Vaping may help more people quit smoking than patches, gum, study finds

Vaping may be more effective at helping people quit smoking than nicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches, according to an updated Cochrane review.

'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk

Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.

Largest cyclospora outbreak ends, but origin remains unknown, officials say

The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history has ended, federal health officials said, after nearly 13,000 cases were linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.

The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that

A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.

Alcohol tied to surprising cancer death pattern in adults under 55, researchers find

Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to alcohol consumption more than doubled over a three-decade period, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Girls’ suicide rate among ages 10 to 14 soars, study finds

The suicide rate among U.S. girls ages 10 to 14 more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2024, according to a new study.

Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why

President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.

Bullying Buddy app helps children, families and schools address bullying crisis

Bullying Buddy, a mobile app developed by behavioral therapist and author Tara Lynn Townes, gives children, families and schools a real‑time tool to document bullying and quickly fight back.

These states have the highest vaccination rates in the US, data shows

A new analysis examines vaccination coverage across the country, measuring immunization rates among children, teens, adults and older residents.

Meeting planned on maternal health care cuts in DC

District leaders and nurses are raising concerns following the summer closure of a postpartum unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the city’s largest private, nonprofit hospital. A public forum on the issue is scheduled for Wednesday night.

Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant

Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."

Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked

Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.  

Surging demand for menopause patches prompts FDA action

The Food and Drug Administration is working with manufacturers to enhance the supply of the menopause patches amid a rising demand for the items and supply shortages.

Hidden lunchbox hazards? What Consumer Reports found in kids' snacks

After testing 21 popular children's snack products, Consumer Reports found that 14 contained concerning levels of chemical and processing contaminants.

Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know

Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.