FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
NYC sees tick population surge in 2025
The Fordham Tick Index indicates a high risk of ticks in New York City due to increased acorn-eating animal populations.
Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Home Chef, Marketside brand recalls pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger stores
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Senators propose bill to ban prescription drug ads
Senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, a bill that would ban all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.
RFK Jr.'s newest CDC vaccine panel includes critics of COVID shots, lockdowns
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the federal vaccine advisory panel after abruptly disbanding the previous 17-member group earlier this week.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine panel
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, citing concerns over conflicts of interest.