Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening
Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health, Salaysay helps patients manage pain after surgery. Along with medications, he offers...
Flu Cases Surge Early in Japan, Sparking Global Health Concerns
October 17, 2025 2 min read School closures and hospitalizations from an unexpected early spike in flu cases in Japan has experts concerned about what lies ahead for other countries By Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine Paulo Fridman/Contributor/Getty Images...
What is Biohacking? Health experts weigh in on growing health movement across America
Hollywood is known for sometimes outrageous health and beauty trends, and many of those trends end up spreading across the country. One of the latest things attracting interest is something called “Biohacking.” But what exactly is that? “Biohacking is a broad term...
‘Britain’s ‘tandemic’ isn’t just a beauty trend gone wrong – it’s a public health crisis’
Pall Mall Medical GP, Dr Chun Tang, says the UK’s “tandemic” is part of a wider health crisis amongst young Brits, for which the concern goes far beyond being a beauty trend gone wrong Tahira Ali 15:00, 12 Jul 2025 Artificial tanning needs to leave...
This morning eye problem could mean serious trouble
Everyone knows that crusty feeling in their eyes when they wake up. While wiping away morning eye goop might seem like just another part of your daily routine, medical experts warn that this common occurrence could sometimes signal serious health issues. What your...
Ending childhood dental caries: WHO implementation manual
Overview Early childhood caries (ECC) affects teeth of children aged under six years. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study in 2017, more than 530 million children globally have dental caries of the primary teeth. However, as primary teeth are...
Slow myopia progression, protect your vision with Refined Eye Care’s expert treatments
In today’s digital age, where screens dominate nearly every aspect of daily life, the prevalence of myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, has risen dramatically. In fact, some experts are now referring to this surge as a growing epidemic, particularly among...
Vet Talk: Genetics and breeding can determine a dog’s eye health
SINGAPORE – Discovering that a beloved pet has a blinding eye disease can be devastating. Why does it have to happen? The answer lies in genetics. As long as selective breeding for purebreds exists, the focus on desired traits will also lead to the selection of...
Action plan for oral health in South-East Asia 2022–2030
Overview The growing global momentum for addressing the public health challenges of oral diseases and conditions led to the adoption of a World Health Assembly resolution on oral health (WHA74/A74/R5) and the development of the Global strategy on oral health 2022–2030...
World Oral Health Day: Accelerate action to achieve universal coverage …
by Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia On World Oral Health Day, WHO is urging countries of the South-East Asia Region to accelerate implementation of the Region’s new Action Plan for Oral Health 2022–2030, which aims to ensure that...
Ask the Expert: What Are Some Tips for Eye Health and Keeping Good Eyesight?
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What’s the Link Between Thyroid Eye Disease and Glaucoma?
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Some Ozempic users are developing serious eye issues that lead to blindness
Blockbuster GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro might sharpen your figure, but they could also cloud your vision in the process. A review published in JAMA Ophthalmology uncovered at least nine cases of patients who experienced vision loss after taking...
Hawaii adults reminded to take care of eye health
Dr. Steven Rhee More than 20% of Hawai’i residents are over the age of 65 years old, possibly making them more at risk for eye diseases, health officials report. One such disease to be aware of is age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, the leading cause of...
Medicaid funding cuts may cause ripple effects on health care across the nation
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories about the effects that federal spending cuts would have on people living in the Deep South. During an annual exam last year, doctors spotted a mass on the abdomen of Angelica McCain’s 10-year-old daughter. They...
The Rise of Multidisciplinary Care: How Healthcare Teams Are Transforming
The traditional single-doctor model has shifted to a team-based approach, where diverse specialists collaborate to provide comprehensive care, improving patient outcomes and experience. Below is an in-depth look at how modern multidisciplinary care works, why it...
How hospitals inflate America’s giant health-care bill
Who is to blame for America’s enormous health-care costs? The sector accounts for almost a fifth of the country’s GDP, twice the average for wealthy countries, yet outcomes are no better. Americans under 70 are almost twice as likely as their...
HHS agency responsible for health care quality research threatened with mass layoffs
WASHINGTON — A small government agency responsible for putting medical products and services to practical use and making health care safe is feared to be the latest target for mass layoffs by the Trump administration. The Agency for Healthcare Research and...
Research and Commentary: Tennessee Bills Would Increase Access to Health Care by Removing CON Rules
Tennessee lawmakers are considering legislation to remove Certificate of Need (CON) requirements for health care services across the state. Tennessee SB 853 and HB 970 would eliminate the certificate of need requirement for all health care facilities except for...
Health care workers are at high risk of violence in emergency rooms
Despite recent drops in overall violent crime in the U.S., violent crime is on the rise in key segments of society. One such segment is health care. Today, health care workers are estimated to be five times more likely to experience workplace violence than employees...
As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back
By MATTHEW PERRONE The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have. With her calm, warm demeanor, Ana has been...
Costly Health Care Expansion Worsens California’s Chronic Budget Deficit
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Gov. Gavin Newsom two months ago proposed a $322 billion state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, he projected what was depicted as a “modest surplus” of $363 million. By Dan...
The Future Of Healthcare: How Direct-To-Patient Models Are Redefining Care
Mike Apostal, Entrepreneur & Wellness Innovator, CEO of OnyxMP. Leading growth initiatives & developing innovative wellness solutions. The United States healthcare system is failing. We rank last among developed countries in healthcare performance, and...
HIPAA can’t keep up with health care’s security crisis
The health care industry faces a critical security challenge. While organizations invest millions in advanced medical technologies, their approach to protecting sensitive data remains notably outdated. This isn’t merely a compliance issue; it’s a fundamental gap in...
Decolonising women’s health innovation
Tiffany Nassiri-Ansari, research associate1 2, Alana Gall, research fellow3, Samuel Oji Oti, researcher4, Sawsan Abdulrahim, professor5, Emma L M Rhule, senior researcher1 2 1United Nations University International Institute for Global Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
Man Mountain Tom Haviland Relies on These 3 Lifts for His Monster Strength
Tom Haviland is built like a tank: standing at 6 foot 8 and weighing in at 157 kilos. His minimalist workouts have garnered significant attention on social media – featuring strongman staples like Zercher squats and yoke carries, alongside some less conventional moves...
I’m a Fitness Editor—These Are the Weighted Vest Deals Worth Shopping Before Prime Day Ends
Charles Thorp is the Fitness and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he shares the best product recommendations in gym equipment, recovery tools, supplements, and more. Following an early life in athletics, Charles became a NASM-certified trainer and began writing...
WOMEN’S HEALTH: The roles of DNA sequencing & menopause care
WEST MICHIGAN — October is Menopause Awareness Month, and the focus on the role of DNA sequencing in women’s health during menopause is an emerging frontier of medicine. Women often face a wave of new medical diagnoses in their midlife, from cardiovascular...
New Research Shows the Curl Is King for Bigger Biceps – and Why Compound Lifts Alone Won’t Cut It
It is practically gym lore that compound moves are all you need for muscle growth, and it stands strong for good reason. Compound moves will help you hit more muscle groups in less time, elevate your heart rate, and deliver a ripe physiological environment for muscle...
Prime Day Is the Best Time to Stock Up on Supplies for Your Protein Smoothies
Amazon officially announced the dates for its fall Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days. The two-day savings event will take place from October 7 and run through midnight, October 8. We’re already seeing savings on supplements, shaker bottles, and blenders from our...
Introducing The Winners Of The 2025 Women’s Health Skincare Awards
Our obsession with skin care has become part ritual, part entertainment. With every scroll on social comes a new ingredient, hot take, or multifangled routine. We’re tracking the rise of snail mucin and salmon sperm, debating whether three serums are necessary,...
I’m a Grooming Editor—Here’s What I’m Stocking Up on During Prime Big Deal Days
Grooming essentials and editor favorites are up to 53% off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. The sales event is the perfect time to stock up on razors and blade replacements, with markdowns of up to 41% off. You can also save up to 40% off skincare necessities that...
I’m A Style Editor, And These Cole Haan Prime Day Deals Have Me Reaching for My Wallet
Amazon officially announced the dates for its fall Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days. The two-day savings event will take place from October 7 and run through midnight, October 8. We’re already seeing savings on editor-tested products from Apple, Yeti, Brooks,...
Why Are So Many Companies Investing In Women’s Health Right Now?
The factors we usually associate with career success generally fall under four categories: drive, access, skillset, and strategy. But there’s a quieter, more powerful predictor of who thrives and who burns out in the workplace: health. Specifically, women’s health. In...
