State Department monitoring reported fatal case of pneumonic plague in Russia
The U.S. State Department is monitoring a reportedly fatal case of "pneumonia of an unknown etiology" linked to a plague research laboratory in Russia."We... Read More.
Health
FDA finds potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday it has found a potential source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak that was tied to lettuce... Read More.
San Francisco records 1st flu-related death this season
(NEW YORK) -- San Francisco health officials this week reported the city's first flu death of the 2026-27 flu season.The person was an adult,... Read More.
Trump administration begins mailing out $500 ACA refund checks. Here’s what to know
(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration has begun mailing out $500 Affordable Care Act (ACA) checks to enrollees who were allegedly overcharged for coverage.The Treasury... Read More.
What to know about your breast cancer risk as Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, with one in eight developing breast cancer in their lifetime.It is expected that more... Read More.
Breast cancer by the numbers: What to know about diagnoses, survival rates
Oct. 1 marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, putting a spotlight on the second most common cancer diagnosed among women.Although the rates... Read More.
As dengue continues to rise in Florida, some are worried about underreporting of cases
(NEW YORK) -- As cases of dengue fever continue to rise in Florida, public health specialists are worried the true number of infections may... Read More.
Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases with 13 new confirmed infections: Officials
(NEW YORK) -- At least 13 new measles cases have been confirmed in Pennsylvania since Friday, bringing the total so far this year to... Read More.
Insomnia linked to higher risk of dementia, suicide, stroke and other major health issues: Study
(NEW YORK) -- Insomnia may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, dementia and several mental health conditions, a new study finds.Researchers from... Read More.
4,000 Brigham and Women’s nurses ‘overwhelmingly’ vote to authorize open-ended strike
(BOSTON) -- About 4,000 registered nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston voted "overwhelmingly" on Thursday to authorize an open-ended strike.The... Read More.
Dr. Heidi Overton appears before Senate committee for confirmation hearing as next FDA commissioner
(WASHINGTON) -- Dr. Heidi Overton is appearing before a Senate committee on Thursday for her confirmation hearing as the next commissioner of the Food... Read More.
Possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium, local St. Louis-area businesses, officials warn
(NEW YORK) -- Missouri health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and nearby local businesses in St. Louis and... Read More.
