25K Americans starting Wegovy weekly as supply increases and prices drop, drugmaker says
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
Maternal mortality rate in U.S. declines, but racial disparities remain: CDC data
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
2nd rabid raccoon recently found in College Park
For the second time in less than a month, a rabid raccoon was captured in College Park.
For the second time in less than a month, a rabid raccoon was captured in College Park.
Dealing with DC's intense allergy season: expert tips and strategies
It's May 1st, and we are in the thick of allergy season.
It's May 1st, and we are in the thick of allergy season.
Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
Marijuana will be rescheduled as less dangerous drug: Sources
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.
Mammogram screening to detect breast cancer should now start at 40, panel says
Breast cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
Breast cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows
The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”
The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”
Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
Norovirus: Nearly 200 sick in outbreaks on Princess, Royal Caribbean ships, CDC says
Norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships in April left nearly 200 people sick, the CDC reported.
Norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships in April left nearly 200 people sick, the CDC reported.
Here's when people think 'old age' begins, according to study
People think “old age" starts later than it used to, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.
People think “old age" starts later than it used to, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
Supreme Court hears abortion arguments
The Supreme Court began hearing arguments Wednesday over whether state abortion bans enacted after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade can extend to medical emergencies.
The Supreme Court began hearing arguments Wednesday over whether state abortion bans enacted after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade can extend to medical emergencies.
Bird flu virus found in milk but FDA says it's safe to drink
Pasteurized milk is still safe to drink despite traces of bird flu particles found, according to the USDA, FDA and CDC.
Pasteurized milk is still safe to drink despite traces of bird flu particles found, according to the USDA, FDA and CDC.
David Beckham's $10M lawsuit against Mark Wahlberg's fitness company will go to trial
David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg's companies will battle it out in court over money the English soccer star claims F45 owes him.
David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg's companies will battle it out in court over money the English soccer star claims F45 owes him.