June 04, 2025

Chemo Killed Her. A Test Might've Saved Her.

A fatal enzyme deficiency turned a common chemo drug toxic. With testing available—but rarely used—are clinicians missing a lifesaving step?

KFF Health News

May 30, 2025

Paging Dr. Canada: U.S. Exodus

Amid Trump’s return, more American doctors are fleeing to Canada, citing political fear, violence, and a collapsing health care climate.

KFF Health News

October 03, 2024

Experts Urged Caution on Mouth Taping Trend

Social media fuels mouth taping trend with 7 million TikTok views, prompting medical experts to scrutinize limited data on forced mouth closure during sleep.

Conexiant

April 26, 2024

New Social Media Trend Involving Freckle Tattoos May Conceal Early Signs of Skin Cancer

Dermatologists warned that a new trend involving semipermanent cosmetic freckle tattoos on the face may conceal skin cancer warning signs.

Conexiant

May 17, 2024

Watch: John Oliver Dishes on KFF Health News’ Opioid Settlements Series

Recent reporting and analysis show how opioid settlement funds are being allocated by state and local governments in the US, shedding light on the significant restitution efforts by manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

KFF Health News

March 06, 2023

My View: How to be a great leader, in and out of the operatory

Great leaders inspire confidence and create loyalty within teams, which results in successful clinical and professional outcomes.

ADA News

April 26, 2024

A New Era of Hair-Loss Influencers

Hair-loss influencers may be helping to destigmatize the condition.

Conexiant

October 07, 2024

FDA's Pulse Oximeter Rules Unlikely to End Racial Bias

Discover the concerning racial bias in pulse oximeters' readings, impacting patient care and outcomes, and the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue. #Healthcare #RacialBias

KFF Health News

June 11, 2024

Civilian Crew Unveils Health Secrets of Cosmic Journeys

Pediatric cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux and her all-civilian crewmates on SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission provided unprecedented data on space travel's effects on the human body, revealing impacts on the brain, heart, muscles, kidneys, and more.

Reuters