Health

WHO says Ebola not a "pandemic emergency," and U.S. criticism over response may be down to "misunderstanding"

Geneva — The World Health Organization on Wednesday said the risk of the Democratic Republic of Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak was currently high at the national and regional levels but low worldwide.

Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt review

A professor of psychobiology argues that art – from painting to theatre – has a measurable impact on our health

Don’t be scared of acid exfoliants

The influence of South Korea’s wildly popular milky toners – which focus on hydration and skin barrier protection – can be seen in a new crop of exfoliants

Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution

May 20, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News

Just what the doctor ordered: Brazil’s drive to ditch UPFs from hospital menus

Following the successful reduction of ultra-processed foods in schools, scientists and politicians hope to improve patient health with locally grown and freshly prepared meals

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A moment that changed me: My diagnosis seemed like a death sentence

To HIV researchers, I am an ‘elite controller’ – someone whose immune system has enabled them to live for decades without symptoms or medication. I hope that one day science will understand this tiny but lucky minority

Özlem Warren’s recipes for chicken shish and Turkish-style rice pilaf

Chicken kebabs and Turkish rice: a perfect weeknight supper.

Details on Ebola outbreak as Americans urged to avoid travel to Congo, Uganda, South Sudan

The State Department on Tuesday strongly urged Americans to avoid travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan because of the Ebola outbreak there. More than 130 people have already died. Mark Strassmann has more.

Multiple wildfires erupt across Southern California and western U.S.

Multiple wildfires have broken out across the western United States. Matt Gutman has the latest from California.

ACA enrollment may fall by 5 million people this year, analysis finds

Enrollment in the health insurance marketplace may plummet amid a lapse in federal subsidies that reduced insurance premiums for millions of people.

‘People should aim to get a variety’: the pros and cons of popular protein sources

From beans, lentils and tofu to chicken, pork, beef and fish, experts weigh the health benefits and potential drawbacks