Lifestyle

A novel Medicaid initiative enables states to negotiate gene therapy costs for sickle cell disease with pharmaceutical firms, linking payments to the treatment's effectiveness.

Nolan Williams Jr. has introduced a new hymn, "Just Like Selma," which pays tribute to the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches while highlighting ongoing challenges to voting rights in the United States.

Written from a Birmingham jail cell in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" endures as a seminal call to reject complacency and embrace moral urgency in the pursuit of justice.

The American Heart Association underscores that obesity is a multifaceted health challenge shaped by social and economic barriers, necessitating a concerted effort from government, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and individuals to effectively address the issue.

President Donald Trump has unveiled a healthcare proposal aimed at reducing costs, yet it lacks provisions for extending Affordable Care Act tax subsidies or reducing the expense of employer-based health insurance plans.

In a significant legal move, seven leading medical associations have initiated a lawsuit to challenge recent alterations to the CDC's childhood vaccine guidelines. The associations describe the changes as "egregious, reckless, and dangerous," underscoring concerns about potential public health implications.

Comedian Drew Desbordes, widely recognized as Druski, has ignited significant online discourse with his recent satirical portrayal of prosperity megachurch culture. The sketch, which has amassed tens of millions of views, has elicited strong reactions from diverse audiences.

Chronic stress undermines physical progress by trapping the nervous system in a fight-or-flight state. However, regulating physiology through breathing, mobility exercises, recovery strategies, and nervous system resets can enable the body to better support fitness objectives.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised the childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule, sparking concerns over potential confusion, declining vaccination rates, and heightened risks of illness and mortality. The decision has faced significant criticism from the medical and public health sectors.

The Trump administration's latest nutrition guidelines, prioritizing meat and dairy over plant-based proteins, have drawn criticism from health experts for oversimplifying obesity and neglecting the specific health challenges confronting Black communities.