Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for kids
The president signed an executive order that expands on kids’ participation in sports and physical activity, while promoting good nutrition.
The president signed an executive order that expands on kids’ participation in sports and physical activity, while promoting good nutrition.
Trump gives drug companies deadline to lower ‘abusive’ prices
President Donald Trump is giving 17 drug companies a 60-day deadline to reduce prices. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump is giving 17 drug companies a 60-day deadline to reduce prices. Here’s what we know.
Trump proposes new private tracking system for Americans' personal health data
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake
“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.
“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.
Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed as CDC director in a first from Senate
Dr. Susan Monarez will now lead an agency which has been hit by staff downsizing and policy changes.
Dr. Susan Monarez will now lead an agency which has been hit by staff downsizing and policy changes.
Ann Arbor hotel lawsuit: Woman infected with MRSA while in unkept pool, says attorney
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
What is CTE? NYC shooting suspect Shane Tamura claims to suffer from CTE linked to football injuries
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
Here are the states with the best and worst health care in 2025: Study
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.
A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.
World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Most Americans still support legal abortion 3 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned: Poll
More people believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while half say abortion should be legal in their state if someone decides they don't want to be pregnant, a new poll finds.
More people believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while half say abortion should be legal in their state if someone decides they don't want to be pregnant, a new poll finds.
8 children taken to hospital after seizure-like symptoms during youth choir concert
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Americans using AI to diagnose health issues, study finds
A global survey of over 2,000 clinicians reveals growing optimism around AI in health care, though U.S. usage remains low and trust gaps persist.
A global survey of over 2,000 clinicians reveals growing optimism around AI in health care, though U.S. usage remains low and trust gaps persist.
Pres. Trump signs Crypto regulations into law
President Trump signed a new law Friday establishing a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, commonly referred to as stablecoins. Hadley Stern, the Chief Commercial Officer at Marinade joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to explain what it means.
President Trump signed a new law Friday establishing a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, commonly referred to as stablecoins. Hadley Stern, the Chief Commercial Officer at Marinade joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to explain what it means.
Gastrointestinal cancers on the rise
A detailed report from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, released in July 2025, found that gastrointestinal cancers are rising quickly among people under 50. These include cancers like colorectal, pancreatic, stomach, esophageal, appendiceal, bile duct, and neuroendocrine tumors. Between 2010 and 2019, early-onset cases grew by nearly 15%, with the sharpest increases seen in the youngest age groups. For instance, people born in 1990 face twice the risk of developing colon cancer and four times the risk of rectal cancer compared to those born in 1950. Dr. Hima Ghanta, Board-certified colorectal surgeon at Holy Name Medical Center weighs in.
A detailed report from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, released in July 2025, found that gastrointestinal cancers are rising quickly among people under 50. These include cancers like colorectal, pancreatic, stomach, esophageal, appendiceal, bile duct, and neuroendocrine tumors. Between 2010 and 2019, early-onset cases grew by nearly 15%, with the sharpest increases seen in the youngest age groups. For instance, people born in 1990 face twice the risk of developing colon cancer and four times the risk of rectal cancer compared to those born in 1950. Dr. Hima Ghanta, Board-certified colorectal surgeon at Holy Name Medical Center weighs in.
Man dies after metal chain yanks him into MRI machine on Long Island, police say
A man died after his metal chain was pulled into an MRI machine on Long Island. He allegedly entered the room despite a technician’s warning.
A man died after his metal chain was pulled into an MRI machine on Long Island. He allegedly entered the room despite a technician’s warning.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship hit by mysterious illness affecting more than 140 passengers
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
Frozen sprouted beans recalled amid salmonella outbreak
Frozen sprouted beans have been recalled nationwide after a salmonella outbreak has sickened 11 people across 10 states. Here’s what we know.
Frozen sprouted beans have been recalled nationwide after a salmonella outbreak has sickened 11 people across 10 states. Here’s what we know.