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U.S. life expectancy improved in 2022 as COVID-19 and other leading causes of death dropped but , as did deaths due to drug overdoses, CDC data showed.
A new study predicted global fertility -- which has been declining in all countries -- will through the end of the century. (The Lancet)
With 50.2% of the vote, California voters , which includes $6.4 billion to fund treatment and housing for homeless people with severe mental illnesses and addiction. (New York Times)
GSK said it would for all its inhaled asthma and chronic lung disease medicines at $35 per month for eligible patients in the U.S., following similar moves by two other companies.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued two for children. The commission also reported that deaths from pediatric poisonings, including narcotics, has increased.
About one in 10 children ages 5 to 17 has been (ADHD), according to National Health Interview Survey data.
North America didn't fare well in , except for people aged 60 and older.
More studies from a were retracted. (New York Times)
With over 120,000 cases recorded in the 2023-24 season, in Argentina is on track to break records. (Reuters)
Pharmaceutical executives gave optimistic reactions regarding over drug prices. (The Hill)
The FDA has issued guidance about to demonstrate the effectiveness or safety of a drug.
House Republicans called for a intended for emergency pandemic response and for the 988 crisis hotline. (Washington Post).
Elon Musk's Neuralink showed a 29-year-old man paralyzed from the shoulders down using a on a laptop. (NBC News)
A mother's for her quadruplets' neonatal intensive care unit stay fueled a conversation about healthcare costs. (ABC News)
Jessica Pettway, a beauty influencer with over 16 million views on YouTube, . (People)