Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, review of studies suggests

An in-depth evaluation of published studies implies that radio waves from mobile phones do not pose a risk to a person’s health.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

West Nile virus deaths reported in the US: What to know

Three people have died in the U.S. from West Nile virus, the mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.

Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%

Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.

Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales

American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.

Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week

A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.

Sloth fever warning: What New Yorkers should know about the Oropouche Virus

U.S. health officials say more than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba were infected with the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever.

Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds

Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.

Federal lawsuit challenges Nassau County mask ban

A disability rights organization is challenging the Nassau County, Long Island ban on wearing masks in public, except for health and religious reasons. Here's what they argue.

Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September

The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.

Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says

The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.

The cost of IVF in 2024

Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.