RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Trump tariffs set to impact shopping aisles
Trump tariffs have kicked in for foreign goods this week.
Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
Riverside County resident tests positive for measles; 1st reported case since 2018
It's the first confirmed case of measles in Riverside County since 2018.
Trump tariffs: What products are affected?
Trump said there would be a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the U.S.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Oil industry changes may impact your wallet
Changes in the oil industry may impact your wallet, further sparking a nationwide debate surrounding oil refinery.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Dave Coulier gives update on cancer battle, finishes chemotherapy
Dave Coulier, best known for Full House, recently opened up about his battle with stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in an interview with Parade.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
Death of ex-Yankee's son in Costa Rica has experts sounding alarm on healthy travel
Former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner announced his son Miller, 14, died March 21 "after falling ill along with several other family members” during a trip to Costa Rica.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water; 1st state to do so
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation on Thursday.
Federal worker job cuts
DOGE claims they've already saved $130 billion with more cuts on the way.
Johnny Mathis, 89, retires from touring due to 'accelerated' memory issues
The 'Chances Are' singer will perform his final concert on May 18 in Englewood, N.J.