Health

Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means faced tough questions from senators on Wednesday about topics that have become divisive in recent years, such as vaccines and hormonal birth control, as well as about her qualifications and potential conflicts.

Multiple states are suing the Trump administration over its adjustments to vaccine recommendations for children. The CDC said it would stop recommending kids be immunized against the flu, RSV, and other infections.

Millions of U.S. adults are living with undiagnosed prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. During the month of March, the Red Cross will provide free A1C diabetes screenings to successful blood, platelet and plasma donations.

Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.

Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.

"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.

A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.

Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is alerting the public to cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in wild birds in the state.

Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.

Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.

A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.

Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.

Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.

Texas has filed a lawsuit against the retailer Smokey’s Paradise for allegedly selling kratom products with illegal, high-potency alkaloid levels that exceed state safety limits by nearly fifty times.