The Latest Breaking News on Health

Medicare Is Dropping Two Alcohol and Tobacco Measures from Its Quality Program for Psychiatric Hospitals

CMS finalized removal of two substance use measures from inpatient psychiatric quality reporting, changing what these facilities are measured on.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Young people brushing dental health aside, experts warn

While cost pressures force some young Australians to delay dental care, experts warn social media is driving a surge in cosmetic dental procedures.

AAP · Jul 30

Red Cross Declares Only Its Second National Blood Crisis Ever as Type O Positive Falls Below a One Day Supply

The Red Cross declared its second-ever national blood crisis and is limiting type O distributions to hospitals as supply drops below one day.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

A Medicare Prior Authorization Pilot Has Run in Six States Since January Without Most Patients Knowing

A CMS pilot has applied prior authorization to some Original Medicare procedures in six states since January. How to tell if it affected you.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Suicide Deaths Peak in Late Spring and Early Summer for Adults, and Teenagers Follow the Opposite Pattern

Federal data show adult suicide deaths peak in late spring and early summer, not winter. For ages 15 to 24, the pattern reverses toward autumn.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

TikTok's Latest Beauty Obsession May Be the Most Dangerous Yet, Skin Experts Say

TikTok's viral tanmaxxing trend encourages extreme sun exposure for darker skin, but dermatologists warn of increased skin cancer risks, premature aging and possible addictive behaviors.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Active U.S. Drug Shortages Have Risen to 223, and Two Official Counts Disagree on the Scale

Pharmacists count 223 active US drug shortages while the FDA tracks far fewer. Here is why the two numbers differ and what it means for patients.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

I'm 33 and refusing to get Botox – this is the face cream that actually helps my fine lines

Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream and The Retinol Serum are the cult celebrity-favourite products that genuinely deliver

Evening Standard · Jul 30

'Biblical Diet' and Eating Like Jesus Has Followers Cutting Out Processed Foods for Better Health

The viral "biblical diet" trend is drawing followers who say Scripture-inspired eating transformed their health. Experts explain where the diet overlaps with evidence-based nutrition.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

A Two Mile Ambulance Ride Now Runs Closer to 25 Miles for Sturgis Residents

Sturgis Hospital closed in June, and ambulance runs that were two miles now run closer to 25. Here are the alternatives and what to plan for.

Medical Daily · Jul 30