Norovirus outbreaks surge across US: What you need to know

Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the United States this winter, with 91 cases reported in early December, a significant rise from previous years, according to CDC data.

Heart attack deaths spike around Christmas and New Year’s, says American Heart Association

Winter holidays can turn deadly, according to the American Heart Association, who says more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than any other time of the year. The nonprofit says more cardiac deaths occur in the U.S. on December 25, December 26, and January 1 than on any other days.

2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.

Santa Clara mom and son both battle cancer

It's an emotional holiday season for a Santa Clara family. For years, Cherie Carter and her son, Carter Fulhors, have battled cancer together. But Cherie recently learned she may not have long to live.

FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know

The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer search: What we know so far

Efforts to track down the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel expanded over the weekend.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests

Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.

USDA orders testing of entire milk supply nationwide for bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new order requiring raw, or unpasteurized, milk nationwide to be tested for bird flu. 

Most Americans are not getting vaccinated this year, CDC says

Alarming data from the CDC suggests that most people, especially children, are not getting vaccinated against the Flu, Covid-19, and RSV.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia

One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.

Mystery flu-like illness has killed dozens in Congo: What we know

With symptoms including fever and cough, the respiratory disease has affected nearly 380 people, half of them young children.

This kind of drinking is even worse than binge drinking

There’s a large focus on the health risks associated with binge drinking. Now, the term “high-intensity drinking" is also gaining attention.