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Diagnostic accuracy among clinical health workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined, dropping from 56.2 per cent in 2023 to 46.1 per cent in 2025, a new report shows. The findings are from the National Health Facility Survey released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, providing updated data on service quality and

For numerous individuals in the United States, maintaining oral health often takes a back seat. According to a study from Tufts University projected for 2025, nearly 33% of Americans have neglected their routine dental cleanings in the past year. This figure is double that of those who skipped their yearly medical check-ups. Remarkably, specialists assert

(Oona Zenda/KFF Health News) An elementary school teacher chose a low-price health insurance plan but soon realized she wasn’t clear about what it would mean for her family’s finances. “Once I got the insurance card, I compared our old plan to our new plan, and that’s when I really got worried, because I didn’t really

A Scottish health board is set to become the first in the UK to roll out an innovative medical device intended to provide “greater care and dignity” to those experiencing miscarriage. Beginning this year, the rollout will see miscarrying women in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) hospitals able to take home a “miscarriage collection

Elevance Health Tuesday announced several management changes across its health insurance and Carelon health services businesses to "to strengthen execution, enhance operational performance, and drive continued growth across its businesses," the company said March 31, 2026. Elevance Health Elevance Health Tuesday announced several changes to its management ranks at both the health insurance business and

Recent studies suggest that food consumption can influence mental health and stress levels among the Chinese population. Researchers from Nanjing Medical University found that higher fish consumption was associated with significantly lower stress levels among females. Among males, increased intake of fish and cereal crops (such as wheat, sorghum, rice, and oats) showed a similar

Be honest, you probably don’t think about the health of your brain very often. It’s likely your mind only comes to mind when mental fog strikes, you can’t remember what you walked into this room for, or forming a sentence feels harder than usual. When that happens, you’re likely thinking, “If I’m struggling now, how

[ Editor’s note:  This transcript was generated using both transcription software and a human’s light touch. It has been edited for style and clarity.]  Mary Agnes Carey: Hello from KFF Health News and WAMU Public Radio in Washington, D.C. Welcome to What the Health? I’m Mary Agnes Carey, managing editor of KFF Health News, sitting in for your host, Julie Rovner. I’m joined by some of