Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
Pfizer ends development of pill to treat obesity after injury reported during trial
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
Nevada teen saves dad's life after learning CPR in class: 'I just remembered what we practiced'
A Nevada high school student is being praised as a hero after using CPR skills she learned in class to help save her father’s life.
Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
RFK Jr. pledges HHS will determine cause of autism by September
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
Researchers at Long Island lab discover breakthrough that slows pancreatic cancer progression
Pancreatic cancer is predicted to become the second-deadliest form of cancer in the United States by 2030.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
How Cory Booker spoke for 25 hours without a bathroom break
The New Jersey senator's Senate floor marathon speech broke a record set 68 years ago by then-Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.