New vaccine designed to help fight colorectal, pancreatic cancer shows promising results: Study
The vaccine, which has completed its phase 1 trial, is called ELI-002 2P.
The vaccine, which has completed its phase 1 trial, is called ELI-002 2P.
At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
New study sheds light on your child's eating habits
It can be a challenge to get your picky eater to try new healthy foods. A new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study reveals why some children are picky with their foods and how to change these habits.
It can be a challenge to get your picky eater to try new healthy foods. A new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study reveals why some children are picky with their foods and how to change these habits.
Link between summer heat and migraines
VSI Neurologist, Dr. Ella Akkerman, joins to discuss the connection between summer heat and migraines.
VSI Neurologist, Dr. Ella Akkerman, joins to discuss the connection between summer heat and migraines.
What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
DC's 'Throne' public restrooms set to reopen after funding freeze
The District’s six "Throne" public restrooms—shuttered earlier this summer after the city froze their funding—are set to reopen soon following pushback from residents and community leaders.
The District’s six "Throne" public restrooms—shuttered earlier this summer after the city froze their funding—are set to reopen soon following pushback from residents and community leaders.
CDC reports decline in kindergarten vaccination rates, exemptions at record high
It’s that time of year when school is right around the corner, and health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated. This year, however, there are some additional concerns.
It’s that time of year when school is right around the corner, and health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated. This year, however, there are some additional concerns.
What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Trump proposes new private tracking system for Americans' personal health data
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake
“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.
“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.
Johns Hopkins Hospital among top in US; best hospitals in the DC area
The U.S. News and World Report recently released its list of the best hospitals in the country for 2025. Here are the lists for the Washington, D.C. area:
The U.S. News and World Report recently released its list of the best hospitals in the country for 2025. Here are the lists for the Washington, D.C. area:
Bladder cancer awareness
Dr. Lambros Stamatakis joins to discuss the signs and treatment of bladder cancer amid football legend Deion Sanders being diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer.
Dr. Lambros Stamatakis joins to discuss the signs and treatment of bladder cancer amid football legend Deion Sanders being diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer.