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Some public health officials fear that the Trump administrationâs proposals to change how Title X funding is handled may impede the effort to cut the record number of sexually transmitted diseases.
While U.S. teen pregnancy rates overall have trended steadily downward in the past decade, they remain high in some communities, particularly for black and Latina teens. In one part of Washington, D.C., a high school midwife program is a novel approach that's showing promise in tackling the problem.
Spotting poison ivy is tricky because it can come in several forms. And bad rashes may need to be treated by a doctor. Warning: This story might make you itch.
KHNâs newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you donât have to.
Public health officials worry vaping is an emerging disaster that could reverse years of decline in smoking by young people. What's the latest evidence that e-cigarettes are a gateway to tobacco?
At least 45,000 Americans commit suicide every year, often tied to mental health issues or substance abuse.
KHN senior correspondent Liz Szabo joins a panel on WAMU's radio show "1A" to discuss new insight into breast cancer treatment.
Today's drug prevention messaging is a far cry from the "Just Say No" days. Schools want to give kids the facts to make informed decisions about whether and when to try drugs or alcohol.
The community of Surprise Valley, Calif., wrestled with the idea of selling its tiny, long-cherished hospital to a Denver entrepreneur who sees a big future in lab tests for faraway patients. Last summer, another exec had a similar idea but left town.
From A to zinc and all the dietary supplements in between, KHN senior correspondent Liz Szabo gives you the dope on whether popping vitamins does you any good.
KHN senior correspondent Sarah Varney, who has seen firsthand how devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria has harmed residents of Puerto Rico, discusses the new statistics on the number who perished in the storm.
Vaping is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, especially among young people. This fact is triggering an unexpected divide within the public health community and complicating efforts to regulate the industry.
Women are at high risk for getting concussions from domestic violence. A neurologist and a social worker have paired up to try to get women the specialized medical help and counseling they need.
KHN reporter Carmen Heredia Rodriguez joins in a discussion on WNYCâs âThe Takeawayâ about health care issues following widespread destruction by Hurricane Maria on the island.
Nicotine-loaded e-cig juices that spoof popular treats â marketed to help adults kick the smoking habitâ instead may be luring youths into addiction. California Healthlineâs Facebook Live peeled back the curtains on this wolf in sheepâs clothing.
In this episode of KHNâs âWhat the Health?â Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call discuss the Virginia legislatureâs about-face with a vote to expand the Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act and the new bill to expand health programs for veterans. Plus, Rovner interviews Dr. Arthur Kellerman, dean of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
Kaiser Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
Undocumented patients with kidney disease often can't get treatment unless they are in a state of emergency. This bothers clinicians who want to treat all patients equally.
KHN senior correspondent Sarah Varney reports from Puerto Rico in the aftermath of the devastating Sept. 20 hurricane.
With the motto âWhere Heroes Meet Angels,â a small Veterans Affairs effort pairs vets in need of nursing home care with caregivers willing to share their homes. Medical foster homes save money, but itâs difficult to find enough spaces for all those who could benefit.
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