Measles: Your questions answered
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Pharmacy firm cuts prices for popular weight-loss drug again
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.
1 in 3 Americans have 'layoff anxiety' in 2025, survey finds
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers member and influential R&B musician, dies at 73
Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers and a celebrated solo artist, passed away at 73 following a cancer diagnosis, his family announced.
Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers and a celebrated solo artist, passed away at 73 following a cancer diagnosis, his family announced.
Passengers aboard cruise ship fall ill during possible norovirus outbreak
Passengers aboard a P&O Cruises ship fell ill with gastrointestinal illness symptoms believed to have been caused by norovirus.
Passengers aboard a P&O Cruises ship fell ill with gastrointestinal illness symptoms believed to have been caused by norovirus.
Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says
Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.
Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Flu season is peaking in these 13 states, data shows
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
Judge extends temporary block to NIH research funding cuts
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
What is DVT, the condition that sidelined Victor Wembanyama?
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama’s season is likely over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder.
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama’s season is likely over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder.
What is Simply Pop? Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda market
Simply Pop is the latest line of prebiotic sodas to hit the market.
Simply Pop is the latest line of prebiotic sodas to hit the market.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.
The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.
This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
Brake dust is harder on your lungs than diesel exhaust, study suggests
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer's autoimmune disease has left him unable to play guitar
Brian Setzer, the guitarist and singer for the Stray Cats and the Brian Setzer Orchestra, has revealed he has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
Brian Setzer, the guitarist and singer for the Stray Cats and the Brian Setzer Orchestra, has revealed he has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.