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.
Ann Arbor hotel lawsuit: Woman infected with MRSA while in unkept pool, says attorney
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
What is CTE? NYC shooting suspect Shane Tamura claims to suffer from CTE linked to football injuries
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.
A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.
World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
8 children taken to hospital after seizure-like symptoms during youth choir concert
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Lawmakers introduce bill to prevent heat deaths among student athletes
A new bill introduced in Congress this week honors the life of 19-year-old Jordan McNair, a University of Maryland football player who collapsed from heatstroke during practice in 2018.
A new bill introduced in Congress this week honors the life of 19-year-old Jordan McNair, a University of Maryland football player who collapsed from heatstroke during practice in 2018.