Plan to open Ebola quarantine quarantine facility in US paused
The Trump administration is acing a setback with a quarantine facility it set tup to help Americans exposed to Ebola. It comes as cases continue to climb in central Africa.
The Trump administration is acing a setback with a quarantine facility it set tup to help Americans exposed to Ebola. It comes as cases continue to climb in central Africa.
CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
Better Weather Fix Elixir recall expands over kratom concerns
All Better Weather Fix Elixir 15 ml bottles are being recalled because they contain kratom, according to the FDA.
All Better Weather Fix Elixir 15 ml bottles are being recalled because they contain kratom, according to the FDA.
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.
Over 1,000 WA nurses picket MultiCare Good Samaritan over staffing, wages
More than 1,000 nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital took to the picket line Wednesday morning, demanding safer staffing ratios in their ongoing contract negotiations.
More than 1,000 nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital took to the picket line Wednesday morning, demanding safer staffing ratios in their ongoing contract negotiations.
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.
Millions of certain Omnipod insulin pods recalled over leaking defect
Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary recall affecting approximately 7 million Omnipod insulin pods due to a manufacturing defect that can cause a small tear in the device's tubing.
Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary recall affecting approximately 7 million Omnipod insulin pods due to a manufacturing defect that can cause a small tear in the device's tubing.
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."
Underage drinking plunges as Gen Z prioritizes wellness
As rates of underage drinking plunge 40%, more younger people in the United States are reporting a decreased interest in drinking to the point of intoxication and are more likely to prioritize health and wellness at social gatherings typically marked by excess drinking.
As rates of underage drinking plunge 40%, more younger people in the United States are reporting a decreased interest in drinking to the point of intoxication and are more likely to prioritize health and wellness at social gatherings typically marked by excess drinking.
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.
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.
Planned Parenthood launches 'just in case' abortion pills in WA, HI
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Washington and Hawaii have launched a new service allowing patients to obtain medication abortion pills before they are pregnant.
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Washington and Hawaii have launched a new service allowing patients to obtain medication abortion pills before they are pregnant.
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.
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.
Kidney cancer survivor plans Memorial Day 5K
Kidney cancer survivor Jason Hinojosa is hosting a 5K fundraiser at Seward Park this Saturday at 9 a.m. to raise awareness for early detection.
Kidney cancer survivor Jason Hinojosa is hosting a 5K fundraiser at Seward Park this Saturday at 9 a.m. to raise awareness for early detection.