raises in 2024

Top executives of major health systems got substantial raises, even as their hospitals grappled with plenty of challenges.

STAT+: Government workers feel the squeeze on health care

Municipalities are struggling with the cost of health insurance for their workers, and states are facing a major decision on Medicaid drug coverage.

STAT+: Nonprofit health system raked in $1.1 billion this year from stake in medical billing firm

Private equity firms have taken a strong interest in revenue cycle management firms, such as Ensemble.

Children’s Picture Books About Sleep and Dreaming

New works cover everything from dreams to gods to insomnia.

Cassidy predicts Trump’s vaccine order will increase insurance costs

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday reiterated his issues with President Trump’s executive order that seeks to tweak the childhood vaccine schedule, with the directive’s impact on insurance costs among them. “Now instead of your child getting two shots, she has to get six shots,”

Cassidy on Trump’s vaccine order, ‘crazy, stupid’ claims: ‘This is why the president’s poll numbers are going down’

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday said President Trump’s executive order that seeks to alter the childhood vaccine schedule is based on “crazy, stupid” claims, and that is “why the president’s poll numbers are going down.” During Cassidy&#821

Centcom commander addresses mental health concerns for troops on USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper on Sunday addressed concerns about the mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the aircraft carrier returns home after being docked in the Middle East for more than 260 days. Cooper called his vi

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s ‘heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell’

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has “heard absolutely nothing back from” Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following the GOP senator’s weeks-long hospitalization. Beshear, a potential 2028 Democratic presidentia

Scoop: Trump team tells GOP to lean in on health care

<p>President Trump's top political hands had some surprising advice for <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/07/senate-republicans-august-recess-hemp-save-act-crypto" target="_blank">Senate Republicans</a> last week: Talk more about health care.</p><p

A convergence of biological risks

<p>What's the common<strong> </strong>thread connecting AI advances, biological breakthroughs, a preponderance of high-risk-high-reward research, escalating geopolitical tensions and a hollowed-out U.S. public health sector?</p><ul><li>They all

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO, admits killing him

<p><a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/09/luigi-mangione-unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting-altoona" target="_blank">Luigi Mangione</a> pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/17/luigi-mangione-indicted-federal-murder-ch

Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

<p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for th

Saatva’s Labor Day Deal Includes 20% Off, Free Setup, and a 365-Night Trial

It’s a deal that no active runner should ignore.

After My Blood Donation Went Wrong, I Consulted a Cardiologist: Here’s How Runners Can Time Them More Safely

Best practices for runners may differ from the standard guidelines.

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Patients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital

Patients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce

Israel and the Lebanese government announced a "framework agreement" on June 26, laying out a plan for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon in exchange for the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.

U.S. pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere

The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East amid growing concerns about mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed carrier.

Chronic pain is missing from America's heat warnings

The results of a new study suggest that chronic pain deserves a place in how the country prepares people for extreme weather. They also show that rural residents may be the least protected.

Disney Snuck In and Overhauled the Millennium Falcon While You Were Sleeping. Here’s Why

Disney Imagineers put in way more work than you might think to update Smuggler’s Run in Disneyland.

Scientists detect a surprising shift in human blood as CO2 rises

Rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may be leaving a measurable imprint inside the human body. Researchers analyzing more than two decades of U.S. health data found that blood bicarbonate levels have climbed about 7% since 1999, while calcium and phosphorus have declined—chan

How Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 measures your antioxidant levels

Samsung's newest party trick could actually help you improve your diet, and therefore your overall health.

SCOTUS has issued its decisions. Now Congress has the floor.

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff.A healthy federal government depends on an ongoing conversation between the branches. But that is not currently happening.

Could HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Stock Rebound After Guidance Cuts and Payer Pressure?

Royalty Pharma plc (RPRX) vs. AstraZeneca PLC (AZN): Which Biopharma Model Offers the Better Growth Story?

Could Alcon (ALC) and RxSight (RXST)’s Partnership Reshape the Future of Cataract Surgery?

Viatris (VTRS) is Selling Tyrvaya, but Could Harrow (HROW) Turn it Into a Growth Engine?

Court rules companies can't import Gilead medications from overseas in blow to AFP health programs

A U.S. appeals court has ruled in favor of Gilead Sciences against companies known as alternative funding programs that import medicines from overseas.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)’s $5.5B Talc Settlement: Turning Point or Temporary Relief?

Could AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Win as Genmab A/S (GMAB) Faces a New Regulatory Test for Epcoritamab?

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Mangione's lawyers argue his federal plea bars his prosecution for murder in state court for Brian Thompson's slaying due to New York's double jeopardy law

House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare

The post House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare appeared first on ProPublica.

Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures

From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?

In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.

U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.

Mangione pleads guilty in federal court, leaving fate of state trial uncertain

Mangione has pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive. A separate judge will decide the future of Mangione's state trial.

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again

Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.

American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

<p>Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials</p><p>An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organisation has said.</p><p>Serving i

Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup

The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.

Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges

"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.

Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in August 2026

Upgrade your sleep setup with the latest Layla promo codes. Save on flippable mattresses, copper-infused pillows, and adjustable bases in August 2026.

US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer

As cancer treatments have advanced and outcomes have improved, one aspect of cancer care in the US has consistently worsened over the last decade: the wait time for surgery. According to a study in JAMA Surgery, patients with one of six types of cancer—breast, colon, lung, pancre

The System That Turned Paper Charts Into Digital Medical Records

Most hospitals and health care providers use electronic health records instead of paper charts to note patient vaccinations, diagnoses, and procedures. AthenaOne, Epic, and Oracle Health are some of the systems employed around the world. Many patients can access their electronic

These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI

Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”

Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response

As Americans cook their vegetables to at least 158°F to kill a diarrheal parasite that has sickened over 24,000 people and killed two this summer, one US Senator is turning up the heat on Health Secretary Robert F. Kenney Jr. over the government's "calamitous response" to the rec