Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds

Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Cyclospora outbreak: Restaurants seeing slump in sales after removing lettuce from menus

Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.

Hims & Hers sued over sending users health info to social media platforms

Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy. 

Frozen burritos sold by Costco mislabeled, spurring public health alert

A labeling error has led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a public safety alert for frozen burritos made by a popular brand and sold in Costco stores.

Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know

A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.

More Americans now use marijuana daily than tobacco, survey shows

Newly released federal survey data show that, for the first time, more Americans use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than smoke cigarettes every day.

Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis as donations fall to four-year summer low

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals.

A shorter eating window may lower dementia risk, study finds

Reducing the risk of dementia may be possible with a shift in eating habits. The change in this case, though, is not about what a person eats as much as it is about when. 

Kelly Ripa undergoes surgery, leaving her unable to speak, husband shares

Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.

Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle

Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.

Measles surge hits new milestone as US cases surpass last year's total

Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.

Pennsylvania added to cyclosporiasis outbreak list with at least 2 dozen cases

A multi-state outbreak of a severe intestinal illness linked to iceberg lettuce has reached Pennsylvania, with at least two dozen cases of cyclosporiasis now confirmed across the state.