States look to ban soda, junk food from SNAP benefits
Several states, including Texas, are looking to make changes to what SNAP benefits, often known as food stamps, can be used to buy.
Measles spreads in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Service said it's confirmed another 36 measles cases since April 15. Now, there have also been potential exposures at several locations in North Texas
Covid.gov website content changed by Trump administration to promote 'true origins' of virus
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab” and “leak” under a White House heading
Deadly E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases rise to nearly 600
State health officials said fewer than 30 of the cases identified by the state were considered "actively infectious."
Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
CT scans: All you need to know
CT examinations are crucial in modern medicine. More than 80 million scans are performed annually in the U.S. which is up from three million in 1980. Researchers from the the U.S. and U.K warn that unnecessary tests though could expose patients to excess radiation. Dr. Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology explains.
Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness in days before her death, records show
Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa searched these symptoms in the days before her death. The couple were found deceased in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 20 new cases, state total climbs to 561
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 561 since January.
Alzheimer's: New test for diagnosis & treatment
A new blood test could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's. Beyond confirming the presence of the disease, the test also helps determine the stage of its progression. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has the details.
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.
Planned Parenthood lab suffers data breach exposing information of 1.6M: What to know
Sensitive information exposed in the incident includes health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and financial information.
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.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 36 new cases, state total climbs to 541
Officials said around 30 cases were believed to be "actively infectious."
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.