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LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events

Spain swelters in first official heatwave of 2026

Tourists and locals in Madrid struggled to cope with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday as the first official heatwave of

Tatted, hard-rock therapist Dr. John Delony looks tough, but his advice for dads is straight from the heart

Dr. John Delony speaks to millions of listeners on his popular podcast about mental health, family and relationships. As a therapist, he’s used to offering advice to struggling fathers, but we asked him about the biggest lessons he’s learned as a dad. For more from Dr. Delony and others on how to be a dad to sons, go to Life But Better Relationships.

Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

Yoghurt wars: Danone-Chobani clash underscores wider protein battle

Danone's lawsuit against Chobani over protein claims makes it clear the French dairy company sees its U.S. rival as a threat in one of the few food

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme temperatures early next week

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6, including 2 children and an Al Jazeera cameraman

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least six people, including two children and an Al Jazeera cameraman

Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado

Colorado Army National Guard records highest-known hoist rescue ever in Colorado

Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency to empower the military to remove road blockades

Israeli fire kills nine people in Gaza, including a child and journalist, medics say

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least nine people, including a child and a journalist from Al Jazeera, in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, health

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert

France said on Saturday that alcohol consumption during the annual Fete de la Musique festivals would be banned on June 21 in the departments or administrative districts

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure

"An extreme tragedy": Massachusetts mom accused of killing 3 children takes responsibility, lawyer says

"An extreme tragedy": Massachusetts mom accused of killing 3 children takes responsibility, lawyer says

Young people who say caregivers are distracted by devices feel less secure in their relationships

Young people who say caregivers are distracted by devices feel less secure in their relationships

What men should know about the US government’s latest move on testosterone therapy

What men should know about the US government’s latest move on testosterone therapy

Nine people remain in critical condition after fatal UK train crash

Nine people remain in a critical condition following a train crash on Friday near Bedford, about 60 miles (100 km) north of London, in which the driver of one of the

Utah marks a year of battling measles, with no clear end in sight

Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks in almost every county

Why a 2,000-year-old low-fat, high-protein cheese is taking over French dairy aisles

Why a 2,000-year-old low-fat, high-protein cheese is taking over French dairy aisles

3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon

Federal officials say three hikers have died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon

Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case

Australia will do all it can to curb any spread of H5N1 bird flu, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as the first mainland infection was

Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak's third orphanage death

Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week

Father's Day fashion show participants model clothing made by senior center's sewing group

Father's Day fashion show participants model clothing made by senior center's sewing group

Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine

African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment

A Missouri judge has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024

North Carolina grandfather has ankle totally replaced so he can walk with his grandson

North Carolina grandfather has ankle totally replaced so he can walk with his grandson

Pennsylvania man arrested after allegedly spitting at officers and claiming to have contagious disease

Pennsylvania man arrested after allegedly spitting at officers and claiming to have contagious disease

Federal prison in Oklahoma becomes first in US to welcome Prison Fellowship rehabilitation program

Federal prison in Oklahoma becomes first in US to welcome Prison Fellowship rehabilitation program

Police officer accused of excessive force against 13-year-old boy

Police officer accused of excessive force against 13-year-old boy

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government

By Cassandra Garrison LA PAZ, June 19 - In the forests of Bolivia’s Chapare region, Evo Morales is watching — and waiting.

Firefighters rescue tree climber after getting stuck between trees

Firefighters rescue tree climber after getting stuck between trees

Digging into the vulnerable parts of men’s lives they often don’t show

Digging into the vulnerable parts of men’s lives they often don’t show

93-year-old veteran recounts tornado hitting his longtime Indiana home

93-year-old veteran recounts tornado hitting his longtime Indiana home

North Carolina woman celebrates 105th birthday with family, friends

North Carolina woman celebrates 105th birthday with family, friends

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for

Worker dies after foundation collapses during concrete pour at Dallas apartment building, officials say

Worker dies after foundation collapses during concrete pour at Dallas apartment building, officials say

Louisiana researchers turn to psychedelics to combat pervasive Caddo Parish meth crisis

Louisiana researchers turn to psychedelics to combat pervasive Caddo Parish meth crisis

Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child

Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30

New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30

Meet "Havoc," a Minnesota flag football player gearing up for the Special Olympics USA Games

Meet "Havoc," a Minnesota flag football player gearing up for the Special Olympics USA Games

Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds

Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

Dragon boat races, lion dances, and other festivities have been staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to mark the Dragon Boat Festival

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Colorado State Patrol fires trooper alleging falsification of taser records, excessive force

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue

The source was a newly discovered bacterium called Legionella pneumophila that can thrive in household pipes, whirlpools, cooling units and outdoor fountains.

Toy Story 5’s ‘Lilypad’ is an indictment of the world that birthed the ‘iPad Kid’

The film zeros in on the generation of children whose formative years are unfolding in front of screens.

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates

At first glance, these neighboring municipalities set along Colombia's sweltering Caribbean coast have much in common.

Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year

Sri Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an

African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference

Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries have pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights, after a conference in

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda discharged from hospital

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was discharged from hospital on Friday, the central bank said.

Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case

Australia has detected its first suspected mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote part of the country's southwest, authorities said on Friday.

Freed Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual abuse in Gaza, urges victims to speak out

Guy Gilboa-Dalal, an Israeli man who says he was sexually abused while held hostage in Gaza, is speaking out to highlight sexual abuse in conflict zones

Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why

Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why

In Spain, elderly UK expats struggle for care post-Brexit

Daniel Northover left his home in Liverpool this month, which marks the 10th anniversary of Britain's Brexit referendum, to move in with his 80-

Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas' bet on 20-hour flights

Qantas Airways is betting that science can make the world's longest flights feel less punishing - unveiling plans for a "wellness zone," extra

Canada's Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar

Canada's historic first World Cup victory is overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné

Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope

Indonesia will halt the government's flagship free meals programme for children during school holidays and will also scale back the reach of the scheme, an official said

Texas's Camp Mystic had no evacuation plans on night of deadly floods, report finds

Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls in Texas where 28 people were

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed 204 deaths, with 894 confirmed cases, Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said

Startling science: Taking an omega-3 supplement doesn’t boost memory or cognition

Startling science: Taking an omega-3 supplement doesn’t boost memory or cognition

Angels star Mike Trout placed on 10-day injured list with right hamstring strain

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back on the injured list

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, ​a Palestinian American detained by U.S.

California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback

A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board

US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing

The U.S. has launched a trade investigation into a German plan to lower its spending on pharmaceutical products, to see whether it is unreasonable or

US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social media

Ohio can implement a law requiring social media companies, including Meta Platforms' Instagram, to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use

Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense

In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione’s lawyers told a judge that he will no longer be asserting a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Mangione, accused CEO killer, withdraws mental health defense plans for now 

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is for now withdrawing plans to argue at trial that he

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring,” has died at 35

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family

Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family

How 3D printed wheelchairs may mean a brighter future at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital

How 3D printed wheelchairs may mean a brighter future at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

Dog tests positive for methamphetamine after visit to dog beach

GKN aerospace factory in California prepares to restart after chemical tank scare

A California aerospace factory operated by GKN Aerospace plans to restart some production, sources and a county health agency said, after halting output in late

NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who’s been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue, is set to return on June 30

FDA panel backs first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology

A new kind of flu vaccine is moving a step closer to the U.S. market

Father and daughter surgeons share operating room and family legacy

Father and daughter surgeons share operating room and family legacy

Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban

The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban

FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?

FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history

Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine backed by FDA advisers

Advisers to the U.S.

Kardigan surges in Nasdaq debut after upsized $400 million IPO

Kardigan's shares rose 31% above their initial public offering price on Thursday after the heart drug developer raised $400 million in an

US CDC activates $107 million in emergency funding for Ebola response

The U.S.

Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness

RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness

Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Terminal cancer patient getting more precious time with family from specialized brain mapping surgery

Terminal cancer patient getting more precious time with family from specialized brain mapping surgery

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'It felt easier': Healing Hearts uses equine therapy to expand mental health support in Mountain Home

'It felt easier': Healing Hearts uses equine therapy to expand mental health support in Mountain Home

7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels

7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels

Death toll from Israeli fire in Gaza since ceasefire passes 1,000, says health ministry

The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza has reached more than 1,000 since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last October, the enclave's health ministry said on

UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks

The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to

Trump administration asks appeals court to let Kennedy pick vaccine panel members

The Trump administration is urging a U.S. appeals court to overturn a ruling that blocked Health Secretary Robert F.

Wisconsin Capitol display honors children lost to gun violence; lawmakers renew push for gun safety as memorial grows

Wisconsin Capitol display honors children lost to gun violence; lawmakers renew push for gun safety as memorial grows

The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup

The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup

Supreme Court limits power of federal government to disarm drug users

Supreme Court limits power of federal government to disarm drug users

'I just need an air bath': Butler, Missouri, skydiver remembered for his go big or go home life

'I just need an air bath': Butler, Missouri, skydiver remembered for his go big or go home life

What pet owners need to know about New World screwworm

Screwworm, a parasitic fly whose flesh-eating larvae feed on living animals, re-entered the U.S.

In Lebanon, first responders salvage memories from debris of destroyed HQ

Rescue workers in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh said they believed their headquarters, clearly identified as a

Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s

The Church of England has apologized for its role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s

First new US sunscreen ingredient since 1999 approved by FDA – a skin scientist explains how bemotrizinol works

Consumers in Europe and Asia have used sunscreen containing bemotrizinol for decades, and many say its approval in the US is long overdue.

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits

Workers are facing a preventable and incurable lung disease from a material being used to renovate kitchens in millions of American homes.

Archbishop apologises for Church of England's role in forced adoptions

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, apologised on Thursday for the Church of England's role in forcibly separating 185,000 children from unmarried

Pfizer CFO Dave Denton to leave company in August

Pfizer said on Thursday that finance chief Dave Denton will leave on August 15 to return to the consumer goods industry, after helping the U.S. drugmaker

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Father found dead in Boston assisted living home was ignored for 9 days, sons say in lawsuit

Father found dead in Boston assisted living home was ignored for 9 days, sons say in lawsuit

Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom

Points of Light plans to unveil a strategy to boost volunteerism in the U.S. next week at its annual conference

What experts say about the World Cup heat so far

What experts say about the World Cup heat so far

Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes

Officials say high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people and destroying at least 15 homes

This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years

This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years

Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air

A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air

Mangione, accused insurance CEO killer, could face hurdles with mental breakdown defense 

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating a health insurance executive in a carefully executed plot, could have a hard time convincing jurors at his

Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park

Police say a teenager thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

The United Nations’ food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

Mother and baby escape serious injury after truck slams into home

More than 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza during ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October

Indiana teen becomes first pediatric patient to receive bone marrow transplant from deceased donor

Indiana teen becomes first pediatric patient to receive bone marrow transplant from deceased donor

Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at event

Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night

Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota

Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota

Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group

The Federal Trade Commission and four states are suing the World Professional Association for Transgender Health

US Health Department announces over $700 million to combat mental health, addiction, homelessness

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday announced more than $700 million in new funding opportunities aimed at tackling mental illness, addiction and homelessness.

Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students

Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students

Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

6 women and girls splashed with acid in apparent targeted attack in Jersey City, officials say

6 women and girls splashed with acid in apparent targeted attack in Jersey City, officials say

How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus

How Yuba-Sutter chickens serve on front line against West Nile virus

Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son

Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son

Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup

Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates for the third straight day of World Cup practice because of his calf injury

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations

Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing

Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing

Woman exposed to hantavirus slams RFK Jr's 'arbitrary' order to stay in quarantine facility

Quarantined cruise passenger Angela Perryman joins The Lead.

Former Egyptian doctor arrested after alleging abuses at hospital is released on bail, lawyer says

A former Egyptian doctor has been arrested after posting about obstetric violence and mistreatment at a university hospital in Alexandria

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

‘There is hope’: Teen celebrates 16th birthday with NICU staff who cared for him as a newborn

‘There is hope’: Teen celebrates 16th birthday with NICU staff who cared for him as a newborn

Couple survives car crash; 91-year-old woman recovering after 'internal decapitation'

Couple survives car crash; 91-year-old woman recovering after 'internal decapitation'

Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: 'There's less fear in my heart'

The musician Lil Nas X has posted a moving video update to Instagram

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend describes disposal of remains in videos shown to jury

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend describes disposal of remains in videos shown to jury

Heart transplant recipient gives back to children facing medical challenges

Heart transplant recipient gives back to children facing medical challenges

Luigi Mangione plans ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ defense at CEO killing trial 

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, plans to argue at his murder trial that he was undergoing an

US FTC sues transgender health nonprofit over youth care standards

The U.S.

Luigi Mangione will argue a psychiatric defense in state murder trial

Luigi Mangione will argue a psychiatric defense in state murder trial

Congo Ebola response strained a month after WHO declares international emergency

Health workers battling an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lack the personnel to

Federal judge sends Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court

A federal judge sent Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to state court on Wednesday, overruling objections from plaintiffs who had

Woman, who is allergic to sun, to run Grandma's Marathon thanks to clinical trial

Woman, who is allergic to sun, to run Grandma's Marathon thanks to clinical trial

Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago

Scientists have found evidence of the oldest known plague, dating back about 5,500 years ago — some 200 years earlier than previously thought

British TV personality Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer in final 'Clarkson’s Farm' episodes

British television personality Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has prostate cancer on the final fifth-season episodes of his farm reality show

Lebanon ceasefire lifts veil on scale of destruction and trauma

In the dimly lit hospital room where he has lived for months, Youssef Fares broke down in tears as he spoke of his home in

Famine risk rises in 'hunger hotspots', UN warns

Extreme hunger has intensified in 13 "hunger hotspots," and of these Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Northeast Nigeria and Gaza are at immediate risk of famine without

How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes

Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape

FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash and blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

FIFA has implemented mandatory breaks midway through each half at all matches for this World Cup to allow players to hydrate because of the extreme heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the near-six-week tournament

Some Kindbody patients say they weren't notified about plans to ship frozen embryos to storage facility in Massachusetts

Some Kindbody patients say they weren't notified about plans to ship frozen embryos to storage facility in Massachusetts

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-‘Top Gear’ host, says he has ‘aggressive’ cancer

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-‘Top Gear’ host, says he has ‘aggressive’ cancer

A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola in rare good news from outbreak in Congo

A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo

Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital

Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know

Less than half of American workers feel that they clearly know what their employers expect from them. And many employees are too discouraged to do their best.

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows

Rural areas lag behind in cancer treatment and prevention – even as rich, urban areas increasingly leave dying from cancer in the rearview

Cancer deaths in the US have dropped steeply since 1991. But the medical and public health advances leading to these declines have been concentrated among high-income areas.

US judge limits enforcement of Idaho's transgender bathroom access law

A federal judge on Tuesday barred Idaho from fully enforcing a new state law making it a crime, punishable by up to five years in prison, for transgender people to

Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds

A Vietnamese man with cardiovascular problems collapsed and died in the “Speedway Slammer,” the repurposed Indiana

US sues New York health officials over alleged fraud in Medicaid homecare program

The Trump administration sued top New York health officials on Tuesday over an alleged scheme to rig the bidding process for managing the state's

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

In the span of just a few months, Irene Roggero Ugues watched her daughter Rossella's behaviour change as social media

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Work crews poured hydrogen peroxide into the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday to combat an algae bloom, a little over a week after

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant and will remain in hospital for several weeks as she begins her recovery,

US progesterone supplies tighten as menopause treatment demand grows

U.S. supplies of progesterone are coming under strain, with patients, clinicians, and pharmacists reporting recent intermittent shortages of oral

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant

Norway's royal house says Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant

Kennedy orders American exposed to hantavirus to stay quarantined against her will, WSJ reports

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Suspect in custody after 1 killed in Delaware hospital shooting

Suspect in custody after 1 killed in Delaware hospital shooting

RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from the Nebraska quarantine facility where she is being held

Few residents return to Lebanon's Nabatiyeh after a US-Iran truce with fighting nearby

Some residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh have returned to find their homes have been destroyed or damaged by war

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

ICE says relaxed detention standards 'reduce the burden' on contractors running its lockups

Contractors running Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities can rely more heavily on artificial intelligence tools to communicate with detainees and continue refusing to pay wages for detainees’ “voluntary work."

Police chief defends officers after police monitor claims excessive force in 2024 death

Police chief defends officers after police monitor claims excessive force in 2024 death

CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage

CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage

G7 leaders call for strong, coordinated response to Ebola outbreak

G7 leaders called on Tuesday for a strong and coordinated response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo, urging other nations to dedicate resources in a bid to ensure the virus

Israeli military takes more territory, kills two people in Gaza, medics and witnesses say

An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip, health officials said, as residents of an area in

Luigi Mangione due in court on Wednesday in CEO murder case 

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is due for a hearing in state court on Wednesday ahead

Congo Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says

The head of Africa's Centres for Disease ​Control and Prevention warned on Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be the

$80 to $878: Residents question spiking water bills

$80 to $878: Residents question spiking water bills

Moderna flu shot data may support use in older adults, US FDA staff says

U.S.

Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the regional war triggered by the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran more than three months ago, which is set to end with a deal

Parents demand investigation after 2-year-old dies following dental procedure in Greensboro

Parents demand investigation after 2-year-old dies following dental procedure in Greensboro

Rudy's Bar-B-Q job helping 88-year-old man stay young and active

Rudy's Bar-B-Q job helping 88-year-old man stay young and active

Arizona family has double the joy, as two sisters give birth hours apart at same hospital

Arizona family has double the joy, as two sisters give birth hours apart at same hospital

A 79-year-old nurse helped others for decades. Now she fears going to jail over her yard.

A 79-year-old nurse helped others for decades. Now she fears going to jail over her yard.

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire

Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire

Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment

Paris Hilton has returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice released after 30-day jail stint for car crash probation violation

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been released from a Texas jail after serving a 30-day sentence for violating the terms of his probation

The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

The nation’s infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025

Pakistan moves to slash period tax, after legal challenge by two young lawyers

Pakistan moves to slash period tax, after legal challenge by two young lawyers

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before

Dads today are spending dramatically more time with their kids than they did a generation ago. But there’s a less encouraging trend tucked into this development.

Worker dies after falling from construction scaffolding at school, police say

Worker dies after falling from construction scaffolding at school, police say

Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but in intensive care after emergency surgery

Singer Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains in intensive care after being hospitalized

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning

An environmental engineer who mapped microplastic pollution in three of Pennsylvania’s watersheds explains what it means for our health.

From Durex to diamonds, companies count cost of global crises

Global firms from consumer goods giant Reckitt to diamond maker De Beers and brewer Carlsberg said on Tuesday that the Iran

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

When you go camping, do you have hot dogs or quinoa salad

Paralyzed Minnesota man's invention aims to help people with mobility issues walk again

Paralyzed Minnesota man's invention aims to help people with mobility issues walk again

Parents are on devices during meals even more than their kids. Here’s how to rethink family dinner

Parents are on devices during meals even more than their kids. Here’s how to rethink family dinner

Israeli Supreme Court rejects appeal for release of Gaza doctor held without charge

Israel's Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal to release a prominent Palestinian doctor who has been held without charge since he was captured in Gaza in late

What you’re getting wrong about feeling loved, according to relationship experts

What you’re getting wrong about feeling loved, according to relationship experts

Novo Nordisk to seek approval soon to sell Wegovy pill in China

Novo Nordisk plans to seek Chinese regulatory approval for its Wegovy weight-loss pill "very soon," its CEO said on Tuesday, as it moves to catch up with

Instant noodles have a bad reputation — but the world still can’t get enough of them

Instant noodles have a bad reputation — but the world still can’t get enough of them

Cardinals' Dustin May continues to put health woes behind him with 1-hit shutout against Padres

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dustin May's bid to rise above his injury-plagued past has hit a new height

Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says

Almost all of the world's children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the

True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say

One month after Ebola cases were confirmed in eastern Congo, its true scale remains unknown, with major data gaps muddying the picture and

Dannon parent sues Chobani over yogurt protein claims

The parent of U.S. yogurt brand Dannon sued rival Chobani on Monday, accusing it of misleading consumers with claims about a higher-protein line of

Mitch McConnell ‘wants to be back’ on Capitol Hill after hospitalization, GOP leader says

Mitch McConnell ‘wants to be back’ on Capitol Hill after hospitalization, GOP leader says

Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers

Centene offers staff buyouts after Obamacare member losses

U.S. health insurer Centene said on Monday it will offer buyouts to employees following steep losses in its health plan membership over the past year

Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children's health and daily life

Cuba says its healthcare system is struggling due to a U.S. energy blockade

What we misunderstand about absent fathers

As a new father, a scholar used his research on absentee fatherhood to reimagine his own childhood without his dad.

US paying almost $25,000 a month to store unusable contraceptives stuck in Belgium 

The United States is spending almost $25,000 every month to store contraceptives in Belgium that were originally bought for

Braves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks

US drug czar blasts WADA, saying proposed changes could undermine clean sport at Olympics

The U.S. drug czar portrayed a menu of changes to anti-doping protocols being proposed by a World Anti-Doping Agency panel in advance of the LA Olympics as moves that would “undermine the trustworthiness of the performances of competitors” at those games in two years

Meet the 91-year-old woman in Tenn. who has attended her local rodeo for 75 years straight

Meet the 91-year-old woman in Tenn. who has attended her local rodeo for 75 years straight

City offers free swim passes to kids who pledge to avoid arroyos

City offers free swim passes to kids who pledge to avoid arroyos

Parents are tracking their adult children for safety. But is it actually safer?

Parents are tracking their adult children for safety. But is it actually safer?

Business owner aids injured man after witnesses say he collapsed

Business owner aids injured man after witnesses say he collapsed

"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding

"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding

Community honors Ally Hill: Mother of 2, Skyline employee killed at work

Community honors Ally Hill: Mother of 2, Skyline employee killed at work

Baby formula maker Nara issues US-wide recall after FDA, CDC flag infant botulism cases

Baby formula maker Nara Organics said it is voluntarily recalling all of its infant formula, currently available in the United States, over potential risk of bacterial

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-

Trial begins for man accused of raping, killing 93-year-old woman in Orlando

Trial begins for man accused of raping, killing 93-year-old woman in Orlando

Man seen on video running from van after hitting child on E-bike is in custody, chief says

Man seen on video running from van after hitting child on E-bike is in custody, chief says

Global drugmakers invest billions to boost US presence

Global drugmakers are expanding their U.S. footprint, pledging billions of dollars to ramp up manufacturing capacity and research in the country.

Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S.,Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says

A Chinese-linked hacking group spent more than a year secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical and military research institutions, before being

Scientists say GLP-1s improved male testosterone levels and sperm count

Scientists say GLP-1s improved male testosterone levels and sperm count

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared

Congolese authorities report a large daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.

Who was the first transgender person?

There is evidence of people who crossed gender boundaries even in ancient civilizations, though the terms naming them have evolved over time.

Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu

Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu

Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football

Nobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years

'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless

'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless

Aurora firefighters rescue kittens trapped inside burning home

Aurora firefighters rescue kittens trapped inside burning home

Driver killed after car struck by DART Blue Line train in northeast Dallas, authorities say

Driver killed after car struck by DART Blue Line train in northeast Dallas, authorities say

Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship

A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life

Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison

Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say

The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low

Sydney reopens beach under heavy patrols after shark attack

Sydney's Coogee Beach reopened on Monday under the watchful eyes of lifeguards and jet ski patrols, after a shark attack over the

What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains

French President Emmanuel Macron has picked the lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains, nestled at the foot of the Alps on Lake Geneva to host this year's

Chinese regulator tells Walmart to stamp out food safety risks

China's market regulator has ordered strict measures by Walmart supermarket chain Sam's Club to eliminate food safety risks throughout its supply chain and safeguard

Bud Cauley wins the Canadian Open to cap long comeback from 2018 car accident

Bud Cauley took the lead with a birdie chip on the par-4 12th and won the RBC Canadian Open in rain and wind Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, eight years after his career nearly ended in a car accident at the Memorial

Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversight

Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can allow problems to go unnoticed

Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say

The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths

Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 782 after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours, one of the biggest single-day

Colorado bear activity forces camping restrictions at Gore Creek Campground near Vail

Colorado bear activity forces camping restrictions at Gore Creek Campground near Vail

7 indicted in large Colorado drug trafficking investigation involving candy distribution

7 indicted in large Colorado drug trafficking investigation involving candy distribution

Families, friends gather at San Francisco Zoo to raise money for brain cancer research

Families, friends gather at San Francisco Zoo to raise money for brain cancer research

Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known

Mitch McConnell is in the hospital

McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says

McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says

A psychiatric defense may be Luigi Mangione’s best argument in state murder trial, experts say. Here’s why

A psychiatric defense may be Luigi Mangione’s best argument in state murder trial, experts say. Here’s why

The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers

The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers

The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around

Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000

Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows

After the Kpangba displacement camp became the first in this part of war-torn Congo to record deaths from

When it may make sense to claim Social Security at 62

When it may make sense to claim Social Security at 62

He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance

He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance

Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs

Restrictions on drones flying over Australia's Coogee Beach will be reviewed by a regulator so rescuers in New South Wales state can monitor for sharks, after an attack

Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak

Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target stores and online due to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism

Guardians star 3B José Ramírez breaks bone in hand during win over Tigers, All-Star out indefinitely

Cleveland Guardians star third baseman José Ramírez broke a bone in his left hand during Saturday’s game and will be sidelined an indefinite period

49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36

Aldon Smith, a former All-Pro linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers whose playing career was sidetracked by legal issues, has died

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal shows some rust in first start since elbow procedure

Tarik Skubal showed some rust, and that was to be expected

Soccer-Beating the heat no problem for World Cup fans in sweltering Houston

Soaring temperatures failed to dampen the spirits of World Cup supporters who used portable fans, umbrellas and lots of cold liquids to beat

Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff homer in return to Dodgers lineup after dealing with knee issue

Looks like Shohei Ohtani is feeling much better

OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms

OpenAI received a subpoena from several states as part of a probe into the safety of customers using its chatbot as it prepares to offer stock to the public for the first time

A woman's hypothermia death in Pittsburgh after her release from ICE custody is ruled a homicide

The death of a woman from Haiti seeking asylum in the U.S. who died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office

Unhealthy air quality in California city as huge warehouse fire burns for 3rd day

Officials in a California city are urging residents sensitive to smoke to remain indoors while a huge warehouse fire burns for a third day

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree falls on Michigan home

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree falls on Michigan home

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it’s ruining their dating lives

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it’s ruining their dating lives

US heat wave doesn’t have to derail summer fun or fitness. Here are hydration tips, what to eat and when to exercise

US heat wave doesn’t have to derail summer fun or fitness. Here are hydration tips, what to eat and when to exercise

Melinda French Gates has ‘visceral reaction’ recalling ‘abhorrent’ Epstein in new interview

Melinda French Gates has ‘visceral reaction’ recalling ‘abhorrent’ Epstein in new interview

Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory

The meetings have become routine.

Woman mauled by shark off Sydney beach grabs onto a lifeguard's paddleboard

A woman has been critically injured by a shark off a popular Sydney beach

Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach

A woman swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack at a Sydney beach on Saturday, authorities said, in the latest of a spate of shark attacks off Australia's coast.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani misses series opener against White Sox because of knee soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is day to day with left knee inflammation

Shooter kills 1 and injures 10 in Texas days after firing at a police officer, officials say

Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase

Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway

Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago

Arizona's 'comma bill' survives last-minute insurance opposition

Arizona's 'comma bill' survives last-minute insurance opposition

Man airlifted to hospital after 'cave in' after digging 9-foot hole

Man airlifted to hospital after 'cave in' after digging 9-foot hole

Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky

Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky

Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer

A bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained

Doctor sentenced in hit-and-run death of California woman

Doctor sentenced in hit-and-run death of California woman

Family mourns beloved horse killed after barn collapses during severe storms

Family mourns beloved horse killed after barn collapses during severe storms

Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness

Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree fell on their home

6-year-old girl rescued by father after tree fell on their home

Man jailed in UK for encouraging US suicide via Discord chat platform

A British man was jailed on Friday for encouraging the suicide of a vulnerable 21-year-old man in the U.S. during an online video call in which the victim was urged to

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club

Family of teen hit by piece of Queens building facade says "you could see his skull"

Family of teen hit by piece of Queens building facade says "you could see his skull"

About 80 pigs were rescued from a Pennslyvania home. Pigsburgh Squealers is stepping in to help.

About 80 pigs were rescued from a Pennslyvania home. Pigsburgh Squealers is stepping in to help.

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

Killing cancer requires immune cells to infiltrate tumors’ hostile microenvironment – sugar shields can help them break in

CAR-T therapy engineers a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Making these cels more resilient can make treatments more effective.

'Blind spots' could hide full spread of Congo's Ebola outbreak, WHO suggests

There are many "blind spots" in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a World Health Organization expert said on Friday, suggesting the spread of the

Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo

The U.N. refugee agency confirmed the first Ebola-related deaths in a displacement camp in eastern Congo, as aid workers warned of a

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries

Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time after certain injuries

Kenyan killed at protest against US Ebola facility was a teenager, relative says

A person who was killed this week during a protest in central Kenya against a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola was a

They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse

They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse

Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day

Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue

Ford is recalling 255,404 vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the canister purge valve, which may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, the U.S.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at age 47

Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday, after multiple

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to three new health zones, according to a government report published on Thursday that showed the number of confirmed cases had risen to

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

Minnesota ATVers help rescue missing woman stuck in mud for 3 days: "It had to be God."

Minnesota ATVers help rescue missing woman stuck in mud for 3 days: "It had to be God."

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park

PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park

Man accused of exposing himself, trying to enter teen’s shower at Florida gym, deputies say

Man accused of exposing himself, trying to enter teen’s shower at Florida gym, deputies say

Rising tide catches sleeping beachgoers off guard

Rising tide catches sleeping beachgoers off guard

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills

Kid campers learning fire fighting and first responder skills

'100% instinctual': Police officers describe saving 4-year-old from house fire

'100% instinctual': Police officers describe saving 4-year-old from house fire

Community gathers to honor life of flight nurse killed in New Mexico plane crash

Community gathers to honor life of flight nurse killed in New Mexico plane crash

Israeli fire kills three in Gaza amid new ceasefire push

Israeli strikes killed three people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as mediators struggled to make progress in

Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say

Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say

Pentagon locked down, some floors evacuated due to ‘hazardous materials incident’

Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon have been locked down and others are being evacuated, three sources familiar and the local fire department said. A Pentagon spokesman told CNN that systems within the Pentagon “have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance.”

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back

After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back

Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicide

A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in U.S. court on Thursday alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to commit suicide, the latest

2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers' rotation against the Guardians

Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit’s starting lineup against Cleveland

North Texas girl meets donor's family in emotional first meeting

North Texas girl meets donor's family in emotional first meeting

Race to launch weight-loss pills heats up as smaller players advance

Kailera Therapeutics' oral obesity drug helped patients lose up to 10.9% of their body weight at week 44 in a late-stage trial in China.

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

Massive tree falls on van full of kids during strong storms

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

Heart drug developer Kardigan targets $1.4 billion valuation in US IPO

Clinical-stage ​biotech Kardigan is targeting a valuation of up to $1.4 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, it said on Thursday, as

FDA grants emergency approval for over-the-counter drug to treat screwworm in pets

The U.S.

How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma

Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across the state.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage

Commission's appeal against COVID vaccine contract disclosures should be dismissed, court adviser says

The European Commission's appeal against a 2024 ruling forcing it to disclose information about COVID-19 vaccine contracts should be dismissed, an adviser to Europe's top

A cracked coffin, a funeral and the hunt for Ebola's patient zero

By the time the truck pulled away from the morgue in Bunia, the morning heat hung heavily over the road to Mongbwalu.

Some US employers to drop coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs in 2027 as use increases

Some employers are planning to drop coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss next year as more people take the medications, counteracting some savings from

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

Spotify removed thousands of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales, investigation finds

Spotify removed thousands of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales, investigation finds

Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console

Ford is recalling 548,463 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the center console, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says

Honda Motor America is recalling 1,049,883 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the tyre repair kit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on

Project Nashville: GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal

GSK's record $10.6 billion deal for U.S. company Nuvalent will accelerate the British drugmaker's rebuild of its cancer drug business as

Blast in China's Guangxi kills seven, injures 17

An explosion killed seven people early on Thursday in China's southwestern region of Guangxi, local authorities said in a notice, adding that they were investigating its

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections

Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre

When Aldewa Anjasmara Halip's three-year-old daughter cried hysterically every time she was due to attend a daycare

Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court

A prominent Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots

The Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for children under 16 with exemptions for platforms that

Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zone

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri, authorities said on Wednesday, as fresh infections underline sustained

Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago

Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago

Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'

Texas Tech's sports leadership is defending its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Carriage horse collapses, dies in Central Park, renewing calls to ban industry

Carriage horse collapses, dies in Central Park, renewing calls to ban industry

US announces additional $20 million for Ebola response

The U.S.

Body camera shows deputy try to rescue woman from house fire

Body camera shows deputy try to rescue woman from house fire

Spreading stickers for a solution: Woman using decals to find a kidney donor

Spreading stickers for a solution: Woman using decals to find a kidney donor

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire

Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case

Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches

OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for the first time

A prominent OB-GYN group announced a set of vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differs from what the U.S. government advises

New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico

New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico

Family completes late father’s goal of 365 days of catch after he died mid-challenge

Family completes late father’s goal of 365 days of catch after he died mid-challenge

Fire crews prepare for red flag warning as PG&E plans power shutoffs

Fire crews prepare for red flag warning as PG&E plans power shutoffs

Lifeguards help rescue swimmer who collapsed on beach

Lifeguards help rescue swimmer who collapsed on beach

Legionella case confirmed at nursing facility; residents restricted from showers, tap water

Legionella case confirmed at nursing facility; residents restricted from showers, tap water

US doctor isolated in Czech hospital for Ebola monitoring released, heading home

A U.S. doctor who was transferred to a Czech hospital from Uganda last month as a precaution after having contact with a patient with Ebola has been released and is on his

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response

Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have joined an Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo

Italy fines Philip Morris €7 million over 'smoke-free' marketing claims

Italy's competition authority on Wednesday slapped a €7 million ($8.1 million) fine on Philip Morris' Italian unit over allegedly misleading marketing for non-combustion

Man with limb loss aims to return to PBA tour at 61

Man with limb loss aims to return to PBA tour at 61

The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter

The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure

Honda Motor America has recalled 880,514 vehicles in the United States over the failure of rear suspension components in the vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety

An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life

Scientists have unearthed marine communities thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard

Soccer-World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters

With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each

Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO

Three laboratories in Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, the World Health Organization said, as the outbreak of the

Two babies from Congo orphanage die of Ebola, highlighting risk to children

After her mother died in late May, baby Buswaza was brought to a church-run orphanage in eastern

Women formerly incarcerated at Huron Valley Correctional Facility speak out after 3rd death reported

Women formerly incarcerated at Huron Valley Correctional Facility speak out after 3rd death reported

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships

Teens fare better when both fathers and mothers play key parenting roles, including talking with them about sensitive subjects that were once considered only a mom’s role.

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant

Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat

The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms

Lilly stays ahead of the pack as rivals jump on obesity drug bandwagon

Eli Lilly has solidified its leading position in the booming market for obesity drugs ahead of a wave of possible new entrants to

‘Read the air’: A Japanese hot spring expert shares some naked truths about naked bathing

‘Read the air’: A Japanese hot spring expert shares some naked truths about naked bathing

Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80

U.S.

Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalised for medical treatment and will miss the June 15 to 16 policy meeting, the central

UK leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing

U.K. leaders have called for calm after the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of a stabbing in Belfast sparked anti-immigration protests

Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says

Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says

Tyler Mane, ‘X-Men’ star and former pro wrestler, says he has ‘super-rare’ breast cancer

Tyler Mane, ‘X-Men’ star and former pro wrestler, says he has ‘super-rare’ breast cancer

Cuba's revolutionary generation pushed to breaking point by US blockade

When Sagrado Armando Garcia, an 85-year-old former government bureaucrat, collapsed in his home, his son couldn't get him to the hospital

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines

Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the

Homes set alight in Belfast anti-immigrant protests after 'brutal' knife attack

Masked men burned families out of their homes in Belfast in a wave of anti-immigrant violence on Tuesday night after a Sudanese man was charged over a

Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says

The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed

The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday said confirmed Ebola cases had climbed to nearly 600, raising awareness within the local population about the importance of safety

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people

Sidelined US research on alcohol's health effects published in independent journal

A study that found even low levels of drinking alcohol can increase health risks was published in full on Tuesday in an independent journal after a draft

Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer

A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former N

Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines

The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with enough information about prices

Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’

Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX have been sued by Mississippi residents who say a power plant fueling nearby data centers is blasting “omnipresent and

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Man accused of throwing driver to ground in road rage charged with manslaughter

Man accused of throwing driver to ground in road rage charged with manslaughter

Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows

Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa

Woman was drunk and high when she fell 10 stories down trash chute, police say

Woman was drunk and high when she fell 10 stories down trash chute, police say

ICE detention center in Texas flagged for missing records, medical failures and wasteful spending

A federal immigration detention center in Texas erected by the Trump administration failed to issue use-of-force reports, did not give medicine to

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya

A protester was shot in central Kenya on Tuesday, witnesses said, during a demonstration against a quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola that the U.S. has raced

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Pope's youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence

Pope Leo XIV is presiding over a youth rally in Barcelona

Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds

A new report alleges that mismanagement at a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas produced unsafe conditions that contributed to detainees’ deaths and suffering even as millions of tax dollars were wasted on contractors

Female bystander alleges attack in her yard by Fort Worth police dog

Female bystander alleges attack in her yard by Fort Worth police dog

Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected

Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than previously expected

New gym opening uses AI to help people rethink their workout

New gym opening uses AI to help people rethink their workout

Trial for the man charged in Ukrainian woman's killing on train is delayed for mental health reasons

A federal judge has ruled that the man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train cannot currently stand trial due to mental illness

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators have signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years

JPMorgan keeping a watchful eye on consumer health, executive says

JPMorgan Chase is keeping a close watch on consumer health as worries about inflation persist, Marianne Lake, CEO of the bank's consumer and

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions

The global vaccine group Gavi said on Monday it hopes to use $600 million in soon-to-be-restored U.S. funding to boost malaria and other vaccination

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response

Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the

US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements

The U.S.

Kenyan protester killed at demonstration against US Ebola facility, witnesses say

Kenyan police shot dead a protester as hundreds of people staged new demonstrations on Tuesday against a quarantine centre in Kenya for Americans

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings

Researchers commissioned by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms have released their findings independently

Stellantis recalls over 1 million US vehicles over power steering defect, NHTSA says

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 1,076,999 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the power steering system that could increase the risk of fire, the U.S.

Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them

Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them

UK reviewing Palantir's NHS contract amid pressure to use break clause

Britain is conducting a full review of its National Health Service contract with U.S. data analytics firm Palantir, amid growing political pressure for the government to use

Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning

Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killing at least eight people, the Lebanese health ministry said, and minutes later ordered the

GSK boosts cancer portfolio with $10.6 billion Nuvalent takeover

GSK has agreed to buy U.S.-listed cancer drug developer Nuvalent for $10.6 billion in its largest deal in more than a decade, marking a

No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed

Nearly a month into one of the world’s largest ever Ebola outbreaks, medics in eastern

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer – nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer

The risk to firefighters isn’t just from breathing wildfire smoke – it’s also in the chemicals that get on their clothes and filter through to their skin.

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

Maryland woman diagnosed with cancer at 22 celebrates National Cancer Survivors' Month: "Please, don't give up"

Maryland woman diagnosed with cancer at 22 celebrates National Cancer Survivors' Month: "Please, don't give up"

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Honest conversations between parents and teens can help incoming college students make safer choices and be more aware of risks.

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics

Observing how grown-ups operate provides children with information on how they can shape their worlds to get what they want and avoid what they don’t want.

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody

Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds since he was taken into custody two months ago by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak

Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms

Rugby league international Kane Evans comes out as gay in a TV interview

Ex-rugby league international Kane Evans has come out as gay, becoming the first high-level player in Australia to do so in decades

US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread

The U.S. confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm on Monday, raising the total number of cases to five since the first domestic screwworm infestation

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Pilot circling above helped first responders find plane crash site

Pilot circling above helped first responders find plane crash site

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

McDonald’s worker hospitalized after coworker allegedly threw hot liquid; family speaks out

McDonald’s worker hospitalized after coworker allegedly threw hot liquid; family speaks out

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months

A second detainee has died in two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent investigation found insanitary conditions and problems with medical care

Hulk Hogan died of natural causes Florida police report says in closing investigation

A report by Florida police has found that professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights

Local DJ hands out 1,600 water bottles to unhoused residents as temperatures rise

Local DJ hands out 1,600 water bottles to unhoused residents as temperatures rise

Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support

Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support

Veteran declared dead twice by government, losing disability benefits both times

Veteran declared dead twice by government, losing disability benefits both times

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola

The director-general of the World Health Organization said on Monday that Uganda should reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team

Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds

US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader

The United States imposed additional visa restrictions Monday on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members over the death of indigenous leader Brooklyn

Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market

Eli Lilly shares rose 4% on Monday, driven by compelling new data for its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, with analysts and investors expecting it to extend the

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

Christian Eriksen is in ‘good spirits’ despite on-field collapse during match

Christian Eriksen is in ‘good spirits’ despite on-field collapse during match

Judge's injury gives the Yankees an unwelcome challenge, while Skubal's return could boost Tigers

The reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners in the American League are both on the injured list

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos

Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro

Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro

Can kids go to prison? A legal expert explains how young people can be tried and sentenced as adults

There’s a separate justice system for people under 18 because their brains are still developing. Treating them as adults can turn them into repeat offenders.

HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels

Immune cells can carry HIV into the brain, leading to problems with memory and cognition. Blocking other immune cells from the brain can make matters worse.

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

Make sure to take precautions when traveling during extreme summer heat

'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns

Like many ranchers in South Texas, Susan Storey said nightmarish screwworm outbreaks were among her first childhood memories.

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

Even as they create and enable expansive virtual worlds, data centers are physical buildings in real communities around the nation and the globe.

Israeli military kills six in Gaza and expands control zone, locals say

Israeli strikes killed six Palestinians, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials there said, as Israel's military expanded the

J&J to buy cancer drug technology developer Firefly Bio for $1 billion

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it will acquire biotech Firefly Bio for $1 billion in cash, as it looks to expand its cancer drug pipeline.

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo

Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of women in a western province for allegedly failing to comply with "dress

UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on "harmful" online platforms for children under 16 while maintaining access to some safer forms of social media

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

Health workers inside the epicenter of Congo's outbreak say they are working with little pay or rest

Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies

Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.

Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after another on-field collapse in Denmark match, national team says

Christian Eriksen is conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team in a scary scene that had echoes of his cardiac arrest at the European Championship five years ago

Woman helps others who suffered heartbreaking loss of a baby

Woman helps others who suffered heartbreaking loss of a baby

Community begins healing after graduation shooting that left teen dead

Community begins healing after graduation shooting that left teen dead

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes on a Hamas-run police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said,

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned

Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned

US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war

Fourteen weeks after President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran, the U.S. military is adjusting to an unusual state of conflict that is not full-

Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain

Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras as he manages muscle fatigue and a mild hamstring strain

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

Colorado team uses sonar, underwater drone to recover drowning victims and evidence

Colorado team uses sonar, underwater drone to recover drowning victims and evidence

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say

Palestinian officials say Israeli troops have killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank as violence surges there

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future

Wearing earplugs at concerts can help prevent hearing damage

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby, wound his parents in West Bank

Israeli forces killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby and wounded his parents in the Tel Rumeida area south of the West Bank city of Hebron on Friday evening, the Palestinian

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears

Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread

Corey Seager hits a 2-run homer in his Rangers return, snapping an 0-for-29 skid

Corey Seager homered to end a career-worst 0-for-29 slump after being activated from the injured list

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow

A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was confirmed in Texas by the U.S.

J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer

A Los Angeles jury on Friday sided with Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by the families of three women who alleged that the company's talc products

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state

Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza

Argentina is expanding its investigation into a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

The U.N. food agency says millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high

Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming

Chris Richards is training with the U.S. in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread

Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned that a new factory isn’t expected to start work for more than a year on mitigating the New World screwworm fly infestation in his state

Yankees put Aaron Judge on injured list with rib stress fracture, recall Spencer Jones from Triple-A

The New York Yankees placed Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list a day after announcing the slugger has a stress fracture in one of his ribs that will keep him off the field indefinitely

92-year-old heart recipient to compete in poker and trivia at Transplant Games for Team Nebraska

92-year-old heart recipient to compete in poker and trivia at Transplant Games for Team Nebraska

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf

The quiet Texas cattle town of La Pryor has become ground zero in the fight against screwworm after the first U.S. case in decades was detected

US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014

The United States said on Friday it would provide an additional $38 million for Ebola response efforts, as the CDC warned that

USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says

U.S.

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war

FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports

The FDA has launched a safety study of the abortion pill, also called mifepristone, a step that could pave the way for the Trump administration to

Man with traumatic brain injury prepares for scuba diving trip to Bonaire

Man with traumatic brain injury prepares for scuba diving trip to Bonaire

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

'Scared for my life': Victim describes moment man allegedly attacked him at lake

'Scared for my life': Victim describes moment man allegedly attacked him at lake

Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records

Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records

Brooklyn man stuck in cave for hours in upstate New York recounts ordeal: "I couldn't pull myself out"

Brooklyn man stuck in cave for hours in upstate New York recounts ordeal: "I couldn't pull myself out"

ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report the deaths of detainees who have been released from custody, in a change that could obscure the human cost of the Trump administration's mass detention policies

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb's Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face

The status of Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb moving forward in the Stanley Cup Final is unclear after he took a puck to the face in Game 2

Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat

In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patch up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fibreglass, wood and door frames pulled from the rubble, racing to get the boats

WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for money and

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya

Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other activists, had been

High school lacrosse star returns for playoffs after potentially deadly jaw condition

High school lacrosse star returns for playoffs after potentially deadly jaw condition

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

In Congo, the battle against the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola has been complicated by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation

70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute

70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute

Colorado Court of Appeals reverses convictions for former paramedics in Elijah McClain's death

Colorado Court of Appeals reverses convictions for former paramedics in Elijah McClain's death

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust

A Carnegie Mellon researcher explains the connection between our brains and AI chatbots – and what a new Pennsylvania lawsuit reveals about the dangers of AI.

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know

ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny

ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny

Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert

At least 49 people have died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest

A Sherpa guide who survived a week on Mount Everest's slopes is recovering in a Nepal hospital

Unregistered Sri Lankan nursing home lies in ruins as toll from deadly fire rises to 13

The death toll from a fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has risen to 13

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with

Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.

Italy introduces parental consent for sex education in schools

Sex education in Italian schools will require parental consent under a reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government, which also

Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant amid 'dramatic deterioration' of health

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave

Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky

Popping a cold beer — or two or three — while watching sports at home, at a bar or during a live game is an age-old tradition

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant

Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says

The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Yankees star Aaron Judge sidelined indefinitely with a rib stress fracture

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will be sidelined indefinitely with a stress fracture of one of his ribs, the team announced Thursday night

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases

Hawaii's attorney general stands to lose around $3 million in federal funding to fight Medicaid fraud after failing to consistently bring criminal cases,  the Trump

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The Pan American Health Organization said on Thursday it is stepping up efforts to help countries across the Americas to strengthen their preparedness for Ebola, although the risk

Colorado court orders retrial for paramedics in Elijah McClain case

An appeals court in the U.S. state of Colorado on Thursday ordered a retrial of two paramedics convicted over the death of Elijah McClain, a young Black man who was pinned down by

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

Following the first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a U.S. farm in decades, federal and

US says it is ramping up emergency assistance in Bolivia amid protests

U.S.

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

Ruto says US plan to build Ebola facility in Kenya is the 'right thing'

Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday said his government was doing "the right thing" by allowing the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

US Supreme Court backs generic drugmaker in 'skinny label' patent case

Drugmaker Hikma's generic version of Amarin Pharma's cardiovascular medication Vascepa did not infringe Amarin's patents, the U.S.

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

Driver found guilty in Deer Park nail salon crash that killed 4 people, including off-duty NYPD officer

Driver found guilty in Deer Park nail salon crash that killed 4 people, including off-duty NYPD officer

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Couple charged after keeping hundreds of 'street rats' in home, court docs say

Couple charged after keeping hundreds of 'street rats' in home, court docs say

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in cemetery deemed sexually violent predator

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in cemetery deemed sexually violent predator

Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination

The manufacturer of firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state

Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds

A new study finds that smoke from larger wildfires is reversing more than a decade of American improvements in smog

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift

Six U.S. senators, including Democratic whip Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren, wrote public letters to tobacco giants Reynolds American and Altria on Thursday

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

The number of ozone-related premature deaths due to wildfires is also rising.

Negligence lawsuit blames gator bite on airboat company

Negligence lawsuit blames gator bite on airboat company

Man accused of holding victim, who walks with crutches, under water over use of lake

Man accused of holding victim, who walks with crutches, under water over use of lake

Trump administration probes 15 medical schools over admissions policy

The U.S.

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

Skyline Chili to donate sales, $25,000 to fund after waitress’s death

Skyline Chili to donate sales, $25,000 to fund after waitress’s death

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal measures on more remote areas, official says

The Indonesian agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme will "refocus" its measures by cutting back on new kitchens and targeting

Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need

Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province this week, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears

Running through grief; Runner completes 50-state goal after husband's death

Running through grief; Runner completes 50-state goal after husband's death

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

Teen thrives after lifesaving kidney donation from his father: "We've always had a special bond"

Teen thrives after lifesaving kidney donation from his father: "We've always had a special bond"

Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide

Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women

Girl reunites with man who saved her from deadly Dallas apartment explosion

Girl reunites with man who saved her from deadly Dallas apartment explosion

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities

Guns are what make violent partners so dangerous. And in the US, Black women get less protection from laws meant to keep firearms out of abusers’ hands.

Tony Carruthers recently survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest man to endure a failed execution

The constitutional prohibition of ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ has shaped legal discourse around failed executions, but courts have not stopped states from attempting to execute the same man again.

The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report

The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time

Hungarian authorities ordered the culling of 3,000 pigs on a farm after African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs for the first time in the country, the National

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience

Patience is a virtue that researchers have linked to many parts of well-being. But it’s also something that needs a bit of practice and training – and can be undermined by instant, easy gratification.

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka kills 12 people

A fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has killed 12 residents and injured eight others

Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s

Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s

Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians, including five members of the same family, in separate attacks in the Gaza

Sherpa rescued after going missing on Everest with no food, oxygen

A Nepali Sherpa guide has been rescued from Everest after surviving about a week on the slopes of the world's highest mountain without food or oxygen in a

Dalai Lama, 90, to seek knee treatment in New Delhi

The Dalai Lama will receive medical treatment on his left knee in New Delhi this month, his office said on Thursday, as the 90-year-old deals with a series of health

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer

João Victor Gonçalves, from one of Rio de Janeiro's poorest favelas, has achieved a dream by playing soccer internationally

Australian state cracks down on illegal tobacco shops as nicotine use surges

The Australian state of Victoria on Thursday introduced laws to give authorities more powers to shut down businesses selling illegal tobacco, as new data showed nicotine use

Ohio State University reaches $100 million settlement with nearly 300 sex abuse survivors

Ohio State University has reached a $100 million settlement with nearly 300 former students who had accused the school's campus doctor of sexually assaulting them

Ohio State trustees OK $100M settlement with hundreds of former students abused by doctor

Ohio State University has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle hundreds of legal claims from former student athletes who said they were sexually abused decades ago by a doctor at the university

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

One dead and another injured after train strikes semi-truck in Iowa

A train has struck a semi-truck in eastern Iowa, killing one person and injuring another

Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk

Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk

Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue

There were no treatments or vaccines to protect people during the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico

New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive, has been found in a calf in

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain

The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park and zoo in Ontario to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain

Acting US FDA chief meets with rare disease groups to mend fences

Acting U.S.

'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says

The World Health Organization chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but that testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region

Warrant: 'I did it' Teen accused of killing his sister admits to friend over FaceTime

Warrant: 'I did it' Teen accused of killing his sister admits to friend over FaceTime

42 dogs improperly euthanized at animal shelter, state says

42 dogs improperly euthanized at animal shelter, state says

Woman takes on a 40-mile high-altitude Andes trek to raise money for prostate cancer research

Woman takes on a 40-mile high-altitude Andes trek to raise money for prostate cancer research

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment and specialist staff have landed at a base in Kenya where the U.S. government is continuing

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

Records show dozens of complaints made about dogs before woman mauled to death in attack

Records show dozens of complaints made about dogs before woman mauled to death in attack

Daycare teacher arrested, accused of hitting kids with stapler, police say

Daycare teacher arrested, accused of hitting kids with stapler, police say

Community reels after police say driver with revoked license hits three pedestrians, killing one

Community reels after police say driver with revoked license hits three pedestrians, killing one

Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion

Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion

Woman arrested after alleged DUI crash kills toll booth worker on beach, sheriff says

Woman arrested after alleged DUI crash kills toll booth worker on beach, sheriff says

Firefighter battles neighbor's house fire while off duty, earns Everyday Hero honor

Firefighter battles neighbor's house fire while off duty, earns Everyday Hero honor

Zac Brown Band guitarist, local woman unite in fight against ALS at Reds Lou Gehrig Day

Zac Brown Band guitarist, local woman unite in fight against ALS at Reds Lou Gehrig Day

Louisiana bill will make sleeping on streets a misdemeanor statewide

Louisiana bill will make sleeping on streets a misdemeanor statewide

5-year-old cancer survivor receives dream room makeover

5-year-old cancer survivor receives dream room makeover

Students connect with horses to boost reading skills

Students connect with horses to boost reading skills

Sailor shoots and kills sailor, attempts suicide after death of their baby: NCIS

Sailor shoots and kills sailor, attempts suicide after death of their baby: NCIS

FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida

FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the world is "catching up" with the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, where

MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee

Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen’s home within the hive

Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation

Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multibillion-dollar free-meals program

Table tennis helps metro Atlantans with neurological disorders bounce back

Table tennis helps metro Atlantans with neurological disorders bounce back

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, as truce talks stall

Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, and the Palestinian militant group Hamas said ending such attacks

GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer

A growing body of evidence suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, can provide protection against many types of cancer.

'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

Cathy Smithwick, now 67, has lived with breast cancer, and then ovarian cancer, for more than 20 years with the help of targeted drugs, drugs that harness the

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Officer saves boy from drowning at pond

Officer saves boy from drowning at pond

When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas

It is far easier and cheaper to keep someone housed in a mobile home park than to build a new subsidized unit for them.

PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk

New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.

How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade

Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.

Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme

Indonesian authorities arrested the recently dismissed head of an agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme on

Twelve foreign nationals among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire

At least 21 people, including 12 foreign nationals, were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the

Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties

Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties

Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says

Ford Motor will recall 419,967 vehicles in the U.S. as seat belts that do not retract or extend properly can fail to restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury in

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people

Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows

A new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades

Republican Miller-Meeks, Democrat Bohannan head for rematch in Iowa congressional race

Republican U.S.

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat

Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its

2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities

Two scientists at a U.S. government lab have been charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa without permits and lying about it to investigators

Adviser Oz calls Trump medical exam 'spectacular' though questions linger

A physician in Donald Trump's administration brushed off questions about the U.S. president's personal health on Tuesday,

Cigna drops coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs for its own employees

Health insurer Cigna will stop covering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound in its employee health plan

US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says

U.S.

Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response

U.S.

Charges dismissed against California dermatologist accused of poisoning husband with liquid drain cleaner

Charges dismissed against California dermatologist accused of poisoning husband with liquid drain cleaner

New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights

New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights

How one couple is helping grow the wheelchair tennis community

How one couple is helping grow the wheelchair tennis community

Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?

Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems

As more countries ban waste imports, plastic waste generators like the US will need to find better solutions. A few states are putting more responsibility on producers.

People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help

People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help

Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15  

Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.

Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease

Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target the mechanism that makes these tumors so deadly.

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says

A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the

Protests over US Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension

A Kenyan court blocked on Tuesday for another three weeks a proposed U.S.

US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures

The U.S.

Stolen horses leave nurse heartbroken

Stolen horses leave nurse heartbroken

BILL SIGNED: Gov. Stitt signs 'Leo's Law'

BILL SIGNED: Gov. Stitt signs 'Leo's Law'

North Carolina police officer charged with assault after video shows him repeatedly punching Black woman during arrest

North Carolina police officer charged with assault after video shows him repeatedly punching Black woman during arrest

'Just let me go' Nebraska quilter's TBI recovery story stitched into exhibit at Kimball Harding Nelson

'Just let me go' Nebraska quilter's TBI recovery story stitched into exhibit at Kimball Harding Nelson

Teacher's classroom food pantry to outlast her 27-year career

Teacher's classroom food pantry to outlast her 27-year career

Librarian's love story becomes inspiration at memory care center

Librarian's love story becomes inspiration at memory care center

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

Hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather events can cause anxiety that lasts even after they're over

Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak

Volunteers for the U.N. food agency are providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo by cooking

Teen walks graduation stage 1 year after suffering severe spinal cord injury

Teen walks graduation stage 1 year after suffering severe spinal cord injury

Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola

Uganda has confirmed six more new cases of Ebola, bringing the total confirmed in the country so far to 15, the health

5-year-old boy dies from injuries suffered by falling tree in Kansas City, Missouri

5-year-old boy dies from injuries suffered by falling tree in Kansas City, Missouri

Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger globally to ensure age-appropriate experiences for younger users, it said on Tuesday,

Sweden's Skau named acting head of UN World Food Programme

Swedish diplomat Carl Skau has assumed the role of acting executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations' food aid agency said on Tuesday.

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

The World Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116

UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh

The U.N. refugee agency warned on Tuesday that declining humanitarian funding could significantly worsen conditions for around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,

Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says

Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, the U.N. children's

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography

Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime

Five US passengers from hantavirus-hit ship return to home states

Five U.S. residents who were on the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to their home states following three weeks of monitoring at the National Quarantine Unit, the

Jill Biden shares update on Joe Biden’s cancer

Former first lady Jill Biden spoke with NBC’s Craig Melvin on “TODAY” about her husband’ cancer diagnosis. Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in 2025.

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think

Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think

Fulcrum plummets 50% after scrapping lead sickle-cell drug on FDA concerns

Shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics plunged 50% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company said it would abandon development of its experimental sickle-cell disease drug following

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the

This GOP congressman is running unopposed in Tuesday’s primary. He’s been missing from Washington for nearly three months

This GOP congressman is running unopposed in Tuesday’s primary. He’s been missing from Washington for nearly three months

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of Congo has re-opened the airport in the capital city of the province hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said,

Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests

Kenya’s president has defended the establishment by the U.S. of its own Ebola quarantine facility

Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas

Healthcare officials in the U.S., including former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials, on Monday warned Congress against adopting a proposed policy to treat

Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys

Australia's competition watchdog has sent takedown requests to Amazon, eBay, Kogan and Fruugo after finding listings for banned magnetic chess-style toys whose magnets can cause

Takeaways from Jill Biden’s new memoir

Takeaways from Jill Biden’s new memoir

US agency announces interim guidance on Medicaid work requirements

The U.S. agency that runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs on Monday announced interim guidance on how states should implement new work requirements for

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

Five American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus are leaving a Nebraska quarantine facility

US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now

A U.S. appeals court on Monday said President Donald Trump's administration could for now bar transgender people from enlisting in the military, but blocked the

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules

A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks

Boy's lemonade stand helps veteran recover from surgery

Boy's lemonade stand helps veteran recover from surgery

Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge

Congo has confirmed at least 282 Ebola cases in its growing outbreak

Denver7 Everyday Hero pays it forward to children fighting cancer

Denver7 Everyday Hero pays it forward to children fighting cancer

Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response

Merck is in discussions with various global health authorities about making its COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir available as an Ebola treatment to

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine

Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate the development of

Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche

Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Moms create hiking group to get kids outdoors and build friendships

Moms create hiking group to get kids outdoors and build friendships

One way to improve your sleep? Imitate the habits of hunter-gatherers

One way to improve your sleep? Imitate the habits of hunter-gatherers

WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing the president on the response to the

Hundreds protest against planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki on Monday to protest moves by the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility at a

Battling vertigo, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman says 'I’m as close to 100% as I’m going to get'

Alex Bowman has been dealing with vertigo, which forced him out of NASCAR races, including the O'Reilly series at Nashville

Cyclist rides California coast on tandem bike for mental health, invites others along

Cyclist rides California coast on tandem bike for mental health, invites others along

Community rallies around tattoo artist paralyzed by rare infection

Community rallies around tattoo artist paralyzed by rare infection

Birmingham Zoo bird thrives after receiving custom prosthetic beak from UAB dental team

Birmingham Zoo bird thrives after receiving custom prosthetic beak from UAB dental team

Girl's sparkling room makeover helps her through cancer journey

Girl's sparkling room makeover helps her through cancer journey

Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street

Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street

Jill Biden says she ‘had to support’ her husband publicly despite her private fears after 2024 debate

Jill Biden says she ‘had to support’ her husband publicly despite her private fears after 2024 debate

Sailing program helps visually impaired take to the waves

Sailing program helps visually impaired take to the waves

Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

Five people have died and two others were injured on Monday after an explosion and fire on a South Korean production line for rocket propellant

'The hole in your heart is never going to be replaced': Family of man killed in workplace accident speaks, seeking answers

'The hole in your heart is never going to be replaced': Family of man killed in workplace accident speaks, seeking answers

The World Cup and human trafficking: What the research reveals about the real risks at major sporting events

Public awareness campaigns around the World Cup and other sporting events are well intentioned – but not backed by research.

What happens to debt when someone dies?

Whether or not there’s a will, the results are the same.

Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options

Uncertainty is common in medicine, and AI isn’t very good at navigating it.

Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump

Researchers learned from dozens of interviews that the usual ways of resolving complex cases, escalating issues and holding the authorities accountable no longer work.

A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?

The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream, but some developers are getting closer

Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens

Hundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base

Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises

The World Health Organization on May 17 declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and said there was a

America’s job market looks strong. So why is it so difficult to find work?

America’s job market looks strong. So why is it so difficult to find work?

Palestinian man is shot and killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem

Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian man at a barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry

Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa

Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia in the Democratic

Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave

EXCLUSIVE: A days-long rescue mission in Laos came to an extraordinary end as four villagers crawled out of a flooded cave where they had been trapped for over a week. CNN was the only team on the ground to witness the rescue effort, as the survivors were sent off in ambulances to receive medical care.

Watch: First survivor is safely out of flooded cave in Laos, rescue diver says

One survivor was safely guided out of a remote cave in Laos after villagers became trapped there over a week ago. Specialist cave divers on a multinational team are racing to free them.

Air New Zealand's bunk beds take flight

Air New Zealand is hoping to revolutionize sleep comfort on long-haul flights by introducing bunk beds to economy. CNN's Lilit Marcus reports.

4 of 5 victims of Virginia bus crash were traveling to a family wedding, relative says

A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding at the time

Rights groups sue over conditions at largest US immigration detention center

Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit over alleged human rights abuses at the United States' largest immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas, where three

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging residents to seek

Search for missing 8-year-old boy ends in tragedy after body found in Celina pond, officials say

Search for missing 8-year-old boy ends in tragedy after body found in Celina pond, officials say

Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly

Top American defender Chris Richards is uncertain for the World Cup due to an ankle injury

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response

The head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly

Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to reflect advances in technology and increase access to screening.

Don’t throw your phone away for a fuller life. 3 changes can give you more meaning

Don’t throw your phone away for a fuller life. 3 changes can give you more meaning

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression

Postpartum depression is a potentially dangerous condition that can fill a typically joyous time with despair

New Jersey state police assert control outside migrant detention center

New Jersey's governor on Friday ordered state police to assume control

Flashpoints and fury: Inside protests at a New Jersey ICE facility

Flashpoints and fury: Inside protests at a New Jersey ICE facility

3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead; 1 rescued

A Latvian mountaineering group says three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture

Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says

U.S.

Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve

Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child

Pregnant woman and son fly home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport

Pregnant woman and son fly home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport

Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show

A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student

A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide

U.S.

Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been

White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report

White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report

California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths

California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths

Pennsylvania police can cite drivers who pick up their phones, even at red light, beginning June 6

Pennsylvania police can cite drivers who pick up their phones, even at red light, beginning June 6

Five people dead and 44 injured after bus hits cars on Virginia interstate, state police say

Five people dead and 44 injured after bus hits cars on Virginia interstate, state police say

Canadian who sold lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial

A Canadian man who sold a legal but potentially deadly chemical and other items online to dozens of people who took their own lives pleaded

US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low

The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year

Canadian man pleads guilty to selling lethal substances to people who killed themselves

A Canadian man accused of running an online operation selling lethal products in more than 40 countries has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak

What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading

Geography may not provide meaningful protection once an outbreak is already underway.

Rescuers pull first trapped person from flooded Laos cave

A team of specialist divers said they pulled one man from a flooded cave in central Laos on Friday, as four more people remained trapped with two others still missing.

US FDA approves MannKind's inhaled insulin for children

The U.S.

Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans

A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo

Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth insurance unit for alleged Medicaid fraud

Massachusetts sued a UnitedHealth insurance unit on Friday, accusing it of defrauding the state's Medicaid program, MassHealth, out of more than $100 million by

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth

China's Shenzhou-21 crew of three astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after nearly seven months in space and were in good health, state media reported.

Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water

Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heatwave

Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?

Many jails and prisons are dependent on incarcerated labor to keep costs low.

Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips

Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips

Chinese American teens experience depression, anxiety at higher rates than peers – here’s why their parents may miss the warning signs

After my niece died by suicide, I began researching how Chinese immigrant families feel about their children’s mental health and why they often avoid care.

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

I’m a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10-year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an inaccurate name for a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Its new name can help address missed diagnoses and fragmented care.

‘One of a kind’ grandfather dies in Washington chemical tank rupture

Search crews are expected to navigate treacherous circumstances as they continue efforts to recover nine people, who are presumed dead, a day after a deadly chemical tank rupture at a paper plant in Washington state killed at least two people and injured others.

US setting up Ebola care facility in Kenya for Americans

The Trump administration says it's setting up a "state-of-the-art facility” in Kenya for Americans who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus but who do not have symptoms.

Nonprofit helps older people in Colorado address mental health by creating connections

Nonprofit helps older people in Colorado address mental health by creating connections

906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, WHO says

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected

WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected

CMAT calls out body shamers following BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend set

CMAT calls out body shamers following BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend set

Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch

Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch

Honda recalls nearly 99,000 US vehicles over airbag issues

Honda Motor is recalling 98,892 vehicles in the United States over a defect involving unintentional deployment of air bags, the U.S.

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians

A Sudanese medical group says attacks in central Sudan have killed 27 people, including elderly individuals

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit

UN rights office says children need better protection online

The United Nations' Human Rights Office on Friday called for more robust regulation and oversight by governments to make online platforms safer for children.

They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?

They were trapped looking for gold in a flooded cave. How were they found and will they be rescued?

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center

Protesters have clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have asserted detainees are staging a hunger strike

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions

A federal judge has ruled Alabama's use of nitrogen gas to carry out executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution

Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say

A pregnant woman from Ghana who entered the U.S. on a valid visa with her son so he could get medical attention has been held for more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport, her lawyers said in court documents

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, AP source says

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger and there is no timetable for his return, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better

In her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald Trump

Chemical tank fatally implodes at a paper and packaging plant in Washington state

At least one person has died, nine people were injured and nine others remain unaccounted for after a large vat of chemical treatment product, including hazardous materials, imploded at a paper and packaging facility in Washington state, fire officials said.

How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations

How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations

23andMe data breach victims deserve $46.75 million payout, bankruptcy administrator says

Victims of a 2023 data breach at 23andMe will share $46.75 million under a plan approved by the genetic testing company's bankruptcy administrator, a court

Proposed US Ebola facility in Kenya sparks backlash at home and abroad

Proposed US Ebola facility in Kenya sparks backlash at home and abroad

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman

Patrick Mahomes takes a big step forward on his repaired knee, joining Chiefs for voluntary workouts

Patrick Mahomes is still targeting Week 1 for his return from a serious knee injury with the Kansas City Chiefs

San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry

San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry

WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak

The World Health Organization recommended prioritizing three experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, including Mapp Biopharmaceutical's MBP134, Regeneron's

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Small biotech firms quicker to 'latch onto' AI than big ones, says Tencent Healthcare President  

Small biotech firms "latch onto" AI more quickly than bigger firms, the head of Chinese tech giant Tencent's healthcare division said on Thursday, as more businesses

Americans are dropping out of Obamacare, especially in Kentucky

More Americans are dropping out or being kicked off Obamacare health insurance for non-payment than in past years, according to data

CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound

CVS Health will restore Eli Lilly's weight-loss injection Zepbound to its list of covered drugs and add the drugmaker's newly approved obesity pill, Foundayo, it

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

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France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs, minister says

France will reimburse the cost of weight-loss drugs prescribed to severely obese patients from mid-June in a first for a European Union

WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases

The World Health Organization chief said on Thursday he was on his way to the Democratic Republic of Congo where an Ebola outbreak is outpacing the world's ability to

Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely

The human mind is always searching for meaning in ambiguity. Could misinterpretations of the external world create the experience of the supernatural?

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

What to do if a bat gets in your house: Here’s how to remove it safely

A bat biologist walks through the steps for persuading a bat to leave your home, and what to do when a whole family decides to roost in your attic.

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Aid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups

Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient

Seeking a second opinion is a patient’s right. Knowing how empowering another perspective can be may make it less awkward to ask for one.

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home

The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home

EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus

The first doses of an experimental antiviral for hantavirus treatment are being dispatched to France, Spain and the Netherlands, the European Commission said on Thursday. 

WHO chief says Ebola testing being scaled up in Congo

The World Health Organization said on Thursday on X that, in partnership with the national medical research organization of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is scaling

US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola,

Tennis-Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round

Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke on a scorching Thursday as the world number one struggled with

Kenya approves US plan to open Ebola quarantine facility, US officials say

Kenya has provided written approval for the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak centred in the

Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip

Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo

Kenya has approved a request from the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to Ebola, U.S. officials told Reuters on

'I never actually imagined giving birth in a car': New mom searching for firefighter who helped deliver baby

'I never actually imagined giving birth in a car': New mom searching for firefighter who helped deliver baby

He spent decades thinking he never graduated high school. But his diploma was there all along

He spent decades thinking he never graduated high school. But his diploma was there all along

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

Man creates game of blind billiards for his community