Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'

Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.

3rd Neuralink brain implant patient able to communicate despite non-verbal ALS

Brad Smith, who is the first person with ALS and third to receive a Neuralink brain implant, shared his experience with the technology on social media.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases climb to 646 since January

State health officials on Friday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 646 since January.

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know

The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.

Whooping cough on the rise again: What parents need to know in 2025

CDC data shows US whooping cough cases have doubled in 2025 compared to last year, raising concerns over vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates.

North Texas measles exposure at middle school
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As with a majority of measles cases across Texas this year, the most recent instance, involved a school-aged child.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

Collin County confirms one middle school student has measles

Collin County Health Care Services confirms a student at Willow Springs Middle School in Lucas, TX has measles. Officials say they are notifying contacts and say families should make sure vaccinations are up-to-date.

RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records

The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."

Texas couple sues DFPS after baby was taken over at-home jaundice treatment

A couple whose baby was taken away by the state after they chose to have their midwife treat the child for jaundice instead of taking it to the hospital filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Texas hospitals spent millions caring for non-citizens, according to HHSC

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said hospitals have seen tens of thousands of visits from non-citizens since they starting asking for immigration status in November.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases surpass 600

State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 624 since January.

FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know

The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.

'She tried to leave in an Uber': Mother abandons newborn after giving birth in Plano hospital parking lot

A woman tried to leave a Plano hospital parking lot in an Uber before giving birth there minutes later. Hospital staff later told officers the baby likely would not have survived if the mother had left in the Uber.

Measles patient visited 3 Plano stores
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Health officials in Collin County are warning people of a possible exposure at three stores in Plano. Someone with the highly contagious disease visited those stores last week.