Houston, Harris County experiencing syphilis outbreak, 128% increase in women, says HHD

Houston and Harris County are experiencing a syphilis outbreak after Houston Health Department (HHD) reports a 128% increase in cases among women and 57% increase overall.

Doctors reattach boy's head after car accident thanks to 'amazing' surgery

Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, a Jerusalem hospital announced this week.

Arizona heat myths busted by Valley doctor

It feels like walking in an oven, and it's a feeling that many of us expect in July.

Scottsdale couple's twins born months apart; one remains in NICU

Overcoming incredible odds -- a baby boy surviving months in the womb after his twin sister was stillborn. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

Andrea Evans, 'One Life to Live' star, dead at 66

The actress, who famously took on the role of Tina Lord on the soap opera, died after a battle with breast cancer.

Cyclospora: What is it and where does it come from?

While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.

Madonna has message, tour details after ICU infection scare

Madonna's health scare prompted her upcoming Celebrations tour to be postponed, which she addressed Monday in an Instagram post.

Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need

With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.

Jamie Foxx waves to fans from boat on Chicago River, first public sighting since health emergency: report

A jovial Jamie Foxx was reportedly spotted publicly for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April, acknowledging fans and pumping his fist in the air as he sat on the bow of a large boat in Chicago.

Study finds some pain medicines could soon be created from pine trees

Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.

Newly-approved drug Leqembi is first to slow Alzheimer's

In the United States, about 6.7 million adults aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

Rare fungal infection leaves Wisconsin woman dead

A Kenosha wife and mother died after contracting a fungal infection in her lungs. While cases are rare, Wisconsin sees some of the highest rates in the U.S.

Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs

The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.

Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks

Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.

Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills 16, including 3 children, authorities say

South African police say at least 16 people, including three children, have died from a leak of a toxic nitrate gas that was being used by illegal miners to process gold.