Climbing stairs may lower heart disease risk, study finds

Researchers categorized individuals based on how often they climbed the stairs and monitored for any development of heart disease.

Actor Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation

Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”

Nobel in medicine goes to 2 Penn scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and that could be used to develop other shots in the future.

Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs

U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.

Sleep variability may make you age faster, study finds

The study found that larger variations in a sleep-wake cycle, like staying up late on the weekends, were associated with more accelerated biological aging.

Fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway: What to know

Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone.

Microscopic parasite found in Baltimore-area drinking water, officials say

Low levels of a microscopic parasite discovered in a Baltimore-area reservoir could sicken vulnerable residents, the city warned on Thursday.

‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Testimony continues in $200 million case against All Children’s Hospital

Jurors returned to a Sarasota County courtroom on Thursday as the $200 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ continues. 

Evesham man charged with selling counterfeit health supplements: officials

Evesham police say the suspect was using cinnamon and sugar to replicate the look, taste and consistency of name brand supplements supporting gut health.

Plague claims life of Southern Colorado person, health officials warn

According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.

Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order

The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.

Rite Aid to close hundreds of stores in bankruptcy: report

Rite Aid will reportedly close 400 to 500 stores as it plans to file for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.