The flu surging in 7 US states, rising in others: health officials
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.
Nearly 24 toddlers sickened by lead contamination linked to applesauce pouches, CDC says
Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern.
Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern.
Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness
Kristin Fox, 42, was a healthy mother and principal when the flu led to life-threatening sepsis.
Kristin Fox, 42, was a healthy mother and principal when the flu led to life-threatening sepsis.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
Fish to eat and fish to think twice about, according to experts — see the lists
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant
Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.
Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.
Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
PACT Act expands healthcare for veterans harmed by Agent Orange, burn pits
Bolton was exposed to Agent Orange for 12 months straight, as it was also sprayed near him. In 2010, he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He has since battled it 13 times.
Bolton was exposed to Agent Orange for 12 months straight, as it was also sprayed near him. In 2010, he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He has since battled it 13 times.
Zepbound: FDA approves new weight-loss drug
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
FDA OKs Zepbound for weight-loss
Zepbound is a new version of a diabetes drug called Mounjaro. Zepbound has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help with weight-loss for people who are considered obese. (Credit: FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Zepbound is a new version of a diabetes drug called Mounjaro. Zepbound has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help with weight-loss for people who are considered obese. (Credit: FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Too much red meat connected to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
Walmart adding daily 'sensory-friendly' store hours
Walmart tested a sensory-friendly shopping experience earlier this year during the back-to-school season, and the response was so overwhelmingly positive that they’ve decided to make it a permanent fixture.
Walmart tested a sensory-friendly shopping experience earlier this year during the back-to-school season, and the response was so overwhelmingly positive that they’ve decided to make it a permanent fixture.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Birth control pill might impair parts of brain that regulate fear, study says
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.