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More than a million times a year, a U.S. surgeon slices open a knee, strips out worn cartilage, caps the leg bones with metal, and drops in a plastic spacer to allow the new joint to glide

A new study reports that people with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 medications may lower their risk for fragility-related fractures

For years, Washington, D.C., has paid for Medicaid — the state-federal health insurance program for low-income people — out of its general budget. But next year, the city is shifting part of that recurring multimillion-dollar cost to a new funding

Angie Lowery grows squash, onions, potatoes, and other produce in her backyard garden in Robeson County, North Carolina. She’s tried to improve her health to be able to be there for her grandchildren. Andrew Jones/KFF Health Newshide caption

Sophia Laforteza, the leader of global girl group KATSEYE, is temporarily stepping back from promotional activities to focus on her mental health and well-being, said a statement

Pregnancy can bring excitement and joy, but it can also increase anxiety, depression and emotional stress

[Correction:This article was revised on July 30, 2026, to correct paraphrasing of Rob Sand’s comments about his ideas for Iowa’s Medicaid managed-care program.]

Everyday Health interviewed Amalia Peterson, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, for a story about research that found having normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking from age 45 to 65 are linked with nearly 13 additional years on average of dementia-free life

MISSOULA, Mont. — Tywon Pugh has seizures that make it hard to find and keep a job

People struggling with their mental health will get help earlier and closer to home, with 159 new NHS mental health facilities opening across England under plans announced today