Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Virginia teens rescue family after kayaks capsize on Lake Culpeper
Three Eastern View High School students are being credited with saving a family after their kayaks capsized on Lake Culpeper.
Three Eastern View High School students are being credited with saving a family after their kayaks capsized on Lake Culpeper.
Cyclospora outbreak: Restaurants seeing slump in sales after removing lettuce from menus
Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.
Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.
Hims & Hers sued over sending users health info to social media platforms
Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy.
Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy.
CDC study warns threat of deadly mold infections may be underestimated
A new study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be severely underestimated.
A new study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be severely underestimated.
Frozen burritos sold by Costco mislabeled, spurring public health alert
A labeling error has led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a public safety alert for frozen burritos made by a popular brand and sold in Costco stores.
A labeling error has led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a public safety alert for frozen burritos made by a popular brand and sold in Costco stores.
Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know
A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.
A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.
More Americans now use marijuana daily than tobacco, survey shows
Newly released federal survey data show that, for the first time, more Americans use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than smoke cigarettes every day.
Newly released federal survey data show that, for the first time, more Americans use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than smoke cigarettes every day.
Case tracker: Here is where flesh-eating bacteria cases have been reported in the US
Health officials in Florida confirmed the country's first death in 2026 from the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus.
Health officials in Florida confirmed the country's first death in 2026 from the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus.
Woman wins massive settlement after bladder mistakenly removed during surgery for benign cyst
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis as donations fall to four-year summer low
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals.
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals.
'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon says Parkinson's and cancer diagnoses kept her from public eye
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
A shorter eating window may lower dementia risk, study finds
Reducing the risk of dementia may be possible with a shift in eating habits. The change in this case, though, is not about what a person eats as much as it is about when.
Reducing the risk of dementia may be possible with a shift in eating habits. The change in this case, though, is not about what a person eats as much as it is about when.
Kelly Ripa undergoes surgery, leaving her unable to speak, husband shares
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.
These are the best and worst states for healthcare in 2026, data suggests
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
20 cadets taken to hospitals after illness reported following lunch, DC National Guard says
Nineteen cadets were transported to area hospitals for evaluation Sunday after reporting an illness following lunch at the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy in Laurel, according to the DC National Guard.
Nineteen cadets were transported to area hospitals for evaluation Sunday after reporting an illness following lunch at the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy in Laurel, according to the DC National Guard.
Deadly infection: Florida reports first rare, flesh-eating bacteria death of the year
The Florida Department of Health said most people get Vibrio vulnificus by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters.
The Florida Department of Health said most people get Vibrio vulnificus by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters.
19 evaluated after medical emergency at Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy
Emergency responders evaluated and transported 19 people from the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy on Sunday following a mass casualty response, fire officials said.
Emergency responders evaluated and transported 19 people from the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy on Sunday following a mass casualty response, fire officials said.