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Predicting cancer outcomes with a selfie

Health Predicting cancer outcomes with a selfie Slower ‘face aging’ linked to better survival odds, according to second study of AI tool designed to aid precision care Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer May 21, 2026 8 min read Hugo Aerts (left) and Raymond Mak. Stephanie…

US Scientists Sequence 1,000 Genomes From Measles, a Disease Long Eliminated With Vaccines

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted online its first large tranche of advanced genetic data from measles viruses spreading last year. Scientists with knowledge of the operation expect the agency to post heaps more in weeks to come, revealing whether the…

Gounder Culls the News, From Ticks and AI to Who Might Lead CDC

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the increase in hospital visits during tick season on CBS’ CBS Mornings on April 20. On April 18, for CBS News’ The Daily Report, Gounder discussed how some health podcasts generated by artificial intelligence are…

Big Companies Position Themselves for Payday From $50B Federal Rural Health Fund

Tory Starr is worried about the people who get medical care at Open Door Community Health Centers along California’s North Coast. “They’re the folks that work at restaurants. They’re the teacher’s aides,” said Starr, a registered nurse who became Open Door’s chief executive more than…

Colorado Charts Its Own Course on Vaccines Amid Federal Pullback

In response to abrupt and politicized changes to federal vaccine policy, concerned Coloradans have taken several steps to shore up support for vaccine science. A bill passed by the state legislature in March then signed into law by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis allows Colorado to…

Religious Anti-Abortion Center Finds Opportunity in Town Without OB-GYNs

SANDPOINT, Idaho — An anti-abortion pregnancy center on the outskirts of this Idaho Panhandle town greets visitors with an abridged Bible verse painted on the wall of its waiting area: “Come to me & I will give you rest.” 7B Care Clinic has been operating…

Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Two years after her brother’s death, Debra Pierce still wonders whether the 50-year-old would have survived his heart attack if her local hospital hadn’t closed. “The sad thing is we’ll never know if he could have been saved that night or not,…

Journalists Distill News on Ebola, Licensing Midwives, and California’s Budget

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the diversion of a Detroit-bound plane to Canada over Ebola concerns on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on May 21. Gounder also discussed how the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has been declared a global…

Globally, 1 in 3 cancer cases may never be diagnosed

Home Cancer Globally, 1 in 3 cancer cases may never be diagnosed By Maya Brownstein May 21, 2026 Hide caption Show caption artacet / iStock Jump to Section Share Post LinkedIn Facebook WhatsApp Email Copy link By 2050, nearly a third of people who develop…

The world has fallen behind on health goals

Home Global Health The world has fallen behind on health goals By Amy Roeder May 21, 2026 Hide caption Show caption leoniepow / iStock Jump to Section Share Post LinkedIn Facebook WhatsApp Email Copy link Progress on the big health targets outlined in the United…

What to know about Ebola and the latest major outbreak

Home Infectious Diseases What to know about Ebola and the latest major outbreak By Maya Brownstein May 21, 2026 Hide caption Show caption Red Cross workers carry the body of a person who died of Ebola into a coffin at a health center in Rwampara,…

EH Awards celebration recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and community building

Home EH Awards celebration recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and community building By Carly Stearnbourne May 22, 2026 Jump to Section Share Post LinkedIn Facebook WhatsApp Email Copy link On May 21st, the Department of Environmental Health (EH) gathered to honor the hard work and dedication from…

Sheet Pan Greek Salmon With Chickpeas

This sheet pan greek salmon has everything — tender, flaky fish with a herby lemon crust, caramelized chickpeas and cauliflower, and a cool garlicky tzatziki that pulls it all together. Greek-inspired flavors, one pan, minimal cleanup. Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes …

Is walking after eating good? Benefits & how long to walk for

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA From burning fat to better sleep, walking after eating can be a total health booster. Explore 5 benefits of a post-meal walk and how to turn it into a mindful habit you enjoy.  At the end…

What is psychosis? Meaning, symptoms, and how to get help

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Learn the signs of psychosis, what might cause it, and 10 tips to help a loved one through this journey with care and compassion. Psychosis is often deeply misunderstood, both within and outside the mental health…

What is a platitude? 6 examples of phrases you should stop using

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, CDCES, MBA Discover what platitudes are, including 6 examples of useless ones. Plus, why you should stop using platitudes and replace them with supportive communication.  Have you ever shared some tender or raw feelings, only to be…