Health

NIH-supported researchers have developed a new method using a protein from tardigrades to help protect healthy tissue during cancer radiation therapy, showing early promise in lab tests.

The parents of an unvaccinated 6-year-old Texas girl who died from measles said they still wouldn't recommend vaccinations during an interview with an anti-vaccination organization last week.

In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.

The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 18 new cases of measles in the state on Tuesday.

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.

NOAA’s spring weather outlook predicts a dry, warm season, which will prevent rain from washing away the pollen, further aggravating allergies.

West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.

The CDC said that last year, a "record number of dengue cases" were identified in U.S. travelers, an 84% increase compared to 2023.

More than 300 measles cases have been detected in Texas since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

With just 10 states left, the family is seeking support to help make 10-year-old Wyatt Drysdale's dream come true.

The FDA is stepping up its oversight of infant formula, including increased testing for heavy metals and other contaminants. Here's what to know.

The FDA said testing of certain acne products with benzoyl peroxide found elevated levels of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer.

The state's Democratic Congressional representatives are calling on the CDC to be more transparent with its response to Texas' measles outbreak.

Health officials on Tuesday said an addition 20 cases of measles have been reported in Texas, driving the state's total to nearly 300.

Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.

Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.

Texas state health officials have reported dozens of new measles cases in its Friday update.

Vaccines could be a way to suppress bird flu in the U.S. and avoid the slaughter of millions of chickens amid the rising price of eggs. But there are some concerns, too. Here's what to know.