Infertility affects an estimated 15 percent of couples in the US and 1 in 6 people globally, impacting people of all genders, races, income levels, sexual orientations, gender identities, and ...

In recent years, gut health has finally started to get the recognition it deserves as a crucial component of overall health. However, recognition among healthcare professionals – and even mainstream ...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in ten older adults in the U.S. — or 5.9 million individuals 65 or over — lives in poverty, although the percentage varies from state to state. In the District ...

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, but a hidden cost is emerging: its pollution footprint could put thousands of lives at risk. A new study warns that AI-driven data centers generate ...

Mildred Thompson introduced the session described in this chapter by talking about why this Institute of Medicine workshop was held in California. In considering the issue of changing demographics, ...

Mental health struggles show up in every corner of Florida, from busy cities to small towns. Many people continue to hide mental health struggles. Shame can contribute to this, encouraging families to ...

Bolton is a senior scientist in the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Years ago, I was the only physician serving a small country town and its ...

The editor in chief introduces and summarizes commentaries from our editorial board containing practical solutions that could be feasibly implemented to improve American health care. The 2024 US ...