Health

A student drinks from a water fountain at an elementary school in California in 2023.

Florida Apr 26

When the F-word is ‘fluoride'

Florida is poised to become the second state to ban the long-standing practice of adding fluoride to public water systems.

Health & Science Apr 24

The fertility rate was stable in 2024, but it's still near record lows
New Jersey Apr 23

NJ wildfire: Here's how to check your local air quality and what each level means

FDA Apr 22

US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply

U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would urge food makers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply, but stopped short of promising a formal ban and offered fe...
Immigration Apr 21

New images could change cancer diagnostics, but ICE detained Harvard scientist who analyzes them

Without scientist Kseniia Petrova’s expertise, no one can fully unlock the data’s potential, putting crucial advancements in early cancer detection at risk.
Trump Administration Apr 21

Fact focus: Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about measles, autism and diet as head of HHS

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made sweeping changes to the Department of Health and Human Services in just a few months at the helm.
Trump Administration Apr 20

Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him

A video shows a Texas doctor, who has been treating children in a measles outbreak, with a measles rash on his face in a clinic while caring for patients a week before he met with Health Secretary Rob...

Health Apr 20

US now has 800 measles cases and outbreaks in several states. Here's what you should know

Health experts fear the virus will take hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could stretch on for a year.
Health & wellness Apr 20

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your allergies.
Health & wellness Apr 20

I'm a dietitian who practices ‘stress-free eating': These are the foods I eat every week—'I try for a balanced plate'

Registered dietitian Kylie Sakaida practices stress-free eating by meal planning and not aiming for perfection in her diet. Here are the meals she has weekly.
Health care Apr 18

Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obamacare rule on free preventive care

The Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover a range of preventive services, including cancer screenings, statins and HIV-prevention medications.
Health Apr 17

Woman, 106, still loves to fly, shares her 6 rules for a long, healthy life

A 106-year-old woman who still likes to fly is so extraordinary that even airport computers are stumped.
FDA Apr 17

A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to publicize it

The outbreak linked to romaine lettuce killed one person and sickened at least 88 more, including a 9-year-old boy who nearly died of kidney failure.
Health & wellness Apr 17

Eli Lilly's weight loss pill succeeds in first late-stage trial on diabetes patients

The results bring Eli Lilly’s pill orforglipron one step closer to becoming a new, needle-free alternative in the booming weight loss and diabetes market.
Health & Science Apr 16

Kennedy plans autism studies aimed at identifying ‘environmental toxins' linked to rise

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday that the agency will announce, within three weeks, a series of studies aimed at identifying “environmental toxins” he claims are responsible for a dramatic rise in autism rates in children in the U.S.
Health Apr 15

Inside an anti-vaccine autism summit in the age of RFK Jr.

Public health experts say the anti-vaccine views fronted by RFK Jr. are wrong and undermine trust in science. But a recent three-day gathering shows his followers still believe in him.
Health care Apr 14

FDA warns about fake Ozempic in U.S. supply chain

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday urged patients and doctors to check that their Ozempic prescriptions are legitimate after the agency seized several hundred units of fake versions of the diabetes drug in the U.S., NBC News reported.
Health Apr 15

‘Fight for our lives': Family warns Black moms after Maryland woman's death

Arika Trim died as Black mothers-to-be are three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes as white women.
Health Apr 14

New pill is effective against gonorrhea as antibiotic resistance surges: Study

A pill developed by GSK was found to be safe and effective in treating gonorrhea in a late-stage clinical trial, according to a study.
Health & wellness Apr 14

Pfizer scraps daily weight loss pill after liver injury in one patient

The announcement adds to a string of setbacks in Pfizer’s bid to win a slice of the booming market that Wall Street projects to be worth $150 billion.