Biden undergoes surgery to remove skin cancer

The former president had skin cancer lesions removed from his chest just two years ago.

Texas school lunches will no longer contain several additives

Starting this fall, all schools across the state will remove several additives from students free and reduced meals.

RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies

The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.

CDC shooter’s mental health struggles captured on police body camera

Newly released body camera footage from September 2024 shows the night the alleged CDC shooter was taken to the hospital after his father called police, saying he was trying to get ahold of guns and was suicidal.

Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know

Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.

Congress looking into synthetic opioid nitazene
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There are growing concerns about a drug some people say is worse than fentanyl. Synthetic opioids called nitazenes are said to be stronger and resistant to the emergency drug Narcan. It's the same drug that may have caused a death on 6th Street Monday night. FOX's David Spunt has more in this HealthBeat.

Common heart drug could put some women at risk
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For decades, a common heart drug has been the go-to treatment after a heart attack. But new research shows it may actually put some women at greater risk while men see no such danger. Dr. Pradeep Kumar with Austin Gastroenterology explains.

Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection

A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why

Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.

Does the Mediterranean diet hold key to longevity?
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The Mediterranean diet seems to help with everything from weight loss to better heart health and recent studies have linked the diet to some other health benefits as well. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike shares his thoughts.

CDC faces leadership crisis as director ousted, senior officials resign

Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.