Biden evaluated after ‘small nodule’ found in prostate during physical
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Biden's team considered wheelchair amid health concerns: New book
Former President Joe Biden's aides privately discussed the possibility of the president needing to use a wheelchair if he were re-elected.
Former President Joe Biden's aides privately discussed the possibility of the president needing to use a wheelchair if he were re-elected.
People prefer spending time with pets over loved ones when stressed, survey says
Dogs (or just pets in general) truly are man’s best friends.
Dogs (or just pets in general) truly are man’s best friends.
UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down, company suspends 2025 outlook
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down from his position with the United States' largest health insurer. Meanwhile, the company suspended its 2025 full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down from his position with the United States' largest health insurer. Meanwhile, the company suspended its 2025 full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
Grandmother died after eating mislabeled cookie, family claims in lawsuit against grocery store
The family of Margaret Jean Bryant, a 78-year-old woman who died after allegedly eating a peanut butter cookie mislabeled as an oatmeal raisin cookie, is suing Safeway.
The family of Margaret Jean Bryant, a 78-year-old woman who died after allegedly eating a peanut butter cookie mislabeled as an oatmeal raisin cookie, is suing Safeway.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Trump signs executive order to lower drug costs
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that will aim to lower the cost the U.S. pays for some drugs and pharmaceuticals. Trump’s order takes a so-called "most favored nation" approach to Medicare drug pricing. According to the Associated Press, it sets a 30-day deadline for the health department to broker new price tags for drugs.
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that will aim to lower the cost the U.S. pays for some drugs and pharmaceuticals. Trump’s order takes a so-called "most favored nation" approach to Medicare drug pricing. According to the Associated Press, it sets a 30-day deadline for the health department to broker new price tags for drugs.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
U.S. suspends live animal imports due to flesh-eating parasite
New World screwworms (NWS) have caused the U.S. to suspend all live animal imports from Mexico indefinitely. The female flies lay eggs on open wounds of warm blooded animals and the eggs hatch in a matter of hours.
New World screwworms (NWS) have caused the U.S. to suspend all live animal imports from Mexico indefinitely. The female flies lay eggs on open wounds of warm blooded animals and the eggs hatch in a matter of hours.
At least 10 people sickened in US listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods
At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.
At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
FDA approves new cervical cancer screening tool
The FDA has approved a new tool for women to screen for cervical cancer at home. The product, known as "Teal Health Wand' can be ordered online, and women will be able to swab and collect a sample themselves, and then mail it out for HPV testing.
The FDA has approved a new tool for women to screen for cervical cancer at home. The product, known as "Teal Health Wand' can be ordered online, and women will be able to swab and collect a sample themselves, and then mail it out for HPV testing.