Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide

Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.

Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria

Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.

DNA from Beethoven's hair offers clues on his life, death

This Sunday marks the 196th anniversary of Beethoven's death in Vienna on March 26, 1827, at the age of 56.

California bill could lead to a ban on Skittles and other popular candies

A first-of-its-kind bill in California could lead to the ban of popular candies like Skittles, Nerds, and Hot Tamales due to certain additives considered dangerous and toxic.  

Oklahoma court greenlights abortion to save mother's life

The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency.

Mental health workers shortage has created a growing healthcare crisis

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country

Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says

The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.

DEA issues dire US warning of fentanyl mixed with flesh-eating 'tranq' drug

Xylazine, also known as “tranq," is a powerful animal sedative that’s known to cause open skin wounds so severe – it can lead to amputation.

Biden signs bill to declassify information on COVID-19 origins

President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.

World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks

The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.

Higher cancer rates found in military aircraft pilots, ground crews

A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.

US warns about fake, deadly pills being sold in Mexico

The travel alert posted Friday says Americans should “exercise caution when purchasing medication in Mexico.”

New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19

The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.

Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health

A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.