NJ health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Newark airport

New Jersey health officials are alerting residents to potential measles exposure linked to a traveler who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport earlier this month while infectious.

New York reports highest number of flu cases ever recorded in a single week

New York is experiencing its worst week on record for influenza cases, prompting health officials to warn residents to take precautions as hospitalizations rise statewide.

Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds

A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

Barry Manilow reveals early lung cancer diagnosis, says no chemo needed

Legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery after completing his current run of concerts.

Misunderstood illness leaves millions exhausted, with most cases undiagnosed

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a misunderstood illness that affects 3.3 million people in the US, with one in four confined to bed at some point.

NY set to legalize medically assisted suicide
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill residents in the New Year.

FDA announces urgent recall of dietary supplement due to undeclared ingredients

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of a dietary supplement due to the capsules being tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are FDA approved drugs to treat male erectile dysfunction.

Doctors warn against using AI to self-diagnose and assess symptoms
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As seasonal illnesses increase during the holidays, doctors say more people are turning to artificial intelligence tools to assess their symptoms, a trend medical professionals caution against.

Silicosis: Countertops linked to Massachusetts man's diagnosis

A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops.

Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds

One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.

CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries

U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.