Mallorca 1820: X‑raying Europe’s last major plague epidemic
El País Englishby Miguel Ángel Criado18 Aug 2026
That summer must have been terrifying: between May and October, one in three residents in the area died of plague.
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top 88%A hospice patient's last wish was to snuggle a golden retriever 'with puppy breath.' Gladdie was the girl for the job
Good Good Goodby Kamrin Baker18 Aug 2026
Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice, which serves mountain and foothill communities in Colorado, has spent 45 years fulfilling the final requests of its patients.
Millions of Africans are displaced without crossing a border – and their needs are often overlooked
The Conversation Africaby David James Cantor, Director of the Refugee Law Initiative, School of Advanced Study, University of London18 Aug 2026
The eruption of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo in May 2026 sparked a major crisis.
Neurodiversity in the Clinic - JSTOR Daily
JSTOR Dailyby Livia Gershon18 Aug 2026
Some autistic people have long criticized the “medical model” of disability, which treats atypical development as a pathology and seeks to “cure” it, or at least help patients become as close as...
The $300 Full-Body Scan Celebrities Swear By Is Coming to the U.S. Next Month—I Tried It First
Beauty - ELLEby Katie Berohn18 Aug 2026
One day in London this May, I undressed and changed into a butter-yellow robe. It was almost the same shade of lemon as everything else in the room: the walls, the full-length curtains, the...
You Can Now Use Whoop's Blood Tests Without a Membership
Lifehackerby Meredith Dietz18 Aug 2026
Whoop, the company best known for its screen-free fitness band, continues to expand its domain in the broader healthcare space.
Many youth athletes quietly struggle with eating disorders – Colorado mandates new training that could turn things around
The Conversation (US)by Erin Harrop, Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Denver18 Aug 2026
Colorado requires middle, junior high and high school coaches in public and private schools to attend training on mental health.
Florida lost 450,000 ACA enrollees in 2026 as premiums rose an average of 37% nationally, new data shows
The Conversation (US)by Robert Applebaum, Senior Research Scholar in Gerontology, Miami University18 Aug 2026
At 40%, Florida has the smallest proportion of its workforce receiving health insurance through their employer in the nation.
Elite sports are laboratories of health and performance innovation, but not every experiment belongs in your routine
The Conversation (US)by Adam Annaccone, Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington18 Aug 2026
Walk into a gym or wellness store and you might encounter compression boots, smart rings, creatine supplements and ice baths.
Drive for Nuclear Power Boosts Uranium Industry — And Tribal Health Concerns in Southwest - KFF Health News
KFF Health Newsby Melissa Bailey18 Aug 2026
Drive for Nuclear Power Boosts Uranium Industry — And Tribal Health Concerns in Southwest WHITE MESA, Utah — On a hot April day, Malcolm Lehi maneuvered his Jeep Wrangler over a rough dirt road...
What Geriatric Emergency Departments Do Differently - KFF Health News
KFF Health Newsby Paula Span18 Aug 2026
It had been a rough few months. Cynthia Tompkins was hospitalized in May for osteomyelitis — a bone infection — then spent six weeks in a rehabilitation facility. “It was a struggle,” she said.
Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs.
ProPublicaby Patricia Callahan18 Aug 2026
The U.S. recently reached a grim milestone: As of July 23, more measles cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention than in any year since 1991.
Maine will continue providing gender-affirming care for minors, despite latest federal attempt to block it
Good Good Goodby Eesha Pendharkar17 Aug 2026
Maine will continue providing gender-affirming care despite an announcement from the Trump administration banning Medicaid from covering hormone therapy and procedures for children under 18.
What Is Psychology? Definition, Meaning and What Psychologists Study
Psychology Blogby David Webb17 Aug 2026
David Webb, psychology educator, author and founder of All About Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
US government is pushing to gain unprecedented access to your medical records – as data protections are weakening
The Conversation (US)by Jennifer D. Oliva, Professor of Law, Indiana University17 Aug 2026
You might assume that what you tell a doctor stays between you, your physician and perhaps your insurer. But the reality is more complicated.
US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad
The Conversation (US)by Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Policy, UMass Amherst17 Aug 2026
Smoking and vaping continued to decline among middle school and high school students in 2025, according to the U.S.
If you think someone has an eating disorder, should you say something? A dietitian explains how to express concern without body shaming
The Conversation (US)by Miranda Roberts, Dietitian, Nutrition and Safety Manager, University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic17 Aug 2026
You notice someone close to you has lost a lot of weight. You also notice that they’re skipping meals and talking more pessimistically about food and their body.
How is deli meat made? The food science behind the turkey, ham and other cold cuts in your lunch
The Conversation (US)by Anna Dilger, Professor of Muscle Biology and Meat Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign17 Aug 2026
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How is deli meat made?
Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer
DW Englishby Carla Bleiker17 Aug 2026
The list of health risks associated with foods high in fat and low in fiber is long: - low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol - clogged arteries - weight gain - heart...
‘Zombie drugs’ video shared by Harbhajan Singh is not from Punjab
Alt Newsby Anindya Hazra16 Aug 2026
BJP Rajya Sabha member and former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh recently re-shared a video on his official X account.