HEALTH
Cold Plunges' Post-Exercise Effects on Women May Surprise You
A new study suggests that women may not need to immerse themselves into freezing cold water after all.
U.S. Mortality Rate Compared to Europe as Dr. Oz Blames Health Care
"When I was in medical school, I saw a life expectancy of Americans pretty much equal to Europeans; now we're five years behind," Dr. Mehmet Oz said Tuesday.
Want To 'Age Better'? Eat These Foods
Shelley Balls, a registered dietitian nutritionist, told Newsweek that berries "are packed with flavonoids."
Hepatitis A Outbreak in Los Angeles: Everything We Know
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause liver damage and, in severe cases, death.
Parents' Phone Use May Harm Kids' Health and Development
A global study revealed that parents' screen time—even brief moments on phones—may be quietly hindering their children's health.
Cardiologist Shares the 10 Foods He Would Never Eat
The cardiologist revealed the 10 foods he never eats—and why they may be harming your heart.
Simple Flexibility Test May Reveal Hidden Respiratory Risk
Hypermobility is often measured using the Beighton Score, which assesses five different key joints in the body.
Staff Well-Being Has 'Direct Correlation' to Guest Satisfaction, Hotels Say
Great Wolf Lodge's first chief wellness officer said the company's "culture of caring" is not just a buzz term, it's a business strategy.
California Faces Probe After Sharing People's Health Data With LinkedIn
"This is incredibly disturbing," Representative Kevin Kiley, the Democrat from California said.
How Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs Are Eating Away at Body Positivity
How GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic are redefining the debate about size, weight loss and privilege
Improving Health Care Access Is Key to Solving Maternal Mortality Crisis
"You can educate these patients all you want," UConn Health's Dr. Richard Wagner said, "but if they don't have insurance, how are they getting primary care?"
New Study Shows Promise for Cancer Patients Avoiding Surgery
New research shows 92% of cancer patients stayed cancer-free for two years after immune-based therapy, potentially avoiding surgery and harsh treatments.
What to Eat When You're Living With Long COVID
A common mistake made by many recovering from long COVID is that they don't eat enough calories, Lily Spechler, a registered dietician based in Vermont, said.
New Jersey Maternity Hospital Offers Everything From Cheesecake to Doulas
Joanne Curtis, who delivered both her children at Holy Name Medical Center, said if has a third kid, "you know where I'm going."
Access Health: Sanford CEO on Rural Survival: "Virtual Care or No Care at All"
Health insurance stocks and market fluctuations.
Scientists Reveal Snack That May Slash Colon Cancer Risk
The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be some 107,320 new cases of colon cancer this year alone.
Measles May Make Comeback as US 'on the Precipice of Disaster'
"There really shouldn't be any cases at this point, because these diseases are preventable," said epidemiologist Mathew Kiang.
Arkansas' Maternal Health Is Struggling, But This Hospital Is One of America's Best
"If you focus on the mother, that trickles down to the children and the rest of the family unit," Mercy's chief medical officer said.
Florida Doctors Aren't Treating Unvaccinated Kids, Surgeon General Says
"We're in a new era," Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said Monday about doctors and vaccine requirements.
MrBeast's Body Transformation Takes Internet by Storm: 'Used to Be So Fat'
A photo of the YouTuber's weight loss has gone viral online.
How This Simple Routine Could Improve Immune Function Over Time
Lymphatic drainage as a whole "can go a long way to improving the quality of life," for specific patients, Dr. Robert Goldberg DO said.
Can Equinox Use AI to Coach Its Members Toward Longer, Healthier Lives?
"We definitely need to provide more comprehensive solutions than just saying, 'lift or run,'" Eswar Veluri, the CTO for Equinox, told Newsweek.
Why Are Autism Rates Increasing? What Five Experts Say
"I don't think there's one smoking gun," one autism researcher told Newsweek about data pointing to increased autism cases in children.
Maternity Hospitals Fear a Medicaid Squeeze
U.S. maternity outcomes are inferior to every other developed country. They could still get worse.