US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
California woman was believed to be missing while her body decomposed in a hospital morgue: lawsuit
For more than a year, the family of Jessie Peterson lived in agony, believing that the Northern California woman had gone missing. But according to a new lawsuit, it turned out she had been dead the whole time with her body sitting unclaimed and “forgotten" after a hospital moved it to a “cold storage facility."
Chemical found in rocket fuel found in drinking water, food: Consumer Report
Consumer Reports found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, in food and water. Learn about the health risks and how to protect your family.
LA expands unarmed mental health teams in several Westside communities
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Monday announced the expansion of the city’s CIRCLE program to address homelessness.
Man distraught over planned sale of late mother’s home fatally shoots 4 family members, himself
A 69-year-old Tampa woman was one of the people who died when a New York man shot and killed four of his family members before taking his own life.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
CIRCLE program expands to more neighborhoods
LA has expanded a program aimed to help those suffering from homelessness and mental health issues.
Fauci hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile virus, now recovering at home: report
Dr. Fauci, the public face of the coronavirus pandemic response, was hospitalized for six days before returning home to recover, reports say.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Watts tap water found to have lead, study finds
A recent study found lead in tap water in Watts homes and public housing units in excess of 15 parts per billion. The EPA says "there is no safe level of exposure to lead."
The cost of IVF in 2024
Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.
US fertility rate dipped to record low in 2023, CDC data finds
A recent CDC report finds that the number of births and general fertility rates declined significantly last year.
FDA greenlights at-home syphilis tests
The FDA gave a greenlit the first-ever at-home syphilis test.
Danielle Fishel, 'Boy Meets World' star, reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Danielle Fishel, the beloved lead of the popular ‘90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” revealed a shocking health update on their latest podcast episode.
Cure for men's hair loss could be found in sugar stored in the body, study suggests
The cure for male pattern baldness could already be in the human body.
Former 'DWTS' host Samantha Harris reveals 2nd breast cancer diagnosis in 10 years
Ten years after being diagnosed with cancer for the first time, former "Dancing with the Stars" co-host, Samantha Harris' breast cancer has returned.
Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
What is Parvovirus B19? CDC warns 'slapped cheek' disease on the rise
The respiratory virus is associated with symptoms, including fever, rashes, and joint pain.