Alcohol linked to rising colon cancer risk as disease becomes leading killer
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.
This major city is introducing paid menstrual leave for female public workers
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
Long-term alcohol habit may be tied to a troubling cancer trend, doctors warn
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
These states ranks as the best places for doctors in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that where doctors choose to practice can significantly affect their pay, workload and overall job satisfaction.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that where doctors choose to practice can significantly affect their pay, workload and overall job satisfaction.
You may be owed a tax refund from COVID: Here's how to get it
Millions of Americans could qualify for a refund from the Internal Revenue Service stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Millions of Americans could qualify for a refund from the Internal Revenue Service stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar sickens 7 in multiple states
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
DOJ and VA to work together to protect vulnerable veterans
Protecting our nation's vulnerable veterans is now the focus of a joint effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) thanks to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Protecting our nation's vulnerable veterans is now the focus of a joint effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) thanks to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Susie Wiles reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'Grateful it was detected early'
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
Judge temporarily blocks federal health officials from reducing vaccine recommendations for children
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.
Study suggests Vitamin D may help lower risk of long COVID symptoms
Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study.
Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study.
Bedbug nightmare spreading across South as cases surge in multiple states
Pest control experts are warning spring break travelers in the U.S. to be cautious about bringing bedbugs home after trips.
Pest control experts are warning spring break travelers in the U.S. to be cautious about bringing bedbugs home after trips.
Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Caribbean cruise ship
More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the CDC.
More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the CDC.
First case of mpox virus 'clade I' detected in New York City
Health officials have confirmed the first case of mpox clade I in New York City. The case is linked to international travel.
Health officials have confirmed the first case of mpox clade I in New York City. The case is linked to international travel.
Some water beads 'illegal' in US as federal safety rules go into effect
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
Life expectancy in New York City is above average: report
The estimated life expectancy at birth for New York City was 82.3 years in 2023, according to data released by the City Health Dashboard.
The estimated life expectancy at birth for New York City was 82.3 years in 2023, according to data released by the City Health Dashboard.
Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of Boston, dies at 60
Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.
Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.