Ten Years Later, Flint Still Doesn't Have Clean Water
Access to clean and safe water is a human right.
I had laser eye surgery for my wedding day—I wish I knew the consequences
I wanted to be free of the hassle of glasses or contacts on my wedding day.
Letitia James, Stop Politicizing Women's Choices
Attorney General James should never make it so any woman ever feels forced to complete an abortion she no longer wants.
Walmart to offer free health screenings for customers
On May 18, the company plans to offer customers free health screenings and low-cost vaccinations.
Ventilator recall issued with warning of "serious injuries or death"
"This could cause serious adverse health consequences, including hypoventilation and death," the FDA statement reads.
Ex-health official sounds alarm on "superbugs" becoming worse than COVID
Superbugs are resistant to drugs like antibiotics, making the infection more deadly and harder to treat.
For Mother's Day, I Want Lawmakers to Stop Blocking Care for Trans Kids
Moms in nearly half our states are suffering because their children are denied necessary medical care.
Early menopause linked to premature death
"Attention should be paid to the health of women with spontaneous [premature menopause] to decrease excess mortality," researcher Hilla Haapakoski said.
Gene therapy allows deaf baby girl to hear for first time
A clinical trial sponsored by the biotech company Regeneron has produced 'jaw-droppingly good' early results.
Adding salt to your food may significantly increase stomach cancer risk
"We want to raise awareness of the negative effects of extremely high salt consumption," researcher Tilman Kühn said.
Emotional moment dad, 31, returns home after stroke—"forever grateful"
"I was so relieved for him to come home; the kids hadn't seen him since he went into hospital," his wife told Newsweek.
Woman thinks man is checking her out, not prepared for what he tells her
Bodil Janssen received an unexpected insight into a rare condition she was born with after eating a carrot in a bar in the Netherlands.
Warning as gas stoves may kill 19,000 Americans each year
"If you own a gas or propane stove, you need to reduce pollutant exposures using ventilation," one researcher said.
Bird flu sparks warning for pet owners: "Take great caution"
Expert shares preventive measures with Newsweek readers to avoid death and illness in cats and dogs.
How the venomous red head centipede could save lives
The centipedes contain numerous chemicals, including some that reduce inflammation and renal fibrosis.
Marijuana Reclassification Puts Politics and Profits Ahead of Public Health
The first major change to federal marijuana laws may be on the horizon now that it has been leaked the Biden administration intends to reschedule marijuana.
What's Really Behind the Maternal Mortality Crisis Facing Minority Women?
The birth of a child, a joyous event for many families, sometimes tragically ends with the death of the mother.
Men are aiding hospital "superbugs" by leaving toilets dirty
"There is no doubt everyone could do with more education on hand hygiene," microbiologist Stephanie Dancer said.
Archaeologists discover "unique" artificial body part in 18th century skull
The "unusual" object was made with great craftsmanship and would likely have significantly improved the patient's quality of life.
Neuroscientists reveal secret of superagers' excellent memories
White matter, which connects different regions of the brain, appears to retain better structure in superagers than in older people with memory decline.
Psychologists debunk the "lazy stoner" stereotype
"Our data suggests that you can be hard-working, motivated and a chronic cannabis user at the same time," researcher Michael Inzlicht said.
Senior hit with lifetime Medicare penalty forced to go back to work
"My health is deteriorating, and I feel anxious and resentful," 78-year-old Cynthia Colyer told Newsweek.
Medicare refusing to pay for cancer scan sparks warning for patients
Some women will be forced to pay up to $450 if they do end up getting extra scans related to breast cancer.
Scientific breakthrough could tackle depression and heart disease
Researchers in Finland have identified a "gene module" that contributes to the development of both diseases.
Biden Is Trying To Twist the Law To Advance Abortion
In Idaho v. United States, the administration is seeking to override Idaho's pro-life law and force emergency room doctors to perform abortions that are otherwise illegal in the state.
O.J. Simpson's verdict fell on the same day as mine
The widespread coverage of his passing opened the wound.
Better Planet
Toxic chemicals in everyday products "enter the human body" via touch
Toxic PBDE chemicals were found to be absorbed into the skin from microplastics rapidly, with sweaty skin absorbing more than dry skin.
Racism may increase risk of heart disease
Exposure to racial discrimination during adolescence increased the risk of metabolic syndrome by 9.5 percent, researchers found.
Weight-loss drug suffers supply shortage
Drugmakers are struggling to keep up with surging demand for weight-loss drugs and their diabetes medication counterparts.
Listen to Women—Birth Control's Side Effects Are Real
Due in large part to social media, young women in particular are speaking out about their negative experiences taking these drugs.