Trump vaccine plan could bring decades-old shot and higher costs for families
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
Birth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10 million American siblings
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.
Ice cream makers rethink the scoop as GLP-1 use grows
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.
Medicaid to stop paying for gender-affirming care for some transgender minors
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
Deadly disease outbreak kills 2,000 as experts reveal what Americans should know
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, but experts say the average American faces very little threat.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, but experts say the average American faces very little threat.
WA leaders push back on Trump's vaccine executive order
Questions are swirling after President Donald Trump's executive order on vaccines. Here's what this order means for Washington state.
Questions are swirling after President Donald Trump's executive order on vaccines. Here's what this order means for Washington state.
Social Security adds 14 health conditions to disability fast-track list
The Social Security Administration has announced the addition of 14 health conditions to their Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list.
The Social Security Administration has announced the addition of 14 health conditions to their Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list.
Gates Foundation awards $540M to University of Washington health institute
The University of Washington received a $540.2 million, 10-year grant from the Gates Foundation to expand global health research and data collection.
The University of Washington received a $540.2 million, 10-year grant from the Gates Foundation to expand global health research and data collection.
WHO pushes back after Trump orders reduced vaccine schedule
World Health Organization officials are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order to scale back the childhood vaccine schedule, as health experts argue the policy puts children at increased risk for preventable illnesses.
World Health Organization officials are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order to scale back the childhood vaccine schedule, as health experts argue the policy puts children at increased risk for preventable illnesses.
Trump signs executive order recommending spaced-out childhood vaccines, separate MMR shots
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits.
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits.
18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.
CDC: 13 cases in 2026 of new fungus in WA
Health officials are tracking an emerging fungus called Candida auris, which has infected 13 people in Washington state.
Health officials are tracking an emerging fungus called Candida auris, which has infected 13 people in Washington state.
Dementia risk factors: Avoiding these 3 things could delay symptoms for years, study finds
A new study has identified three health factors that could delay dementia for up to 13 years.
A new study has identified three health factors that could delay dementia for up to 13 years.
Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, is spreading again: What to know
Cases of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus with a reported 30-60% mortality rate in previous studies, are on the rise again in the U.S.
Cases of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus with a reported 30-60% mortality rate in previous studies, are on the rise again in the U.S.
Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from cereals
Kellogg announced plans to pull artificial dyes from its cereal as it switches over to alternative ingredients in its brands.
Kellogg announced plans to pull artificial dyes from its cereal as it switches over to alternative ingredients in its brands.
Trump mulls executive order on vaccines and autism: report
The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.
The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.
Hospital visits rise among frequent marijuana users with severe nausea, vomiting
A growing number of frequent marijuana users in the U.S. are being hospitalized with a condition that causes severe nausea and vomiting, according to a report released Thursday.
A growing number of frequent marijuana users in the U.S. are being hospitalized with a condition that causes severe nausea and vomiting, according to a report released Thursday.
Vaccine could prevent some forms of colon cancer
Scientists are developing new treatments designed to train your immune system to destroy early colon growths long before they can develop into tumors.
Scientists are developing new treatments designed to train your immune system to destroy early colon growths long before they can develop into tumors.
Does wildfire smoke make people sick?
Wildfire smoke contains toxins that can contribute to a variety of health risks in people.
Wildfire smoke contains toxins that can contribute to a variety of health risks in people.