Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations…
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NYC health officials warn residents of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak with 23 confirmed cases. Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains the bacterial pneumonia, its symptoms like cough and fever, and its curability
July 21, 2026 ByMaureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women’s Health Watch
Your morning cup of coffee may be doing more for your body than providing an energy boost.Â
With the August 2026 recess looming, U.S. Congress faces a shrinking legislative runway to advance fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills and a growing list of healthcare priorities. Though the U.S. House of Representatives has advanced all 12 appropriations bills from the House Committee on Appropriations and House leadership has shared the text for a…
Have you been tucking your pants into your socks? Stripping down to inspect your armpits, belly button and behind your knees? Craning to look in the mirror or asking, “Are there any ticks on my back?”
With Valley fever cases climbing in California, physicians have struggled to treat the increasing number of patients grappling with the deadliest version of the disease. When Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, spreads from the lungs, it can cause infected joints, scarred lungs and even deadly meningitis.Â