After a relatively quiet fall, there’s been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan.

When state officials announced on Dec. 16, 2024, that bird flu had been found in another poultry facility in Ottawa County, it was the first time the H5N1 virus had been detected in Michigan poultry in over six months. Since then, the U.S. ...Read more

A study published in Menopause provides a comprehensive overview of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice among women in the U.S. Upper Midwest during their critical midlife transition.

Overall, eight conditions increased by 45% or more between the ages of 40 and 59, and several conditions were more common in Black women and...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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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Frank Wampol had a dark realization when he came across some alarming data a few years ago: More than 5,000 male construction workers die from suicide annually — five ...Read more

Experiencing microaggressions based on gender and race while receiving care during pregnancy and delivery may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum, new research suggests.

The study, published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, found subtle, potentially unintentional slights directed at pregnant people – such as ...Read more

While postpartum depression is often associated with mothers, research shows fathers also face significant mental health challenges after welcoming a new baby.

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found about one in 10 men experience depression during the postnatal period, shedding light on an often-overlooked aspect of ...Read more

Jessie Mazar squeezed the grab handle in her husband’s pickup and groaned as contractions struck her during the 90-minute drive from her home in rural northeastern California to the closest hospital with a maternity unit.

She could have reached Plumas District Hospital, in Quincy, in just seven minutes. But it no longer delivers babies.

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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Wednesday finalized a long-awaited rule laying out how some health care providers can prescribe gold-standard opioid use disorder treatments through telehealth.

The final rule from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the Department ...Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If you need to have a medical procedure done at a California hospital, you might have trouble finding out how much it costs.

Nearly 21% of California hospitals fully complied with a federal rule designed to protect patients by revealing what health care facilities charge for drugs, surgeries and other services, according ...Read more

Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water, here’s one more thing to think about now that the election is over: How will the newly elected politicians across the U.S. affect my insurance premium? Even more generally speaking, which governing style or philosophies — Democrats’ or Republicans’ — are better for my insurance ...Read more

Q: What is the liquid that is found in canned salmon?

A: Most canned salmon contains only one ingredient: salmon. The liquid you see in the can is likely juice from the fish itself. Canned salmon is cooked after it’s canned, so the natural juices of the fish that come out through the cooking process are then contained within the can. (This ...Read more

By the time late afternoon rolls around, so does that lethargic and unproductive sensation you’ve worked all day to avoid. The feeling is more commonly known as a “midday slump,” or the dip in energy we experience halfway through the day.

According to Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, it’s not just the time of day that affects our energy levels...Read more

They say that parenting is the greatest — and the most challenging — job that many of us will ever land. Life can be tough for kids too, especially when they go through emotionally trying times.

What can parents do to help their kids manage episodes of anger, sadness, or anxiety triggered by school, siblings, and daily living? Whether you ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I struggle with stress and feeling overwhelmed. I am 52 and juggle full-time work as a wife and mother to a teenage daughter. Recently I also began caring for an elderly relative. I often snap at the slightest comment, and sleep is elusive due to the many thoughts swirling in my head. I am not the biggest fan of medication, but...Read more

ATLANTA — The U.S. has seen a slow surge of norovirus, the country’s leading cause of foodborne illness, with the Center of Disease Control advising caution and higher levels of cleanliness. However, norovirus can defeat most household cleaners, according to a National Institute of Food and Agriculture report.

“While convenient, the ...Read more

Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train primary care doctors: NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.

Now in her final year at the Mineola, New York, school, Lo Cascio remains committed ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — As Santa Ana wind conditions continue to stoke fears of resurgent wildfires across Los Angeles, health officials are warning of yet another wind-borne threat: ash and dust from active fire zones and burn scars.

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a windblown dust and ash advisory until 7 p.m. ...Read more

ATLANTA — Wednesday is the deadline for people who are interested in subsidized health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

As it winds down, the shopping season for 2025 coverage has already seen record enrollment in Georgia as well as nationwide. It’s particularly remarkable in Georgia because it occurred at the same ...Read more

PITTSBURGH -- When Julie Senchak would accompany her mom to doctor's appointments in the early 2000s, she would listen to what the oncologists said about alcohol — that drinking it could increase the chance of developing cancer. Even at a relatively young age, it was enough to convince Senchak not to drink alcohol, given her family history.

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