KFF Health News

The idea of human composting — to help restore a forest or grow flowers — may be a little off-putting to some, but it has many advantages over traditional-but-toxic methods of burial and cremation.

The level of U.S. deaths from COVID is lower today than it has been during most of the pandemic, and it has been that way since the spring.

Many experts warn that toddler formulas, designed for children ages 1 to 3, fill no nutritional needs beyond what is available in a typical toddler diet, are subject to less regulation than infant formula, and are expensive.

The virus remained among the state’s leading causes of death in July, trailing heart disease, cancer, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease but outpacing diabetes, accidental death, and a host of other debilitating diseases.

California health officials have said they are investigating the company over alleged overbilling for Medi-Cal pharmacy services.

California and New York would be the first states to require anyone under 18 to obtain prescriptions to purchase over-the-counter weight loss products, which some research has linked to eating disorders.

Vasectomies can cost hundreds of dollars out of pocket — or more. State lawmakers are debating whether to make the procedure free to millions of men.

Wastewater testing has proved a reliable early alarm bell for COVID-19 outbreaks. researchers are now adapting the approach to track the explosive spread of monkeypox.

Children’s bodies have more trouble regulating temperature than those of adults, and they rely on adults to help protect them from overheating.

Legislators are considering two bills that address online addiction among children by taking aim at website features such as push notifications and targeted posts. But Big Tech is fighting the effort, saying companies are already taking steps to protect children.