Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK's HHS will link drug to autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
West Coast states form health alliance amid concerns over CDC credibility
The alliance aims to provide unified, evidence-based recommendations on immunizations and other public health matters to residents across the three states.
What is surface smoke, is it in Seattle?
Smoke from wildfires in the west and Canada has reached Puget Sound, with some areas under air quality alerts for surface smoke.
Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Bat tests positive for rabies in Cowlitz County, WA
Local authorities in Cowlitz County have confirmed that a bat tested positive for rabies on a resident's property last week.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.