Canada will fund an Indigenous-led study into how oil sands development impacts the health of local communities, the government said on Wednesday, following a tailings water
August 07, 2024
Neighbors voice health concerns over excessive dust on golf course during storms
August 07, 2024
Lawsuit accuses North Texas school therapist of throwing autistic child against a wall
August 07, 2024
The head of the World Health Organization says he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency
August 07, 2024
Colin Farrell launches foundation in honor of son, who has a rare neurogenetic disorder
August 07, 2024
How do teens quit vaping? Some simply send a text for help, new study shows
August 07, 2024
Simone Biles’ winning strategy prioritizes mental health. Here’s how to do it
August 07, 2024
The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday an emergency committee will be convened to discuss whether the current mpox outbreak in the
August 07, 2024
Monthly abortions continue to trend up in the US in 2024, new report shows
August 07, 2024
A new report shows the number of monthly abortions in the U.S. went up slightly in the first three months of 2024 compared with before the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade
August 07, 2024
A court in Beijing has ruled against an unmarried Chinese woman in the case over her right to freeze her eggs
August 07, 2024
Increased mistrust of the US medical profession and higher mortality rates are consequences of the low numbers of Black doctors. A massive gift to Black medical colleges may help build those numbers.
August 07, 2024
Mapping daily temperature variations across the US revealed stark differences between wealthy and poor neighborhoods, and large differences by race.
August 07, 2024
Getting drugs into the brain is a challenge. A new study suggests a brain parasite may be able to help.
August 07, 2024
U.S. patients are on average staying on Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss medication for just six months, an executive said on Wednesday, attributing the short time to the low
August 07, 2024
Zimmer Biomet Holdings beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by robust demand for its devices used in joint reconstruction procedures.
August 07, 2024
CVS Health has chopped its 2024 forecast for a third time as the health care giant continues to struggle with high utilization in its health insurance business
August 07, 2024
Olympic open water swimmers have gotten a chance to check out the long-polluted Seine River after Paris organizers determined it was safe to dive in
August 07, 2024
CNN Paris correspondent Melissa Bell reports from the water as Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo delivers on her promise to swim in the River Seine - in an effort to alleviate concerns around the river's suitability for swimming events during the Paris Olympics, despite a 1.4 billion Euro (1.5 billion USD) clean-up plan ahead of the Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place on the river on July 26, if currents are not too strong.
August 07, 2024
Belgian triathlete who fell ill after Seine race says she did not contract E. coli
August 07, 2024
CVS Health said on Wednesday that high demand for medical care among older adults hit second-quarter results, a trend that continued into July,
August 07, 2024
South Africa is moving ahead with implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, despite strong opposition from
August 07, 2024
Novo Nordisk on Wednesday trimmed its full-year profit outlook after reporting weaker-than-expected quarterly sales of its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, stirring
August 07, 2024
The U.S. said on Wednesday it would provide nearly $414 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 25 million people need such
August 07, 2024
Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche is considering divesting cancer data specialist Flatiron Health, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
August 07, 2024
A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities
August 07, 2024
Olympic open water swimmers have trained in the long-polluted Seine River after Paris organizers determined it was safe to dive in
August 07, 2024
Alexee Trevizo's lawyer sues hospital for wrongful death of the baby
August 06, 2024
Man's rare liver disease conquered after 24-year battle
August 06, 2024
Gene sequencing machine maker Illumina on Tuesday forecast 2024 sales from its core segment to decline, a sign that subdued demand for its instruments used in genetic tests could extend
August 06, 2024
EPA issues emergency ban of weedkiller Dacthal, citing risks to unborn children
August 06, 2024
Healthcare company DaVita raised its 2024 profit forecast on Tuesday expecting strong demand for its kidney dialysis services, sending shares of the company up 3% in aftermarket trade.
August 06, 2024
An Ohio judge on Tuesday upheld a Republican-backed state law banning gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors, rebuffing a
August 06, 2024
A judge in Ohio says a state law that limits gender-affirming health care for youth under 18 can go into effect
August 06, 2024
Amgen on Tuesday said its second-quarter profit slipped 1% as higher expenses, including costs related to development of its experimental obesity drug MariTide, offset a 20
August 06, 2024
A government survey shows small signs of improvement in the mental health of U.S. teenagers
August 06, 2024
Outdoor tables saved thousands of New York City restaurants from ruin when they were forced to close their dining rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic
August 06, 2024
"The Mind After Midnight": The dark side of sleep disruption
August 06, 2024
A Jersey Shore beach might be contaminated with arsenic. Visitors are warned not to touch anything.
August 06, 2024
Principal helping students living in park find housing
August 06, 2024
A Chinese American teen is vying to become the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents in a quest that also aims to drum up donations for research into childhood cancer
August 06, 2024
Despite some gains, teens — especially girls — are still struggling with their mental health since the pandemic, report shows
August 06, 2024
How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis, according to a new study
August 06, 2024
David Lynch says he will ‘never retire,’ despite emphysema diagnosis
August 06, 2024
Engineers have tried for decades to develop bionic eyes to reverse blindness. But the brain is far more complex than a computer.
August 06, 2024
China said it would begin adding controls and regulation to the production of three chemicals used to make illicit fentanyl, the White House said on Tuesday, calling the move "a
August 06, 2024
Kenvue beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped primarily by better-than-expected sales in its essential health products unit that sells brands
August 06, 2024
For yogis looking for some puppy love to go with their mindfulness, a yoga class in Los Angeles offers gentle stretching alongside nine puppies, many of them
August 06, 2024
With Giorgia Meloni, Italy has probably the most openly anti-abortion prime minister in western Europe, but terminating
August 06, 2024
A diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your heart and kidney disease risk, study says
August 06, 2024
Freddie Freeman singled and got a hug from Phillies star Bryce Harper in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup after missing eight games to be with his ailing 3-year-old son who is out of danger after a serious medical diagnosis
August 05, 2024
Michael Bloomberg committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools through his organization Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 05, 2024
GSK won the latest trial over claims that discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, as a jury on Monday found that the drug was not responsible for an Illinois
August 05, 2024
Novartis and Viatris were hit with a federal lawsuit in Maryland on Monday by the family of a woman whose tissue cells were taken from her body in the 1950s and used to
August 05, 2024
A new mom in Nashville has 911 to thank for walking her through a surprise at-home birth
August 05, 2024
The passage of time has allowed Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin to gain perspective and grow in confidence a year after he resumed playing football following a near-death experience
August 05, 2024
Zac Efron says he’s ‘happy and healthy’ following reports of brief hospitalization
August 05, 2024
Combat brain fatigue with these top expert tips
August 05, 2024
Some recent studies seem to suggest taking a new and more cautious look at plastic water bottles and frozen meal containers
August 05, 2024
Most doctors ask about the menstrual cycle at well-checks in order to inquire about menstrual problems, pregnancy or menopause. Few recognize that menstruation is a cornerstone of overall health.
August 05, 2024
Black women who are more frequently exposed to racism showed stronger connections in areas of the brain involved in rumination and heightened vigilance, both of which lead to faster biological aging.
August 05, 2024
The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there
August 05, 2024
With FDA decision looming, bipartisan group of lawmakers urge support for MDMA to treat PTSD
August 05, 2024
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says speaking out about suicidal thoughts is part of ‘healing process’
August 05, 2024
As Iowa’s maternity care deserts continue to grow, doctors say the state’s new abortion ban will only make matters worse
August 05, 2024
As Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound gains ground in the U.S. against Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, some doctors say their guiding
August 05, 2024
Losses at German drugmaker BioNTech quadrupled in the second quarter from a year earlier, the company said on Monday, as it banks on a strategy shift towards new cancer treatments
August 05, 2024
Pregnant athletes are pushing boundaries in Paris by competing ever later into pregnancy
August 05, 2024
Thousands of cyclists ride Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cancer research
August 04, 2024
Belgium has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon race and Switzerland has had to mix up its roster after athletes from both countries fell ill following the initial triathlon races last week. CNN's Melissa Bell has more.
August 04, 2024
Female athletes of color have historically faced disproportionate scrutiny and discrimination when it comes to sex testing and false accusations that they are male or transgender
August 04, 2024
An international aid group says it was forced to ration malnutrition treatment for children in a famine-hit area in Sudan's Darfur region because of a blockade imposed by a notorious paramilitary group on the area
August 04, 2024
America’s drugstores are testing smaller locations and more ways to offer care as more store closings loom
August 04, 2024
These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete
August 04, 2024
School districts across the U.S. are adopting mental health practices as a part of their daily schedules and curriculums
August 04, 2024
Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.
August 03, 2024
Gambia has been rocked in recent months by a heated debate on female genital cutting, a centuries-old practice rooted in concepts about sexual purity and control of women
August 03, 2024
Rugby Olympic medalist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning
August 02, 2024
At least 37 civilians were killed and 212 were injured in an explosion at a popular beach restaurant in the Somali capital late on Friday, the health minister said, an attack the
August 02, 2024
'It's not if, it's when:' Gymnast remains positive after spinal cord injury
August 02, 2024
Man grateful to speak again after larynx transplant
August 02, 2024
Patrick Morrissey didn’t let Parkinson’s disease stop him from rowing across the Pacific Ocean
August 02, 2024
Family recalls terrifying moment their 14-month-old boy fell in 9 foot hole
August 02, 2024
A famine-stricken camp in Sudan's conflict-torn Darfur region is facing a significant new influx of displaced people while floods threaten to contaminate water and
August 02, 2024
In this week’s “Dr. Sanjay Gupta On Call,” readers had a lot of questions this summer’s Covid-19 wave. Dr. Gupta explains when you should get your next Covid booster.
August 02, 2024
Back to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare
August 02, 2024
Pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson as well as smaller startups are investing in psychedelic drug development, and both are pursuing FDA approval for their patented psilocybin formulations.
August 02, 2024
There has been a nationwide expansion of maternity homes in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion
August 02, 2024
There has been a nationwide expansion of maternity homes in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion
August 02, 2024
There has been a nationwide expansion of maternity homes in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion
August 02, 2024
Advocates say air conditioning is no longer a luxury but a public health and affordability issue
August 02, 2024
County will offer homes, hope for homeless people with new large 'safe stay' campus
August 01, 2024
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program
August 01, 2024
Utah's highest court on Thursday refused to allow the enforcement of a near-total abortion ban while a lower court judge considers a challenge to the law by Planned
August 01, 2024
Vertex Pharmaceuticals raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, betting on robust demand for its cystic fibrosis (CF) treatments.
August 01, 2024
Gov. Maura Healey says she is pressing Steward Health Care to adhere to a state Department of Public Health regulation that hospital owners must give 120 days notice before any medical facility can close in Massachusetts
August 01, 2024
"Taking every precaution": Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads
August 01, 2024
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s son Miles diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
August 01, 2024
Sea lions are stranding on a long stretch of California coast with signs of poisoning by a naturally occurring bloom of harmful algae
August 01, 2024
U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly expects its blockbuster weight-loss drug to officially come out of shortage in the United States in coming days, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing an
August 01, 2024
Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers the top question on the minds of CNN viewers when it comes to teens and social media - just why are they so drawn to it and why can't they seem to put their phones down?
August 01, 2024
What your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset
August 01, 2024
Regular aspirin use may help lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds, especially for those with unhealthy lifestyles
August 01, 2024
Cleveland Browns running back D’Onta Foreman is expected to be released from a hospital in Virginia after suffering a neck injury during a kickoff drill in practice
August 01, 2024
Don’t waste time and money on trendy wellness hacks. Try these things that actually work
August 01, 2024
A global food monitor concluded on Thursday that war in Sudan had caused famine at a camp for displaced people in North Darfur, and similar conditions may exist elsewhere in the region.
August 01, 2024
This country’s doctors can prescribe four-week spa breaks to frazzled parents
August 01, 2024
The war in Sudan and restrictions on aid deliveries have caused famine in at least one site in North Darfur, and have
August 01, 2024
Drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals exceeded estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, driven by strong demand for its top-selling eczema and eye drugs.
August 01, 2024
Many jurisdictions treat pet theft like property theft, assigning dogs dollar values and failing to account for their emotional importance.
August 01, 2024
Older adults are at risk for contracting STDs – not only because of stigma and infrequent condom use, but also because of physical changes due to aging.
August 01, 2024
Moderna on Thursday cut its 2024 sales forecast for COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus vaccines by up to 25%, or $1 billion, due partly to low COVID
August 01, 2024
African health officials say mpox cases have surged by 160% so far this year, warning the risk of further spread is high given the lack of treatments or vaccines on the continent
August 01, 2024
Icy body bags and mobile coolers: Here’s what it takes now to survive outside in America’s hottest city
August 01, 2024
Doctor allegedly dies by suicide at VA medical Center, employee says
August 01, 2024
Woman gets jail for importing fruit from Vietnam infested with fruit flies
August 01, 2024
US Army captain becomes first female nurse to graduate from the Army’s elite Ranger Course
July 31, 2024
Health care worker convicted of accessing Justice Ginsburg’s health records as she battled cancer
July 31, 2024
Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa's health officials are racing to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines
July 31, 2024
Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors
July 31, 2024
San Francisco will ramp up sweeps of homeless encampments under a directive issued days after California Governor Gavin Newsom told cities to begin enforcing laws against
July 31, 2024
Millions of children are going without extra food on the table this summer, after 13 states said no to joining a federal program that helps families in need buy groceries
July 31, 2024
Long-distance cyclist showing anything is possible, despite his above-the-knee amputation
July 31, 2024
A deadly food poisoning outbreak has led to the recall of more than 7 million pounds of popular Boar’s Head deli meats made at a plant in Virginia
July 31, 2024
A U.S. regulator said on Wednesday it still believes that air bag inflators in 49 million U.S. vehicles assembled by 13 automakers pose serious safety risks
July 31, 2024
North Texas couple, surrogate move forward despite surrogacy agency investigation
July 31, 2024
Australia launches peanut allergy immunotherapy program for babies in world first
July 31, 2024
Trump and Harris bash each other over outdated health insurance positions
July 31, 2024
Marlboro maker Altria said on Wednesday it had sent data to the U.S.
July 31, 2024
U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead
July 31, 2024
Kathie Lee Gifford hospitalized after fracturing her pelvis
July 31, 2024
A spinal injury ended Adriana Ruano’s Olympic dream as a gymnast
July 31, 2024
Shirley Chung of ‘Top Chef’ has stage 4 tongue cancer
July 31, 2024
First on CNN: Cyberattack hits blood-donation nonprofit OneBlood
July 31, 2024
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that polio had been detected in Gaza and warned that children in the war-ravaged enclave would soon be infected
July 31, 2024
Humana said on Wednesday that demand for medical care was higher than it had anticipated in the second quarter, dampening investor hopes that elevated costs in the Medicare
July 31, 2024
GE HealthCare cut its revenue growth forecast for the year on Wednesday, as a freeze in China's healthcare sector due to an anti-corruption drive dragged down sales of its imaging machines
July 31, 2024
Biden to call on Congress and agencies to take action aimed at curbing flow of fentanyl
July 31, 2024
Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds
July 31, 2024
Indonesia raised the minimum age limit for purchasing cigarettes to 21 from 18 as part of a series of changes to health regulations intended to curb the deadly
July 31, 2024
Boar’s Head recall expanded to include 7 million more pounds of meat products
July 31, 2024
The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products as an investigation into a deadly listeria outbreak continues
July 30, 2024
Simone Biles is a different person than the one who abruptly pulled out of the Tokyo Games three years ago amid a mental health crisis, her teammates said, and it
July 30, 2024
Police in San Francisco will start clearing out homeless residents who have refused to move from public areas under new policies
July 30, 2024
A Kansas woman on Tuesday sued the University of Kansas Health System for refusing to give her a medically necessary abortion in 2022, accusing the hospital of violating
July 30, 2024
At the University of South Wales, Professor Damian Bailey runs an environmental testing chamber that can alter temperature, altitude, pressure and oxygen levels. CNN’s Senior Climate Writer Laura Paddison put her body to the test under extreme heat and humidity to understand how these conditions can quickly become deadly and why a warming world is dangerous for us all.
July 30, 2024
Health care worker accused of posting Justice Ginsburg’s medical records denies accessing them
July 30, 2024
The U.S. will pay for flu shots for farmworkers to try to prevent bird flu from getting worse
July 30, 2024
Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest
July 30, 2024
To prevent supercharged flu virus, CDC pushes seasonal flu vaccines to farmworkers at risk of coinfection with bird flu
July 30, 2024
Wells Fargo & Co was accused in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday of mismanaging its employee health insurance plan and forcing tens of thousands of U.S. employees to overpay
July 30, 2024
Self-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows
July 30, 2024
Most young people who die by suicide in the US do not have previous mental health diagnoses, study suggests
July 30, 2024
Man dies after contracting Ebola-like tick-borne disease in Spain
July 30, 2024
Record heat is set to drive the cost of fruits and vegetables higher
July 30, 2024
Ozempic predecessor suggests potential for GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s in early trial
July 30, 2024
Pfizer raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, helped by cancer treatments acquired through a $43 billion deal for Seagen and strong sales of its
July 30, 2024
Merck & Co said on Tuesday that shipments of its Gardasil vaccine in the important China market declined in the second quarter, sparking investor concerns,
July 30, 2024
How to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
July 30, 2024
American gymnast Shilese Jones is aiming for the 2028 Olympics after a left knee injury ended her shot at reaching Paris
July 30, 2024
World's largest dialysis specialist Fresenius Medical Care cut the outlook for volumes in its key U.S. market on Tuesday after revenue from treatments there fell in the second quarter,
July 30, 2024
Meet the couple using their art studio as a safe space for children of all abilities
July 29, 2024
Singapore state investor Temasek plans to invest up to $30 billion over the next five years in the U.S. in sectors such as healthcare, financial services and technology.
July 29, 2024
Around a quarter of adolescent girls who have been in relationships have endured physical or sexual violence, a World Health Organization study said on Tuesday,
July 29, 2024
‘Biohazard’ prompts United Airlines flight diversion
July 29, 2024
Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests
July 29, 2024
Hero lifeguard recovering from spinal injuries after rescuing 7-year-old boy
July 29, 2024
5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know
July 29, 2024
Four pharmaceutical companies involved in the first U.S. negotiations over prices for the Medicare program said they do not expect a significant
July 29, 2024
Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain health than other air pollution
July 29, 2024
U.S. health regulators have approved a blood test for colon cancer, offering a new way of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths
July 29, 2024
Iowa enforced a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy on Monday, becoming the 22nd state to impose broad restrictions on ending pregnancies since
July 29, 2024
FDA approves blood test for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults in the US
July 29, 2024
Ludacris wants to help you eat healthier
July 29, 2024
The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers
July 29, 2024
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant
July 29, 2024
Moms execute more household tasks. But they’re also family executives, doing more of the thinking ahead and assigning that are part of all those chores – bad news for their mental health.
July 29, 2024
Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke linked to increased risk of dementia diagnosis, new study finds
July 29, 2024
Greece has banned moving sheep and goats from their farms to try to contain a viral infection known as "goat plague" after new cases were detected over the weekend, the agriculture
July 29, 2024
South Korea's spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems, including high blood pressure and diabetes
July 29, 2024
Heat is testing the limits of human survivability. Here’s how it kills
July 29, 2024
Pfizer's, GSK's and Moderna's competition for arms for their new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines is on Wall Street's watch list for when the companies report
July 29, 2024
Big worries over River Seine’s water quality as triathlon training canceled again
July 29, 2024
Federal officials are moving to set new limits on salmonella in raw poultry products in the U.S. The Agriculture Department's proposal is aimed at reducing the number of people who get sick
July 29, 2024
Exclusive: Inside the Supreme Court’s negotiations and compromise on Idaho’s abortion ban
July 29, 2024
Abbott Laboratories' shares fell nearly 7% premarket, while British peer Reckitt Benckiser slumped 9% on Monday, after the U.S. healthcare firm was ordered to pay $495 million in damages
July 29, 2024
Concerns about the water quality in the Seine River led officials to call off the swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon training session for a second straight day
July 29, 2024
A prominent doctors' group worries that a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding known as tongue-tie is being overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery
July 29, 2024
Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect
July 28, 2024
What Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order to clear homeless encampments means for the people who live in them
July 28, 2024
Simone Biles fights through calf injury to produce impressive performance on Olympic return
July 28, 2024
Alzheimer’s blood test catches 90% of early dementia cases, study finds
July 28, 2024
New research suggests certain blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately
July 28, 2024
The swimming portion of a practice run for the Olympic triathlon has been canceled because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River
July 28, 2024
Early West Nile activity may point to a once-in-a-decade spike in infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know
July 27, 2024
Days before they’re set to plunge into the Seine River during the Paris Olympics, triathletes are holding out hope that the famous waterway’s bacteria levels would be safe enough for swimming
July 27, 2024
Big Tobacco may have its biggest new hit since cigarettes
July 27, 2024
Comedian Jon Stewart and troops sickened by uranium have ended a meeting at the Department of Veterans Affairs angry that once again they have been told they will have to wait to see whether the VA will connect their illnesses to the toxic base where they were deployed shortly after 9/11
July 26, 2024
A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories' specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel
July 26, 2024
New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr
July 26, 2024
‘We cannot remain silent about what we saw.’ US doctors who volunteered in Gaza demand ceasefire in letter to White House
July 26, 2024
Bankrupt hospital owner Steward Health Care will close two locations in Massachusetts after failing to find a buyer for them, the company said Friday.
July 26, 2024
Boar’s Head recalls more than 200,000 pounds of deli meat products due to listeria concerns
July 26, 2024
Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains
July 26, 2024
African American women are reclaiming their health and their communities by walking with the nonprofit GirlTrek.
July 26, 2024
Black women start a movement to tackle their health crisis
July 26, 2024
Indivior reached an $86 million settlement with 16 U.S. states over the drug manufacturer's alleged role in spreading opioid addiction across the United States,
July 26, 2024
U.S. health officials have announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and other deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak
July 26, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned patients and doctors about dosing errors associated with compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
July 26, 2024
The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a law restricting access to both medical care for transgender youth and abortion
July 26, 2024
Why fewer people are choosing to have kids
July 26, 2024
Some of the infections are showing an increased resistance to antibiotics.
July 26, 2024
Military veterans have spent years lobbying for the use of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, but a sharply critical review of the club drug MDMA has put the therapy's approval in doubt
July 26, 2024
Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.
July 26, 2024
The European Union health regulator on Friday recommended expanded use of GSK's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in adults aged between 50 and 59.
July 26, 2024
Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb posted better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by growth from new products like anemia treatment Reblozyl and heart drug Camzyos
July 26, 2024
The World Health Organization is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected after the virus was
July 26, 2024
The European Union's drugs regulator has rejected Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi treatment for early Alzheimer's disease, saying the risk of serious brain
July 26, 2024
Too hot to board: What’s the limit for sweltering airplane cabins?
July 26, 2024
Centene Corp said on Friday it expects medical costs to improve next year as states catch up with reassessment of enrollments for its Medicaid plans that
July 26, 2024
The Netherlands on Friday secured EU approval for 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) of state aid to build a nuclear reactor to produce medical isotopes for cancer
July 26, 2024
Harvey Weinstein in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 and contracting double pneumonia
July 26, 2024
Jailed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was moved to a New York hospital on Thursday with multiple ailments including COVID, his representatives said in a statement.
July 26, 2024
A walrus calf seemingly left behind by her herd near Alaska’s northernmost city is receiving treatment at a nonprofit wildlife response center hundreds of miles away
July 25, 2024
Medical device maker Dexcom cut its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, blaming a restructuring of its sales team, fewer customers, and lower revenue from each customer, sending its
July 25, 2024
Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings
July 25, 2024
‘The system is broken’: Cafeteria worker speaks out in death of 12-year-old boy
July 25, 2024
Brazil will declare the end of a Newcastle disease outbreak in the southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, a local news outlet reported on Thursday, citing an agriculture
July 25, 2024
CNN speaks with emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani about the combination of a heat wave and power outages facing Texas.
July 25, 2024
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Thursday announced three additional human cases of bird flu among poultry farm workers, bringing the total number
July 25, 2024
Indian drugmaker Mankind Pharma said late on Thursday it would acquire Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd in a deal valued at around 136.30 billion rupees ($1.63 billion), including debt.
July 25, 2024
When Barbie learned what a gynecologist was, so did many other people, according to new study
July 25, 2024
On the heels of low ratings for the coronavirus pandemic-marred Tokyo and Beijing Olympics, Paris may not do much better among U.S. viewers
July 25, 2024
The Dutch government is set to secure EU approval for 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) of state aid to build a nuclear reactor to produce medical isotopes for cancer
July 25, 2024
Australian field hockey player opts to amputate part of his finger in order to compete in Paris Olympics
July 25, 2024
The European Medicines Agency has backed the use of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy to lower major heart risks and strokes in overweight or obese adults without diabetes, the Danish drugmaker said on
July 25, 2024
Hens blush when excited or scared, study finds
July 25, 2024
Grindr is limiting location services at the Olympics to protect LGBTQ+ athletes
July 25, 2024
As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer
July 25, 2024
A pain management specialist explains some of the new developments in pain treatment and why there’s hope for patients with chronic pain.
July 25, 2024
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization on Thursday called for an urgent and unified response to an "alarming" rise in avian influenza in humans and animals across the
July 25, 2024
You shouldn’t want to look like an Olympian, experts say
July 25, 2024
Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees
July 25, 2024
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca raised its full year sales and profit forecast on Thursday after beating analyst expectations for second-quarter
July 25, 2024
The United Nations is calling for a flurry of efforts to reduce the human toll from soaring and searing temperatures in what it calls an extreme heat epidemic
July 25, 2024
Sanofi on Thursday raised its full-year profit outlook after strong demand for blockbuster asthma drug Dupixent and better-than-expected sales of new launches helped its
July 25, 2024
Roche on Thursday raised its full-year earnings forecast after exceeding expectations for the first half, driven by strong demand for newer drugs such as eye
July 25, 2024
US infant mortality increased in 2022 for the first time in decades, CDC report shows
July 25, 2024
An Australian judge on Thursday dismissed a class action lawsuit claiming Bayer's Roundup weedkiller can cause a type of blood cancer, a ruling
July 25, 2024
A Hawaii judge is temporarily blocking the state from enforcing a law requiring the licensing of practitioners and teachers of traditional Native Hawaiian midwifery
July 25, 2024
A new report shows food labels might not always tell the whole truth about calories. The numbers on packages could be off by as much as one-fifth, making it tough for people trying to watch their weight
July 24, 2024
Sharks off the coast of Brazil's party city Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine.
July 24, 2024
Mayne Pharma has filed a lawsuit against India's Sun Pharma over infringements of patents related to a certain product used for menopause-related vaginal pain, the Australian drugmaker said
July 24, 2024
An unwelcome attendee has joined the Paris Olympic Games: Covid-19
July 24, 2024
Woman rescued two men after boat explosion on Lake Michigan. "We did our deed for the day"
July 24, 2024
Britain's health regulator said on Wednesday it has authorised Pfizer and BioNTech's updated COVID-19 vaccine that targets the JN.1 subvariant for use in infants, children and adults.
July 24, 2024
Mother turns tragedy into strength, advocates for families who experience infant loss
July 24, 2024
Shortage of blood culture vials could impact patient care, CDC and FDA warn
July 24, 2024
Twice-yearly shot proves successful at preventing HIV infection among women, trial data shows
July 24, 2024
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised and promised reforms on Wednesday after a public inquiry found some 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused
July 24, 2024
Three more Australian women's water polo players have tested positive for COVID ahead of the Paris Games, the country's Olympic team chief Anna Meares said on Wednesday,
July 24, 2024
The World Bank's fund to help developing countries better prepare for pandemics has raised $667 million from the United States and $54 million from Germany, moving it closer towards its
July 24, 2024
Human psychology is influenced by a complex network of genes and environmental factors. Studying how and when genes fail to cooperate could broaden our understanding of behavior.
July 24, 2024
The wounds contain black and yellow dead tissue and tunnel deep into the skin. Deep stigma around them can make getting treatment difficult.
July 24, 2024
When patients spend large sums on their cancer care, it can be hard for them to afford basics such as food and housing.
July 24, 2024
A goal to eliminate global hunger by 2030 looks increasingly impossible to achieve, with the number of people suffering chronic hunger barely changed over the past
July 24, 2024
The U.S. has pledged $667 million to the latest funding round for a global fund aimed at preventing pandemics and preparing countries to deal with them,
July 24, 2024
Pfizer's gene therapy for hemophilia A significantly cut the number of annual bleeding episodes in patients with the rare disorder in a late-stage study and performed better than the
July 24, 2024
‘It was humiliating.’ Evictions in these cities are worse than before Covid
July 24, 2024
Biogen and Sage Therapeutics do not plan to conduct further studies for their neurological disorder drug after it failed in a mid-stage trial, the drugmakers said on Wednesday.
July 24, 2024
Years into a drug overdose crisis, Canada is facing backlash against government-sanctioned programs such as legal injection sites designed to keep users
July 24, 2024
Big pharmaceutical companies that make personalized blood cancer treatments are working to cut the manufacturing turnaround time by as much as half in coming
July 24, 2024
Are cold showers good for you? What the science says
July 24, 2024
A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women in Africa
July 24, 2024
Scars from the mpox pustules are still visible on 7-year old Grace Kabuo’s face, as well as on a handful of her playmates at a
July 24, 2024
New Zealand is the latest country to confront cruel, systemic and commonplace abuse of children and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care institutions
July 24, 2024
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticides used on food, in homes and on pets, study finds
July 24, 2024
Israel is blocking physicians with Palestinian heritage from entering Gaza
July 24, 2024
President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade
July 24, 2024
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered the state to initially count signatures that were collected by volunteers in favor of putting an abortion rights measure on the ballot
July 24, 2024
As areas across the U.S. continue to experience extreme heat, employers have taken steps to protect workers from high temperatures
July 23, 2024
Hundreds of people may have died from heat in one Arizona county
July 23, 2024
Kids buying non-alcoholic beverages
July 23, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF on Tuesday urged Bosnia's authorities to raise the measles vaccination rate among children after two adolescents in the Balkan
July 23, 2024
New Jersey family bringing "bright in the darkness" to millions struggling with Alzheimer's disease
July 23, 2024
Iowa’s strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant
July 23, 2024
President Joe Biden is now testing negative for COVID-19 prior to his Oval Office address to the nation
July 23, 2024
The National Health Service in England faces an unprecedented challenge from backlogs, workforce issues and rising demand, a budget watchdog said on Tuesday in a report outlining
July 23, 2024
Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar pulls out of Olympics with extreme fatigue
July 23, 2024
Robert Langer, co-founder and a key figure behind Moderna's scientific success, will step down from the vaccine maker's board on Aug. 5, the company said on Tuesday.
July 23, 2024
Athletes have different gut microbiomes compared with the general population. Some of these microbes are thought to improve endurance and recovery by optimizing the cell’s powerhouses.
July 23, 2024
Many popular cereals have 10 to 14 grams of sugar per serving, which is nearly a third of the USDA’s recommended daily limit.
July 23, 2024
The pandemic led many teachers to leave their jobs − a trend that could continue if education leaders don’t address issues that affect morale.
July 23, 2024
HCA Healthcare lifted its annual profit forecast on Tuesday due to strong demand for medical care and higher admissions, sending shares of the largest for-profit U.S.
July 23, 2024
Medical supplies distributor Owens & Minor said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy medical equipment firm Rotech Healthcare for $1.36 billion in cash to expand its presence in home-based care
July 23, 2024
Merck's antibody-based shot met the main goal of a mid-to-late stage trial, when tested to protect infants against a disease caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (
July 23, 2024
How often you poop could suggest more than you think, study finds
July 23, 2024
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday there was a high risk of the polio virus spreading across the Gaza Strip and beyond its borders due to the dire health and sanitation
July 23, 2024
Athletes heading to the Paris Olympics have more access than ever to resources in the once-taboo realm of mental health and many sound more willing than ever to use them
July 23, 2024
Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, a deputy prime minister said Tuesday, signalling a U-turn on plans
July 23, 2024
A simple tool may be able to predict your risk for both dementia and depression, study finds
July 23, 2024
Puerto Rico has lost thousands of its doctors in the past decade, many having fled to the U.S. mainland for better pay
July 23, 2024
Nearly 40 million people were living with the HIV virus that causes AIDS last year, over 9 million weren’t getting any treatment, and the result was that every minute someone died of AIDS-related causes, the U.N. says in a new report
July 23, 2024
Some of the biggest global drugmakers, undeterred by mounting Sino-U.S. tensions, are scouring for deals in China to replenish drug
July 23, 2024
A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths
July 22, 2024
The maker of Robitussin settled a consumer lawsuit that claimed its "non-drowsy" cough and flu medicine causes drowsiness, agreeing to pay $4.5 million and
July 22, 2024
White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor says President Joe Biden’s “symptoms have almost resolved completely” from COVID-19
July 22, 2024
5 strategies for families to ensure children are safe online, according to a new White House report
July 22, 2024
At least half a dozen homes are in ruins after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a blistering heat wave
July 22, 2024
Italy has spent around 45% of the 113.5 billion euros ($123.5 billion) it has secured so far from European Union COVID-19 recovery funds, short of a target set in 2022, the Italian
July 22, 2024
A new study suggests that giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits
July 22, 2024
Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, but taking too many meds can cause problems
July 22, 2024
Agilent Technologies said on Monday it will acquire contract drug manufacturer Biovectra for $925 million to expand its portfolio of services offered to biotech companies and medical
July 22, 2024
Children ingest water beads at daycare; get medical treatment
July 21, 2024
Illegal animal confiscations up since COVID, says state ag department
July 21, 2024
At least 7 listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Map shows number of cases across U.S.
July 21, 2024
Brazil's Agriculture Ministry said on Sunday it has ruled out three potential new cases of Newcastle disease in poultry after testing additional samples taken from animals in the
July 21, 2024
Authorities in southern India's Kerala state are taking preventive steps after the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus and the identification of 60 persons in the
July 21, 2024
Do you want to be happier? Here are 5 habits to adopt
July 21, 2024
The number of heat-related deaths in Texas is rising among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl
July 21, 2024
Donald Trump’s campaign released an update on the former president’s health Saturday, one week after he survived an attempted assassination at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania
July 20, 2024
An outbreak of listeria has U.S. health officials advising people who are pregnant, elderly or have compromised immune systems to avoid eating sliced deli meat
July 20, 2024
Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants
July 20, 2024
Why your Mediterranean beach vacation might be bad for your health
July 20, 2024
Sixth human case of bird flu reported in Colorado, CDC says
July 19, 2024
Two dead in multistate listeria outbreak linked with sliced deli meat, CDC says
July 19, 2024
Some people develop a weird allergy to red meat after being bitten by a lone star tick yet find they can still eat pork from a surprising source - certain pigs originally bred for human organ transplants
July 19, 2024
At least two people have died and more than two dozen were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters
July 19, 2024
U.S. health officials have announced two more bird flu cases among farmworkers
July 19, 2024
A global technology outage has curtailed treatment at hospitals across the country
July 19, 2024
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed two additional cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry farm workers.
July 19, 2024
HIV-positive people who were convicted in Tennessee of sex work under a decades-old aggravated prostitution law will no longer be required to face a lifetime registration as a “violent sex offender” under a lawsuit settlement finalized this week
July 19, 2024
Legislation aimed at saving pharmacies signed by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
July 19, 2024
Philadelphia doctor, former patient on mission to help others in need of organ transplants
July 19, 2024
NYC landlords would be required to provide air conditioning for tenants under newly introduced bill
July 19, 2024
Lutheran Hospital unveils $680 million state-of-the-art facility in Colorado
July 19, 2024
Bay Area "superager" takes part in study that may hold keys to living a long life
July 19, 2024
Polio detected in Gaza sewage water, threatening new health disaster
July 19, 2024
A global tech outage is creating challenges for doctors and hospitals in Canada and the government is working to support health infrastructure, Health Minister Mark Holland said on
July 19, 2024
Red Cross volunteers handed out gazpacho soup, water and soft drinks to homeless people in the southern city of Cordoba as Spain braced for the peak of its
July 19, 2024
The world's top chicken exporter Brazil has voluntarily halted poultry exports to some countries after a case of Newcastle disease was detected in the state of Rio
July 19, 2024
Your 10-step guide to moving better
July 19, 2024
An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.
July 19, 2024
A history professor recounts how being indoors during the pandemic led him to rediscover his fondness for video games – and to bring it into the classroom as well.
July 19, 2024
England's National Health Service (NHS) said a global tech outage on Friday had disrupted the booking of doctors' appointments and patient records, but emergency services had not
July 19, 2024
Eli Lilly said in a social media post Friday its weight loss drug tirzepatide had received approval from Chinese regulators, further intensifying competition with
July 19, 2024
The nominal president of military-ruled Myanmar is suffering from serious illnesses, state media reported on Friday, in a rare statement on the health of a key junta figure just weeks
July 19, 2024
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: There are still key questions about Trump’s injuries after attempted assassination
July 18, 2024
A new study finds the risks of developing long COVID declined over the first two years of the pandemic. But unvaccinated adults were more than twice as likely to get long COVID compared with those who were vaccinated.
July 18, 2024
A popular #CleanTok tool is recalled for burn hazards
July 18, 2024
Transit workers around the country are managing their fear and anxiety over a rise in violent crime on subways and buses
July 18, 2024
Multiple employees at the largest shelter provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the United States sexually abused and harassed minors in their
July 18, 2024
President Joe Biden did not wear a face mask in public a couple of times after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19
July 18, 2024
Santa Cruz mother launches billboard campaign to raise fentanyl awareness after son's death
July 18, 2024
Robot at Norman Regional Hospital helping people to walk again
July 18, 2024
Iowans prepare for abortion ban to take effect as early as Friday
July 18, 2024
Healthcare provider Ardent Health's shares opened 6% below their initial public offering price in their NYSE debut on Thursday, reflecting new investor caution with new listings amid rate
July 18, 2024
Marin therapy dog group for first responders expands nationwide
July 18, 2024
New Twin Cities domestic violence shelter to allow pets
July 18, 2024
Abbott Laboratories will use a mix of TV advertisements and guerilla marketing as well as seek to personalize health data to tap people without diabetes for
July 18, 2024
Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries
July 18, 2024
Boston releases rat action plan to tackle city's rodent issue
July 18, 2024
Federal health officials have authorized sales of Vuse Alto, the best-selling e-cigarette in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration made the decision Thursday, allowing Reynolds American to keep its reusable e-cigarette on the market for years to come
July 18, 2024
Even if your kids roll their eyes, keep making jokes, research says
July 18, 2024
CNN's MJ Lee reports on updates about President Joe Biden's health amid a Covid diagnosis. This comes as a new video emerges about Biden struggling to remember the name of his Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during an interview with BET.
July 18, 2024
CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how President Biden's Covid diagnosis could impact him and highlights something to look out for as the president recovers.
July 18, 2024
Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future
July 18, 2024
A horrific crash that killed six high school girls in Oklahoma two years ago has the head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board urging parents to warn teenagers about the risk of driving after using marijuana
July 18, 2024
A key supply route into Sudan's Darfur region, deemed at risk of famine by experts, has been cut off due to heavy rains, a World Food
July 18, 2024
Temperatures soared across swathes of Spain on Thursday and were seen climbing further into the weekend, triggering health alerts and forcing many to get up earlier to avoid the
July 18, 2024
A close copy version of Abbvie's blockbuster arthritis drug Humira will be available at a 92% discount to its list price on the GoodRx website, the digital healthcare
July 18, 2024
Reactions like disgust are part of the behavioral immune system that helps you avoid disease. Usually conservatives are more fearful of contamination – but something unusual happened during COVID-19.
July 18, 2024
Less sleep and later bedtimes are linked to a section of the brain involved in emotion regulation suffering reduced growth, along with weaker connections to other brain areas.
July 18, 2024
An inquiry into the U.K. government's response to COVID-19 found it was ill-prepared for a pandemic and serious errors in planning failed its citizens
July 18, 2024
Nomura more than doubles profit in quarter overshadowed by scandal
Russian manufacturing sector returns to growth in October, PMI shows
Column-Hawkish BOE budget twist may not be slam dunk :Mike Dolan
Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Kenya to swear in new deputy president after court lifts stay order
A Bolivian artist carves faces of the departed onto Day of the Dead bread
Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween parties
Pets join Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, as Fido and Tiger get their own altars