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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

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

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

Dodoma — The 25th Joint Annual Health Sector Technical Review Meeting (JAHS‑TRM) took place from 17–18 March 2026 in Dodoma, bringing together Government leaders, development partners, non‑state actors and the private sector to review health sector performance for 2025 and set priorities for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting was held under the theme “Accelerating

VICTORIA — No wonder British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey thought she was going to be "the least popular person in the province." She tabled a budget Tuesday that boosts taxes, delays projects for the old, the young and cancer patients, while failing to rein in the deficit as previously pledged. Instead, it brings in

News Health Ministry: Mask up in crowds as TB cases rise Published:   Feb 16, 2026 5:05 PM ⋅ Updated: 9:16 AM Following a nationwide rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, the Health Ministry has urged everyone to be vigilant and wear facemasks in crowded areas during the festive holidays. This warning comes after the ministry