Most Americans now in favor of Medicare for All, according to new poll

Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.

WHO seeks answers after Russian lab worker dies; second pneumonia illness reported

The World Health Organization is seeking more information from Russia after a plague-lab researcher died of unexplained pneumonia and a second illness was reported.

Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism

A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.

NY, NJ among most expensive states to have a baby: Here's how much it costs

Some recent surveys revealed that New York and New Jersey are two of the most expensive states in the country when it comes to giving birth.

What we know - and don't know - about rare pneumonic plague death of employee at Russian research institute

A possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a "very low" risk outside the country, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as investigators look into what caused the death from pneumonia of a lab employee there last week.

NY Gov. Hochul declares measles disaster emergency as cases rise in rural counties

Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a measles disaster emergency in New York following 108 confirmed cases, primarily in rural areas, as neighboring PA surpasses 1,000 cases.

Pennsylvania measles outbreak passes 1,000 cases in worst year for US since 1991

A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has become the largest one experienced by a state in more than three decades as the number of reported cases crosses into four-digit territory.

SoulCycle event raises awareness for meningitis on World Meningitis Day
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Meningitis survivor Jamie Schanbaum and advocates hosted a charity ride at SoulCycle in Williamsburg to raise awareness about the fast-acting disease and the importance of life-saving vaccines. The event coincides with New York landmarks lighting up in support of World Meningitis Day.

US monitoring suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia: official
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The State Department is monitoring reports of a suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia and is urging Moscow to share accurate information quickly as details remain unconfirmed. Steve Goldberg, the chief medical officer at HealthTrack, joins Newsroom Live to explain.

US monitoring suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia, State Department official says

The State Department is monitoring reports of a suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia and is urging Moscow to share accurate information quickly as details remain unconfirmed.

What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?

Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.

Milwaukee baby sickened after formula swapped with flour at gas station

A Milwaukee mother said baby formula bought at a gas station was replaced with cooking flour. Her 3-month-old baby ingested the substance and suffered constipation before recovering.

Infections linked to 2.3 million global cancer cases in 2024, study finds

A new analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer found that infections were linked to approximately 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024.