Mehmet Oz, current administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said the administration is "cracking down on abuse that drives up costs."
BBC News – On Thursday, the White House announced that US President Donald Trump has a medical condition in his veins called chronic venous insufficiency.
Here are the some of the key things to know about the US president's diagnosis.
What is chronic venous insufficiency?
Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins don't allow blood to flow back up to the heart, causing it to pool in the lower limbs.
Normal blood flow from the legs back up...
LAWANDCRIME.COM – A Florida woman was thrown behind bars after she allegedly used bear spray to attack a driver and "teach her a lesson" for not "waiting to let a chicken cross the road" while stopped at an intersection — instead running the bird over and killing it, cops say.
Cynthia Sosa, 38, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and one count of burglary with assault or battery in connection with the July...
NY POST – Najee Harris injured his eye in a Fourth of July fireworks accident, and fans are still searching for clarity on just how serious the situation might be.
The Chargers running back will likely start training camp on the team’s non-football injury/illness list, general manager Joe Hortiz told reporters.
Veterans reported to Chargers training camp Wednesday, but Harris had remained in the Bay Area at Stanford, where he has been working with doctors since the...
Her song “Pretty Little Baby” had an unlikely resurgence this year, trending for weeks on the TikTok and soaring to top spots in Spotify’s Viral 50 global and U.S. lists.
PREVENTION – We asked medical experts about 12 weird symptoms people experience and what they actually mean. They explain what’s going on, why, what you can do about it—and when to call your doctor.
Hair Loss
Whether your hair is coming out in clumps or you’ve just noticed more shedding than usual, stress may be the culprit, says Elina Ashirova, a physician assistant at Russak Dermatology Clinic.
“The stressor usually precedes hair loss by 3 to 5...
KFF Health News – Rehabilitation therapy can be a godsend after hospitalization for a stroke, a fall, an accident, a joint replacement, a severe burn, or a spinal cord injury, among other conditions.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are offered in a variety of settings, including at hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and at home. It’s crucial to identify a high-quality, safe option with professionals experienced in treating your condition.
What kinds of rehab therapy might I...
MedPage Today – After President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law on July 4, the question remained: How would it impact doctors?
Here are the top ways physicians will be impacted by the law.
Swamped Emergency Departments
Between a decrease in the Medicaid rolls -- largely due to the law's imposition of a federal work requirement -- and the expected expiration of the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits, an estimated 17 million...
AXIOS – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s super PAC co-hosted an organizing call for supporters and influencers last week, stirring speculation that he's positioning for a run at the White House in 2028.
Why it matters: Last Wednesday's Zoom call involving hundreds of RFK Jr. supporters was aimed at energizing his grassroots "Make America Healthy Again" movement and discussing ways to build enthusiasm for the Health and Human Services secretary.
A 2028 presidential campaign wasn't explicitly...
CNN – US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two of his top aides in an abrupt shakeup of the leadership at the nation’s sprawling health department, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.
Kennedy this week ousted chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and deputy chief of staff for policy Hannah Anderson, dismissing them after only a handful of months on the job.
The decision came after Kennedy lost...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: This is kind of embarrassing, but, for a while, I’ve been leaking urine. Can something be done to fix this incontinence problem?
ANSWER: You don’t have to live with this issue. The three main types of urinary incontinence are:
Stress incontinence — due to leakage with activities, such as lifting, climbing stairs or strenuous activity.
Urge incontinence — related to leakage associated with the feeling or urge to urinate.
Mixed incontinence —...