Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening - Rochelle Walensky, Harvard Kennedy School and Nicole McCann, Boston University

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Massive cuts to Health and Human Services' workforce signal a dramatic shift in US health policy -- Simon F. Haeder, Texas A&M University

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Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution -- Ron Barrett, Macalester College

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Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains -- Peter Kasson, Georgia Institute of Technology

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'Everyday discrimination' linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans -- Monica Wang, Boston University

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Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes -- Eleanor Rivera, University of Illinois Chicago

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Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs -- Deborah Fuller, University of Washington and Patrick Mitchell, University of Washington

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Measles cases are on the rise − here's how to make sure you're protected -- Daniel Pastula, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly's opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads -- Kate Kilpatrick, The Conversation

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NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest -- Prakash Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina and Mitzi Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina

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Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm -- Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, University of North Dakota

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Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep -- Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, Penn State

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Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders -- Rebecca Lester, Washington University in St. Louis

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End-of-life planning can be hampered by misconceptions − but the process is easier than you might think -- Anisah Bagasra, Kennesaw State University

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Colorado and other states have expanded access to abortion, but not for adolescents -- Kate Coleman-Minahan, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth − new research -- Mary J. Scourboutakos, Eastern Virginia Medical School

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10 STATES HAD ABORTION MEASURES ON THE BALLOT – WHERE THEY PASSED, WHERE THEY FAILED, AND WHAT IT ALL MEANS -- Katherine Drabiak, University of South Florida

4 months ago

Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients' lives at risk -- Sophie Bjork-James, Vanderbilt University; Anna-Grace Lilly, University of Toledo, and Isabelle Perry Newman, University of Virginia

4 months ago

Endometriosis pain leads to missed school and work in two-thirds of women with the condition, new study finds -- Rasha Al-Lami, Yale University

6 months ago

5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive − and research is hobbled by lack of data -- Dylan Thomas Doyle, University of Colorado Boulder

7 days ago

5 years of COVID-19 underscore value of coordinated efforts to manage disease – while CDC, NIH and WHO face threats to their ability to respond to a crisis -- Katherine A. Foss, Middle Tennessee State University

19 days ago

5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since COVID-19 -- Rachel Besharat Mann, Wesleyan University and Gravity Goldberg, Wesleyan University

20 days ago

COVID-19 is the latest epidemic to show biomedical breakthroughs aren't enough to eliminate a disease -- Powel H. Kazanjian, University of Michigan

24 days ago

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan -- Julie Sullivan, Emory University and Wilbur Lam, Georgia Institute of Technology

5 months ago

Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy -- Lori Frasier, Penn State

12 days ago

How the hidden epidemic of violence against nurses affects health care -- Jason Blomquist, Boise State University

24 days ago

Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect – but a simple treatment offers significant improvement -- A.M. Barrett, UMass Chan Medical School and Kevin Houston, UMass Chan Medical School

8 months ago

I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me I'm doing it wrong -- Melissa Bright, University of New Hampshire

8 months ago

Just having a pet doesn't help mental health – but pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed -- Brian N. Chin, Trinity College

29 days ago

Decluttering can be stressful − a clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier -- Mary E. Dozier, Mississippi State University

1 month ago

Happiness in poorer countries does not follow the typical U-shaped curve − people are often happiest in middle age -- Michael Gurven, University of California, Santa Barbara

2 months ago

Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders − here's what to watch out for -- Ian H. Stanley, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

2 months ago

Parents and caregivers: How to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids this holiday season -- Julia Felton, Michigan State University and Crystal Cederna, Michigan State University

3 months ago

Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new study -- Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia

12 days ago

Why does it hurt when you get a scrape? A neuroscientist explains the science of pain -- Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, University of Florida

2 months ago

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer's claims threaten public health -- Mark R. O'Brian, University at Buffalo

3 months ago

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night's sleep -- Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University

4 months ago

People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way -- Alexandra Jamieson, University of Texas at Arlington

7 months ago

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here's what ophthalmologists say you need to know -- Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

8 months ago

Several companies are testing brain implants – why is there so much attention swirling around Neuralink? Two professors unpack the ethical issues -- Nancy S. Jecker, University of Washington and Andrew Ko, University of Washington

8 months ago

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection -- Colin Pritchard, University of Washington

8 months ago

For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most -- Christopher Ali, Penn State

8 months ago

Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly street fentanyl − creating new hurdles for health care providers and drug users -- Kory London, Thomas Jefferson University and Karen Alexander, Thomas Jefferson University

3 days ago

Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers -- Curisa M. Tucker, University of South Carolina

5 days ago

Many more Denver teens have experienced homelessness than official counts show -- Matthew Westfall, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Joshua Barocas, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

27 days ago

How medical treatments devised for war can quickly be implemented in US hospitals to save lives -- Vikhyat Bebarta, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Adit Ginde, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Arthur Kellermann, Emory University

1 month ago

As tuberculosis cases rise in the US and worldwide, health officials puzzle over the resurgence of a disease once in decline -- Karen Dobos, Colorado State University and Marcela Henao-Tamayo, Colorado State University

24 days ago