Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
Up to 4 in 10 Americans over 55 could develop dementia: How to reduce your risk
A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.
Why is Norovirus so bad this year? Cases surge across the US
Norovirus cases are on the rise this winter, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation, USDA report finds
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Prince George’s County Public Schools open meal distribution sites during snow closure
Prince George’s County Public Schools opened five emergency meal distribution sites on Wednesday to provide breakfast and lunch to students during the snow closure.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
Safety tips for shoveling snow
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Jennifer Aniston's secrets to staying fit at 55 include strength training, burgers and martinis
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
Bird flu in cats: How to protect your pet after food recall
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.
Norovirus outbreak: How to protect yourself from the ‘winter vomiting bug’
Cases of norovirus have surged in the first week of December alone, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.