The Commonwealth Fund’s Scorecard on State Health System Performance ranked states based on health care access and affordability, among other factors.
Author: Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY
SIDS cause remains a mystery. Scientists think they may have found a promising new clue
The cause of SIDS is unknown, but scientists are exploring a brain receptor that could be involved in a subset of infant SIDS deaths.
Scientists sent DVDs to women in rural Ohio. The result: Cancer screenings increased six-fold.
Rural people have higher rates of cancer deaths. As their hospitals and health care centers shutter, a team found a way to help rural women get screened.
Shattered houses, crushed cars: Photos show destruction from Texas tornado that left at least 1 dead
An overnight Rio Grande Valley tornado left one dead, several injured and damaged dozens of homes.
A record-breaking heat wave is forecast for the Pacific Northwest this weekend
The National Weather Service reports high temperatures will surge into the 80s and 90s — 20 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year.
Breast cancer screening should start at age 40 – 10 years earlier than previous advice, group says
In new draft guidance, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says women should get mammograms at an earlier age than had been recommended.
Some sleep-aid gummies contain over 300% more melatonin than labeled, study finds
A study finds melatonin gummies, which are not regulated by the FDA, are often mislabeled, putting children at risk.
This group of young women is seeing a staggering rise in uterine cancer. Experts don’t know why.
Uterine cancer is long known to affect Black women disparately. Now, data shows this alarming trend is affecting young, Hispanic women.
Are your ears ringing? Experts are studying whether its linked to COVID or the vaccine.
Thousands have reported ringing in the ears, called tinnitus, after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Experts are exploring whether there’s a link.
Does COVID-19 during pregnancy lead to neurodevelopmental problems in babies?
Authors of recent studies said longer follow-up is needed to fully understand how and if COVID-19 in pregnant people affects infant neurodevelopment.