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Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius again this week as a fourth heatwave gets under way

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist obesity drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have opened a new paradigm in obesity care with their remarkable weight-loss effects and ability to improve complications. The problem is that patients who actually need pharmacological treatment are not receiving it properly. Experts point out that institutional reforms are needed to support…

Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. workers (24%), which is the equivalent of about 23 million adults, report “job lock” — staying in their current job, even though they want to leave, because they are afraid of losing their health insurance — according to a Gallup study

This includes people recovering from cancer (80%), those with a neurodivergent condition (73%) and those going through menopause (87%). Overall, 1,800 patients with cancer have been supported by the provider in the last five years, of which 80% of discharged patients stayed in or returned to work. Looking at long-term conditions, 59% of discharged patients…

Many millennial Hollywood celebrities have perfectly represented the growing health trends of their generation. While previous generations may have frowned upon openly speaking about health issues due to stigma, the younger generations welcomed the practice to break generational barriers, create a sense of community, and normalize open discussions about uncomfortable topics. Needless to say, millennial…

How to stay safe from double threat of wildfire smoke and extreme heat – Metro Philadelphia Skip to main content Health

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region

As thick smoke blanketed Metro Detroit on Thursday from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota, health officials are urging residents to take precautions

I woke up today seeing that my windows appeared to have an yellow/orange tint to them, signalling that wildfire smoke was upon my city and reminding us that climate-related hazards are increasingly becoming visible parts of our daily lives

Psychology says people who don’t brush their teeth every day aren’t influenced by laziness, they may be responding to habits, motivation, and stress