Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
Medicare patients could save $1.1 billion under new Trump rule
The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.
The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.
FDA authorizes 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to be marketed with modified risk claim
The FDA authorized 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to carry a modified risk claim. Here's what to know.
The FDA authorized 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to carry a modified risk claim. Here's what to know.
Country singer Jillian Cardarelli shares update after breast cancer surgery
Country singer Jillian Cardarelli is sharing an encouraging update after undergoing surgery as part of her breast cancer treatment.
Country singer Jillian Cardarelli is sharing an encouraging update after undergoing surgery as part of her breast cancer treatment.
5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
West Nile virus season’s fastest start in decades spurs warning before 4th of July
Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported.
Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported.
Virginia locks in timeline for 2027 retail marijuana market
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drug program: What to know
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
CDC investigates parasite outbreak linked to 'explosive' diarrhea across 17 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.
Danny Glover has Alzheimer's, he reveals in 'Today' show interview
Danny Glover, the actor known for classics like the “Lethal Weapon" franchise and “The Color Purple," has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Danny Glover, the actor known for classics like the “Lethal Weapon" franchise and “The Color Purple," has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests
A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.
A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.
Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
America's lifespan has doubled since 1776 — experts reveal what changed
Americans today live roughly twice as long, on average, as they did when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Americans today live roughly twice as long, on average, as they did when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.
Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.