Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Too much sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even if you exercise regularly, study finds
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada
A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive."
In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Recall issued for ready-to-eat foods over listeria concerns; 10 hospitalized
Several ready-to-eat foods have been recalled after a listeria outbreak linked to the products left 10 people hospitalized. Here's what to know.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down, company suspends 2025 outlook
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down from his position with the United States' largest health insurer. Meanwhile, the company suspended its 2025 full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Pelvic floor health takes center stage during National Women’s Health Week
According to the FDA, approximately one in four women in the U.S. will experience a pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime.