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MIAMI — A paralyzed military veteran is one of seven people in the country to be implanted with an Elon Musk-backed brain chip as part of a clinical trial underway in South Florida.

The goal is to test whether the chip,...Read more

WASHINGTON — Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter will step down as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, he announced Wednesday.

Carter, a Georgia Republican who is challenging presumptive ...Read more

Provisions in the new tax and spending bill passed by the U.S. Senate early Tuesday would go even further than the House bill in removing health care and other benefits from immigrants with legal status.

The House version...Read more

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” cuts federal spending on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act marketplaces by about $1 trillion over a decade, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, ...Read more

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful” budget reconciliation bill would make some of the most sweeping changes in health policy in years, largely affecting Medicaid and Affordable Care Act plans — with ...Read more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July.

When it does, minutes – even seconds – can significantly impact the extent of ...Read more

As Christianity declines in the West, the faith is flourishing in sub-Saharan Africa, which is seeing the fastest growth in Christianity the world over. By 2060, more than 4 in 10 Christians worldwide are expected to live ...Read more

How many times have you seen a TV commercial or received a letter stating that you can’t be turned down for this life insurance?

“Guaranteed issue” or “guaranteed acceptance” whole life insurance doesn’t ...Read more

In looking for an alternative to sugar-laden sodas, many turn to sports drinks, energy drinks, and some of the newer “healthy” sodas. But are those beverages actually a better choice to wash down your lunch?

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While the gourds of fall and the grassy green shoots of spring have their charm, it’s the summer produce that often brings the most joy. July is one of the best times to enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, and...Read more

Have you met your step goals today? If so, well done! Monitoring your step count can inspire you to bump up activity over time.

But when it comes to assessing fitness or cardiovascular disease risk, counting steps might ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. My health care professional shared that I’ll need to have regular eye exams in addition to keeping my blood sugar well controlled. How does diabetes affect...Read more

Thirdhand smoke occurs when chemical residues from smoking linger in carpets, furniture and walls long after the cigarette has been extinguished.

Researchers have found that children who inhale these particles by ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- For a “real lesson in torture,” try calling your local Social Security Administration office with a question.

That’s what Marcia Chestnut, a 62-year-old former housekeeper from Philadelphia, ...Read more

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians identify brain activity patterns linked to nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, ...Read more

For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy.

The Texas mother of two was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal heart condition after having her second child. In addition to avoiding ...Read more

The Trump administration has launched investigations into health care organizations in an effort to allow providers to refuse care for transgender patients on religious or moral grounds.

One of the most recent actions by ...Read more

In the early days of the West Texas measles outbreak, Thang Nguyen eyed the rising number of cases and worried. His 4-year-old son was at risk because he had received only the first of the vaccine’s two doses.

So, in ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: After years of disappointment, I finally found the man of my dreams. How do I tell him he isn't doing certain things right in the bedroom without it being uncomfortable? I have mentioned it before, but it didn't...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you responded that fluoride is naturally occurring, and places that removed fluoride from drinking water had increased tooth decay. Is fluoride naturally found in well water? I've ...Read more