What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Male birth control pill clears first human safety test
A first of its kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test. And that will possibly open the door to a new era of contraception.
A first of its kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test. And that will possibly open the door to a new era of contraception.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Miracle Houston micropreemie graduates from NICU
Born at 22 weeks and five days, Ada weighed just one pound, four ounces. She spent nearly a year in the hospital, but she got a special graduation ceremony to celebrate at Texas Children's Hospital when her loving parents finally got to take her home.
Born at 22 weeks and five days, Ada weighed just one pound, four ounces. She spent nearly a year in the hospital, but she got a special graduation ceremony to celebrate at Texas Children's Hospital when her loving parents finally got to take her home.
Micropreemie graduates from NICU
A miracle baby defied the odds after being born a micropreemie. She weighed just over a pound and spent almost a year in the hospital. But she got a special graduation ceremony to celebrate at Texas Children's Hospital when her loving parents finally got to take her home.
A miracle baby defied the odds after being born a micropreemie. She weighed just over a pound and spent almost a year in the hospital. But she got a special graduation ceremony to celebrate at Texas Children's Hospital when her loving parents finally got to take her home.
Trump proposes new private tracking system for Americans' personal health data
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake
“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.
“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.
NYC gunman targeted NFL, claimed to have CTE: What is it?
A mass shooter has been linked with CTE. The suspected NYC gunman left a suicide note about suffering from the brain injury.
A mass shooter has been linked with CTE. The suspected NYC gunman left a suicide note about suffering from the brain injury.
What is CTE? NYC shooting suspect Shane Tamura claims to suffer from CTE linked to football injuries
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
Mother's voice returns after double lung transplant
A double lung transplant has restored the singing voice and life of a woman in Arizona.
A double lung transplant has restored the singing voice and life of a woman in Arizona.
Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.
A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.
World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Harris County West Nile virus case 'does not meet criteria' of confirmed case
The number of confirmed 2025 West Nile virus cases in Harris County is officially back to zero.
The number of confirmed 2025 West Nile virus cases in Harris County is officially back to zero.
8 children taken to hospital after seizure-like symptoms during youth choir concert
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.