RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
Colorectal cancer signs, symptoms not to miss
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this House Calls segment, Matthew Wilson, a colon and rectal surgeon at AdventHealth, talks about the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, who should get screened and when, and treatment options.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this House Calls segment, Matthew Wilson, a colon and rectal surgeon at AdventHealth, talks about the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, who should get screened and when, and treatment options.
These states ranks as the best places for doctors in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that where doctors choose to practice can significantly affect their pay, workload and overall job satisfaction.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that where doctors choose to practice can significantly affect their pay, workload and overall job satisfaction.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar sickens 7 in multiple states
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
DOJ and VA to work together to protect vulnerable veterans
Protecting our nation's vulnerable veterans is now the focus of a joint effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) thanks to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Protecting our nation's vulnerable veterans is now the focus of a joint effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) thanks to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Susie Wiles reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'Grateful it was detected early'
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
Judge temporarily blocks federal health officials from reducing vaccine recommendations for children
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.
Study suggests Vitamin D may help lower risk of long COVID symptoms
Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study.
Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study.
Bedbug nightmare spreading across South as cases surge in multiple states
Pest control experts are warning spring break travelers in the U.S. to be cautious about bringing bedbugs home after trips.
Pest control experts are warning spring break travelers in the U.S. to be cautious about bringing bedbugs home after trips.
Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Caribbean cruise ship
More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the CDC.
More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the CDC.
First Central Florida measles case of 2026 confirmed in Osceola County: How does it spread?
State health data shows the first measles case in Central Florida this year was reported in Osceola County. In all, 132 cases were confirmed in Florida in 2026.
State health data shows the first measles case in Central Florida this year was reported in Osceola County. In all, 132 cases were confirmed in Florida in 2026.
Some water beads 'illegal' in US as federal safety rules go into effect
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
Stryker hit in suspected Iran-linked cyberattack
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of Boston, dies at 60
Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.
Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
CDC issues travel advisories for 32 countries over spread of polio: What we know
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading.