Having the freedom to choose your own health care provider is something many Americans take for granted. But the Supreme Court is weighing whether people who rely on Medicaid for their health insurance have that right, and if they do – is it enforceable by law?

That’s the key question at the heart of a case, Medina v. Planned ...Read more

NEW YORK — The Trump administration has gutted the agency overseeing the World Trade Center Health Program, a move advocates say will wreak havoc on the program’s operations and bring critical operations to a standstill.

Tens of thousands of responders and survivors rely on the WTC Health Program to get treatment and medication and monitor ...Read more

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires reduced more than 15,000 structures to ash in a matter of days. Among the devastation were 11 public and private schools and 30 child care facilities. In all, the fires disrupted the education and daily lives of over 700,000 students.

The fires first erupted on Jan. 7, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades, a ...Read more

As soon as the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, concerns about what would happen to the personal information contained in its massive genetic and health information database were swift and widespread. A few days after, a U.S. judge ruled that the company could sell its consumer data as part of the ...Read more

If you have prediabetes or have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you’re going to want to do everything possible to bring blood sugar levels down. Elevated levels can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves, your dental health, and increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.

A diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, beans, ...Read more

Eating with the seasons is one of the many good ways to eat for your body and the planet. But what does “eating seasonally” actually mean? In short, fruits and vegetables grow in a variety of climates and, therefore, have different seasons in which they thrive. For this reason, produce that's in season is in its most delicious and nutritious...Read more

When you have mobility issues, it may seem tough to go on vacation — even the simple act of traveling may feel daunting. But it’s certainly not impossible and in fact, many wheelchair users embark on incredible trips each year.

“The travel industry has misconceptions that people with disabilities do not travel or cannot travel, and so we ...Read more

Celiac disease is a digestive and immune disorder that can keep the body from absorbing necessary nutrients. “Our conception and awareness of celiac disease has evolved over the past few decades, but there are still aspects that remain poorly understood,” says Dr. Ciaran Kelly, medical director of the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve always been a high achiever, both personally and professionally. But I struggle with a whirlwind of worries and thoughts, constantly second-guessing myself and pushing for perfection. I’ve heard the term “high-functioning anxiety,” and I feel like it is what I’m experiencing. How can I navigate and cope with this...Read more

Colorectal cancer is the fourth-most-common cancer in the U.S. and the second deadliest. One in 5 patients is diagnosed with metastatic disease, meaning the colorectal cancer has spread beyond the colon, often to the liver. When surgery isn't an option, a liver transplant may be a lifesaving alternative. Mayo Clinic is pioneering this approach, ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The genius knows all. It knows my height, my weight, my hydration, my cardio stamina — even, regrettably, my body's visceral fat percentage. I'm standing on a bioelectrical impedance device — which looks a lot like a scale but with metal handles and metal foot pads — and it's sending low-grade, painless electrical signals ...Read more

HENRICO, Va. — Sheldon Ekirch spends a lot of time on hold with her health insurance company.

Sometimes, as the minutes tick by and her frustration mounts, Ekirch, 30, opens a meditation app on her phone. It was recommended by her psychologist to help with the depression associated with a stressful and painful medical disorder.

In 2023, ...Read more

DENVER — The next two weeks will determine whether a single measles case in Colorado fizzles out or starts an outbreak.

An unvaccinated adult who lives in Pueblo developed measles after visiting a part of Mexico that has an ongoing outbreak, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

The person could have exposed ...Read more

DENVER — Psychedelic-assisted therapy is one step closer to becoming legally available in Colorado, with the state’s first healing center obtaining a license to offer the service this week.

On Monday, the state’s Natural Medicine Division issued an operational license to The Center Origin, a wellness center located at 1440 Blake St., ...Read more

For anybody who's struggled to pull together a grocery list or plan a week of family meals, the promise of assistance from artificial intelligence is downright appetizing.

AI can make dull, time-consuming tasks a breeze, and nutrition experts who understand the emerging technology are enthusiastic. But they season their enthusiasm with more ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Orange County pediatrician Dr. Eric Ball still feels guilty about the Disneyland measles outbreak of 2014.

At the time, his office allowed children whose parents refused to vaccinate them to still remain as patients. Many took advantage of the policy, leaving the children in his practice well below the 95% threshold that experts...Read more

Mari Villar was slammed by a car that jumped the curb, breaking her legs and collapsing a lung. Amy Paulo was in pain from a femur surgery that wasn’t healing properly. Katie Kriegshauser suffered organ failure during pregnancy, weakening her so much that she couldn’t lift her baby daughter.

All went to physical therapy, but their health ...Read more

The lives and safety of police officers, state residents and people in mental health crises are on the line with cuts to mental health budgets by the Healey administration, the Massachusetts Association for Professional Law Enforcement (MAPLE) said Monday.

“A proposal has been offered to cut ($85 million) from the state’s perennially ...Read more

The measles outbreak that began in west Texas in late January 2025 continues to grow, with 400 confirmed cases in Texas and more than 50 in New Mexico and Oklahoma as of March 28.

Public health experts believe the numbers are much higher, however, and some worry about a bigger resurgence of the disease in the U.S. In the past two ...Read more