Health affects every aspect of life, and being proactive about maintaining good health is key to quality of life and longevity.  Keeping up with the latest health information regarding medicine, fitness, nutrition, health care, mental health, drugs, diet, and medical conditions is important for staying healthy in all stages of life.  Health news also covers information on heath trends, the latest medical research, cutting edge cures and the regulatory landscape worldwide, which is important for health care providers and consumers alike.  Technology has made accessing current, relevant information easier than ever.

Browse the headlines below to find the latest health news from around the globe.

• BREAKING NEWS: Meghan McCain welcomes baby girl Liberty Sage with husband Ben Domenech
  
  The 35-year-old View co-host gave birth on Monday night. A representative for McCain says her and daughter are 'happy and healthy'.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:41:28 GMT.
• Behind the White House Effort to Pressure the C.D.C. on School Openings
  
  Documents and interviews show how senior officials sought to play down the risks of sending children back to the classroom, alarming public health experts.
  Mark Mazzetti, Noah Weiland and Sharon Lafraniere.  New York Times.  Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:19:42 +0000.
• Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa's low fatality rates from pandemic
  
  Africa's overburdened public health systems, dearth of testing facilities and overcrowded slums had experts predicting a disaster when COVID-19 hit the continent in February. ...
  Yahoo.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:18:38 -0400.
• Cyberattack hobbles major US/UK hospital chain
  
  Computer systems across a major hospital chain operating in the US and Britain were down on Monday (US time) due to what the company termed an unspecified technology "security issue".Universal Health Services Inc (UHS), which ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:19:26 +1200.
• Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter
  
  Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.
  BBC News.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:18:24 GMT.
• Student Telehealth Startup Hazel Health Raises $33.5 Million
  
  The company's goal is to provide on-demand telehealth services to students at schools and at home.
  By Sai Balasubramanian, J.d., Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:08:44 -0400.
• OPKO Health (OPK) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
  
  OPKO Health (OPK) closed at $3.18 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.24% move from the prior day.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:45:20 GMT.
• Coronavirus: New rules in Netherlands to cope with virus surge
  
  "We are doing our best but the virus is doing better," the Dutch health minister admits.
  BBC News.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:43:23 GMT.
• Yom Kippur passes peacefully as prayers held outside
  
  As holiday commenced, top rabbis told followers to keep health rules
  Jerusalem Post.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:55:38 GMT.
• FDA's Critical Role in Ensuring Supply of Influenza Vaccine
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are working toward developing new and better technologies for producing flu vaccines.
  Fda.  Food and Drug Administration.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:54:47 EDT.
• WHO records lower coronavirus mortality across the globe
  
  The health official attributed the trend to better awareness of the population
  Tass.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:48:39 +0300.
• Genetic differences in body fat shape men and women's health risks
  
  New findings about body fat help explain the differing health risks men and women face - and set the stage for better, more targeted treatments.
  Science Daily.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:37:46 EDT.
• Children half as likely to catch coronavirus than adults, analysis suggests
  
  Children are 44% less likely to catch coronavirus than adults, according to an analysis led by the president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
  Sky News.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:33:00 +0100.
• Cascade of errors follow hotel quarantine's original sin
  
  Too much logistics, not enough health. Not enough information. Non-decisions. Confusion. Very little went right in Victoria's hotel quarantine.
  Michael Bachelard.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:52:16 +1000.
• Research Headlines - Green solutions to lower urban air pollution
  
  Air pollution is a major risk factor for health in Europe. EU-funded research is helping to find innovative, inexpensive and green solutions for improving air quality, particularly in urban environments.
  European Commission.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT.
• Biden, Democrats focus on healthcare in Supreme Court standoff
  
  Joe Biden says Donald Trump's Supreme Court nomination is part of a plan to overturn the Affordable Care Act.
  Al Jazeera.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:10:55 +0000.
• Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 1,604 new coronavirus cases, 14 deaths
  
  Illinois public health officials announced 1,604 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday along with 14 additional deaths.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:30:09 +0000.
• Coons: 'Defies comprehension' why Trump continues push to 'strip away' protections for pre-existing conditions
  
  Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) on Sunday said he'd meet with President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, and signaled he'd press Amy Coney Barrett over the issue of healthcare. Democrats are trying ...
  Rebecca Klar.  The Hill.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 15:53:19 +0000.
• Police pull infected worshiper from Jerusalem synagogue
  
  Man violates quarantine ahead of start of Yom Kippur, hit with NIS 5,000 fine; health official says infected and high-risk yeshiva students will not return home for Sukkot holiday
  Times of Israel.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:45:26 +0000.
• Schumer puts health care on forefront as Dems prepare to fight Amy Coney Barrett nomination
  
  Schumer warned that Barrett could be the deciding vote in the Supreme Court striking down the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
  Tyler Olson.  Fox News.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:35:54 GMT.

Health News Articles