Elton John says he has lost his eyesight

Elton John revealed at “The Devil Wears Prada" musical’s opening night that he still cannot see, months after contracting a severe eye infection.

Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life

Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.

Alone for the holidays? This can help

Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.

Wendy Williams ‘incapacitated’: What we know about her health

Wendy Williams is ‘permanently incapacitated,’ reportedly according to a recent court filing by her guardian. Here’s what that means, and a look at her recent health diagnoses.

Girl receives Moana-themed prosthetic arm, thanks to Disney and Open Bionics

Twelve-year-old Eloise Bayliss beamed with excitement as she received a custom-designed bionic arm featuring a Moana 2 theme, marking a groundbreaking moment for children’s prosthetics.

Trump names pandemic lockdown critic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump selects Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as the next director of the NIH.

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk sold in California; recall issued

Raw Farm has recalled its cream top raw milk after bird flu virus was found in a retail sample of the raw milk product over the weekend.

Supreme Court decision clears way for graphic cigarette warning labels

More than 100 countries globally have adopted graphic cigarette warning labels. But it’s unclear when the new labels may appear in the U.S.

Florida Surgeon General calls for end to fluoride in water

Conflicting with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association, Florida Department of Health Secretary Joseph Ladapo on Friday recommended against community water fluoridation.

Appellate court eyes Florida's restrictions on transgender care

An appellate panel on Friday heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on Medicaid coverage for transgender people seeking hormone therapy and puberty blockers.

Ground beef recalled after 19 sickened in Minnesota

At least 19 Minnesotans fell ill from E. coli linked to a national recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef. Restaurants across Minnesota were affected, and four cases required hospitalization.

1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC

The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.

ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals

A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.

US alcohol-related deaths more than double over past 20 years

A study reveals U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled between 1999 and 2020, with sharp increases among young adults, women, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities.