In South Carolina, the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. in over 35 years has left infants too young for vaccination particularly vulnerable.
Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision that allowed sports betting beyond Las Vegas, the industry has rapidly expanded, with users now able to place bets 24/7 via smartphones. Gambling was classified as a disorder in the DSM-5 in 2013, highlighting its addictive nature and high suicide rates.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In 2025, approximately 3,606,400 babies were born in the U.S., a decrease of 710,000 from the peak of 4,316,233 in 2007. The general fertility rate has dropped by 23% since 2007, according to the CDC.
A new study published in Science indicates that traded mammals are 1.5 times more likely to transmit diseases to humans than non-traded species. The research analyzed over 2,000 traded species, finding that 41% share at least one pathogen with humans, compared to just 6.4% of non-traded species.
Mary Fariba Afsari has converted a 31-foot RV into one of the few mobile OB-GYN clinics in the United States. This initiative highlights the challenges of reproductive healthcare in a post-Dobbs America, as discussed in her book, 'Labor.' Afsari's personal connection to the issue is underscored by her grandmother's death from an illegal abortion.
In 2023, a federal judge's ruling led Mississippi to roll back strict school vaccine requirements, resulting in a surge of whooping cough cases, including the death of a baby—the first in 13 years. The state, previously noted for high vaccination rates, saw kindergarten vaccination drop to 97%, with over 20% of exemptions now for religious reasons.
Many individuals, like Madison Burgess, are switching to high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) due to rising costs, with 30% of employer-provided insurance plans classified as HDHPs in 2023, up from 4% in 2006. These plans typically feature lower monthly premiums but require patients to pay high deductibles, such as $5,800 for Burgess's husband's coverage.
New data indicates that genetics may have a modest impact on patient responses to GLP-1 drugs, which are commonly used for weight management and diabetes treatment. This finding suggests that personalized medicine approaches could enhance treatment efficacy.
The U.S. teen birth rate reached a historic low of 11.7 births per 1,000 females aged 15 to 19 in 2025, according to provisional data from the CDC.
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