Health

Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions

What does Bayer's US Supreme Court case mean for the thousands of Roundup lawsuits?

The U.S.

Kevin Durant improving but Game 4 status vs. Lakers unclear as Rockets face elimination, Udoka says

Houston coach Ime Udoka says injured star Kevin Durant is doing better but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night is still unclear with the Rockets facing elimination

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

Switzerland will charge Rome for the costs its health system sustained to treat Italian nationals wounded in the New Year's Eve fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort,

Federal judge weighs mandating air conditioning in the United States’ largest prison system

Federal judge weighs mandating air conditioning in the United States’ largest prison system

Despite Russia’s war, one Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil

Ukrainians gathered in the city of Slavutych to remember those affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster 40 years ago

Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability

Barriers to tourism for people living with disabilities can range from the obvious, such as an out-of-service elevator, to an outing that’s too long or a setting that’s too loud

Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo to leg injuries in Game 4 against Nuggets

Donte DiVincenzo's season ends with an Achilles tendon injury, while Anthony Edwards' knee injury remains unclear

Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery

In the weeks after the April 26, 1986, explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, it was difficult to get any information about the scope of the disaster, aside from terse announcements from the government of the Soviet Union

Officer killed, another critically injured in Chicago hospital shooting, police say

A police officer died and another was critically injured after a shooting at a Chicago hospital on Saturday, according to officials

Police, fire departments honor Philadelphia teen who broke car window to help woman

Police, fire departments honor Philadelphia teen who broke car window to help woman

Wings Over Solano returns with debut of Pink Jet led by all-female crew

Wings Over Solano returns with debut of Pink Jet led by all-female crew

How Clavicular made a spectacle of himself

How Clavicular made a spectacle of himself

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country

Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online

Every afternoon in a Milan suburb, Diego Di Franco picks up his children from school, manages after‑school activities and prepares dinner

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

Japan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition. One face of the country's longevity

Radio Taiso is an exercise program in Japan that comes on the air every morning at 6:30

After waiting years for justice, many Purdue opioid victims are defeated — by paperwork

Tammy Blanton’s life unraveled after years of taking opioids initially prescribed for migraines, according to her daughter Mary Anne, who says the drugs left

Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' Game 3 victory while recovering from concussion

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not play Friday night in Game 3 against Portland in the teams’ first-round playoff series while he continued to recover from a concussion

Texas finds Camp Mystic's flood emergency plan deficient for reopening

Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls where 27 people died in a 2025 flash flood, cannot be licensed to reopen, Texas authorities said, citing nearly two

Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks

The New York Mets have provided some more information on the status of injured shortstop Francisco Lindor

Former Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in case that forced industry crackdown

A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies has been sentenced to 30 years in prison

CureVac sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccines

German biotech company CureVac sued Moderna in Delaware federal court on Friday, alleging that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax infringed CureVac patents

Mississippi middle school students stop bus from crashing after driver blacks out

Quick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi have kept their school bus from crashing after their driver passed out on a four-lane highway

Authorities announce murder charge after Louisiana mall shooting that killed 1 person, injured 5

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a Louisiana mall that injured five and killed a high school girl, authorities announced on Friday

Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website

Johnson & Johnson will start selling four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website, the company told Reuters on Friday.

VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well

A Virginia university has approved funding for a memorial for dozens of people, most of African descent, whose bodies were taken from their graves for use by medical students and then dumped in a forgotten well

Lancet medical journal declined US Senate COVID origins ask

Leading medical journal The Lancet will decline a request to provide evidence for a U.S.

Israeli fire kills 12 in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least 12 people including six police officers across Gaza on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.

Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?

The Trump administration’s historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands incarcerated for federal cannabis-related convictions

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island

US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon

A U.S. Army major employed as a nurse on a military base near Washington, D.C., has been charged with conspiring to provide financial and tactical support to separatist fighters in his native Cameroon

Off-duty officer saves goalie who went into cardiac arrest before hockey game

Off-duty officer saves goalie who went into cardiac arrest before hockey game

Lilly's obesity pill records modest second week as battle with Novo intensifies

Eli Lilly's newly launched weight-loss pill had a modest second week, analysts said on Friday, as competition with Danish rival Novo Nordisk heats up in the oral

What to know about sex trafficking as Pittsburgh hosts the NFL draft

The NFL draft will bring increased demand and risks for trafficking. Here’s what Pittsburgh needs to know, from warning signs to local prevention efforts.

Two caregivers accused in starvation death of 14-year-old girl appear in court

Two caregivers accused in starvation death of 14-year-old girl appear in court

Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

Wellness shop owner says hemp restrictions may close his business

Wellness shop owner says hemp restrictions may close his business

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers

Two buses have crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order

The U.S. health regulator on Friday moved to speed up the development of new treatments for serious mental illness by awarding the national

Time runs out for assisted dying bill for England and Wales

A proposed bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives has failed

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas

AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon

Visually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving

Video recovered from deputy's bodycam hit with bullet amid Deltona shooting

Video recovered from deputy's bodycam hit with bullet amid Deltona shooting

FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening

FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had received successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, without specifying when the treatment

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending

Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,

FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

The Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression

Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue

Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 108,046 vehicles in the U.S. as a ruptured gas spring cylinder or an unexpected falling liftgate could increase the risk of injury, the U.S.

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health

The HPV vaccine can reduce certain cancers by half. Expert explains why men and boys should get it

The HPV vaccine can reduce certain cancers by half. Expert explains why men and boys should get it

HCA beats quarterly profit estimates despite weaker flu season volume

By Siddhi Mahatole and Christy Santhosh April 24 Reuters) - HCA Healthcare narrowly beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday but faced a dip in patient admissions during the flu

US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements

UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half of their prior authorizations, as part of an industry effort

Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die

A new study suggests that the decades-long march toward cremation may not last forever – particularly if Gen Z’s preferences pan out.

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

For a quarter of its residents, Pittsburgh isn’t an affordable place to live. A contested housing policy is at the center of efforts to change that.

What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet

A food chemist explains how black garlic is made, and how its health benefits are promising but still under-researched.

How you store produce can make it last longer

How you store produce can make a major difference in how long it lasts

Florida nurse arrested for inappropriately touching patient while under anesthesia, deputies say

Florida nurse arrested for inappropriately touching patient while under anesthesia, deputies say

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer

Human skull, bones found in Birmingham neighborhood

Human skull, bones found in Birmingham neighborhood

The music of ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is powered by a tale of survival

The music of ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is powered by a tale of survival

As Roundup maker goes to Supreme Court, Americans worry about pesticides, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Most Americans are worried about pesticides and oppose shielding companies from lawsuits over hazardous products, according to a

Newer testing methods suggest significant silent spread of measles in the US, threatening elimination

Newer testing methods suggest significant silent spread of measles in the US, threatening elimination

War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026, global report says

Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world's

Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump

President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry

'Two ways of calculating': Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices

President Donald Trump, known for popularizing the term "fake news," seems to have shifted focus to a healthy dose of fake math in defending impossibly large cuts to prescription drug prices

WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023

More than 100 million vaccine doses have been delivered to 18.3 million children worldwide since 2023 under a global drive to reverse pandemic-related declines

US FDA declines to approve AbbVie's wrinkle treatment due to manufacturing concerns (April 23)

(Corrects headline to say the FDA "declines" to approve the treatment and not "rejects".

Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport

School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends

The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that all new school buses should be equipped with alcohol detection systems to ensure drivers are not intoxicated

Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia's wildfires

Fallen trees and limbs scattered across Georgia by Hurricane Helene more than a year ago are now helping fuel destructive wildfires in the state

Mother and daughter given second chance through organ donation

Mother and daughter given second chance through organ donation

2 separate deaths on UC Berkeley campus under investigation, police say: Here's what we know

2 separate deaths on UC Berkeley campus under investigation, police say: Here's what we know

San Francisco honors 'Grandpa Vicha' by reaffirming commitment to protecting seniors

San Francisco honors 'Grandpa Vicha' by reaffirming commitment to protecting seniors

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son

'He was such a light': Parents of Sussex boy run over by school bus speak about their son

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix

Hawaii family found a lifeline in Phoenix

Six-year-old’s ‘Lion’s Roar’ helps stop alleged assault in store

Six-year-old’s ‘Lion’s Roar’ helps stop alleged assault in store

US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industry

The U.S.

Trump announces drug pricing deal with Regeneron

President Donald Trump announced a drug pricing deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Thursday, wrapping up the

Canadian travels to OKC to sit courtside at Thunder playoff game thanks to Make-A-Wish

Canadian travels to OKC to sit courtside at Thunder playoff game thanks to Make-A-Wish

Albertsons reaches $774M settlement to close all opioid-related legal claims

Albertsons reaches $774M settlement to close all opioid-related legal claims

Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative

President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products

For 50 years, this man has served his community as an EMT

For 50 years, this man has served his community as an EMT

Doctor who went to prison for patient’s botched plastic surgery death still has valid Arizona medical license

Doctor who went to prison for patient’s botched plastic surgery death still has valid Arizona medical license

After scammers stole their savings, 3 Maryland women found support in each other

After scammers stole their savings, 3 Maryland women found support in each other

FDA approves first gene therapy for inherited deafness, shown to restore hearing for children with rare condition

FDA approves first gene therapy for inherited deafness, shown to restore hearing for children with rare condition

A different kind of fight: inside the free boxing class that's punching out Parkinson’s

A different kind of fight: inside the free boxing class that's punching out Parkinson’s

Ferndale Rat Patrol ramping up efforts to help residents combat chronic rodent problems

Ferndale Rat Patrol ramping up efforts to help residents combat chronic rodent problems

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. misleads on Medicaid cuts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been disputing claims of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's 2025 tax and spending law

RFK Jr. wants to add specialists to preventive care panel. Experts say it’s the wrong move

RFK Jr. wants to add specialists to preventive care panel. Experts say it’s the wrong move

US FTC settles case against anesthesia company

The U.S.

FDA declines Grace's stroke drug over manufacturing and packaging issues, shares slump

Grace Therapeutics said on Thursday the U.S.

Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'

Pope Leo on Thursday decried the world's treatment of immigrants, saying that often migrants and refugees seeking to escape violence or

Victor Wembanyama travels with the Spurs to Portland and is listed as questionable to play in Game 3

Victor Wembanyama traveled with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland but his status for Game 3 against the Trail Blazers remains uncertain

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

A cannabis industry group calls President Donald Trump’s reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug “the most significant federal advancement in cannabis policy" in decades

Big smiles and bigger hearts: These are the 8 children killed in the Shreveport mass shooting

Big smiles and bigger hearts: These are the 8 children killed in the Shreveport mass shooting

Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says

The Iran war is having a devastating humanitarian impact globally with higher energy prices making everything from filling the tank of an aid lorry to

US farm agency to move research and food safety staff from Washington

The U.S.

Instant View: Cannabis rescheduling fuels optimism across industry

The U.S.

Justice Department reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Justice Department reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Police perform Heimlich maneuver to save elderly woman choking at Metro Detroit restaurant

Police perform Heimlich maneuver to save elderly woman choking at Metro Detroit restaurant

Man created a hangout spot after pandemic. Now, his friends are keeping it going after his death.

Man created a hangout spot after pandemic. Now, his friends are keeping it going after his death.

Naked suspect accused of beating man to death with firewood found not guilty by reason of insanity, records show

Naked suspect accused of beating man to death with firewood found not guilty by reason of insanity, records show

Yamal to miss rest of Barcelona season but be fit for World Cup with Spain

Barcelona says forward Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the club season but should be healed from a leg injury in time to play for Spain at the World Cup

Cannabis shares retreat after initial rally on narrow scope of US rescheduling

Shares of cannabis firms reversed early gains on Thursday as investors took a closer look at the limited scope of the U.S. government's move

Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, and Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 15-year-old

US health regulators to speed up Medicare device coverage

U.S. health regulators announced a new program to speed up Medicare coverage for certain medical devices on Thursday

Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81

Renowned American conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas has died at 81

Community rallies to give East Texas boy with cancer a new home

Community rallies to give East Texas boy with cancer a new home

FBI Milwaukee issues warning on extremist network targeting kids called '764'

FBI Milwaukee issues warning on extremist network targeting kids called '764'

Flesh-eating bacteria concerns in Long Island waters are growing. Here's why.

Flesh-eating bacteria concerns in Long Island waters are growing. Here's why.

Juan Soto comes off the injured list and helps the Mets stop their 12-game slide

Juan Soto was back in the New York Mets’ lineup Wednesday night — and boy did they need him

Father charged with child neglect in Thanksgiving fire that killed 3 children

Father charged with child neglect in Thanksgiving fire that killed 3 children

Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" star advocates for new Georgia law

Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" star advocates for new Georgia law

Man sentenced to 74 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend

Man sentenced to 74 years in prison for killing pregnant girlfriend

School gardens help students learn science and connect with agriculture – but making them happen isn’t easy

In an urbanized and globalized world, most kids aren’t directly connected to agriculture. School gardens can help them learn where their food comes from.

The new brain break app for Philadelphia students raises questions about more screen time

The Philadelphia School District is rolling out a Flyers-branded app that’s supposed to get kids moving by following an avatar on a screen.

Warning of higher condom prices goes viral in China, stokes stockpiling talk

A warning of higher condom prices by the world's top maker has gone viral

Europe risks falling further behind in medicine race, warns Roche CEO

Europe risks falling further behind the United States and China in pharmaceutical research and innovation because of "mind-blowing"

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores

Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog

Nearly five months after a devastating blaze tore through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex, Jason Kong took a small

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Digital nomads often work from cafes, co-working spaces or airports, thanks to reliable internet and the rise of remote work

Protein-maxxing, GLP-1s have US farmers betting on peas and lentils

 Aaron Smith, a fifth-generation pea and lentil farmer in northern Idaho, says

Skincare company Galderma posts 25.5% sales leap, driven by US market

Swiss skincare company Galderma said on Thursday that first-quarter sales jumped 25.5% in constant-currency terms to $1.47 billion and signalled it could manage the impact

Roche sales down 5% as currency effects outweigh gains for haemophilia drug

Swiss drugmaker Roche's first-quarter sales dropped by 5%, it said on Thursday, citing unfavourable foreign exchange effects that

Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 170,000 US vehicles over loss of drive power

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 vehicles in the U.S. due to loss of drive power, the U.S.

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli strike on a house where she took cover, paper says

Rescue workers say a Lebanese journalist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon

China’s $24 billion pet food market heats up as local brands challenge global players

In a dedicated pet mall in the centre of Beijing, Liu Xin shops for Chinese-branded, ready-made beef and chicken meals for her 2

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort

1 in 5 Americans may have a dangerous toxin in their tap water

1 in 5 Americans may have a dangerous toxin in their tap water

Two die following chemical leak in West Virginia

Two people died following a chemical leak at a silver catalyst plant in Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, officials said.

Shohei Ohtani's 53-game on-base streak ends as Roberts mulls resting him more often when he pitches

Shohei Ohtani’s career-best 53-game on-base streak ended on a night he pitched six scoreless innings

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity

The Trump administration has taken the unusual step of sending a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old at the center of a complicated and contentious custody fight involving the child’s gender identity

Australia's CSL knocked by Pentagon flu policy shift, stock sinks to 2017 low

Australian biotech giant CSL extended losses on Thursday, lingering near decade lows, after the U.S. military scrapped its flu vaccine mandate, dealing

Runners were struggling to finish Boston Marathon when competitors came along and helped them across

Ajay Haridasse was close to finishing the Boston Marathon when his legs gave out

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations

Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast

Suicide among young Americans declines in first years of 988 hotline

Thousands fewer young Americans than expected took their own lives during the first two-

Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say

Authorities say a chemical leak at a West Virginia plant has killed two people and sent about 30 others to the hospital, including one person in serious condition

Vaccines, budget cuts and affordability: Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s gauntlet of congressional hearings

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has concluded a marathon of budget hearings with federal lawmakers

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill Lebanese journalist, wound another

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and wounded a photographer accompanying her, according to a senior

More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way

More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool in the U.S., 1.8 million of them the last school year

US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials have stopped the publication of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations

California State Prison inmates raise service dogs as part of rehabilitation program

California State Prison inmates raise service dogs as part of rehabilitation program

New CDC director will be allowed to make vaccine decisions, Kennedy tells US Senate panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'

Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'

HHS rejects publication of study showing Covid-19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations, ER visits

HHS rejects publication of study showing Covid-19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations, ER visits

Police respond after man makes threats inside restaurant

Police respond after man makes threats inside restaurant

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

NYPD searching for father after baby girl in stroller abandoned in Times Square

NYPD searching for father after baby girl in stroller abandoned in Times Square

Miss Inspiration pageant helps women with intellectual disabilities shine

Miss Inspiration pageant helps women with intellectual disabilities shine

Williamson County nine-year-old had cancer as a toddler and now he's a finalist in nationwide art competition

Williamson County nine-year-old had cancer as a toddler and now he's a finalist in nationwide art competition

RFK Jr. faced the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties were on display

A Republican senator juggling three roles — lawmaker, doctor and political candidate seeking reelection — has walked a fine line as he questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sen. Bill Cassidy supported Kennedy's confirmation as health secretary but is a strong vaccine advocate and has clashed with him over vaccine policies

'It was all a miracle’ Man rescued after days lost in wilderness

'It was all a miracle’ Man rescued after days lost in wilderness

'Love Stone': Mother places basketballs in yards across the city to honor late son, Thunder fan

'Love Stone': Mother places basketballs in yards across the city to honor late son, Thunder fan

Animal hospital hosts essay contest for young, prospective veterinarians

Animal hospital hosts essay contest for young, prospective veterinarians

'Not an easy decision': Man sentenced to prison 26 years ago in death of 4-month-old has case dismissed

'Not an easy decision': Man sentenced to prison 26 years ago in death of 4-month-old has case dismissed

988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults

Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline

Her daughter was a domestic violence victim. Now she hopes her story saves others

Her daughter was a domestic violence victim. Now she hopes her story saves others

US Health Secretary Kennedy distances himself from FDA's Replimune cancer drug rejection

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a Senate hearing on Wednesday that he had nothing to do with the U.S.

US Health Secretary Kennedy to share David Geier's HHS contract with senators by week's end

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders

The Gates Foundation confirmed Wednesday that it is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war

Community rallies behind teacher hit while helping stranded driver

Community rallies behind teacher hit while helping stranded driver

US set to move to reclassify marijuana as early as Wednesday, Axios reports

The United States administration is expected to move to reclassify marijuana as soon as Wednesday, Axios reported, citing an official familiar with the matter, sending

NYPD narcotics dog that ingested fentanyl on the job saved by Narcan, detective says

NYPD narcotics dog that ingested fentanyl on the job saved by Narcan, detective says

Supreme Court revives wounded veteran’s lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing

The Supreme Court is clearing the way for a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan to sue the government contractor for whom the attacker was working when he built the explosive

Boston Scientific cuts annual forecast, shares rise on reset

Medical device maker Boston Scientific slashed its annual profit and revenue growth forecasts on Wednesday, a move analysts said could reassure

Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertainty

Philip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday amid regulatory uncertainty over its Zyn nicotine pouches and rising competition in

UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

Parliament has passed a bill to make cigarettes inaccessible to future generations in the U.K. Children born after Dec. 31, 2008, will never be able to buy cigarettes under the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Nonprofit teams up with the Hawks to give metro Atlanta kids the gift of clear eyesight

Nonprofit teams up with the Hawks to give metro Atlanta kids the gift of clear eyesight

Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration

Warmer weather could impact miller moths during migration

US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness

A report showing the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines has been blocked from being published in the U.S.

Delay in Medicare pilot for obesity drugs may not hurt near-term demand, analysts say

A delay in a Medicare pilot to cover obesity drugs due to health insurers' hesitation to participate in the program is unlikely to dent near-term demand for weight

Can stress affect sperm? What men should know about fertility

Can stress affect sperm? What men should know about fertility

Shreveport Police Department timeline of mass shooting response

Shreveport Police Department timeline of mass shooting response

It’s a sing-off! Myth-busting about birds and sex when it comes to defending the nest

Males aren’t the only angry birds defending their territory. A clever test finds which songbirds step up to fight off intruders and the role monogamy plays.

HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research

The gain isn’t huge, but it’s a notable improvement – similar to what people experience when they start exercising more.

Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades

As rotavirus spreads this season, doctors worry that falling vaccination rates may endanger kids.

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic

Ibogaine is drawing new interest from the Trump administration. Here’s what to know about the psychedelic

European health chief says EU is at 'a critical point' in ensuring new drug access

Europe is at a critical juncture for ensuring future access to new drugs as U.S. pricing policies shake the sector, the head of the European Medicines

Merck to partner with Google Cloud on AI initiatives

Drugmaker Merck & Co said on Wednesday it will partner with Google Cloud to build up its artificial intelligence capabilities, investing as much as $1

UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s

Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in the future, will never be able to legally buy cigarettes after lawmakers approved new

Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth

Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the world’s most daunting problems — human-caused climate change — with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy

Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

Barefoot trails located around the world invite visitors to get close to nature in a different way

When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murders

When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murders

Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires

Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger vehicles in the U.S. as damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, the U.S.

China unveils plan to make cities more youth, child friendly

China has issued a new proposal urging cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, housing, healthcare, education and public services, in a broader push

People living with dementia are often overlooked. This tour at the Berlin Zoo seeks to change that

Museums and other cultural institutions across the globe have added barrier-free tours and guides to their repertoire

In the US, where people breathe increasingly dirty air, one small city stands out

In the US, where people breathe increasingly dirty air, one small city stands out

Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has a concussion

Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time

Los Angeles' school board on Tuesday passed a measure regulating students’ screen time during classroom assignments, reflecting concerns that technology could be

Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes

Dorz Cheung was at work when one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires broke out in November.

Expert quits US HIV role, rebukes Trump's global health approach

The chief science officer for the U.S. flagship HIV/AIDS program left his role this week and criticized the Trump administration's cuts to foreign

Moderna starts late-stage trial of bird flu vaccine in US, UK

Moderna said on Tuesday it had started a late-stage study of its experimental bird flu vaccine in the U.S. and the UK, marking the first time a pandemic bird flu vaccine made with

Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war

Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must

On Capitol Hill, RFK Jr. defends vaccine policies, ongoing shakeups

On Capitol Hill, RFK Jr. defends vaccine policies, ongoing shakeups

Child dies from injuries after Overland Park apartment fire

Child dies from injuries after Overland Park apartment fire

Maradona’s daughter assails doctor in negligence trial over soccer great's death

One of Diego Maradona’s daughters lashed out at neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, who was considered her father’s primary physician at the time of his death, during a negligence trial Tuesday

‘Big Tech or families?’ Parents head to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws

‘Big Tech or families?’ Parents head to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws

Gates Foundation says it has opened external review of Epstein ties

The Gates Foundation opened an external review earlier this year into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the philanthropic group

Purdue Pharma's $5.5 billion sentencing for opioid charges delayed after victims show up to court

A federal judge on Tuesday delayed the planned criminal sentencing of Purdue Pharma by one week, saying she wanted to allow more public participation

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, has died after decades with multiple sclerosis

Stray dog search prompts Blue Ridge Parkway closures, draws welfare concerns

Stray dog search prompts Blue Ridge Parkway closures, draws welfare concerns

College students save man trapped in apartment fire

College students save man trapped in apartment fire

Prince died 10 years ago; his last concert was at Atlanta's Fox Theatre

Prince died 10 years ago; his last concert was at Atlanta's Fox Theatre

Baby Jaxon: San Jose teen charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin

Baby Jaxon: San Jose teen charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin

Santa Rosa's Safari West bottle‑feeds baby giraffe goat milk from Coke bottle to keep it alive

Santa Rosa's Safari West bottle‑feeds baby giraffe goat milk from Coke bottle to keep it alive

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes

Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

Fish struggle in Jordan River as low runoff leaves water dangerously shallow

Fish struggle in Jordan River as low runoff leaves water dangerously shallow

Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight

The Trump administration is requiring all 50 states to explain their plans to revalidate some Medicaid providers

US military no longer required to get flu vaccine, Hegseth says

The Pentagon will no longer require members of the U.S. military to get the flu vaccine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities

Two deadly cases of domestic violence — one in Louisiana and the other in Virginia targeting Black mothers — have sparked a national conversation about domestic violence prevention and mental health care resources available to Black communities

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Germany's ruling coalition at odds over reform push

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition has been shaken by internal squabbling as it grapples with a long-promised package of reforms to the tax,

US FDA approves Merck's pill combo to treat HIV infection

The U.S.

What to know about psychedelic therapies cited by Trump

U.S.

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Doctor at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital explains how to respond to a choking baby

Doctor at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital explains how to respond to a choking baby

Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild

Farmer delays own recovery to help neighbors rebuild

Protecting girls or an attack on trans youth? Breaking down a controversial proposal on Colorado's ballot

Protecting girls or an attack on trans youth? Breaking down a controversial proposal on Colorado's ballot

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

Could marijuana odor lead to fines in Arizona?

Sick American basketball player jailed in Indonesia over cannabis gummies pleads for early release

Jarred Shaw's globe-trotting basketball career has taken him to 20 different teams across the world but a stint in Indonesia has resulted in the American languishing

U.S. to ask states to revalidate "high-risk" Medicaid providers

Mehmet Oz, who heads the agency that runs the U.S.

Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather

The abrupt swing from hot weather to cold across the Northeast didn't just have people scrambling for discarded jackets, it also is affecting some farmers

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters

5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters

Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment

Radiation risk can be measured, understood and controlled in ways that keep people safe, including from contaminated foods.

US aid cuts undermine HIV prevention in South Africa, report finds

U.S. funding cuts to South Africa have dismantled HIV prevention programmes just as they are needed to support the roll-out of the new prevention drug

Instant View: UnitedHealth's strong first quarter and forecast cheers up Wall Street

UnitedHealth opened the first quarter's earnings season for insurers with a strong performance, raising its annual profit forecast and surpassing Wall Street expectations for

Germany risks missing out on new drugs, AstraZeneca CEO tells paper

AstraZeneca's CEO told daily Handelsblatt on Tuesday that Germany risks missing out on new drugs that the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker plans to launch if the nation sticks

Former Plainfield School District 202 teacher charged with grooming, soliciting minor

Former Plainfield School District 202 teacher charged with grooming, soliciting minor

Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs

Community mourns as First Lady foundation offers aid for funeral costs

Signs of economic instability emerge in Oakland County, one of Michigan’s wealthiest

A sociologist’s analysis of a Michigan county reveals pockets of economic instability as rising housing costs continue to pressure residents.

Umbilical cord blood may hold clues for a child’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes

Genetics may only partially determine a newborn’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. Screening umbilical cord blood could lead to earlier treatments to prevent or reduce disease.

Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it

The placebo effect is more than just mental – it’s a biological system that can measurably improve a patient’s symptoms. But someone else needs to activate it – creating a risk of manipulation.

Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death

Pope Leo paid respects on Tuesday to his predecessor Francis on the anniversary of his death last year, remembering the first pontiff from the Americas as

UnitedHealth posts quarterly profit above Wall Street estimates, on track for turnaround

UnitedHealth raised its annual profit forecast and beat expectations for first-quarter results on Tuesday, and its shares jumped more than 10% as the

World's top condom maker Karex to raise prices sharply as Iran war strains supply chain

Malaysia's Karex Bhd, the world's top condom producer, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly further if supply chain disruptions drag on

COVID shots, newer vaccines in limbo after US court halts Kennedy’s advisory panel

Americans may face the next respiratory disease season without clear guidance for COVID shots and updated flu vaccines after a federal court ruling

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

Petro Hurin says his health has never been the same since he was sent 40 years ago to clear the Chornobyl

Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea

Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children

Police say a Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child used an an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

What to know about a Louisiana father fatally shooting 8 children, including his own

A Louisiana father fatally shot his seven children and another child, wounded his wife and another woman the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years

Fernando Mendoza embraces the marathon draft process as he embarks on his 1st step in NFL career

Some NFL draft prospects get worn out by the NFL’s marathon draft process

Injured Alcaraz waits on wrist tests as the French Open clock ticks

Defending two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz has put his participation at the French Open in doubt because of a right wrist injury

7-year-old boy battling 2 rare cancers at the same time

7-year-old boy battling 2 rare cancers at the same time

Pfizer's Strategy and Innovation Officer Andrew Baum to leave drugmaker, analyst note says

Pfizer's Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Andrew Baum, is transitioning to a new role and will eventually leave the company as part of the U.S. drugmaker's strategic

Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions

A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion

Man killed after car falls on him while changing tire

Man killed after car falls on him while changing tire

Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics NY brought hundreds to Plattsburgh City Beach

Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics NY brought hundreds to Plattsburgh City Beach

Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home

Authorities say an Amish woman and her six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in an explosion and fast-moving fire at a rural Pennsylvania home

Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

Employees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions

27-year-old man dies after car falls on him while working underneath vehicle

27-year-old man dies after car falls on him while working underneath vehicle

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian health officials said, and fighters

GLP-1 boom nudges cannabis dispensaries to rethink offerings

The surging popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is quietly reshaping the $40 billion U.S. cannabis market, experts and industry executives said

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

Cancer survivors celebrated at fashion show in Pebble Beach

Cancer survivors celebrated at fashion show in Pebble Beach

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to a new industry: psychedelic retreats

Community rallies for 911 dispatcher battling breast cancer

Community rallies for 911 dispatcher battling breast cancer

UK pharmacist fights Indian extradition for allegedly killing his ex-mother-in-law with arsenic

A British-based pharmacist wanted in India for allegedly poisoning his ex-wife's family with arsenic, killing her mother, and trying to hire assassins to kill her father

Eli Lilly to buy Boston's Kelonia for up to $7 billion in cancer push

U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly will buy privately held biotech firm Kelonia Therapeutics for up to $7 billion, gaining access to experimental cancer treatments as it

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner's daughter has died: 'Heartbroken beyond words'

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner's daughter has died: 'Heartbroken beyond words'

Navy veteran owed thousands of dollars from military

Navy veteran owed thousands of dollars from military

Surgeon donates safe space to youth facility in honor of 13-year-old patient

Surgeon donates safe space to youth facility in honor of 13-year-old patient

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, celebrates year of success fighting homelessness with free hotel rooms

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, celebrates year of success fighting homelessness with free hotel rooms

Woman donates kidney to her husband after a three-year wait

Woman donates kidney to her husband after a three-year wait

His dad died from Parkinson’s disease. Now, he teaches an exercise class for people living with the disease

His dad died from Parkinson’s disease. Now, he teaches an exercise class for people living with the disease

Woman launches project to honor single moms for Mother's Day

Woman launches project to honor single moms for Mother's Day

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

NYC medical students help children with autism move, connect through free ballet course

NYC medical students help children with autism move, connect through free ballet course

It’s a myth that baby boys are less social than girls – a new look at decades of research shows all babies are born to connect

Pulling together the results of 40 experiments done by different teams over decades, researchers found that infant boys and girls equally tune in to human faces and voices.

Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows

Women are at highest risk of being hurt or killed after separating from a potentially violent partner, but interventions such as taking away the former partner’s firearms can protect them.

Schools are supposed to limit using restraint and seclusion to discipline kids – but parents I spoke with say the practice is wildly misused

Interviews with parents of students with disabilities show that children were often physically restrained and secluded at school for nonviolent offenses.

Rat poison found in some baby food jars in Central Europe leads to recall

Countries across Central Europe have pulled HiPP baby food off shelves after rat poison was found in some jars over the weekend

Community support grows after mass killing of 8 children

Community support grows after mass killing of 8 children

After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines

After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines

Psychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviews

Shares of psychedelic drug developers rose on Monday after U.S.

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it

Louisiana gunman killed 8 children, including 7 of his own, police say, in deadliest mass shooting since 2024

Louisiana gunman killed 8 children, including 7 of his own, police say, in deadliest mass shooting since 2024

What we know about the killing of 8 children in Louisiana, the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024

What we know about the killing of 8 children in Louisiana, the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024

Jon Rahm caps wild week in Mexico with another LIV Golf win

Jon Rahm has capped off a chaotic week in Mexico for LIV Golf with another victory

They tried everything, and nothing worked. Now, women are turning to cannabis for help

They tried everything, and nothing worked. Now, women are turning to cannabis for help

Caitlin Clark getting reacclimated to Fever digs as she returns to practice for training camp

Caitlin Clark looked right at home inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday

Hofstra student diagnosed with severe autism at age 2 graduating with honors: "Never thought I would get this far"

Hofstra student diagnosed with severe autism at age 2 graduating with honors: "Never thought I would get this far"

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after samples test positive for rat poison

HiPP is recalling some baby food jars in Austria after samples tested positive for rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic

Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says

Eight people including a child remain hospitalised in Kyiv after being wounded in a shooting that killed six people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Sunday.

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting people over is a good way to strengthen social connections, but pressure to clean every room and prepare a table of good food before guests arrive can get in the way

How a must-win Michigan Senate race turned messy for Democrats

How a must-win Michigan Senate race turned messy for Democrats

Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence

Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston’s playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tipoff

Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray

About 1,000 animal welfare protesters who tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin have been turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader

Brazil, Mexico, Spain pledge to send more aid to Cuba

The governments of Brazil, Spain and Mexico on Saturday vowed to step up coordinated aid to Cuba to alleviate what they described as a humanitarian crisis caused by the

A Canadian man facing 14 murder charges will plead guilty to aiding suicide, his lawyer says

The lawyer for a Canadian man facing murder charges for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of self-harm says that he has agreed to plead guilty to counseling or aiding suicide

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation

Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation

Texas hemp shops brace for court ruling that could pull smokable products off shelves

Texas hemp shops brace for court ruling that could pull smokable products off shelves

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs. 

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine

Red light therapy and saunas may not just be snake oil. Here’s where the research stands

Red light therapy and saunas may not just be snake oil. Here’s where the research stands

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

The contiguous United States is experiencing record drought levels for this time of year, according to weather data

Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest

The son of an 85-year-old French widow who has returned to France after being detained in the U.S. for overstaying her visa says the family's priority is her health and rest

Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability

Some of the harshest words that President Donald Trump has used against a leading Democratic rival aren't about political differences but rather a learning disability

Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl

Carfentanil has experienced a drastic resurgence across the U.S., causing hundreds of unsuspecting drug users to overdose

US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims

A U.S. judge has rejected Bayer's request for an injunction to block Johnson & Johnson's alleged false advertising that its multibillion-dollar drug

Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child, her first with Tanguy Destable

Natalie Portman is expecting her third child at age 44

Trump set to ease restrictions on psychedelic drug used to treat PTSD

U.S.

Apple defeats bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US trade tribunal 

A U.S. trade tribunal ruled for Apple on Friday against a bid from medtech company Masimo to reinstate an import ban on the tech giant's Apple

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director

Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster

A whistleblower organization filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S.

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the “Holy Hand,” has died

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. says the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than the rest of the world

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed at his first congressional hearing in months that, under his leadership, the U.S. has limited the spread of measles better than any other country in the world

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise

Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage

Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor

Patients and colleagues in the Virginia dental community are remembering Dr. Cerina Fairfax as a devoted mother, a caring dentist and the rock at the center of her family, after she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family

Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes

Kailera soars over 60% in Nasdaq debut as weight-loss drug race heats up

Weight-loss drug developer Kailera Therapeutics' shares surged 62.5% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday after closing a $625 million U.S. initial public offering, as

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity

Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms

A West Virginia transgender girl who competes on her high school girls' track team says she's focused on having fun with her friends

Lilly's obesity pill draws 1,390 US prescriptions in launch week

Eli Lilly's newly launched weight-loss pill was prescribed 1,390 times in the U.S. in its first week of sales, according to analysts who cited IQVIA data,

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

Loomis man with autism defies odds, turns passion into purpose

Loomis man with autism defies odds, turns passion into purpose

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support

A cannabis legalization movement that for a decade rode a wave of success has stalled amid failed ballot initiatives, rising health concerns and a frayed coalition of supporters.

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N.

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

Gerresheimer rejects takeover bid from US packing firm Silgan, sources say

German medical packaging maker Gerresheimer has rejected a takeover bid from its U.S. rival Silgan, three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer

In 2012, South Korean pianist Lee Hun suffered a major stroke that left him with a right-sided paralysis

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

Nearly 6 million people in Haiti are expected to face acute food insecurity in the coming months, underscoring how gang violence, mass displacement and economic

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director

U.S.

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield

Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration

Italy's population has stabilised after 12 years of decline, with immigration almost entirely offsetting a shrinking number of births, while life

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday launched a probe into about 75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks due to concerns about potential fuel

Orphaned by Israeli strike, Syrian girl in Beirut wants to return to friends and school

A month ago, Nariman al-Issa's life was like any 12-year-old's: she played with toys and rode her bicycle in Beirut's southern suburbs.

Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip in separate attacks on Tuesday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing a fragile five-

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

The U.S.

Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US

Novo Nordisk will launch a discounted subscription plan for U.S.

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk

Shares of contract research organizations have tumbled on fears that advances in artificial intelligence could allow drugmakers to take

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies

Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy

The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career

Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

U.S.

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval

Eli Lilly on Wednesday became the second company to gain approval for a weight-loss pill, as the multibillion-dollar market shifts toward more convenient oral therapies.

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight

Supporters of Health Secretary Robert F.

Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident

Police say a man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside has been arrested after walking into Aetna's headquarters in Connecticut

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Naples girl who suffers brain bleed meets the person who made hospital days a little brighter

Naples girl who suffers brain bleed meets the person who made hospital days a little brighter

Kennedy says US health agency has 72,000 staff, up from 62,000 after DOGE cuts

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F.

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

By Juby Babu April 16 - OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive

(Afrocab corrects total number of patients returned to treatment to 3,356 from around 1,000 in paragraph 17. Figure includes 1,095 patients aged under 24 years.)

Seventeen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says

At least 17 immigrants have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody from January 2026 through early April, according to ICE.

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity

A rare disease advocacy coalition on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to restore regulatory clarity as it considers new leadership at the U.S.

US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users

Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug

Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment

U.S.

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns

Thousands of Christians still living in a cluster of towns along Lebanon's southern border say they are trapped and terrified after an Israeli

McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes

McCormick's merger with Unilever's food business to create a $65 billion sauce-and-spice giant is a bet that access to rising global demand for flavor-rich,

'They took everything away': Mom's SNAP benefits canceled after losing child support

'They took everything away': Mom's SNAP benefits canceled after losing child support

Peloton wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it concealed bike rust that heralded big recall

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Peloton Interactive of intentionally concealing quality control and safety problems with its exercise

Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents

They've never known their parents, and they've never known Gaza, born prematurely two years ago and evacuated to

'I was so scared,' Teen attacked on way home from high school speaks out

'I was so scared,' Teen attacked on way home from high school speaks out

Neighbor helps find missing woman, loses UTV to a fire after rescue effort

Neighbor helps find missing woman, loses UTV to a fire after rescue effort

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide

Local officials in upstate New York on Wednesday ruled the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar as a homicide, after he had gone missing for several days

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports

The Trump administration is set to announce tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on

Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind

Researchers are anxiously awaiting government action on rescheduling cannabis.

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial delayed until September, throwing federal trial into question

A New York state judge on Wednesday delayed Luigi Mangione's trial on charges of murdering a health insurance executive to September

Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo Nordisk

The U.S.

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente will leave his post due to health reasons and be replaced by Roberto Velasco,

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity

A man accused of one of Australia's worst ever mass shootings on Thursday lost a bid to prevent media from reporting the identities of his family. 

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

Australia said it would ban gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and limit online gambling advertisements to internet users over

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall

Abbott cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday due to an impact from its $23 billion acquisition of cancer test maker Exact Sciences,

CVS distribution center workers plan to go on strike

More than 500 CVS Health drivers and warehouse workers at the healthcare conglomerate's Fredericksburg, Virginia distribution center have voted to authorize a

Neighbors, acquaintances 'heartbroken' after baby allegedly murdered by his mother

Neighbors, acquaintances 'heartbroken' after baby allegedly murdered by his mother

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods' attorney plans to fight prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records

Wall Street sees multi-billion dollar debut for Lilly's obesity pill despite Novo lead

Eli Lilly's newly approved weight-loss pill is expected to generate billions in sales as soon as this year, with analysts betting it will quickly narrow Novo

Kennedy sidelining of US advisory panel delays updates to cancer screening guidelines

The sidelining by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles

Vaccine makers Pfizer and BioNTech halted a large U.S. trial of their updated COVID-19 vaccine in healthy adults aged 50 to 64, saying enrollment in the

'Everyone got a good laugh out of it': Welfare check on elderly resident leads police to a surprise

'Everyone got a good laugh out of it': Welfare check on elderly resident leads police to a surprise

Dad speaks out following knife attack on his son

Dad speaks out following knife attack on his son

'He wants to be tough': Family of child injured in deadly incident at Omaha Walmart speaks out

'He wants to be tough': Family of child injured in deadly incident at Omaha Walmart speaks out

Dance instructor turns cancer battle into a mission of movement and hope

Dance instructor turns cancer battle into a mission of movement and hope

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

The sight and sound of Iranian rockets arcing overhead have become near-daily for the Palestinian Ghanem family, expelled by the Israeli military

Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns

Emergency medical needs in Iran are rising exponentially, and stocks of trauma kits and

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog

Regeneron says it expects to avoid new US pharma tariffs

Drugmaker Regeneron said on Thursday it expects to be excluded from a list of pharmaceutical companies that could face new tariffs from the U.S. government.

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

Greek mother Georgia Efstathiou has tried everything to loosen the grip that social media has on her 14-year-old son: heart-to-

Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. unless

A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties

U.S.

He’s taught millions about unhealthy attachments. Now, he wants to help you become secure

He’s taught millions about unhealthy attachments. Now, he wants to help you become secure

Global pharma companies that have publicly announced Trump drug pricing agreements

U.S.

US employment growth likely rebounded in March, war casting shadow over labor market

U.S. job growth likely rebounded in March as a strike by healthcare workers ended and temperatures warmed up, but downside risks to the labor market

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp

An inspection found 49 violations of detention standards at the largest U.S. migrant detention camp, located in El Paso, Texas, which has faced

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps 

The U.S. is upending the way it delivers medical supplies for diseases such as HIV and malaria to lower-income countries,

India's 'Mounjaro brides': weight-loss injections become part of pre-wedding preparation

Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in

Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says

A new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals

The U.S.

US labor market posts largest jobs gain in 15 months, but clouds brewing from Iran war

U.S. job growth rebounded more than expected in March as a strike by healthcare workers ended and temperatures warmed up, but downside risks for the

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances

British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, with the detention happening at a London court

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities said, in the latest violence to overshadow a fragile ceasefire

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a

Neurocrine expands into metabolic diseases with $2.9 billion Soleno buyout

Neurocrine Biosciences will acquire rare-disease drugmaker Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday, marking the neuroscience-

Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers

By letting people make choices and experience the outcomes of those choices, gaming provides a much more hands-on way of learning about health.

National Healthcare Properties moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing

National Healthcare Properties made public its paperwork for a U.S. initial public offering on Monday, the latest real estate investment trust looking to tap public markets this

Maker of Stanley tumblers prevails in lawsuit over lead scare

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the maker of Stanley tumblers of concealing that the popular water bottles contained lead.

Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble

The largest sewage spill in US history wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.

Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it

Students guessed how their school would handle sexual misconduct based on how their university had previously responded to anti-LGBTQ+ incidents and other kinds of harm.

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops

Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"

OpenAI CEO Altman seeks dismissal of sister's punitive damages claims in sexual abuse lawsuit

Sam Altman is seeking the dismissal of punitive damages claims in his sister's civil lawsuit accusing the OpenAI co-founder and chief executive of repeated

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia's "epic" leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of

Gaza's war amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions

Fourteen-year-old Fadel al-Naji used to be a keen footballer but is now largely confined to his home in

Americans want weight-loss pills for cost and convenience

Americans starting weight-loss medicines for the first time want lower cost and greater convenience as they consider pills from Novo Nordisk or Eli

US to raise Medicare Advantage payments to insurers by 2.48% in 2027, insurance stocks surge

The U.S. government said on Monday it would raise payments to private insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans to older adults in 2027 by

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on

Kennedy rewrites rules for membership on US vaccine advisory panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Novo Nordisk launches higher-dose Wegovy in the United States

Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday that it has made a higher-dose version of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy available across the United States.

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown

The U.S. vaping market, long dominated by Chinese imports, is seeing an uptick of "Made in America" products, in what some analysts and industry executives

World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation

Nigeria's economy is resilient and set to grow in the first half of 2026 despite the Iran war, the World Bank said on

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again

Bayer US head says tariffs will not affect its 2026 forecasts

A top Bayer AG executive said on Tuesday the German drugmaking and crop science company saw no need to adjust its 2026 forecasts because of tariffs on

Health insurers rise after US lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates

Shares of U.S. health insurers climbed on Tuesday after the government set Medicare Advantage payment rates above expectations, an increase that would result in

Hyundai resuming new Palisade SUV sales after finalizing fix

Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday it is lifting a halt on sales of recalled 2026 Palisade SUVs after finalizing a fix for a power seat issue that

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences

India’s Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could also trigger a sweeping redrawing of electoral boundaries and heighten political tensions

Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays

A singer leading the “Jackie Robinson Day” festivities before the Chicago White Sox’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays collapsed and was taken to a hospital

New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall

Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers have approved a potential strike in the coming days

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above

Arizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while forecasted high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above

Gilead to buy Germany's Tubulis for up to $5 billion to boost cancer pipeline

Gilead said on Tuesday it would acquire Germany-based Tubulis GmbH for up to $5 billion, as it looks to strengthen its cancer drugs pipeline.

US judge pauses Louisiana's challenge to FDA abortion drug rule

A federal judge on Tuesday put on hold the state of Louisiana's lawsuit seeking to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide while President

Italy discovers 'silver housing' as traditional elder care buckles

As Italians live longer and traditional family care weakens, growing numbers of sprightly seniors are tempted by new

Are ‘Pitt’ bullies real? Diagnosing the newest fandom menace

Are ‘Pitt’ bullies real? Diagnosing the newest fandom menace

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family

Almost every day for the last month, Hussein Saleh has made a somber pilgrimage to the plot of land in south Lebanon where his home once stood,

Vatican aid convoy to southern Lebanese town forced back by bombardment

Bombardment in southern Lebanon on Tuesday forced a convoy of humanitarian aid organized by the Vatican's embassy for a besieged Christian town to turn back, a priest in

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

The security guard at Camp Mystic the night of last year’s deadly flood has acknowledged that if there was a general evacuation order early in the storm, lives could've been saved

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, calls on EU action

Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep

Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern United States

MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan told him to kill himself

The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran’s allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself

Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?

The war in Sudan entered its fourth year on April 15 overshadowed by other regional and global turmoil, despite having created what the United Nations calls the world's worst

Done dirty; Controversial Dirtylicious dance shutters, but hopes to live on elsewhere

Done dirty; Controversial Dirtylicious dance shutters, but hopes to live on elsewhere

'Nobody wants to see this': Small community copes with tragic murder-suicide

'Nobody wants to see this': Small community copes with tragic murder-suicide

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans

Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis

Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis

Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage

Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures

Federal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison in connection with "Friends" star Matthew

Over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad face drastic aid cuts, UN says

More than a million Sudanese refugees face drastic cuts in life-saving aid such as food and water unless donors fill a funding shortfall of over $400 million,

WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress

The World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries

Family seeks justice after district attorney declines to prosecute drivers who hit bicyclist

Family seeks justice after district attorney declines to prosecute drivers who hit bicyclist

US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico

Nearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the U.S. territory

Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family

Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family

Patients scramble to find estrogen patches as shortage worsens after US FDA champions use

A surge in demand since last year for estrogen patches to ease menopause symptoms has strained supplies and led to shortages, sparking a scramble

US CDC delays publishing report showing COVID vaccine benefits, WaPo reports

The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the COVID-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency

Lebanon's hospitals may run out of vital medical supplies within days, WHO warns 

Some of Lebanon's hospitals could run out of life-saving trauma medical kits within days as supplies near depletion following mass casualties from

US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations

The U.S.

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall

The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low last year, extending a nearly two-decade decline, provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

Amazon.com said on Thursday its pharmacy unit will stock Eli Lilly's new weight-loss pill at kiosks located at some of the company's primary care clinics

McKinsey to contribute $125 million to Purdue bankruptcy over opioid sales advice

Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to contribute $125 million to Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement, resolving potential legal claims over

Unilever to buy supplements brand Grüns, boosting wellbeing focus post food spin-off

Unilever said on Thursday it will buy U.S.-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus on wellbeing

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree

For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting,

Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

University of Michigan's next president has brain cancer so won't take job

The next president at the University of Michigan says he can’t take the job because of brain cancer

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks

At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes

Ambulances arriving at a Beirut hospital on Thursday bypassed the emergency room and drove straight to the morgue, where exhausted medics

Cambodia's king undergoing treatment for prostate cancer

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni said on Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is undergoing treatment in China.  

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war

Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group Hezbollah, which has disrupted supplies of goods and pushed

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape

All-women groups, whether in sports, music or business, are consistently underpaid compared to men. They’re seen as more threatening to the status quo.

Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it is pulling ads from Facebook and Instagram aimed at recruiting new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online

The thriving market in online, counterfeit GLP-1 drugs that do not meet FDA criteria poses serious risks to consumers.

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk

As sea levels rise, increasing amounts of salt water are leaking into freshwater supplies worldwide.

Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, the U.S.

Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules

Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit by Massachusetts' attorney general alleging the company designed its Instagram social media platform to addict children,

Iran's new supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds, sources say

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed

Now 5, Minnesota boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress

Now 5, Minnesota boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress

Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade

A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli

Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital

Officials say crashes involving about 70 vehicles have bottlenecked a section of a snowy Colorado highway and sent eight people to the hospital

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism

People who show violent extremist tendencies on ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms could be directed in the future to human and chatbot‑based

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report

Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says

Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok need to take action to stop young users wasting hours mindlessly scrolling never-ending videos, British Prime Minister

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister

JBS reaches deal with US meatpacking workers who went on strike

JBS employees ratified a two-year labor agreement with the world's largest meatpacker after a three-week strike disrupted operations at a massive

Britney Spears enters rehab after arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence

Britney Spears voluntarily checked into rehab on Sunday following her March arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, a representative

Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon 'gravely concerning'

The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was deeply

Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into athleisure brand Lululemon over the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in its activewear, he said on

New trial over soccer legend Maradona's death begins in Argentina

A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early

Britain's Prince Harry speaks of struggles of fatherhood on Australia tour

Britain's Prince Harry spoke on Wednesday of the struggles of early fatherhood, as he visited a Melbourne football club on the second day of his tour of

White House favors former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC

The White House is considering nominating former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz to run the Centers for Disease Control

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

Mail-order dominates US abortion pill dispensing

U.S. pharmacies are largely filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone via mail-order in states permitting telehealth access to the

Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for health advice

Aid groups use land routes to deliver humanitarian relief to Iran

International humanitarian groups said on Tuesday they had sent emergency relief through overland routes to Iran, some of their first deliveries of aid since U.S.-Israeli

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules

The Trump administration's new law that Americans must work or volunteer to qualify for Medicaid

In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks

At Indian startup Pronto's training hub, women hone their chopping and mopping skills while learning how to send SOS signals if they

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket

Jarren Duran directs obscene gesture toward fan at Minnesota and says fan told him to kill himself

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan at Target Field as he returned to the dugout after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins

'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows

Developing nations are paying tens of billions of dollars extra to fund infrastructure, education and health projects due to inadequate access to

J&J tops first-quarter profit estimates even as Stelara sales plunge

Johnson & Johnson beat first-quarter earnings expectations on Tuesday and raised its full-year forecast, as strong demand for cancer drug

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to speed drug development

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, which has fallen behind Eli Lilly in the immensely lucrative weight-loss drug market, said on Tuesday it is partnering with

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans'

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

Amazon launches AI research tool to speed early-stage drug discovery

Amazon's cloud unit on Tuesday launched Amazon Bio Discovery, an artificial intelligence application designed to speed early-stage drug discovery

Israeli fire kills 11 in Gaza, including two children, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday,

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz returns — with a broken jaw — a day after being hit by a foul ball

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz says he has more than a half-dozen fractures in his cheek area and a broken jaw after being hit by a foul ball, but he's relieved to avoid surgery and says he doesn’t need his jaw wired

Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned

A former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges in connection with the sexual assault of several patients over his career, after an appeals court reversed his conviction earlier this year

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency

The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps

WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot

WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

Lebanon and Israel have held direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades

New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals

The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has resumed in Argentina

Neighbor battles Parkinson's with Bob Ross style paintings as Nebraska sees highest rates

Neighbor battles Parkinson's with Bob Ross style paintings as Nebraska sees highest rates

Dozens gather for vigil in honor of girl, 10, fatally struck by car in Massachusetts

Dozens gather for vigil in honor of girl, 10, fatally struck by car in Massachusetts

Some people don’t lose weight with GLP-1s. Evidence is building that the drugs are helping anyway

Some people don’t lose weight with GLP-1s. Evidence is building that the drugs are helping anyway

Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks

Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Households once confident they could afford energy costs are at risk of falling behind on their bills and are making hard trade-offs to keep the lights on.

Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection

Bacteria don’t quietly die when exposed to antibiotics – they actively respond in ways that in turn change how your body responds to infection.

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Famed ESPN college basketball voice Dick Vitale facing another battle with cancer

Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

Bystanders' use of CPR helps save 71-year-old who collapsed at the airport

Bystanders' use of CPR helps save 71-year-old who collapsed at the airport

Injured police officer thrown from semi truck searches for the woman who prayed for him

Injured police officer thrown from semi truck searches for the woman who prayed for him

How music therapy is helping young patients heal at Phoenix Children's hospital

How music therapy is helping young patients heal at Phoenix Children's hospital

Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon's government to cancel Israel talks as battle rages in strategic town

Hezbollah's leader has urged Lebanon to pull out of direct talks with Israel scheduled in Washington

Doctor delivers two sets of twins on his birthday at Westmoreland Hospital

Doctor delivers two sets of twins on his birthday at Westmoreland Hospital

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Tyrese Haliburton says it's shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseason

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season in the shadows, fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida

Senior living community honors late Air Force veteran with newly remodeled lounge space

Senior living community honors late Air Force veteran with newly remodeled lounge space

Attorney offers free services to rape victims

Attorney offers free services to rape victims

'How are you still alive?': Bystander hit in deadly police chase says he’s been ‘forgotten’

'How are you still alive?': Bystander hit in deadly police chase says he’s been ‘forgotten’

Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage being built in Philadelphia

Authorities say the bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found

Woman credits swimming with living to 103

Woman credits swimming with living to 103

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

The world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th birthday

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation

Kansas runner to honor father with Boston Marathon race 50 years later

Kansas runner to honor father with Boston Marathon race 50 years later

Heartfelt sendoff held for teacher stepping down to fight incurable nerve disease

Heartfelt sendoff held for teacher stepping down to fight incurable nerve disease

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal

In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.

Utah man takes on Boston Marathon after Parkinson's disease diagnosis

Utah man takes on Boston Marathon after Parkinson's disease diagnosis

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do

School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them

Push through, stay strong, fight back – people often think of resilience as being tough and having grit. But research suggests it’s more about acknowledging the scars as you continue to move forward.

25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered

Medicaid enrollment surged during the pandemic, then tumbled during the Great Unwinding – reflecting how paperwork and state policy determine who keeps health coverage.

A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war

A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut’s waterfront

Philippine President Marcos does jumping jacks to disprove health rumors

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dismissed rumors about his health by doing jumping jacks and jogging outside his office

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility

Suspected militants kill police officer assigned to guard polio team as nationwide campaign begins

Suspected militants have opened fire on a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing one of them and wounding four others

Bob Hall, the father of wheelchair racing and a 2-time winner of the Boston Marathon, dead at 74

Boston Marathon organizers say the father of wheelchair racing has died

Astronaut's space 'shower' prompts question from mission control

Astronaut Victor Glover took a "shower" after his workout during a Orion spacecraft live feed

Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76

Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died

Suspect remains at large after deadly shooting at Natomas High School, officials say

Suspect remains at large after deadly shooting at Natomas High School, officials say

It's music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season is here, bringing outdoor fun, music and dancing

Man with machete fatally shot at NYC's Grand Central after slashing attack, NYPD says

Man with machete fatally shot at NYC's Grand Central after slashing attack, NYPD says

Mother of man with special needs attacked by teens in Massachusetts is "absolutely furious" with court ruling

Mother of man with special needs attacked by teens in Massachusetts is "absolutely furious" with court ruling

Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at annual Pat's Run

Pat's Run began in 2004 as a way to honor the legacy of Pat Tillman, who walked away from an NFL career to serve his country in the wake of Sept. 11

Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it

Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices

Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran

Longevity isn’t just about the latest gadget. The actual keys to a longer life are in plain sight

Longevity isn’t just about the latest gadget. The actual keys to a longer life are in plain sight

Police searching for help to identify injured woman struck by lightning

Police searching for help to identify injured woman struck by lightning

A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

A Syrian man has buried his wife and four of his five children after Israeli strikes hit Beirut earlier this week

A $1 million Picasso is due to be sold for just $116

A $1 million Picasso is due to be sold for just $116

A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk

A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father's utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half

Former US Rep. Eliot Engel, who worked on foreign affairs for decades, dies at 79

Former U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, a New York Democrat who chaired the Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, has died at 79

Longtime AP reporter and editor Bill Mann dies at 83

Bill Mann, a reporter and editor who covered the Philippines, Egypt, India, Scandinavia and Washington, D.C. over a nearly 50-year career at The Associated Press, died Thursday in Reston, Virginia

Man charged with rape, sexual assault of 5 victims at Baldwin City yoga business

Man charged with rape, sexual assault of 5 victims at Baldwin City yoga business

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled her last budget, a $21.2 billion gross operating spending plan that is sure to erupt into battles on the District Council and Capitol Hill, where Republican lawmakers have shown a growing willingness to interject themselves into local affairs

Raskin calls for Trump to take cognitive test in wake of Iran threats as Democrats question president’s fitness

Raskin calls for Trump to take cognitive test in wake of Iran threats as Democrats question president’s fitness

Stepfather arrested 10 years after Virginia teen disappeared on way to airport

Stepfather arrested 10 years after Virginia teen disappeared on way to airport

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

Office of the Child Advocate increasing oversight of youth detention center amid recent concerns of ‘illegal practices’

Office of the Child Advocate increasing oversight of youth detention center amid recent concerns of ‘illegal practices’

Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine

Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds

Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe

Engineer develops missing person tool after monthslong search for father

Engineer develops missing person tool after monthslong search for father

KRDO13 Investigates: Cease-and-desist issued after unlicensed nurse worked at Colorado Springs nursing home

KRDO13 Investigates: Cease-and-desist issued after unlicensed nurse worked at Colorado Springs nursing home

Tooele family calls daughter's survival a 'week of miracles' after devastating Easter fall

Tooele family calls daughter's survival a 'week of miracles' after devastating Easter fall

MMA gaining momentum in South Florida, as gym goers trade their normal workouts for it to focus on self defense

MMA gaining momentum in South Florida, as gym goers trade their normal workouts for it to focus on self defense

Patient attacks doctor and 2 security guard at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, police say

Patient attacks doctor and 2 security guard at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, police say

Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research

A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

DPW workers armed with rake and broom save man and his dog from Rottweiler attack: "They were true heroes"

DPW workers armed with rake and broom save man and his dog from Rottweiler attack: "They were true heroes"

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans

A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.

What declining vaccination rates mean for families in Allegheny County – where 1 in 3 kindergarten classrooms lack herd immunity for measles

As childhood vaccination rates in Allegheny County decline, The Conversation asked experts why parents are opting out and how to protect vaccination policy.

Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in

Three questions can help patients get a better handle on drug and health care options. But many Americans still hold back from asking providers for information.

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states – these religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing

An increasing number of laws aim to roll back LGBTQ+ people’s ability to access health care, leading to cascading effects on their well-being.

Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations

President Donald Trump's administration has admitted to a major error in data used to justify a federal fraud probe into New York’s Medicaid program

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war

Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

RFK Jr.’s HHS rewrites rules governing key CDC vaccine committee

RFK Jr.’s HHS rewrites rules governing key CDC vaccine committee

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68

Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer, has died of prostate cancer in Pennsylvania at age 68, according to his lawyer

Joel Embiid has appendectomy, leaving former MVP's status for postseason in doubt

Joel Embiid had an appendectomy in Houston after Philadelphia’s star big man was stricken with appendicitis overnight

Updated rules for CDC vaccine advisory panel reflect Kennedy skepticism

The Trump administration is updating rules for a key vaccine advisory committee in ways that may increase the voices of anti-vaccine activists

DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video

DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video

California unveils hospice fraud arrests, pushing back on ‘kingdom of fraud’ claim by Trump official

California unveils hospice fraud arrests, pushing back on ‘kingdom of fraud’ claim by Trump official

Tracking where Israel bombed central Beirut on the war's deadliest day

Israel’s intense barrage of airstrikes on Wednesday hit without warning deep inside the Lebanese capital of Beirut, blowing buildings open to the elements and reducing apartment blocks to rubble in parts of the city that have traditionally escaped attack

Nonprofit uses aviation program to support girls coping with loss

Nonprofit uses aviation program to support girls coping with loss

Teen survives crash that killed two friends, calls survival a miracle

Teen survives crash that killed two friends, calls survival a miracle

'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents

'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents

Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car

Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car

In their 70s, brother, sister earn degrees after 40-year journey

In their 70s, brother, sister earn degrees after 40-year journey

Tiger Woods isn’t at Augusta for the Masters after his wreck in Florida. He’s still top of mind for much of the field

Tiger Woods isn’t at Augusta for the Masters after his wreck in Florida. He’s still top of mind for much of the field

Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30

Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30

Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion

Army ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time

Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek

Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek

Lebanon digs for survivors after Israeli attack kills over 300, as surprise word of talks emerges

Lebanon is reeling after the deadliest day of renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

'He would do anything': Community praises character of principal who stopped gunman

'He would do anything': Community praises character of principal who stopped gunman

Greece moves to protect minors from social media with new ban for kids under 15

Greece has become the latest European Union country to unveil plans for a total social media ban for kids 15 and under

Gary Player says Tiger Woods' pain medication is understandable but he shouldn't be driving

Gary Player believes Tiger Woods should avoid driving because of his medication use for pain management

Family of man injured in Northern California ICE shooting speaks out, says he is not a gang member

Family of man injured in Northern California ICE shooting speaks out, says he is not a gang member

The best sleepwear may be no sleepwear. Here’s what experts say

The best sleepwear may be no sleepwear. Here’s what experts say

911 calls detail Slender Man attacker's escape from Madison group home

911 calls detail Slender Man attacker's escape from Madison group home

Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries

Kara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death

Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors

Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.

It’s OK to love all the bees (the honey bees, too)

The accusations you might have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed up by evidence. In fact, there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place.

Gary Woodland is trying to win the Masters while fighting anxiety so severe he thinks someone is ‘trying to kill me’

Gary Woodland is trying to win the Masters while fighting anxiety so severe he thinks someone is ‘trying to kill me’

Psilocybin mushrooms are going mainstream, but scientific research and regulation lag behind

Psilocybin falls into a regulatory gray zone, with strict limitations around how it can be studied. As a result, very little is known about its health risks, despite its surging popularity.

We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts are regulating student cellphones − here are the trends

A new law in Michigan requires school districts to make some choices about how to restrict cellphones.

Brooklyn-based taekwondo para athlete overcomes tragedy, homelessness to fight for gold

Brooklyn-based taekwondo para athlete overcomes tragedy, homelessness to fight for gold

9-year-old Maryland boy with autism visits all 50 states to spread awareness across the country

9-year-old Maryland boy with autism visits all 50 states to spread awareness across the country

Warrants: Woman ran unlicensed child care, failed to report child's death

Warrants: Woman ran unlicensed child care, failed to report child's death

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter

A Hawaii doctor who was accused of trying to kill his wife on a cliffside hike has been convicted of attempted manslaughter

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A federal judge has handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling “Friends” star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in a 2023 overdose

US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025

US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025

Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway

Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway

Newly-released video again raises questions about jail's response in emergency

Newly-released video again raises questions about jail's response in emergency

Owen Ramsingh, Columbia man deported by ICE, is rewriting his story

Owen Ramsingh, Columbia man deported by ICE, is rewriting his story

Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law

Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law

Eating more plants linked to lower risk of dementia, even in older age

Eating more plants linked to lower risk of dementia, even in older age

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

RFK Jr is launching a podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick

Health Secretary Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ is launching a new podcast called “The Secretary Kennedy Podcast.”

Man survives being shot in the neck; suspect facing attempted murder charges out on bond

Man survives being shot in the neck; suspect facing attempted murder charges out on bond

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river

Colorado advocate supports birth parents during child protective services cases

Colorado advocate supports birth parents during child protective services cases

‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced in Matthew Perry case, highlighting a new era of accountability for drug dealers

‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced in Matthew Perry case, highlighting a new era of accountability for drug dealers

Should’ve put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer

Should’ve put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer

Instagram videos, bloody evidence: 17-year-old charged after boyfriend stabbed to death, police say

Instagram videos, bloody evidence: 17-year-old charged after boyfriend stabbed to death, police say

Woman, baby escape car that drove into pond

Woman, baby escape car that drove into pond

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Family receives free accessible bathroom for disabled son

Family receives free accessible bathroom for disabled son

You aren't the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day

Pausing to decompress in a parked car can help you reset, if you keep a few things in mind

Teen with autism defies early diagnosis, thrives in college and athletics

Teen with autism defies early diagnosis, thrives in college and athletics

Americans are changing end of life traditions and Tucson funeral homes are looking to adapt

Americans are changing end of life traditions and Tucson funeral homes are looking to adapt

Principal recovering after being shot by former student; classes canceled Wednesday

Principal recovering after being shot by former student; classes canceled Wednesday

City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning

City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning

Bird Brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health and slow cognitive aging

Bird Brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health and slow cognitive aging

From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it

An enduring sense of ownership led businesses and citizens to defend the country’s public health system.

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past 40 years.

Why Americans are buying $22 smoothies despite feeling terrible about the economy

Virtue-signaling and self-care help explain a popular new kind of splurge, even as American shoppers pull back elsewhere.

Mutual aid and self-sufficiency are key to life near USSR’s contaminated nuclear test zone in Kazakhstan

When I talk about my anthropological fieldwork, many Americans are shocked to learn that “living on a nuclear test site” is even a logical statement.

Former Marine charged in mass shooting is ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment

A judge has ordered a wounded North Carolina Marine veteran charged with murder to undergo psychiatric treatment

JJ Redick wants to move on after Mavs contradict his contention of MRI mistake on Austin Reaves

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he just wants to move on after the Dallas Mavericks contradicted his contention that their medical staff incorrectly conducted an MRI on Austin Reaves last weekend

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens recovering after breaking neck

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens has broken his neck and is recovering at home

Jurors are deciding whether a doctor tried to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii

Jury deliberations are underway in a case against a Hawaii anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike last year

Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid

Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls

High school principal shot in leg after confronting man with a gun, Oklahoma sheriff says

A high school principal in Oklahoma is in stable condition after being shot in the leg inside the school's lobby

WHO driver killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza, relatives say

WHO driver killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza, relatives say

Cubs ace Cade Horton headed for elbow surgery, will miss the rest of the 2026 season

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will miss the rest of the 2026 season after an MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow

Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review

A federal judge has ruled that the abortion drug mifepristone can continue to be dispensed by mail to people with prescriptions, at least for now

Iranians fear power outages and further attacks as Trump's deadline nears

Tehran residents are rushing to stock up on bottled water and charge cellphones, flashlights and portable power banks as the hours tick down to Trump’s latest ultimatum for a deal in the war with Iran

Missouri governor signs bill banning judges from delaying divorces when a spouse is pregnant

Missouri governor signs bill banning judges from delaying divorces when a spouse is pregnant

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Firefighter, whose heart stopped several times, shares miraculous survival story from hospital bed

Firefighter, whose heart stopped several times, shares miraculous survival story from hospital bed

Gary Woodland details PTSD struggles ahead of the Masters: 'I thought people were trying to kill me'

Gary Woodlands is back at the Masters this week, fresh off his victory at the Houston Open

Florida college student accused of burying her newborn baby turns herself in

Florida college student accused of burying her newborn baby turns herself in

School buses stocked with lifesaving kits

School buses stocked with lifesaving kits

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

'It's saving his life': FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Kansas family

'It's saving his life': FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Kansas family

Lone survivor and victims' families grieve loss of teenagers killed in crash

Lone survivor and victims' families grieve loss of teenagers killed in crash

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion

Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion

RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance

RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance

Judge tosses PETA's lawsuit against the American Kennel Club over dog breed health

PETA’s lawsuit over the health of French bulldogs and some other popular dog breeds has been dismissed

Rapper Offset hospitalized after being shot in Florida

Rapper Offset hospitalized after being shot in Florida

Highlights from Artemis II reveal life in space is even weirder than we thought

Highlights from Artemis II reveal life in space is even weirder than we thought

The 3 Ps of pooping and how to optimize them, according to a Harvard doc

The 3 Ps of pooping and how to optimize them, according to a Harvard doc

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps

Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps

Tiger Woods is not at the Masters. Jason Day wonders why he was behind the wheel in DUI arrest

Tiger Woods is a topic of conversation at the Masters without even being there

Man accused of killing coworker with sledgehammer found incompetent to stand trial

Man accused of killing coworker with sledgehammer found incompetent to stand trial

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Steve McMichael has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Massive eye drop recall reflects ongoing issues with manufacturing and FDA inspection

The recall potentially affects more than 1 million people. It is the second time the FDA has found sterility issues at the company in three years.

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived

107-year-old World War II veteran honored at Massachusetts State House

107-year-old World War II veteran honored at Massachusetts State House

Houston, we have a toilet problem

The Artemis II crew hit a roadblock trying to expel wastewater from their moon-bound spacecraft — and it may be frozen urine

Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children

Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children

Children make up half of Haiti’s gangs. They’re about to face a new foreign force.

Children make up half of Haiti’s gangs. They’re about to face a new foreign force.

How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin

Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.

Company develops robot to take guesswork out of dental surgery

Company develops robot to take guesswork out of dental surgery

High schoolers to launch nonprofit that delivers free flowers to seniors

High schoolers to launch nonprofit that delivers free flowers to seniors

Father, son make cross-country trek to visit every MLB ballpark for cancer awareness

Father, son make cross-country trek to visit every MLB ballpark for cancer awareness

Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year

Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year

Kansas schools creates choir class for special needs students

Kansas schools creates choir class for special needs students

Shield of Sisters aids military sexual trauma survivors at Fort Hood and beyond

Shield of Sisters aids military sexual trauma survivors at Fort Hood and beyond

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family finds pill in Easter candy

Family finds pill in Easter candy

Friends find kidney donors after years of searching

Friends find kidney donors after years of searching

Neighbor rebuilding man’s dream home after fire, terminal diagnosis

Neighbor rebuilding man’s dream home after fire, terminal diagnosis

Students receive free prom attire from nonprofit

Students receive free prom attire from nonprofit

Shark attack survivor returns to beach as recovery continues

Shark attack survivor returns to beach as recovery continues

Veteran receives kidney donation after more than 6 years waiting

Veteran receives kidney donation after more than 6 years waiting

‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged

‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged

Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it

MAP, NOMAP and 764 are among the coded terms that all speak to pedophilia. Here’s how families can stay ahead of the risk.

About 80% of breast cancer biopsies turn out benign – new imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses and fewer biopsies

Ultrasound is often used in breast cancer screening, but it can often provide inconclusive results. Combining it with near-infrared light can help patients avoid the anxiety and cost of a biopsy.

RSV is still spreading, prompting states to extend the immunization period

RSV is still spreading, prompting states to extend the immunization period

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

After missing more than 2 months with right knee injury, Stephen Curry returns for Warriors

Stephen Curry swished a 3-pointer on his second shot from deep and raised his arms in delight when the ball went through

Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge

Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products

A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead

A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead

Astros place ace right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain

The Houston Astros have placed ace right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients

6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients

Video shows fox attacking woman

Video shows fox attacking woman

More than a dozen injured after vehicle hits parade-goers during Louisiana celebration

More than a dozen injured after vehicle hits parade-goers during Louisiana celebration

These common drug tests lead to tens of thousands of wrongful arrests a year, experts say. One state is fighting back

These common drug tests lead to tens of thousands of wrongful arrests a year, experts say. One state is fighting back

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Can a single therapy session make a difference

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

An immigrant family is grappling with the ordeal suffered by a 3-year-old girl who endured alleged sexual abuse while her father fought for five months for her release from federal custody

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner

NBA says investigation into dispute between Bucks and Antetokounmpo is ongoing

An NBA investigation into the dispute between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time MVP’s injury status is ongoing

Austin Reaves is out for the rest of the Lakers' regular season with oblique muscle injury

Austin Reaves will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ regular season with a Grade 2 oblique muscle injury

Why Justice Alito was taken to a hospital last month

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito had to be taken to the hospital after he became ill last month in Philadelphia, sources say. CNN's Joan Biskupic explains what happened and how it could affect the court's future.

10-year-old Northeast Philadelphia plane crash survivor rings bell before Sixers-Timberwolves game

10-year-old Northeast Philadelphia plane crash survivor rings bell before Sixers-Timberwolves game

Art programs in Harlem help alleviate stress for dementia patients, caregivers

Art programs in Harlem help alleviate stress for dementia patients, caregivers

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul

Hawaii doctor’s testimony in his attempted murder trial makes this a case of ‘she said, he said’

Hawaii doctor’s testimony in his attempted murder trial makes this a case of ‘she said, he said’

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors

NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic to miss rest of Lakers' regular season with hamstring strain

Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team says

12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

Authorities have arrested a 12-year-old on suspicion of murder in the death of a Los Angeles middle school student

Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades

Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff

‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding

‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding

Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens

Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens

Luka Doncic's injury could mean he's out of the NBA award race. How does that process work?

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is likely to win the NBA scoring title this season, but he might not make the All-NBA team

Justice Alito fell ill at a March event and was treated for dehydration, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court's spokeswoman says Justice Samuel Alito fell ill at an event in Philadelphia last month and was treated for dehydration before returning home to suburban Washington

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak

A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials

Baby found safe after man steals car with infant inside from day care parking lot

Baby found safe after man steals car with infant inside from day care parking lot

Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident

Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident

After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was 'talking to the president,' body camera shows

After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, “I was just talking to the president."

‘We nearly lost both of them’: Camryn Crocker tells how wife and newborn child fought for life amid Illinois’ Final Four run

‘We nearly lost both of them’: Camryn Crocker tells how wife and newborn child fought for life amid Illinois’ Final Four run

Are your muscles compensating? How hidden movement patterns cause pain

Are your muscles compensating? How hidden movement patterns cause pain

Atlanta woman tragically dies in Puerto Rico; family working to get her home

Atlanta woman tragically dies in Puerto Rico; family working to get her home

Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy case is not a clear win for conservatives

The court decided Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy violated the free speech of a talk therapist.

Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care

Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care

Far from the Final Four, a protest in track spells out NCAA's drug-fighting issues across all sports

NCAA anti-doping policies are under criticism after a protest at the Division III 5,000-meter championship race

Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally

Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally

Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe

With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short

A rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts

Inside the Tiger Woods arrest: What bodycam video shows as investigators scrutinize what led to crash

Inside the Tiger Woods arrest: What bodycam video shows as investigators scrutinize what led to crash

Lakers' Luka Doncic hurts left hamstring in a blowout loss to Thunder with MRI set for Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic injured his left hamstring in a loss to Oklahoma City and coach JJ Redick said the league’s scoring leader will have an MRI on Friday

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have fired their engines and are blazing toward the moon

Virginia QB Chandler Morris denied a preliminary injunction as he bids for 7th season

Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied in his bid for a preliminary injunction as he seeks a seventh season of eligibility

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles

Police release video from Tiger Woods’ latest rollover crash

Police release video from Tiger Woods’ latest rollover crash

Attorneys say Oklahoma basketball player who died after game wasn't given proper medical care

Attorneys for an Oklahoma college basketball player who died after being injured during a game last year say wasn't given proper medical care after his injury

Mickelson pulls out of the Masters, which will be without Lefty and Woods for first time since 1994

The Masters will not include Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods for the first time in 32 years

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities

Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don’t reach deals with his administration in the coming months

Why 'unretired' seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills

A growing number of Americans have “unretired” in recent years

EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away

EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away

3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match

A supervisor and two instructors with a Massachusetts State Police tactical unit have plead not guilty in connection with the 2024 death of a recruit following a boxing match during training

Michigan starter Elliot Cadeau joins teammates at Final Four after accidental exposure to nuts

Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts

Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs

Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

Conflicting claims about kratom are widespread, but scientific evidence makes the risks clear.

Woman, 90, fatally beaten by grandson with skateboard in Hudson; 2 other family members injured, DA says

Woman, 90, fatally beaten by grandson with skateboard in Hudson; 2 other family members injured, DA says

Woman in critical condition after she is attacked by multiple dogs

Woman in critical condition after she is attacked by multiple dogs

Weber State students host exhibit for sexual assault awareness month

Weber State students host exhibit for sexual assault awareness month

School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs

School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs

Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in Texas

An inspection at the nation’s largest immigration detention facility found dozens of violations of national standards that potentially exposed detainees to excessive force, disease, and other unsafe conditions

Family pleads for return of French bulldog after it was taken from outside their home

Family pleads for return of French bulldog after it was taken from outside their home

Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths

Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths

Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor

Mississippi lawmakers have passed a bill that could imprison people for up to 10 years for distributing abortion-inducing medication

How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure

A cyberattack on a US corporation illustrates how state-aligned hackers operate, and how damage in war today isn’t always readily visible or geographically confined.

Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured

Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured

Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE

A post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions

Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know

Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.

Jayson Tatum says he's not at his best yet. That's likely scary news for Celtics' opponents

Boston star Jayson Tatum doesn’t know how much longer it’ll take for him to feel like he’s playing basketball at his best level again

Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge

Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge

Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes

Evolving views about parental gun ownership and liability will likely have ramifications in custody battles.

Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication

Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication

Diabetes advocates cross their fingers as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs

A bipartisan group of senators is aiming to relieve high insulin costs for more Americans

Better urban design could help save Florida’s threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel

The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.

For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference

Learning to recognize thought patterns that lead to avoidance, and breaking tasks down into small parts, can help people overcome the mental barriers that often accompany ADHD.

Police chief announces retirement days after footage released of shooting of man with autism

Police chief announces retirement days after footage released of shooting of man with autism

What does it really mean to ‘age well’?

What does it really mean to ‘age well’?

Teens and young adults are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth – new research

Parental involvement laws and the stigma of teen pregnancy create significant barriers for teenagers seeking abortions. These factors are pushing teens to obtain abortion pills online.

Rams WR Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault and battery by a woman, attorney says

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday

Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide

Medical examiners have ruled that the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar, five days after Border Patrol left him at a Buffalo, New York, doughnut shop, was a homicide

Tiger Woods’ DUI charges: What we know — and why the urine test refusal matters

Tiger Woods’ DUI charges: What we know — and why the urine test refusal matters

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases

Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

Deputy recovering after falling 40ft attempting to rescue teens in a rollover crash