FDA clears use of AI tool designed to predict whether breast cancer will recur

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance for the use of an AI tool designed to help predict the chances that breast cancer will come back after treatment, the product’s maker says. 

Researchers test gene therapy as less invasive treatment for hydrocephalus

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati and the University of California, Davis, say an experimental gene therapy could offer a less invasive treatment for hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess fluid builds up in the brain.

No streaks: Sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for 25 years now available in US

Americans can now purchase a newly approved sunscreen ingredient that has been popular in Europe since the 20th century as Neutrogena and other manufacturers release their first products in the U.S. containing bemotrizinol. 

Walmart to offer employees hundreds of free medications, including GLP-1s

Walmart is expanding its healthcare perks for its workers to cover more than 250 prescription medications for free. That includes GLP-1 drugs, offering savings.

CVS to pay $315M after settlement in DOJ lawsuit over controlled prescriptions

CVS Pharmacy will pay $315 million to settle federal allegations that the company illegally filled thousands of opioid prescriptions and then sought reimbursement from Medicare and other government health programs. 

Amazon Extra Strength Acetaminophen recalled: More than 112,000 bottles affected by discoloration complaints

More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-branded extra-strength acetaminophen are being recalled after consumers reported discolored pills, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

DC climbs to 5th on list of rattiest US cities, new ranking shows

Washington, D.C., is climbing the ranks of the rattiest cities in the U.S., according to a new list released by pest control company Orkin.

Social Security boss predicts 'another 90 years' for program ahead of expected COLA boost

An expected Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is part of a broader effort to secure the program's future, according to Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano.

Worst Halloween candy for kids’ teeth ranked by pediatric dentists

With Halloween just around the corner, households across the country are bracing for a massive influx of sugar. But pediatric dentists warn that the type of candy kids bring home matters just as much as the quantity eaten.

Rats and mice are the worst in these U.S. cities, new ranking finds

A leading pest control company is breaking down the cities where rats and mice are the most out of control. Terminix ranked the top 50 cities where the company receives the most rodent-related calls, and the top-ranked city likely comes as a shock to no one. 

6th measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania as US cases top 4,000

Pennsylvania is driving the nation's worst measles outbreak in decades as the state reports its sixth measles-related death this year.

Airport workers rally at Dulles Airport over healthcare

Airport workers who assist passengers through Washington Dulles International Airport gathered Monday morning to ask for help with high healthcare costs.

Innocent mistake on long flight could have devastating consequences for travelers

An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers. 

US sees worst Dengue Fever outbreak since the 1930s, experts say

Florida state health officials say more than 200 people have contracted Dengue Fever, making it the largest outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in about 90 years. 

Acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled over complaints

Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.

Nicotine vape laws across the Northeast: What you need to know in 2026

The landscape of nicotine vaping regulations keeps shifting. With a patchwork of flavor bans, steep taxes, and a new wave of "registry laws" sweeping the region, what you can legally buy in one state might carry a hefty fine a few miles across the border.