Health

The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease spread from animals to humans.

It's been five years since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many Americans say they never caught the virus, even after all this time.

New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and leads up to Easter on April 20.

Devarjaye “DJ" Daniel, a brain cancer survivor from Houston, was honored during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. In an interview with FOX 26, Daniel says the moment was a surprise.

Millions of people in the U.S. each year deal with symptoms of seasonal allergies caused by distinct types of pollen.

Americans’ opinions about daylight saving time have changed dramatically in the last couple of decades.

James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.

As measles spreads nationwide, concerns are rising in the Tri-State Area, particularly with reported cases in New Jersey and New York City.

Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.

At 100 years old, Joe Alvarez has still got game.

Some nasal wash bottles are under a voluntary recall after testing positive for a microbial contamination that could lead to blood infections, according to the FDA.

State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.

Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.

Mount Sinai Beth Israel in NYC finally has a closing date set following a long-drawn-out legal battle.