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Recovery Unplugged Takes On the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic is hitting the LGBTQ community hard. Fortunately, Recovery Unplugged offers an innovative treatment option that harnesses the power of music.
More Than 2,000 Diagnosed in U.S. in Vaping Illness Outbreak
New government figures show more than 2,000 people have been diagnosed with vaping illnesses in the still-unsolved U.S. outbreak.
Warren Health Plan Departs From U.S. 'Social Insurance' Idea
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's plan to pay for "Medicare for All" without raising taxes on the middle class departs from how the U.S. has traditionally financed bedrock social insurance programs.
If Power Outages Are California's New Normal, What About Home Medical Needs?
Hardened by experience of shut-offs imposed by their utility company, many residents of this region ? and others up and down the state ? have concluded they must prepare for future power cuts.
Same-Sex Couple Told They 'Don't Deserve Children' After Promoting Flu Shot on Instagram
A new BuzzFeed article reveals a same-sex couple on Instagram received threatening messages after partnering with Walgreens for their "FluFighters" vaccination ad campaign.
Judge Strikes Down New Trump Rule on Religious Objections
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new Trump administration rule that could open the way for more health care workers to refuse to participate in abortions or other procedures on moral or religious grounds.
U.S. Health Officials Link Childhood Trauma to Adult Illness
U.S. health officials estimate that millions of cases of heart disease and other illnesses are linked to abuse and other physical and psychological harm suffered early in life.
Zanzibar Tests Drones Spraying Rice Fields to Fight Malaria
For the first time drones are being tested to help fight malaria on the island of Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania.
1 in 2 Seriously Ill Medicare Enrollees Struggles with Bills
More than half of seriously ill Medicare enrollees face financial hardships with medical bills, with prescription drug costs the leading problem, according to a study published Monday.
As States With Legal Weed Embrace Vaping Bans, Black-Market Risks Linger
Cannabis shops around Washington state are now required to hang signs warning customers of "severe lung injuries" and "deaths" associated with vaping.
Watch: Musician Sam Switz Discusses Being Transgender with his Mom
Musician Sam Switz interviews his mother about her understanding of his transgender identity.
Return To Sender: A Single Undeliverable Letter Can Mean Losing Medicaid
Colorado estimates about 15 percent of the 12 million letters from public assistance programs to 1.3 million members statewide are returned.
Cigarettes Vs. Vaping: That's The 'Wrong Comparison,' Says Inhalation Researcher
A toxicologist believes the common notion of comparing e-cigarettes with traditional, combustible cigarettes is an off-kilter analogy because the vaping products expose consumers to chemicals in a fundamentally different way.
'This City is Not Livable': New Delhi Citizens Face Foul Air
The 20 million residents of New Delhi, already one of the world's most polluted cities, have been suffering for weeks under a toxic haze that is up to 10 times worse than the upper limits of what is considered healthy.
Obamacare's Star Ratings Offer A Glimmer Of Insight, But Not For All
Star ratings are unlikely to play a big role in people's decision-making for the first year of the national rollout. Nearly a third of health plans on the federal exchanges don't yet have a quality rating.
Widespread Glitches Occur on 1st Day of 'Obamacare' Sign-Ups
Trump administration officials say they're working to resolve problems with HealthCare.gov following reports of widespread technical glitches on the first day of "Obamacare" sign-ups.
U.S. Judge Blocks Trump's Health Insurance Rule for Immigrants
A federal judge in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday put on hold a Trump administration rule requiring immigrants prove they will have health insurance or can pay for medical care before they can get visas.
Americans Waste This Much Money Per Year on Do-Nothing Fad Diets
From trying Keto to vitamin IV drips, the "blood-type diet" or eating bee pollen, HALF of Americans have followed a fad diet that did more harm than good, according to new research.
Science Says: How Daylight Saving Time Affects Health
As clocks tick toward the end of daylight saving time, many sleep scientists and circadian biologists are pushing for a permanent ban because of potential ill effects on human health.
'Invincible' Teen Vapers Face Fears, Ask For Help
Colorado had the highest rate of teen vaping of 37 states surveyed in 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.