US monitoring suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia, State Department official says

The State Department is monitoring reports of a suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia and is urging Moscow to share accurate information quickly as details remain unconfirmed.

What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?

Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.

Milwaukee baby sickened after formula swapped with flour at gas station

A Milwaukee mother said baby formula bought at a gas station was replaced with cooking flour. Her 3-month-old baby ingested the substance and suffered constipation before recovering.

Infections linked to 2.3 million global cancer cases in 2024, study finds

A new analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer found that infections were linked to approximately 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024.

Ohio cancer patient sues hospital after surgeon allegedly amputated wrong leg

An Ohio woman is suing after her surgeon allegedly amputated the wrong leg when she underwent a below-the-knee amputation that the lawsuit says was required because of cancer in her right leg.

2 men charged in alleged counterfeit Ozempic smuggling scheme, DOJ says

Two Indian nationals were charged with allegedly smuggling and selling counterfeit Ozempic in the United States, potentially facing up to 71 years in prison if convicted.

The surprising link between allergies and suicide risk explained

Could high pollen mean more than sneezing? A study found suicide deaths rose during peak pollen periods, raising new questions about allergies and mental health.

Boy, 11, recovering after going into cardiac arrest during football game: report

A youth football player remains hospitalized and is recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest after a hit to the chest during a game over the weekend.

VA releases annual veteran suicide prevention report, prevention remains top clinical priority

Suicide prevention continues to be the Department of Veterans Affairs' top clinical priority and the 2026 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows a decline in suicide rates among veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, but an increase in veterans who are not enrolled in VA healthcare.

DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons

The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.

'Wellness darties' are taking over college campuses
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USA Today reporter Rachel Hale joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss the "wellness darty" craze on college campuses across the country. 

VP Vance speaks at MAHA Summit with HHS Sec. Kennedy
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We were watching this Tuesday as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice President Vance helped to close out the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington. This comes after healthcare and tech executives gathered with MAHA allies to discuss a number of healthcare related topics. We also learned that former boxing heavyweight Mike Tyson was in attendance for the event. 

ASU hockey players demand discipline for coach after workout left teammate in coma

Seven Arizona State University hockey players allege the team’s head coach Greg Powers downplayed Matthew Mayich's collapse during a workout as the sophomore remains in a coma.

4 simple habits can help slow muscle loss as you age, fitness expert says

A New York-based fitness coach says that beyond GLP-1s, there are several other reasons that adults start losing muscle as they get older.