5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
West Nile virus season’s fastest start in decades spurs warning before 4th of July
Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported.
Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported.
Weight loss drugs: Why exercise still matters
A new statement from the American Heart Association highlights why physical activity remains essential for heart health and overall well-being. Dr. Pradeep Kumar explains.
A new statement from the American Heart Association highlights why physical activity remains essential for heart health and overall well-being. Dr. Pradeep Kumar explains.
CDC investigates parasite outbreak linked to 'explosive' diarrhea across 17 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.
Danny Glover has Alzheimer's, he reveals in 'Today' show interview
Danny Glover, the actor known for classics like the “Lethal Weapon" franchise and “The Color Purple," has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Danny Glover, the actor known for classics like the “Lethal Weapon" franchise and “The Color Purple," has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
West Nile virus in Travis County: Mosquito pool tests positive
Health officials have identified a positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus in the 78733 zip code.
Health officials have identified a positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus in the 78733 zip code.
9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests
A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.
A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.
Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
America's lifespan has doubled since 1776 — experts reveal what changed
Americans today live roughly twice as long, on average, as they did when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Americans today live roughly twice as long, on average, as they did when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.
Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme
Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions.
Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.
Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Pasta salad recalled because it may actually be chicken salad
Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.
Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.
New blood test detects aggressive prostate cancer more accurately than PSA, study finds
A new study suggests the investigational Stockholm3 blood test may improve the early detection of aggressive prostate cancer compared with the standard PSA test.
A new study suggests the investigational Stockholm3 blood test may improve the early detection of aggressive prostate cancer compared with the standard PSA test.
These leafy greens could help protect your lungs, study suggests
Scientists have linked eating leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli to better lung health.
Scientists have linked eating leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli to better lung health.