Health

A measles outbreak in Kansas doubled in less than a week to 23 cases and has "a possible link” to outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico that have sickened more than 370, the state health department said Wednesday. And health officials... Read More

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday announced the department is slashing as many as 10,000 jobs as part of an ongoing reorganization effort. “Over time, bureaucracies like HHS become wasteful and inefficient even... Read More

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has renewed a public health emergency declaration aimed at curbing the nation’s stubborn opioid abuse crisis. The emergency, first declared by President Donald Trump during his first term, was... Read More

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week informed state and community health departments, as well as a host of international health organizations, that they won’t be receiving approximately $11.4 billion in funding previously allocated to their... Read More

WELLSTON, Okla. (AP) — When Leslie Stewart moved to her home in a rural expanse of Lincoln County outside of Oklahoma City more than 20 years ago, she thought she'd found a slice of heaven. In a town of fewer... Read More

WASHINGTON — Alpha-gal syndrome is a food allergy that causes a reaction to the consumption of red meat. It was thought to be caused by a bite from the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum); however, two Emerging Infectious Diseases studies... Read More

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of testifying before the Senate Special Committee on Aging about the crisis of senior loneliness in our country. Half of Americans over 60 are at risk for social isolation and nearly a third say they feel isolated.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — One state’s effort to exempt young school-aged children from vaccines appears to have stalled as states contend with a burgeoning measles outbreak. In January, West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued an executive order allowing families to apply... Read More

BOSTON (AP) — When Ash Lazarus Orr went to renew his passport in early January, the transgender organizer figured it would be relatively routine. But more than two months on, Orr is waiting to get a new passport with a... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Susan Monarez, who has been serving as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to be the new head of the agency. Monarez is being named in place of... Read More

WASHINGTON — 23andMe, the firm that led the way in allowing consumers to gain ancestry and health insight through the simple, at-home collection of their DNA, announced Sunday that it is filing for bankruptcy. The notice was confirmation of the... Read More

WASHINGTON — As we humans move through our lives, we have family, friends and pets to accompany us. Feeling connected to others is vital for mental and physical health. One overlooked companion? Trees. It may sound odd, but think about... Read More

WASHINGTON — Coping with a mental health condition? Attending therapy with a licensed professional may help, but it can be cost-prohibitive for some. Therapy is also a long process, and research suggests many do not complete an evidence-based length of... Read More

An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now caught up in Trump administration funding delays. The early results — a scientific first... Read More

WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials are considering a plan to eliminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention division tasked with HIV prevention and potentially moving its responsibilities to another department within the Department of Health and Human Services. The... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday launched a new web portal to support access to vaccine and public health information as measles continues to spread in New York state. As of March 13, the Centers for... Read More

WASHINGTON — A settlement has been reached in a state action over a 2022 oil tanker accident that resulted in the largest gasoline spill in Connecticut history, state Attorney General William Tong announced Wednesday morning. Under the terms of the... Read More

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 320 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that's airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes,... Read More

Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and planet-heating carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are at an 800,000-year high, a report Wednesday said. In its annual State of... Read More

A devastating change is coming for millions of Americans with chronic wounds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is poised to eliminate Medicare coverage for more than 200 innovative wound care products in April. If this Biden-era policy is implemented, diabetics,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Five years have passed since the onset of COVID-19. It feels long ago, but research on how it affects long-term health is relatively new. After contracting COVID-19, many people report ongoing symptoms, a condition now known as long... Read More

WASHINGTON — Another long, dark winter is almost behind us. More sunlight, plants, flowers and warmer temperatures are upon us. It’s not all about smelling the roses; seasonal allergies will come, too. Here is what to know about this year’s... Read More

There is no question that change is happening across the country, and one place where change is desperately needed is in our health care system. Now is the time for Congress and the new administration to work together to address... Read More

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the Food and Drug Administration this week to begin the process of eliminating chemicals “generally regarded as safe” from the nation’s foods. In a video posted to the... Read More

It’s hard to watch television or scroll social media without seeing an advertisement for a discount diet drug. These diet treatments are knockoffs of brand-name GLP-1 drugs, like Zepbound and Ozempic, of which there is a shortage. To manage the... Read More

WASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday withdrew the nomination of David Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Word of the decision began to spread early Thursday after the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee,... Read More

This Christmas, I hosted 17 people less than a month after getting my left hip replaced. I have virtual physical therapy to thank for the miraculous recovery. And my story isn't unique. Millions of Americans have quickly bounced back from... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state is making $30 million available for hospitals to make what it calls “efficient electrification” upgrades. The money is being made available through the state’s Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals program and will be allocated to... Read More

WASHINGTON — A group of leading Democrats, including Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and Richard Neal, D-Mass., are demanding answers from the acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about the recent purge of employees at the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Looking to add more plants to your diet? Take a trip to the sea. Chlorella, a type of microalgae, is a nutrient-dense superfood packed with protein and antioxidants. Despite its health and environmental benefits, there are several challenges... Read More