Some topical pain relief products may cause dangerous health effects, FDA warns

Certain topical pain relief products that contain high amounts of lidocaine could lead to serious health effects such as seizures, irregular heartbeat and difficulty breathing.

May-Thurner syndrome: What is the condition US Rep. Lauren Boebert has been diagnosed with?

Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery to remove a blood clot in her leg, and she was subsequently diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, a rare condition that disrupts blood flow.

Widower pays off school lunch debts statewide, honoring late wife's legacy

An Oklahoma widow has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.

Bird flu: Can humans get infected?

After reports emerged of a Texas dairy worker being infected with bird flu, here's a comprehensive overview detailing everything you need to understand about the disease and its potential for transmission to humans.

Largest fresh egg producer in US finds bird flu in chickens at Texas, Michigan plants

Cal-Maine Foods said Monday it destroyed 1.6 million laying hens and 377,000 pullets at its Texas facility on the Texas-New Mexico border after bird flu was found in the flock.

Shannen Doherty simplifies life amid cancer battle

As she continues her cancer battle, Shannen Doherty is learning the importance of letting go.

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected

A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.

Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows

A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.

Kate's diagnosis sheds light on rise in early-onset cancer

Although Kate didn’t share what type of cancer doctors found, experts say the 42-year-old’s early onset diagnosis sheds light on an overall rise in younger people getting cancer.

Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster: EPA finds 41 creosote-linked chemicals in neighborhood

As residents in the neighborhood continue to deal with rare cancer diagnoses, recent EPA samples show a need for more testing of soil, gas, groundwater and sewers.

Tuberculosis cases continued climbing in 2023

Forty states reported an increase in tuberculosis cases as rates increased among all age groups last year, according to the CDC.

‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’

Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.

Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases

Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.

Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD

The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.

Scientists suggest venting worsens anger, while breathing calms rage

After analyzing data from over 150 studies on what makes people angry, scientists at Ohio State University determined that venting can actually make things worse.