Health

BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of widows and other caregivers for former NFL players diagnosed with CTE say a published study is insulting and dismissive of their experience living with the degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions and other repeated... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences’ lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection for preventing HIV infection in adults and adolescents. The drug, part of a class of drugs known as capsid inhibitors, will be sold under... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths. From 2003 to 2023, death rates from falls... Read More

Kraft Heinz will be pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes. The move comes nearly two months after U.S. health officials said that they would... Read More

WASHINGTON — If your idea of working out includes slaying dragons, dancing on a glowing floor, or boxing a virtual opponent in your living room, congratulations! You’re part of a growing fitness trend known as exergaming, where physical movement meets... Read More

WASHINGTON — When you are young, summertime means freedom from school, days at camp and more time to play outside with friends. When you grow up it’s mostly business as usual. But you can still enjoy beach days, fresh produce,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen eight new members for the panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy, including a number of well-known vaccine skeptics. The panel, the... Read More

Last month, House Republicans narrowly passed a comprehensive budget bill by a single vote, legislation that included some of the most significant changes to our health care system in over a decade. The Senate has promised to amend this "One Big, Beautiful... Read More

Health officials in Arizona say there are four linked measles cases in Navajo County, marking the state's first outbreak this year. The U.S. logged 122 more cases of measles last week — but only four of them in Texas — while the... Read More

ALBANY — The New York State Senate approved a bill on Monday that would allow people facing terminal diagnoses to end their lives on their own terms, which the bill’s proponents say would grant a measure of autonomy to New... Read More

WASHINGTON — It has been well-reported that we’re supposed to get around 150 minutes of cardio exercise each week. But what if that number, while still useful, wasn’t the only way to boost your health? What if something as small... Read More

Congressional Republicans recently advanced a sweeping budget bill that exceeds their initial savings goal, aiming to reduce federal spending by nearly $1 trillion. A large share of those reductions would come from changes to Medicaid, including new work requirements, copay... Read More

WASHINGTON — When you hear the phrase “nutrient-dense,” you might picture kale, quinoa or a very expensive smoothie. But nutrient-dense foods aren't just for influencers or athletes; they're a practical, science-backed way to get more out of what you eat,... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — In his confirmation hearings to lead the National Institutes of Health, Jay Bhattacharya pledged his openness to views that might conflict with his own. “Dissent," he said, ”is the very essence of science.” That commitment is being put to... Read More

LEOPOLD, Ind. (AP) — On the ceiling of Abbie Brockman’s middle school English classroom in Perry County, the fluorescent lights are covered with images of a bright blue sky, a few clouds floating by. Outside, the real sky isn’t always... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a tomato recall announced last month in three southern states to its most severe warning due to a potential salmonella contamination. A “Class 1” recall is the FDA’s highest recall designation... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has revoked a Biden-era requirement that hospitals provide emergency abortions to women whose health is in jeopardy. Though expected, the move announced Tuesday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services again muddies the nexus... Read More

The United States has the worst-performing health care system despite spending the most on health care among nine other high-income nations. Americans, especially in rural communities, have lower life expectancy, higher prevalence of chronic disease, dismal maternal mortality outcomes, significant mental health challenges, and growing obesity rates.  The health of... Read More

WASHINGTON — Nearly two-thirds of U.S. health care practitioners who say a majority of their patients smoke mistakenly believe nicotine is a carcinogen, despite scientific consensus that the harm related to smoking is mainly caused by the burning of tobacco,... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying that Americans should be vaccinated against the virus no matter where they're going. U.S. residents are recommended to get measles-mumps-rubella shots, anyway. But... Read More

WASHINGTON — Walking has long been one of the best ways to begin a fitness journey; it’s accessible, low-impact and free. But the way that you structure your walk can lead to different outcomes.  The latest fitness trend, Interval Walking... Read More

WASHINGTON — If the word yoga makes you think of pretzel-like poses on a mat, you’re not alone. But there are options beyond downward dogs. Chair yoga offers a gentle, adaptable form of movement that makes yoga more accessible, particularly... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emery Eversoll and her mother shared a good laugh when Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that some autistic children will never write poems. The 16-year-old’s bedroom is full of notebooks featuring her prose. Sometimes,... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which decried America's food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs. Kennedy's wide-ranging “Make America Healthy... Read More

WASHINGTON — Wide swaths of America’s agriculture community are expressing profound concern over a White House report issued by the Make America Healthy Again Commission that they say unjustly vilified farmers, blaming them for a variety of health ills. “It... Read More

(AP) — The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu. The company said it was notified Wednesday that the Health and Human Services Department... Read More

Over the past decade, numerous schools and towns in Maine have installed turf fields to ensure that people have better access to recreational facilities across the seasons. These fields have provided valuable opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy... Read More

WASHINGTON — A new study from researchers at Columbia University and the University of Michigan has found a substantial decline in self-reported mental health among U.S. mothers between 2016 and 2023.  The percentage of women claiming to be in excellent... Read More

WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for healthy children or pregnant women. The announcement is considered unprecedented as federal vaccine recommendations are ordinarily made through the Centers... Read More

WASHINGTON — Whether you’re looking to glide across a calm lake or paddle into open water, kayaking offers more than just a scenic escape. It’s a full-body workout that doubles as adventure, and the right fitness skills can help you... Read More