A new study reports that more than 850 million people in the world are affected by kidney disease, and the problem is becoming a global epidemic.

Hospitals are often running low on injected painkillers for patients battling with opioid addictions, leading to cases in which doctors and pharmacists have to ration their painkillers and decide which patients need them the most.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation announced grants of more than $7 million to 39 research projects focused on advancing treatment for persons with Parkinson’s Disease.

One of the biggest barriers for people seeking mental health services in rural areas is the lack of availability of mental health care.

Genetic testing has become more popular over the years as companies have made it more accessible to the public, and possible with only a saliva sample submitted to the company, straight from home. However the trend has led to concerns by health experts who say that genetic testing can be unclear.