HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Rabies declared ‘imminent public health threat’ in Nassau County
A rise in rabies cases is prompting health officials in Nassau County, Long Island, to declare an "imminent public health threat" – a move that officials hope will help secure resources to combat the spread.
A rise in rabies cases is prompting health officials in Nassau County, Long Island, to declare an "imminent public health threat" – a move that officials hope will help secure resources to combat the spread.
Nearly a dozen New Jersey beaches under bacteria advisories
If you're headed to the Jersey Shore this weekend, you may want to check your favorite beach for some water alerts.
If you're headed to the Jersey Shore this weekend, you may want to check your favorite beach for some water alerts.
Unhealthiest fast food meals list
The Wendy's triple Baconator meal with large fries and a medium Frosty exceed the daily recommended calorie intake by with 2,160 calories, according to WorldAtlas. It also contains 54 grams of saturated fat and 3,400 milligrams of sodium.
The Wendy's triple Baconator meal with large fries and a medium Frosty exceed the daily recommended calorie intake by with 2,160 calories, according to WorldAtlas. It also contains 54 grams of saturated fat and 3,400 milligrams of sodium.
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read a doctor?s letter on Thursday that was intended to dispel health concerns about the swelling in Trump?s ankles and a makeup covered hand.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read a doctor?s letter on Thursday that was intended to dispel health concerns about the swelling in Trump?s ankles and a makeup covered hand.
No link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, study says
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
Breakthrough ACL surgery helps patients heal faster
A new approach to ACL surgery could result in a shorter recovery time.
A new approach to ACL surgery could result in a shorter recovery time.
Paid leave for COVID-19 will expire this month in New York state
If New York residents get sick with COVID-19, they will no longer be able to use the state's specific quarantine paid leave starting next month.
If New York residents get sick with COVID-19, they will no longer be able to use the state's specific quarantine paid leave starting next month.
Plague in Arizona: Health officials address concerns after Flagstaff death
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
Long Island man reunites with kidney donor: 'My angel came'
Scott Scannell has faced a decade-long battle with polycystic kidney disease. After years on dialysis and a national transplant list, he received a kidney from a generous donor.
Scott Scannell has faced a decade-long battle with polycystic kidney disease. After years on dialysis and a national transplant list, he received a kidney from a generous donor.
Long Island kidney recipient meets donor
Scott underwent his life-saving kidney transplant at Stony Brook University Hospital in April. Ann Marie Hassett heard about the urgent need for organ donors and the struggles they faced and wanted to help. FOX 5 NYs Jessica Formoso has the story.
Scott underwent his life-saving kidney transplant at Stony Brook University Hospital in April. Ann Marie Hassett heard about the urgent need for organ donors and the struggles they faced and wanted to help. FOX 5 NYs Jessica Formoso has the story.
These states are spending the most on health insurance, study shows
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.
M&M's, Skittles maker pushes back on RFK Jr's MAHA initiative to ban synthetic food dyes
MARS, the maker of M&M's and Skittles, yet to join voluntary pledge to end use of synthetic food dyes.
MARS, the maker of M&M's and Skittles, yet to join voluntary pledge to end use of synthetic food dyes.