Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds

Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.

Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September

The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.

Virginia woman celebrates 100th birthday at childhood home in DC

Winona Flyzik, a resident of a Virginia senior living community, celebrated her 100th birthday by revisiting her childhood home in Washington, D.C.

Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says

The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.

The cost of IVF in 2024

Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.

Algal blooms in parts of Potomac River trigger warning for pet owners

Maryland health officials are advising pet owners to keep their animals out of the water along parts of the Potomac River after algal blooms were detected.

Pet warning in Maryland: Toxic algae found in Potomac River and Wye Mills Lake

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a health alert, warning residents to keep their pets out of the Potomac River due to the presence of harmful algae mats. 

Danielle Fishel, 'Boy Meets World' star, reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Danielle Fishel, the beloved lead of the popular ‘90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” revealed a shocking health update on their latest podcast episode.

What is mpox? WHO declares global emergency amid outbreak in Africa

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared a global emergency amid a deadly outbreak of mpox (also known as monkeypox) in Africa.

Mpox declared a global health emergency: What it is, where are the outbreaks and what is being done?

The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the increasing spread of mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders.