'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
Killer condition lands in top 10 leading causes of death as global cases surge
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Mark Wahlberg shares health update after daughter Grace’s ‘very, very scary’ horse-riding accident
The actor shared an emotional update on his 15-year-old daughter's recovery from an equestrian injury that left her hospitalized.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Researchers confirm first death linked to 'meat allergy' from tick bite
Researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed that a New Jersey man died from an "allergic reaction" to meat he developed after being bitten by tick larvae.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
SNAP benefits: Supreme Court to weigh in on food aid
The funding fight over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues Tuesday as the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in, even as Congress moves closer to reopening the government.
These are the top 5 most expensive drugs for consumers
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.
Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say
Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.
Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test
The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.
Baby formula recalled over possible infant botulism outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration said that botulism illnesses have been reported in multiple states.
Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
Melatonin linked with higher heart failure rate in preliminary study
Long-term melatonin use was associated with a higher risk of heart failure, according to a preliminary study announced this week by the American Heart Association.
Recalled pasta meals linked to 6 deaths, 25 hospitalized in listeria outbreak, CDC says
The CDC reported deaths and illnesses in an ongoing listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat pasta products sold at some grocery stores. Here's what we know.
New research may have cracked the code to rapid, natural hair regrowth
A new, experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days. Here's how it works.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.