Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
CVS Caremark to cover Zepbound again after lawsuit, widespread backlash
CVS Caremark is adding Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, back to its commercial insurance plan formularies, more than a year after it stopped covering it in favor of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
CVS Caremark is adding Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, back to its commercial insurance plan formularies, more than a year after it stopped covering it in favor of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Trump says he 'checked out perfectly' after Walter Reed visit
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests
New research findings suggest not all sitting behaviors are equal when it comes to protecting long-term brain health.
New research findings suggest not all sitting behaviors are equal when it comes to protecting long-term brain health.
Harris County officials say World Cup events remain low risk amid Ebola monitoring
Harris County officials announced they are safely managing travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions in Central Africa and have implemented strict monitoring protocols ahead of Houston hosting several World Cup matches.
Harris County officials announced they are safely managing travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions in Central Africa and have implemented strict monitoring protocols ahead of Houston hosting several World Cup matches.
Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
The 'age' of your blood could predict dementia risk, new study suggests
A new U.K. study suggests that biological age, measured through blood markers tied to inflammation and metabolism, may help predict dementia risk.
A new U.K. study suggests that biological age, measured through blood markers tied to inflammation and metabolism, may help predict dementia risk.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests
A new study reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.
A new study reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.
Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds
Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.
Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.
Officials monitor World Cup for Ebola, hantavirus risks
North Texas health officials and the CDC are monitoring global disease outbreaks, including Ebola in Congo and hantavirus in Argentina, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to mitigate risks as millions of fans travel to Texas.
North Texas health officials and the CDC are monitoring global disease outbreaks, including Ebola in Congo and hantavirus in Argentina, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to mitigate risks as millions of fans travel to Texas.
Officials monitoring World Cup health risks including Ebola, hantavirus
North Texas health officials and the CDC are monitoring global disease outbreaks, including Ebola in Congo and hantavirus in Argentina, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to mitigate risks as millions of fans travel to Texas.
North Texas health officials and the CDC are monitoring global disease outbreaks, including Ebola in Congo and hantavirus in Argentina, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to mitigate risks as millions of fans travel to Texas.
Kennedy fires heads of preventive health screening task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms.
Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started a treatment plan.
From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
Planet Fitness free summer pass returns for teens: What to know
Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.
Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.
How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.
A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.