New study shows immense impact of public health on life expectancy

A new study from Yale researchers estimates the life expectancy in cohorts born in 1900, 1950, and 2000. Not only do they demonstrate the important gains made due to public health advances such as ... Read More

RFK Jr. doubles down on desire to focus more on chronic diseases - USA TODAY

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his view that infectious diseases capture public attention at the expense of chronic conditions and chronic diseases. “Every kid who ... Read More

RFK' Jr.'s MAHA Commission report raises concerns over children's health : Shots - Health News - NPR

The Trump administration released a sweeping report Thursday, offering its analysis of what's driving chronic disease among the nation's children. The report titled, "The MAHA Report: Make Our ... Read More

RFK Jr. releases "MAHA" report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know. - CBS News

RFK Jr. unveils new analysis on children's health issues 02:16. The White House's "Make America Healthy Again" or "MAHA" commission, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr ... Read More

White House Report Blames Toxins, Food and Screens for Poor Health - U.S. News & World Report

FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new White House report says today’s children are the sickest generation in U.S. history when it comes to chronic disease, and it puts the blame on ... Read More

Strokes rise among youth: Sentara Health warns - 13NEWSNOW.com

Every 3 minutes and 11 seconds, someone dies of stroke," stated Robin McAlpin, Director of Neuroscience Service Line at Sentara Health. That alarming data is why Robin McAlpin is leading the ... Read More

Union Health sees surge in respiratory illness - MSN

Terre Haute, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Officials at a local hospital have set up portable medical tent because of the rise in respiratory illness cases. “To accommodate this influx of patients, the ... Read More

150 Million Americans Under Life-Threatening Heat Dome This Week

More than 150 million Americans from Texas to Maine are under extreme heat advisories as dangerously high temperatures bake the nation. Meteorologists warn that this heat dome could expand to affect ... Read More

C.D.C. Cuts Threaten to Set Back the Nation’s Health, Critics Say

C.D.C. Cuts Threaten to Set Back the Nation’s Health, ... National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health ... County Health and Human Services, said at a news ... Read More

How Trump health agency cuts could impact Alzheimer's research and patients - CBS News

As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease. Latest ... Read More

Global guideline released by WHO on managing sickle cell disease in pregnancy

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, addressing a critical and growing health challenge ... Read More

Dangerous heat wave to hit Michigan. Follow these tips to stay cool

Summer in Michigan will begin with a hazardous heat wave June 21-24, 2025. Experts recommend tips to stay cool amid extreme heat. Read More