What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Foods that Americans were told to avoid for decades are back under Trump's new nutrition rules
Foods that Americans were told to avoid for decades are back under Trump's new nutrition rules. Here's a summary of which foods are back.
Foods that Americans were told to avoid for decades are back under Trump's new nutrition rules. Here's a summary of which foods are back.
Cancer survival rates reach record high, but deadliest types still put Americans at risk
Cancer survival rates have reached record highs, but the deadliest types are still putting Americans at risk.
Cancer survival rates have reached record highs, but the deadliest types are still putting Americans at risk.
Endurance exercise may raise heart rhythm risk for men over 50
New research from the University of Leeds suggests that some male endurance athletes over 50 may face an increased risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or after exercise.
New research from the University of Leeds suggests that some male endurance athletes over 50 may face an increased risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or after exercise.
Virginia child dies of flu in state’s first pediatric influenza death of 2025–26 season
Virginia health officials say a preschool‑age child has died from flu complications, marking the state’s first influenza‑associated pediatric death of the 2025–26 season.
Virginia health officials say a preschool‑age child has died from flu complications, marking the state’s first influenza‑associated pediatric death of the 2025–26 season.
MedStar DC nurses file complaint with DC attorney general over wage‑violation claims
MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses have filed a formal complaint with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General alleging wage and hour violations, according to the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses have filed a formal complaint with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General alleging wage and hour violations, according to the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United.
Super Green dietary supplement recalled after 45 infected with salmonella in over 20 states
The new recall of the dietary supplement occurred after reported salmonella cases in multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota.
The new recall of the dietary supplement occurred after reported salmonella cases in multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota.
'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams dies after prostate cancer battle
Cartoonist Scott Adams, best known as the creator of "Dilbert," has died after a battle with prostate cancer.
Cartoonist Scott Adams, best known as the creator of "Dilbert," has died after a battle with prostate cancer.
Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis
Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.
Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.
CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
Potential measles exposure sites identified in DMV after confirmed case in preschool age child
Health officials have released a list of potential measles exposure sites in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia after confirming a case in a preschool‑age child who recently traveled internationally.
Health officials have released a list of potential measles exposure sites in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia after confirming a case in a preschool‑age child who recently traveled internationally.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Maryland health officials warn of possible measles exposure linked to BWI travel
A infected traveler was on the Amtrak Northeast Regional Train from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., and on BWI airport shuttles between Jan. 7 and Jan. 8.
A infected traveler was on the Amtrak Northeast Regional Train from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., and on BWI airport shuttles between Jan. 7 and Jan. 8.
Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Study reveals why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Maryland leaders push back over childhood vaccine changes
Maryland Governor Wes Moore introduced legislation this week to "decouple" Maryland from the U.S.'s official recommendation for childhood vaccine schedules.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore introduced legislation this week to "decouple" Maryland from the U.S.'s official recommendation for childhood vaccine schedules.
Gov. Wes Moore moves to shield Maryland vaccine policy from federal changes
Both elected officials – and thousands of doctors – are speaking out against what they call attacks on vaccines.
Both elected officials – and thousands of doctors – are speaking out against what they call attacks on vaccines.
Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
Minnesota, Wisconsin health departments will not follow CDC vaccine guidance
The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.
The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.