The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Wellness Center is an Indian Health Service facility in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. This picture was taken in 2021 when the area was hard hit by the pandemic. Dawnee Lebeau/Bloomberg… NIH leaders offered Indian Health Service jobs in Alaska, Montana, Dakotas : Shots

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken of an “existential threat” that he said can destroy the nation. “We have the highest chronic disease burden of any country in the world,” Mr. Kennedy said at a… As RFK Jr. Champions Chronic Disease Prevention, Key Research Is Cut

1 What happens to your brain cells when your mitochondria lose their efficient shape? They produce more energy to compensate for the loss They release electrons that form reactive oxygen species When mitochondria lose their… Weekly Health Quiz: DMSO, Microplastics, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Researchers hope AI can help with the shortage of mental health providers. Basak Gurbuz Derma/Getty Images/Moment RF hide caption toggle caption Basak Gurbuz Derma/Getty Images/Moment RF New research suggests that given the right kind of… The AI therapist can see you now : Shots

You turn on the faucet, fill a glass and take a sip — simple, right? But what if that water hides something risky? Recent studies show your tap water carries unseen dangers that could affect… Nearly 100 Million Americans Exposed to Contaminated Drinking Water

A measles sign is seen at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Feb. 25, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP A second school-aged child in West Texas has… Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases near 500 : NPR

I’m a big believer in the role of vitamin D in optimizing your health. As noted in previous articles, it’s been shown to help promote a diverse range of functions, including mental health, skeletal health,… Understanding the Effects of Vitamin D Toxicity

A worker wheels out the belongings of a fellow employee who was dismissed, outside of the Mary E. Switzer Federal Office Building, which houses HHS offices in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Al Drago/Bloomberg/Getty Images hide… Chaotic HHS layoffs leave employees at CDC, FDA and NIH reeling : Shots

For a child who is not vaccinated against measles — one of the world’s most infectious viruses — no classroom, school bus or grocery store is safe. Nine out of 10 unvaccinated people exposed to… How Measles Attacks an Unvaccinated Child

For many older adults, getting a good night’s sleep is a nightly struggle. Up to 20% of older adults deal with insomnia, which leaves you tired, grumpy or at risk for bigger problems like depression… Strength Training Helps Prevent Insomnia in Seniors

Drug-resistant gonorrhea, a form of the widespread sexually transmitted infection, is considered an urgent health threat worldwide. The United States has just lost its ability to detect it. Among the Centers for Disease Control and… A Federal Lab That Tracked Rising S.T.I.s Has Been Shuttered

Kellen Hedler leads his fellow classmates at Frontier Elementary School near Oklahoma City. Kellen has Down syndrome, a genetic condition that causes a range of physical and developmental challenges. Katrina Ward for NPR hide caption… How the Education Department helps enforce special education laws : NPR

Among the thousands of layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week were many staff who handled public records requests under the Freedom of Information Act. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption… Public records offices gutted in HHS layoffs : Shots

Since we largely avoid candy and other processed foods, I have to get creative and come up with other Easter basket ideas each year. As kids, my brother and I always looked forward to Easter,… Healthy Easter Basket Ideas the Whole Family Will Enjoy

Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona delivered on every promise – a record-breaking event with 109,000 attendees from 205 countries, with over 2,900 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners showcasing an impressive array of cutting‐edge topics, from… SOC in the Network Operations Center