U.N. Head Lists His Top Global Concerns For 2018
The new secretary-general hoped to make 2017 a year of peace. But in a speech yesterday, he said that the world had gone in the "reverse" direction.
Health & Safety
Are Photos Of 'Beautiful' Africa The Best Response To Trump's Vulgar Slur?
The online backlash to the president's alleged insult was a wave of photos highlighting the positive side of places he mentioned. Now there is a backlash to the backlash.
Are Implanted Medical Devices Creating A 'Danger Within Us'?
Medical journalist Jeanne Lenzer warns that implanted medical devices are approved with far less scrutiny and testing than drugs. As a result, she says, some have caused harm and even death.
Concerns Grow That Infections From 'Zombie Deer' Meat Can Jump To Humans
Chronic Wasting Disease, a deadly neurological disorder similar to Mad Cow, has been detected in 24 states. So far it has posed no risk to people, but a new Canadian study has prompted more testing.
Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sharp Increase In Accidental Deaths In U.S.
Accidental deaths, which include overdoses, have become the third-leading killer for Americans for the first time in more than a century, according to the National Safety Council.
Home Care Agencies Often Wrongly Deny Medicare Help To The Chronically Ill
Home health firms sometimes turn away Medicare beneficiaries who have chronic health problems by incorrectly claiming Medicare won't pay for their services, say advocates for patients.
White House Doctor Says Trump Is In 'Excellent' Physical, Cognitive Health
Dr. Ronny Jackson said the president could benefit from losing between 10 and 15 pounds over the coming year as well as beginning an exercise regimen.
White House Physician Says Trump Is In 'Excellent Health'
The White House physician made public comments on Tuesday about President Trump's checkup at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Last week, the doctor said the president is in "excellent health."
Ronny Jackson: The White House Doctor Who Gave Trump A Clean Bill Of Health
The Navy rear admiral found himself in the spotlight Tuesday as he offered a folksy and authoritative update on the president's physical exam.
Man Ruptures His Throat By Stifling A Big Sneeze, Prompting Doctors' Warning
Not long after he suppressed a powerful sneeze, the patient's neck began swelling, crackling and popping. It was a rare case — and he recovered — but doctors say there's a moral here: Just let it rip.