Black and Hispanic patients are less likely to receive critical care after a heart attack. A study of more than 87,000 insured patients found that minorities were less likely to have angioplasty and stenting, which could significantly extend their lives. Read more

Biden administration appoints new lead for coordinated monkeypox response. The White House has named Robert Fenton Jr. as coordinator of the effort amid a growing outbreak that has prompted three states to declare public health emergencies. Read more

eating disorderthe der can start from the age of 9 years. Data on nearly 12,000 American children between the ages of 9 and 10 revealed that 5% had binge eaten. Read more