The number of measles cases reported in the U.S. in a single week has topped 90 for the first time since a record wave in 2019, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Cont
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How Health and Human Safety Department cuts could affect your health
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Black women with health concerns urged to advocate for themselves
Jenny Pierre has a master’s degree in business administration and speaks five languages. However, her education couldn’t help with something that many other women experience but many do
Southern Minnesota woman believed to be the only known person with unnamed genetic disorder
One Faribault, Minnesota, woman says every day is simply a “gift” as she’s the only known person in the world with her unnamed genetic disorder. “I was told that she probabl
Tax time triggers fraud alarms for some Obamacare enrollees
Because of past fraud by rogue brokers, some Affordable Care Act policyholders may get an unexpected tax bill this season. But that isn’t the only potential shock. Other changes coming soon &
Nearly 3 years after launch of 988 suicide lifeline, underfunding threatens call centers’ mission
It has been nearly three years since the launch of the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and since then, millions seeking help have used the call center as a life-saving resource. But under
Tufts University researchers looking to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care
Massachusetts has some of the best health care in the country, but it’s far from perfect. Black women in particular experience complications during childbirth two-and-a-half times more often
CDC redeploys to Texas measles outbreak after layoffs, as RFK Jr. calls vaccine “most effective way” to stop spread
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has begun redeploying staff to respond to the deadly outbreak of measles in Texas, a spokesperson said Monday, a week after steep layoffs at the agenc
Second child dies from measles-related causes as Texas outbreak continues to spread
A second school-aged child has died in Texas from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesperson confirmed Sunday. The child’s death comes as an outbreak of measles originating in West Te
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes – CBS News Watch CBS News Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects abo
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.’s layoffs, officials say
Some of the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to support testing for the ongoing bird flu outbreak have been disrupted due to steep layoffs at the agency, multiple officials told CBS New
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Senior Food and Drug Administration leaders are planning for cutbacks to the number of routine food and drug inspections conducted by the agency, multiple officials say, due to steep layoffs this w
RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA’s public records teams, despite “transparency” promises
Teams handling Freedom of Information Act requests at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration were gutted Tuesday as part of the widespread job cuts orde
Some liquid egg products recalled as they may include bleach, USDA warns. Here’s what to know.
Experts on fighting bird flu As egg prices soar, health officials discuss options to fight bird flu 05:01 Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid egg products are under recall because they may includ
Michigan resident dies from rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ, health officials say
Michigan resident dies from rabies after organ transplant in Ohio, officials say Michigan resident dies from rabies after organ transplant in Ohio, officials say 00:23 A Michigan resident has died
Northern Minnesota boy is among the first to receive groundbreaking treatment for muscular dystrophy
An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment. Colton Belluzzo was diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy when he
Many people with disabilities risk losing their Medicaid if they work too much
PLEASANTVILLE, Iowa — Zach Mecham has heard politicians demand that Medicaid recipients work or lose their benefits. He also has run into a jumble of Medicaid rules that effectively prevent many
Northern Minnesota boy is first American to receive groundbreaking treatment for muscular dystrophy
An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment. Colton Belluzzo was diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy when he
West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing potentially harmful health effects
West Virginia has outlawed foods that contain some artificial dyes or other additives, in one of the most comprehensive statewide bans of its kind. The move cites potentially harmful health effec
University of Pennsylvania student inspired to be urologist is closer to becoming a doctor on Match Day 2025
Residency programs are where medical students get post-graduate hands-on experience. It’s a very competitive process. “We are officially excited to welcome you to Match Day 2025,”
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest. Here’s how.
Paul Safarik, 32, of Lincoln, Nebraska, has worked in the food industry since he was 21, delivering for quick service restaurants like Raising Cane’s and stocking groceries at stores like Tra
CDC, NIH and more health agencies brace for layoffs with DOGE and RFK Jr.’s restructuring. Here’s what we know.
Officials at agencies throughout the Department of Health and Human Services say they are bracing for steep layoffs, as Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his aides are nearing their final decisio
The benefits all students gain from an LGBT-inclusive sex education curriculum
The benefits all students gain from an LGBT-inclusive sex education curriculum – CBS News Watch CBS News For students who identify as LGBTQ+, learning in school about sexual health-related is
How the Zika virus changed travel in Latin America and the Caribbean
How the Zika virus changed travel in Latin America and the Caribbean – CBS News Watch CBS News The places hardest hit with Zika are also some of the most popular tourist destinations across L
FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will step up its testing for heavy metals in infant formula and review nutrients required in the products used to feed millions of babies, the agency and the U
White House pulls Dave Weldon’s nomination to run CDC
Washington — The White House is withdrawing former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon’s nomination to be the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a White House official confirm
PepsiCo to buy prebiotic brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
PepsiCo is acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi for almost $2 billion, the beverage giant said on Monday. Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo had reportedly planned to start its own so-called function
U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
The U.S. has seen at least 308 measles cases so far this year, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking the most infections reported nationwi
What travelers should know about carbon monoxide safety as spring break ramps up
As millions of Americans travel for spring break getaways, some may face an invisible danger. Carbon monoxide poisoning could be a risk at hotels or vacation rentals. You can’t see or smell c
Trader Joe’s customers in 12 states warned about Gerolsteiner sparkling water bottles
Trader Joe’s is cautioning customers that some glass bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water sold in 12 states could be cracked or damaged. About 61,500 bottles of the product are being recal
How taking care of your teeth could protect your heart and brain health
In recent years, research has suggested a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer’s disease, raising concerns for those with poor dental health. With nearly 700 species of bacteria inh
5 years on, what we learned from the COVID pandemic response
5 years on, what we learned from the COVID pandemic response – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, driving billions of people ind
Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms
Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms – CBS News Watch CBS News California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading sus
Dr. Oz to face Senate hearing over nomination to head Medicare, Medicaid agency
Former heart surgeon and television host Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to face questions Friday from the Senate’s finance committee over his nomination to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Se
CDC’s airplane testing seeks to prevent another pandemic
CDC’s airplane testing seeks to prevent another pandemic – CBS News Watch CBS News Five years ago, COVID-19 touched down on U.S. soil when a man from Washington state flew home after a
Food additive safety under scrutiny as RFK Jr. meets with industry leaders
Food additive safety under scrutiny as RFK Jr. meets with industry leaders – CBS News Watch CBS News As concerns over food additives grow, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kenned
Riddle Hospital President Shelly Buck shares journey from nurse to executive
There aren’t that many women who are presidents of hospitals, but Riddle Hospital President Shelly Buck knows all about breaking boundaries. Research shows only about 14% of hospital CEOs are
Spanish-speaking CPR training kiosk aims to educate Hispanic community in North Philadelphia
Lifesaving training is now available to the Hispanic and Latino community in North Philadelphia. At Wednesday’s ribbon cutting event, the Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new life
Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover their health care costs
Health care is so expensive that 31 million U.S. adults, or 12%, had to borrow a total of $74 billion last year to obtain medical care, new data shows. That includes people with health insurance, m
Michigan teacher who received double lung transplant helps students make blankets for organ donor families
A special education teacher at Huron High School in New Boston, Michigan, gathered with students on Wednesday to make blankets for families of organ donors. Jackie Dennis had just given birth in
James Harrison, credited with saving 2.4 million babies via blood plasma donations, dies at 88
Melbourne, Australia — An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died, his family said Tuesday. He was 88.
Americas at risk of losing measles elimination status, U.N. agency warns
Measles outbreaks across North America are threatening the region’s status of having officially eliminated the virus, officials from the Pan-American Health Organization warned, potentially u
Why RFK Jr.’s top spokesperson abruptly resigned from HHS last week
The top communications official under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly resigned last week, just two weeks after being sworn in to be the department’s assista
Research shows unproductive meetings might be ruining your day. Here’s how to fix that.
A recent Harvard Business Review article identified a phenomenon called “meeting hangovers” which new research shows can derail productivity well beyond the meeting itself. A survey co
Breakfast snack packs sold at Kroger, Meijer stores in 13 states are recalled
Breakfast snack packs sold at Kroger and Meijer stores in 13 states are being recalled because they contain wheat and eggs that are not listed on the label, posing a risk of serious reactions if
Mental health agency loses 1 in 10 staffers to DOGE cuts, 988 hotline team impacted
More than 10% of the staff working for the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration were fired this month as part of the government-wide cuts to recently hired federal work
Pope Francis experiences calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback
Pope Francis had a calm night with no more crises after suffering a bronchial crisis that prompted a sudden worsening of his health, the Vatican said in a short update on Saturday morning. The pope
“Weathering” and its effect on poor health and life expectancy
“Weathering” and its effect on poor health and life expectancy – CBS News Watch CBS News Arline Geronimus’ research indicates societal pressures like institutional racism, c
FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban
The Food and Drug Administration was allowed to participate in the World Health Organization’s meeting this week on updating influenza shots, officials for the U.N. agency said, despite an or
Penn’s first Black woman to graduate from its medical school reflects on legacy
Meet Dr. Arlene Bennett, who pioneered the way for Black women at the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school. She was the first Black woman to graduate from Penn’s medical school i
Flu shot less effective this season for some kids, CDC report suggests
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FDA cancels meeting to update next season’s flu vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration unexpectedly canceled an annual meeting of its advisers to update next season’s influenza vaccines, an adviser on the panel and multiple officials confirm to
Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise ship that left from Florida
Dozens of passengers aboard a cruise ship that left from Florida have been sickened with norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program. Ho
Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat
An unknown illness has killed over 50 people in the northwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to doctors in the central African nation and the World Health Organization. The interval
Denny’s egg surcharge has breakfast chain following Waffle House
Denny’s is the latest breakfast chain to charge extra for orders containing eggs, an ever-costlier commodity in short supply due to the killing of millions of egg-laying hens as a result of b
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental shakes
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental shakes – CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between frozen supplemental shakes an
Listeria outbreak linked to recalled frozen shakes now blamed for 12 deaths
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled frozen supplemental nutrition shakes has infected 38 people, killing 12, according to an update on Monday from federal and state health officials. The infecti
“Weathering” and its effect on poor health and life expectancy
Forty years ago, the public was outraged. It seemed there was a wave of teenage girls, particularly Black teenage girls, getting pregnant. “This was a new idea, this new deviant class of pe
Gottlieb “very concerned” about Texas measles outbreak: “I think this will spread”
Gottlieb “very concerned” about Texas measles outbreak: “I think this will spread” – CBS News Watch CBS News “I think that this is going to get into the hundreds
FDA says Ozempic, Wegovy are not in short supply anymore, which could impact prices
FDA says Ozempic, Wegovy are not in short supply anymore, which could impact prices – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Ozempic and Wegovy, the popular GLP-1
At least 58 dead and 1,300 others sickened after cholera outbreak over 3-day span in Sudan, officials say
Millions facing starvation in Sudan Millions facing starvation in Sudan after nearly 2 years of civil war 06:29 A cholera outbreak in a southern Sudanese city killed nearly 60 people and sickened a
New York doctor faces criminal charges in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills
New York doctor faces criminal charges in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who legally practices in New York, is fighting extradition
FDA declares end to Wegovy and Ozempic shortage
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it had officially declared an end to the nationwide shortage of Ozempic and Wegovy, medications used for diabetes and weight loss. The agency first
CDC restores 9/11-related cancer research funding after DOGE’s cancellation, officials say
Funds restored for 9/11-related cancer research, officials say Funds restored for 9/11-related cancer research, officials say 00:48 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has restored a $25
Airlines look to remove consumer protections for travelers who use wheelchairs
The nation’s largest airlines are looking to rescind new consumer protection rules for travelers with disabilities, arguing in court filings that the U.S. Department of Transportation had exc
Trump bars federal funding for schools with COVID vaccine mandates
Trump eyes COVID vaccine mandates in schools Trump bars federal funds for schools with COVID vaccine mandates 05:24 Washington — President Trump signed an executive order Friday that prohibits sc
Raw pet food is recalled and warnings issued in two states after cats die of bird flu
Experts looking for new ways to stop the spread of bird flu Experts looking for new ways to stop the spread of bird flu 02:12 Some lots of raw pet food sold in two states are being recalled after t
Trump signs executive order aimed at reducing IVF costs
Washington — President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that directs his administration to find ways to reduce the high costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, for Americans struggling
Louisiana requests extradition of New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills online
Louisiana requests extradition of New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills online – CBS News Watch CBS News A state judge in Texas ordered a New York doctor to pay a $100,000 fine for se
Minneapolis parents share journey of having two sons with rare muscle-wasting disorder
Minneapolis parents of sons with rare condition advocate for cure Minneapolis parents of sons with rare condition advocate for cure 03:49 Caleb Kasner and his brother Duncan Kasner move around a li
Measles outbreak in Texas raises concerns
Measles outbreak in Texas raises concerns – CBS News Watch CBS News Officials have confirmed 48 measles cases, most of them in Gaines County, Texas. According to the CDC, cases have also been
FDA’s approval of non-opioid pain pill could be game-changer
FDA’s approval of non-opioid pain pill could be game-changer – CBS News Watch CBS News The Federal Drug Administration last month approved Journavx, a new kind of non-addictive pain med
New Colorado Black Resource Directory connects patients with specialized health resources; “someone with that lived experience”
A new resource is bringing culturally appropriate health care providers to Black Coloradans. It’s called the Colorado Black Health Resource Directory — a collaboration between Colorado
Thousands of probationary federal health agency workers fired by letter this weekend. Here’s what it said.
Probationary workers across multiple federal health agencies in the Department of Health and Human Services received virtually identical letters Saturday evening informing them they would be termin
U.S. bird flu hospitalizations rise to 4 after Ohio discloses case
Ohio’s health department confirmed Saturday that a farmer in the state was discharged from the hospital after being sickened by bird flu, marking the fourth American to have been hospitalized
Bird flu case with “flu-like symptoms” reported in Colorado, 1 person hospitalized
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a third U.S. bird flu hospitalization, Wyoming’s health department said Friday, after a woman was admitted to a healthcare facilit
How excessive screen time might be damaging relationships
How excessive screen time might be damaging relationships – CBS News Watch CBS News On this Valentine’s Day, health and science journalist Catherine Price, author of “How to Break
Cows infected by lethal bird flu strain never before seen in the animal showing respiratory symptoms, Nevada says
At least four cattle herds in Nevada have tested positive for a strain of H5N1 bird flu never before seen in cows, state agriculture officials confirmed Wednesday, and respiratory symptoms like cou
More than 1 million Igloo coolers recalled after reports of injuries including fingertip amputations
More than 1 million Igloo rolling coolers sold nationwide by retailers including Amazon, Costco and Target are being recalled after a dozen reports of fingertip injuries, including amputations, acc
LG Electronics recalls ranges after dozens of fires burn people, property and pets
About 500,000 ranges sold nationwide are being recalled after dozens of fires burned property, people and pets, LG Electronics said Wednesday in a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
2 million baked goods, including some sold at Dunkin’, recalled in January over listeria concerns
About 2 million baked goods sold nationwide — including some doughnuts and coffee rolls purchased at Dunkin’ — were recalled last month due to concerns the products might be contaminated
U.S. records most whooping cough deaths since 2017
The U.S. confirmed at least a dozen deaths from whooping cough last year, according to preliminary figures released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That marks the most
Judge orders HHS, CDC and FDA to restore deleted webpages with health information
Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration to restore webpages and da
New bird flu strain in cows spreads to Nevada dairy worker
A dairy worker in Nevada has been confirmed to be infected by a new bird flu strain found to be spreading among cows in the state last week. That strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus, called D1.1 b
States suing to stop Trump administration cuts to medical research funding
A coalition of attorneys general from 22 states announced Monday they are suing the Trump administration to stop steep cuts to how medical research grants are funded by the National Institutes of H
The Friendship Bench: Bringing talk therapy into underserved communities
The Friendship Bench: Bringing talk therapy into underserved communities – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Dixon Chibanda was one of the few practicing psychiatrists in Zimbabwe when he founded t
The Friendship Bench: Bringing talk therapy into underserved communities
Dr. Dixon Chibanda remembers like yesterday the moment in 2005 that changed his life. “During my formative years working as a psychiatrist, I lost a patient of mine to suicide. Erica was her
Blue Cross Blue Shield lawsuit settlement checks are going out soon. Who gets one?
Blue Cross Blue Shield payments to about 6 million people are set to go out more than two years after the health insurer reached a $2.67 billion settlement with subscribers. Notices of payments t
Trump officials exerting unprecedented control over CDC scientific journal
Trump administration political appointees have taken steps in recent weeks to exert unprecedented influence over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s flagship medical research pub
Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prev
Blue Cross Blue Shield lawsuit settlement checks are going out soon. Who gets one?
Blue Cross Blue Shield payments to about six million people are set to go out, more than two years after the health insurer reached a $2.67 million settlement with subscribers. Notices of payment
Massachusetts baby born deaf hears parents’ voice for first time, “ready to tackle the world”
WORCESTER- It was a joyful unforgettable moment the Sinclair family has been waiting for, when their 10-month-old baby Charlie heard for the very first time in her life. “Oh man it was almost
Trump taps Gerald Parker to be new head of pandemic office as bird flu threat grows
President Trump has selected Gerald Parker, a veterinarian and former top-ranking federal health official, to head the White House’s pandemic office, two U.S. officials tell CBS News. Congr
As Trump shuts down USAID missions, officials warn Ebola outbreak in Uganda will spread
Some health officials in the U.S. fear the shutdown of U.S. Agency for International Development missions may have disastrous results, as the stalling of foreign aid has forced delays in what they
Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a “predator” in letter to senators a day before his confirmation hearings
Washington — Caroline Kennedy, the cousin of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sent a blistering letter to senators on Tuesday — a day before his confirmation hearings — that described him as a “p
White House blames “outage” for locking out Medicaid, Head Start, health centers from funding site
The White House blamed an “outage” for locking out a wide range of organizations and agencies on Tuesday from the online systems responsible for drawing down federal health dollars. M
The impact from bird flu spreads
The impact from bird flu spreads – CBS News Watch CBS News After H5N1, the current strain of bird flu, reached the United States in 2022, more than 148 million chickens, turkeys and other far
Can you stop hiccups? A Wisconsin doctor may have found the cure.
Is there a cure to hiccups? Is there a cure to hiccups? 03:11 MINNEAPOLIS — They happen to the best of us and, once they start, there’s often no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life
CDC purges STD and vaccine recommendations after Trump gender order
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took offline recommendations on how doctors should treat sexually transmitted infections and vaccinate adults Friday, as part of a sweeping purge of a
New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana
New York doctor facing charges for sending abortion pill to Louisiana New York doctor facing charges for sending abortion pill to Louisiana 02:08 BATON ROUGE, La. — A New York doctor was indicte
FDA OK’s painkiller designed to end opioids’ addiction and overdose risk
Washington — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin
NBA icon Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, surgery
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago native and former Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade revealed Thursday that he was diagnosed with cancer a little over a year ago and lost part of his kidn
Ebola kills nurse in Uganda’s capital Kampala, first death from virus since last outbreak ended in 2023
Kampala, Uganda — A nurse in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, has died of Ebola, a health official said Thursday, in the first recorded fatality since the last outbreak ended in 2023. Diana Atwine,
Abortion opponents praise RFK Jr., after he vows to follow Trump
Abortion opponents praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, after he vowed at a Senate hearing to implement “whatever” position President Trump takes on regulating abortion pills, if
Egg prices are likely to shoot up even more in 2025. Here’s what to know.
At Market Basket locations in some parts of Massachusetts, customers are being asked to limit their egg purchases to two cartons per family. Another shopper, this one in Las Vegas and also on the
What to know about RFK Jr. as he faces Senate confirmation hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s controversial pick to head the federal Department of Health and Human Services, will appear Wednesday before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance
How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak
A California duck farm made headlines this week after the World Organization of Animal Health published a report by U.S. authorities that a strain of bird flu that scientists call H5N9 had been fou
What to know about health risks from California wildfire smoke
What to know about health risks from California wildfire smoke – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss growin
Google-owned Fitbit to pay $12.2 million after consumers were burned by smartwatches
More than two years after recalling about 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches sold globally, Google-owned Fitbit will pay a $12.2 million penalty for failing to alert consumers that the products can ove
Tim Noel named next CEO of UnitedHealthcare
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and terrorism charges in CEO killing case 03:11 MINNEAPOLIS — UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime
FDA pauses updates on foodborne outbreak probes as health agencies regroup on communications
Multiple federal health agencies have stopped releasing some key health information — including updates on some outbreak investigations — amid a department-wide communications “pause̶
Alabama woman who is the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months
An Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday to become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant – healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61 days and counting. R
RFK Jr.’s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income as he awaits HHS confirmation
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, awaits his confirmation hearing, financial disclosures released Wednesday show that he is saddled with
World Health Organization already cutting back on hiring, travel as Trump withdrawal set to hit funding
Geneva — The World Health Organization said Friday it was reviewing its priorities in preparation for the withdrawal of its largest donor, the U.S., and stressed that it provides vital services t
Trump administration expected to go outside CDC for acting director
The Trump administration is expected to tap Susan Coller Monarez, the deputy director of a federal health research agency, to serve as the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent
Taquitos sold at Aldi stores are recalled due to reports of metal pieces and a dental injury
Pulitzer winner Michael Moss on food safety Pulitzer winner Michael Moss on food safety, recalls and ultra-processed foods 06:24 Taquitos sold at Aldi stores nationwide are being recalled because t
Norovirus wave now more than double last year’s peak, in CDC’s data
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New Maryland law requires coverage for special prosthetics used for physical activities
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New Jersey woman shares cancer journey as alarming trend highlights American Cancer Society’s annual report
The American Cancer Society’s annual trend report is out with some mixed results. Cancer deaths are down but cases among certain groups are up. Jamil Rivers, a South Jersey mother of two, was
More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
More than a dozen cats have been killed or sickened by bird flu that is spreading in raw food products, the Food and Drug Administration says, prompting a federal probe into how the virus got into
3 Boar’s Head plants also had unsanitary conditions, including mold and insects, USDA says
Three Boar’s Head deli meat plants were cited for unsanitary conditions, including insects, mold, and “unidentified slime,” according to newly released federal records. The new fi
FDA moves to ban Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it had decided to revoke Red 3’s authorization to be added to foods, over concerns about how the food coloring dye has been linked to canc
Nearly 330,000 smoke alarms sold by HSN recalled because they may not work
About 328,000 smoke alarms sold nationwide and online by the Home Shopping Network — or as it now calls itself, HSN — are being recalled because the products can malfunction and fail to alert u
New report reveals rising cancer rates among women
New report reveals rising cancer rates among women – CBS News Watch CBS News The American Cancer Society finds cancer rates are increasing in women, surpassing men in some cases. Dr. Celine G
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
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What happened when a town removed fluoride from its water
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Biden administration seeks last-minute appeal of court loss over fluoride in water
Attorneys for the Biden administration said Friday they would seek to challenge a court loss last year that could pave the way for the Trump administration to ban the use of fluoride in water. The
Medicare drug price negotiations to target Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs
Medicare announced Friday that it has selected 15 drugs, including the hugely popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, as well as some blockbuster cancer medicatio
How food brands and drugmakers are responding to FDA’s ban of food dye Red 3
Companies say they are working to update their products to comply with the Food and Drug Administration’s decision Wednesday to ban the artificial food dye Red 3, after the agency said
FDA moves to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
The Food and Drug Administration is moving to cut out addictive nicotine from cigarettes, according to a long-awaited proposed regulation released Wednesday. The rule aims to force the nearly 12% o
Abbott accused of deceiving parents with potentially harmful formula for toddlers
A year after the American Academy of Pediatrics flagged what it described as “questionable marketing practices” by makers of formulas for older infants and toddlers, Abbott Laboratories
Food shoppers could see nutrition facts on the front, as FDA unveils proposed packaging rules
The Food and Drug Administration released on Tuesday its long-awaited proposal to require food manufacturers to put some nutrition facts on the front of packages, in a bid to nudge Americans and fo
More than 1 drink a day raises risk of dying, new federal review concludes
Consuming more than one drink a day results in a steep increase of the risk of premature death, a new federal review has concluded. The draft report was published Tuesday ahead of a major update to
Consumers who bought phony Zephyr N95 masks to get more than $1 million in refunds
The Federal Trade Commission is sending a total of more than $1 million to fully refund people who bought deceptively marketed face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency announced on Monda
U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter because of bird flu, data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows, marking the worst toll inflicted on America’s e
FDA finds little handwashing, dirty equipment at McDonald’s supplier linked to E. coli outbreak
Food and Drug Administration officials turned up dozens of violations at a McDonald’s supplier linked to a deadly outbreak of E. coli that led to more than a hundred infections and a sweeping
Abortion bans linked to people moving out of state, study says
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the majority of justices decided that the right to an abortion should be left up to individual states. Two years later, thousands of Americans
Michael Moss breaks down new FDA rules for “healthy” food labels
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It feels like everyone has a stomach bug. A new norovirus strain might be to blame, CDC data suggests
A new strain of norovirus now makes up a majority of outbreaks nationwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new strain’s emergence, found spreading t
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
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