What you should know about spinal muscular atrophy

The wildfire smoke that has blanketed the state this month could take a toll on the health of Michiganians long after clearing.

Researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, and the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center have identified a potential biomarker for long COVID.

A peer-reviewed study led by a national team of psychologists and public health experts found elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as major depression in communities affected by the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.

Women who reported having been stalked or obtained a restraining order were each more likely to experience a heart attack and/or stroke in later years compared to those who did not, according to new research published in Circulation.

Experts have created a customizable, web-based tool that provides state and local leaders with tailored resources to reduce lung cancer mortality rates and advance treatment. The tool's development and features are described in an article published in Cancer.

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH won approval in the U.S. for its drug to treat a challenging form of lung cancer, offering a growth avenue for the privately-held German pharmaceuticals company.

Now that the Republicans' big tax-and-spending bill has become law, new bureaucratic hurdles have emerged for millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for health coverage. A provision in the new law dictates that, in most states, for the first time, low-income adults must start meeting work requirements to keep their coverage.

With fall approaching and COVID-19 activity rising across the country, confusion over vaccines is widespread. Mixed messages from the federal government have left patients, doctors and public health leaders uncertain about how and which COVID-19 vaccines will be administered to whom in coming months, and what health insurance will cover. The shots can cost more than $100 each without insurance.

Nutritious snacks like dried mango slices, roasted edamame beans, and sweet potato tortilla chips are easier to find than traditional junk food options in vending machines at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

U.S. health officials have informed more than half a dozen leading medical organizations that they will no longer be invited to participate in developing vaccination recommendations.

Routine childhood and adolescent immunizations declined in Michigan between 2017 and 2023, particularly among counties with lower household income and higher uninsurance rates, a new study suggests.

Pharmacotherapy is an effective, evidence-based treatment for people living with obesity, as part of a long-term, individualized treatment plan. An updated pharmacotherapy guideline for obesity management in adults reflects new evidence and Health Canada–approved medications, with increased emphasis on individualized and personalized care.

Five things to know about cannabis and psychosis have been published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

A new analysis using data from a longitudinal study that followed children between the ages of 5 and 17 has revealed a surprising association; kids who engaged in kind, caring, and helpful behaviors (being prosocial) were more likely to sustain healthy eating habits as teenagers.

People who practiced blowing through a conch shell regularly for six months experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a small randomized controlled trial published in ERJ Open Research.

One in two Australians regularly use artificial intelligence (AI), with that number expected to grow. AI is showing up in our lives more prominently than ever, with the arrival of ChatGPT and other chatbots.

The brain is known to develop gradually throughout the human lifespan, following a hierarchical pattern. First, it adapts to support basic functions, such as movement and sensory perception, then it moves onto more advanced human abilities, such as decision-making.

Children who spend too much time in front of screens, whether phones or TVs, have an increased risk of heart and metabolic disease, according to a Danish study published Wednesday.