Your health information might feel private and secure with your doctor, but the reality is far more complicated. Data brokers collect a wide range of sensitive health data, from diagnoses and ...

Birx served as the coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force under President Trump from 2020 to 2021. When Americans make decisions — like whether to pack an umbrella or prepare for a ...

Several years ago, public health officials in West Virginia observed a troubling trend: Far too many pregnant women in their state, as compared to others, were smoking, jeopardizing their health and ...

OpenAI continues its push into healthcare with the launch of ChatGPT Health, a new feature that connects its artificial intelligence chatbot with users' medical records and wellness apps for more ...

When a healthcare data breach is first disclosed, the number of people affected is often far lower than the final tally. That figure frequently climbs as investigations continue. That's exactly what ...

In the late 1800s, the U.S. railroad system didn’t just revolutionize transportation—it catalyzed entirely new industries. Refrigerated railcars enabled a national meatpacking economy. Standard time ...

The US is in a maternal health crisis. Pregnant and postpartum women experience preventable sickness and death from mental health conditions. Medical professionals have effective treatments for these ...

Sleep patterns. Heart rates. Menstrual cycles. Weight fluctuations. Medication schedules. The location of major world leaders. Every morning, millions of people strap on smartwatches, open ...