Flu season doctor visits are at highest level in 15 years

Flu activity is at its highest level since 2009, forcing school closures and overwhelming hospitals across the U.S.

Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.

Bird flu in cattle: 2nd type of strain detected in US dairy cows

A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.

Flu cases in NYC hit highest levels since 2020: Officials

There were over 23,000 positive flu cases in New York City in the weekend ending January 25, the highest total in the last five years.

Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery

Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.

Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery

Wade revealed Thursday that part of one of his kidneys were removed due to a tumor and that he underwent surgery in December 2023.

Live updates: Funding freeze latest; RFK Jr. hearings; Trump's executive orders

Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.

Who is RFK Jr.'s wife? Cheryl Hines seen at Senate confirmation hearing

Cheryl Hines, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was seen sitting behind her husband Wednesday at his first Senate confirmation hearing.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmation hearings | Day 1

On Wednesday, during his confirmation hearings, RFK Jr. struggled to answer questions about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare in his bid to become the nation’s top health official.

Man eating 6-9 pounds of butter and cheese a day develops ‘cholesterol hands’ while on carnivore diet: JAMA

A man who told doctors he ate nothing, but 6–9 pounds of butter, cheese and hamburgers every day for eight months ended up at Tampa General Hospital with yellowish lumps of cholesterol developing on parts of his body.

Medicaid systems down in 20 states including NY after funding freeze

Early childhood education centers and states nationwide discovered Tuesday that they could no longer access money they rely on to provide care after the White House paused federal grands and loans in a far-reaching executive order.

Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts

The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.

Coca-Cola issues safety recall: What to know

Coca-Cola has recalled some of its soft drinks after higher-than-normal levels of a chemical called chlorate were detected in bottles and cans at a production plant in Belgium.

Combination of medication, diet could reverse type 2 diabetes, study finds

A recent study suggests that type 2 diabetes can be reversed through a combination of calorie reduction, physical activity, and the diabetes drug dapagliflozin, offering new hope for patients.