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.
Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.
4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.
Sydney Towle, TikTok creator who documented cancer journey, dies at 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower
Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.
Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.
CDC expands iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak to 15 states
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
These states have the most underprivileged children, study finds
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
Nation's largest food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after outbreak linked to two deaths
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning TikTok livestream, wellness check
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from stores after salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Bourbon virus in the Northeast: What to know about possibly deadly tick-borne virus
The lone star tick has brought a new threat to the Northeast. A rare, potentially deadly tick-borne virus with no specific treatment has been confirmed in the region for the first time.
The lone star tick has brought a new threat to the Northeast. A rare, potentially deadly tick-borne virus with no specific treatment has been confirmed in the region for the first time.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Rethinking protein: Less may be more for healthy aging, study finds
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Mother of 4 dies after salmonella on Kenya mission trip: 'She loved others genuinely'
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.