Rising U.S. IVF Costs Drive Patients to Seek Treatment Abroad
High prices for in vitro fertilization in the U.S. prompt more Americans to pursue affordable fertility care at clinics in Greece and Spain, according…
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Why Older Pedestrians Face Higher Fatality Rates in Crashes
Older pedestrians experience higher death rates in vehicle crashes despite similar injury rates, according to traffic safety data and research from U.S. public health…
Journalists Highlight Measles, Vaccination, Food Recalls, and Health Policy Ahead of Midterms
Public health experts from KFF Health News discuss recent measles cases, vaccine coverage, food safety, and healthcare policy issues in media interviews before upcoming…
Trump and Kennedy’s Voluntary Health Industry Agreements Face Implementation Challenges
Voluntary health industry deals championed by former President Trump and HHS Secretary Kennedy lack enforcement and show limited progress, raising questions about their lasting…
Efforts Continue as Ebola Persists in Central Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a deadly Ebola outbreak with over 5,200 cases and 2,500 deaths; key health organizations maintain efforts to control…
Innovations in Vaccines and Maternal Health Highlighted by Journalists
Journalists from KFF Health News spotlight breakthroughs in melanoma vaccines and hospital wristband use to reduce maternal deaths, illustrating advances in public health
CBS Sunday Morning Highlights Tick Bite Surge and Cultural Stories
CBS Sunday Morning’s August 23 episode features rising tick-related health risks, artistic legacies, and remembrance stories from across the U.S., including the impact of…
Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Seeks Public Health Overhaul
Louisiana’s surgeon general, Evelyn Griffin, aims to shift the state’s health focus toward disease prevention amid controversies over vaccines and public health powers
Trump Orders Cuts in Childhood Vaccines Amid Unproven Autism Claims
President Trump directs limits on childhood vaccinations despite lack of scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism, as Health Secretary Kennedy’s autism research remains inconclusive
Understanding Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation in the U.S.
Despite high patient interest, clinical trial participation remains low due to geographic, financial, and provider-related barriers, prompting new policy discussions to improve access