Government funding cuts, caregiver shortages and immigration limits are adding new strains to an industry that’s already hard-pressed to meet demand.

In this TED Talk, a unique perspective emerges from a healthcare professional who not only treats Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) as a dentist but also lives with the condition herself. Through her journey, she reveals the often-overlooked complexities of TMD and advocates for a more integrated approach to healthcare. By sharing her story, she highlights the critical need for a holistic model that better serves patients with complex, interconnected conditions. Thanks Pam!

Common anti-vaccine talking points were on display as the CDC’s immunization advisers repealed a hepatitis B birth vaccine recommendation and scrutinized the childhood schedule.

If these findings are confirmed, “then this would be groundbreaking for dementia,” an expert said.

How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science

The Thanksgivings of yore featured overcooked turkeys and Jell-O salad. Surely we’ve evolved.

In a revision that has left medical experts stunned, the health agency’s website plays into anti-vaccine rhetoric with a 'quirk of logic' Related Also related

Before we can build the future, we have to imagine it. KEY TAKEAWAYS In this op-ed, Beatrice Erkers argues that progress begins with culture: the stories, symbols, and shared visions that make certain futures feel worth building. She explores how cultural forces like memes and movies act as “invisible infrastructure,” shaping technology, policy, and ambition long before they materialize in the real world. According to Erkers, we must deliberately invest in a culture of hope —

New special issue “The Engine of Progress” is out now.

The NIH is picking up Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s argument that a healthy immune system can keep even pandemic germs at bay. Related

Researchers found bacterial genetic and cellular elements inside brain tumor cells that appear biologically active and may influence tumor progression and treatment outcomes

The modern world has been transformed by inventions from the electric motor to penicillin. Is the mass-produced gun the most important among them?

Want to lower your risk of death? Get your steps in sessions of 15 minutes or more rather than in shorter bursts.

One important lesson: Keep pressing our limits until we reach our limits Quick Summary A retired couple completed a 4,800-mile tandem bicycle trip across America, emphasizing continuous learning and challenging limits. They found that slowing down, engaging with locals, and prioritizing nine hours of sleep daily were crucial for their journey. The experience provided a fresh perspective on retirement, highlighting the generosity of Americans and reducing daily anxieties.

Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. Related thoughts from Bill Gates

Marion Nestle’s blunt nutrition advice, sharp criticism of food companies and popular books have made her one of the most recognizable names in nutrition.

Ask a boomer about retirement, and you’ll hear the things no financial planner ever mentions. Here are 8 insights they wish younger generations knew.

“The amount of interest is enormous,” says anesthesiologist Boris Heifets. “People are dropping in and coming out of the woodwork, trying to understand how to do this.”

DM Good day to you! Today I'm pondering (while scheduling my flu and covid vaccines) as to whether our seemingly distinctly separate, yet interrelated, innate and adaptive immune "systems" are different holophrens, or are of one more complex or "compound" phenomenon? Your thoughts? (Refer to our many past conversation on the Universal Holophren™ with its 4 primary domains and 13 total contexts.) What a delightful convergence of ideas - contemplating immunity while caring for

Tighter regulations on cell phones, less on nuclear plants?