Health

Health Oct 1

Bali Draws Record Wellness Tourism 20 Years After Eat, Pray, Love

Two decades after Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir made Ubud a household name, Bali has become the world's dominant wellness destination, with the resort where Julia Roberts filmed still setting the standard for spa programming.

2 min read Condé Nast Traveler

Health Sep 30

Epinephrine Injections Recalled Over Sterility Concerns, FDA Says

A recall of epinephrine injections over sterility assurance failures has renewed attention on contamination risks in drug manufacturing.

2 min read Phys.org

Health Sep 30

Women Hide Weight Loss Drug Use From Partners to Avoid Lectures and Judgment

Some women on drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic are keeping their prescriptions secret from spouses and family, fearing criticism about how they lose weight.

2 min read Self Magazine

Health Sep 30

How to Choose the Right Health Insurance Plan for Your Family

Choosing family health insurance comes down to four numbers: premiums, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and what your family actually spends on care. Here's how to run the math before open enrollment.

6 min read Headings Feature

Health Sep 30

What Ozempic and Wegovy Do to Your Body: A Deep Dive into GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

Ozempic and Wegovy have changed the landscape of weight loss, but what do these GLP-1 drugs actually do to your body? We break down the science, the side effects, and the reality of life on the shot.

7 min read Headings Feature

Health Sep 30

Mental Health in America: Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore and How to Get Help

Nearly one in four American adults lives with a mental health condition. Learn the warning signs, how to find affordable care, and what to do in a crisis.

8 min read Headings Feature

Health Sep 30

Best Diets for Heart Health According to Cardiologists

Cardiologists rank the eating plans that actually lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart attack risk—and explain why the popular ones often fall short.

6 min read Headings Feature

Health Sep 30

Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D: What Each Covers and How They Work Together

Medicare's four parts cover different things: hospital care, doctor visits, private plan bundles, and prescription drugs. Here's exactly what each one pays for and what it doesn't.

7 min read Headings Feature

Health Sep 30

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Osteoporosis, Gout in New Study

A new study presented at an orthopedic surgeons' meeting found GLP-1 users had significantly higher risks of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and gout, though the research has not yet been peer-reviewed.

2 min read Self Magazine

Health Sep 30

Canned and Frozen Foods Can Build a Healthy Diet, Experts Say

Registered dietitians say canned, frozen, and packaged foods offer affordable, long-lasting alternatives to fresh produce without sacrificing nutrition.

2 min read Self Magazine

Health Sep 30

13 Black Women Share Breast Cancer Survival Stories in New Self Magazine Feature

A new Self magazine article profiles 13 Black women who survived breast cancer, highlighting their personal stories beyond the stark statistics that show they face worse outcomes than white women.

2 min read Self Magazine

Health Sep 30

Women Are Hiding Weight Loss Drug Use From Partners and Family

Some women on medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are keeping their prescriptions secret from spouses and family members, citing fear of judgment and lectures.

2 min read Self Magazine

Health Sep 30

Montana Enforces Medicaid Work Rules Starting Oct. 1 as Patients Struggle to Understand

Montana begins enforcing Medicaid work requirements Oct. 1, and patients say confusing rules and poor communication have left them unsure whether they still qualify for coverage.

2 min read NPR News

Health Sep 30

New Obesity Drug Retatrutide Helps Patients Lose Up to 25% of Body Weight in Trial

Patients taking the experimental drug retatrutide lost up to a quarter of their body weight in a mid-stage trial, the strongest result yet for an obesity medication.

2 min read Ars Technica

Health Sep 29

Lady A Singer Charles Kelley Reveals Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis

The Grammy-winning musician says he is stepping back from touring to focus on treatment and recovery.

2 min read E! News

Health Sep 29

Will Reeve, Son of Christopher Reeve, Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis

Will Reeve, the ABC News correspondent and son of the late actor Christopher Reeve, disclosed he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent surgery.

2 min read E! News

Health Sep 29

ABC News Correspondent Will Reeve Reveals Testicular Cancer Diagnosis at 34

Will Reeve, the ABC News correspondent and son of the late Christopher Reeve, announced he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and will undergo surgery this week.

2 min read ABC News

Health Sep 29

Medicare Advantage Premiums to Drop in 2026 as Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15

Average Medicare Advantage premiums will fall next year, giving seniors a chance to rethink their coverage when open enrollment opens Oct. 15.

2 min read MarketWatch

Health Sep 29

Drugmakers Pile Up Patents to Block Cheaper Generics, Study Finds

Pharmaceutical companies have stacked hundreds of patents on single drugs to fend off competition and keep prices high, according to new research.

2 min read Ars Technica

Health Sep 28

New Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Accelerated Cognitive Decline

Harvard researchers find that consuming more than four servings daily of ultra-processed foods significantly increases dementia risk.

1 min read