Health News

Experts Say Rural Emergency Rooms Are Increasingly Run Without Doctors

Arielle Zionts EKALAKA, Mont. — There was no doctor on-site when a patient arrived in early June at the emergency room in the small hospital...
Health News

Flawed advice on drug safety is pushing women to stop breastfeeding, says new study

Journalists Distill $50B Rural Health Fund and Newsmaking Diagnoses

Thank you for your interest in supporting Kaiser Health News (KHN), the nation’s leading nonprofit newsroom focused on health and health policy. We distribute...

Ultimate Guide to Breastfeeding Nutrition

August is National Breastfeeding Month—an ideal time to highlight the role nutrition plays in supporting both you and your baby during this special phase...

What words in online reviews tell us about hospital visits

Health News
5so0g

5 Mistakes People Make When Using MyFitnessPal for Weight Loss

If you’ve ever wondered how to use MyFitnessPal without making the most common mistakes, you aren’t alone. When people start a weight loss journey,...
5so0g

Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet associated with reduced psoriasis severity

5so0g

Water and plain milk are the healthiest drinks for kids, say...

5so0g

GOP Takes Aim at Medicaid, Putting Enrollees and Providers at Risk

Medicaid is under threat — again. Republicans, who narrowly control Congress, are pushing proposals that could sharply cut funding to the government health insurance program...
5so0g

Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe

Fermenting is an age-old way of preserving foods and increasing their nutritional value. Turning a few pounds of cabbage into sauerkraut is one of...
5so0g

What’s the Difference Between Simple and Complex Carbs? A Dietitian Explains

We’ve all been there — the 3 PM call of the vending machine. You’re feeling the mid-afternoon slump, and even though you brought an apple...