RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records
The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."
The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."
FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
Measles outbreak spreads to 9th state: What to know
The confirmed cases of measles are the first Montana has had in 35 years.
The confirmed cases of measles are the first Montana has had in 35 years.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
Covid.gov website changed by Trump administration to promote lab leak theory
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
Deadly E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Brooklyn company launches life-saving gel nationwide: 'Control bleeding almost instantly'
A revolutionary gel that can stop bleeding instantly is being made inside a sterile lab in Brooklyn — and it’s about to go nationwide.
A revolutionary gel that can stop bleeding instantly is being made inside a sterile lab in Brooklyn — and it’s about to go nationwide.
Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
Pfizer ends development of pill to treat obesity after injury reported during trial
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
Nevada teen saves dad's life after learning CPR in class: 'I just remembered what we practiced'
A Nevada high school student is being praised as a hero after using CPR skills she learned in class to help save her father’s life.
A Nevada high school student is being praised as a hero after using CPR skills she learned in class to help save her father’s life.
Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
RFK Jr. pledges HHS will determine cause of autism by September
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
Researchers at Long Island lab discover breakthrough that slows pancreatic cancer progression
Pancreatic cancer is predicted to become the second-deadliest form of cancer in the United States by 2030.
Pancreatic cancer is predicted to become the second-deadliest form of cancer in the United States by 2030.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.