New blood test can detect early signs of ALS, study finds
ALS is a difficult disease to diagnose, and researchers say they’ve found clues in the blood that can help with early detection.
ALS is a difficult disease to diagnose, and researchers say they’ve found clues in the blood that can help with early detection.
Asthma Peak Week: Prepare for flare-ups from weather-related allergens
This week is Asthma Peak Week. As summer fades into fall, medical experts are sounding the alarm for those with asthma to prepare for potential flare-ups.
This week is Asthma Peak Week. As summer fades into fall, medical experts are sounding the alarm for those with asthma to prepare for potential flare-ups.
Acupuncture helps with chronic low back pain in older adults, study finds
A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.
A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.
Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals
Research tracking nearly 3,000 adults shows higher survival rates for early breakfast eaters.
Research tracking nearly 3,000 adults shows higher survival rates for early breakfast eaters.
New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop
Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.
Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.
Latest 'MAHA' childhood disease report 'lacks details,' critics say
A new 20-page “MAHA” report prioritizes investigations into vaccine injuries, chemical exposure, prescription drugs and other factors as drivers for chronic childhood disease.
A new 20-page “MAHA” report prioritizes investigations into vaccine injuries, chemical exposure, prescription drugs and other factors as drivers for chronic childhood disease.
These states have the highest vaccination rates, data suggests
New data has ranked all 50 states across three key dimensions including children and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly rates, and immunization uptake disparities.
New data has ranked all 50 states across three key dimensions including children and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly rates, and immunization uptake disparities.
Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK's HHS will link drug to autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
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.
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
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.
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Montgomery County business owner in need of second kidney transplant
Chris Holloway was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease called FSGS. He thought he had a new lease on life after undergoing a kidney transplant in 2016, but everything changed last year.
Chris Holloway was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease called FSGS. He thought he had a new lease on life after undergoing a kidney transplant in 2016, but everything changed last year.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Stop & Shop fined for selling spoiled meat with wrong expiration dates in NJ
A major supermarket chain in the Northeast is facing backlash after officials say spoiled meat products were found mislabeled in several New Jersey stores.
A major supermarket chain in the Northeast is facing backlash after officials say spoiled meat products were found mislabeled in several New Jersey stores.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
NJ Transit, PATH train riders may be exposed to measles
New Jersey's Department of Health is alerting people of a new confirmed case of measles in Hudson County.
New Jersey's Department of Health is alerting people of a new confirmed case of measles in Hudson County.