Health News
CDC Staff Tell Journalist They Felt Targeted Even Before Atlanta Campus Shooting
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees’ reaction to a deadly shooting at the agency’s Atlanta...
Anti-inflammatory Ginger Turmeric Immunity Shots
When the seasons change, or when I’ve been around a lot of the sniffles, I like to make a big batch of elderberry syrup....
Is Too Much Protein Bad for Your Kidneys?
Key Takeaways
High-protein diets are generally considered safe for healthy people and are not shown to cause kidney damage, according to current evidence (1).
The concern...
How Do You Deal With Wild Drug Prices?
Dan Weissmann
Prices for brand-name drugs in the U.S. are three times what the same drugs cost in other countries. And in a recent KFF...
Hibiscus Rose Herbal Marshmallows
Marshmallows are always a big hit in our household. Years ago I created my basic marshmallow recipe (with optional probiotics!) and I’ve done a...
Is Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Really a Health Food?
Extra-virgin olive oil has long held a reputation as a health-promoting food.
With its supposed heart health benefits and anti-inflammatory properties, it’s frequently recommended as...
Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated...
A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates.
In late January, two school-age children from Gaines County were hospitalized...
