HEALTH

Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.

Abortion rights have found an unlikely champion in swing state Pennsylvania.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday is holding a press conference in Miami to sign three bills aimed at enhancing cancer research, innovation and health care.

Government officials say Dollar Tree stores failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to illness in more than 500 U.S. children.

Duval County Public Schools is holding a workshop Tuesday morning to discuss creating a mental health plan and to review the student code of conduct.

Duval County school leaders focused on student’s mental health during a workshop on Tuesday.

South Korean officials issued return-to-work orders for doctors participating in a one-day walkout as part of a protracted strike against government plans to boost medical school admissions, starting next year.

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The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.

An anti-abortion group in South Dakota has filed a lawsuit to block an abortion rights measure from the November ballot.

It’s hot and getting hotter for workers and everyone else outdoors as the first significant heat wave of the year makes its way eastward across the United States.

Baptist Health opened a new emergency center for adults and children in St. Augustine Monday morning.

People on Medicare who survived a drug overdose were much more likely to later receive opioid painkillers than any medication to treat addiction — and some went on to die of an overdose.

There are a number of options available to help aging pets and their caregivers, including hospice and palliative care, at-home euthanasia and a growing community of so-called pet death doulas.

Erin Fox has tracked drug shortages for more than 20 years, and she sees no easy solutions for what has become a record run.

The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.

Anti-abortion groups and their Republican allies in state governments are using a range of strategies to counter proposed ballot initiatives that are intended to protect reproductive rights or prevent voters from having a say in the fall.

A Missouri judge has rejected the argument that lawmakers intended to “impose their religious beliefs on everyone” in the state when they passed a restrictive abortion ban.

Britain is putting on a display of birthday pageantry for King Charles III with a military parade on Saturday.

Attorneys general across the U.S. have a new fight on their hands: protecting Americans from unproven and expensive stem cell treatments that salespeople claim can cure almost anything.

A group of midwives who focus on traditional Native Hawaiian birth practices are trying to block a Hawaii law that requires midwives to obtain licenses.

One in four older adults in the U.S. fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even death.

The Supreme Court has decided to uphold federal approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, for now.

With summer about to start, many people planning to flock to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings.

Scientists are trying to determine why bird flu kills some animals quickly but leads to mild illnesses in others.

Father’s Day is Sunday, making it the perfect time to check in with your dad about his health and encourage him to see the doctor if he hasn’t got in a while.

President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had a lot to talk about when they met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit.

Top executives at a California telemedicine company were arrested for allegedly distributing Adderall online and conspiring to commit health care fraud through reimbursements for the medication.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system, following what she described as concerns over people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.

Florida’s largest health insurer may no longer be accepted at Baptist Health facilities, leaving many wondering if their doctor’s visits will cost them substantially more.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took 15 months to act on a whistleblower complaint about the Abbott Nutrition factory at the center 2022's nationwide infant formula shortage.

Dozens of tourists say they became ill after visiting a popular Arizona tourist destination known for its towering blue-green waterfalls.

A watchdog group says the Environmental Protection Agency should conduct additional soil studies around the site of a toxic train derailment in Ohio after independent testing found high levels of chemicals in locally grown garlic.

An Army health official told a panel investigating a mass shooting by a reservist experiencing a psychiatric crisis that there are health care differences for Army reservists that could limit the flow of information to commanders.

South African health authorities say two people have died this week after contracting mpox, and it appears there is local transmission of the disease.

It's a popular notion that men eat more meat than women.

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling means the abortion pill mifepristone remains available in the United States, even through mail.

A watchdog report says a Minnesota state agency’s inadequate oversight of a federal program that was meant to provide food to kids created the opportunities that led to the theft of $250 million in one of the country’s largest pandemic aid fraud cases.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone, a pill used in the most common way to end a pregnancy.

The Supreme Court has preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.

That pounding in your head may be more than just a bad headache. We look at the common migraine triggers you may not know about and an unconventional treatment that could ease your pain.

Senate Democrats are seeking to highlight Republicans' resistance to legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments.

Southern Baptists have expressed alarm over the way in vitro fertilization is routinely being practiced at their annual meeting in Indianapolis.

If you’ve been sick with COVID-19, you may have some protection against certain versions of the common cold.

Transplant organizations say a 98-year-old man may be the oldest American to ever donate an organ.

Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks for “acute poisoning.”.

Senate lawmakers are questioning top federal officials about the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar business that has flourished in recent years.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to back out of a deal he made last year to pay doctors more money to treat Medicaid patients.

The Biden administration is pushing to prevent medical debt from being considered in most decisions made over whether someone qualifies to rent an apartment, buy a car or take on a mortgage.

The Biden administration is taking credit for a sharp drop in violent crime though one expert says the declines are likely overstated.

A federal judge has struck down as unconstitutional a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender minors and severely restricted such treatment for adults.

Stress can not only take a toll on our mental health but our physical health as well.

Two children have died in hot cars so far this year. We're finding out how this type of tragedy can happen and ways to prevent another child from dying.

As the U.S. dairy industry confronts an outbreak of bird flu, the egg industry serves as an example of how to slow the spread of the disease but also how difficult it can be to completely eradicate the problem.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Federal health advisers have endorsed a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly for people with mild dementia.

Greek police say there is no sign of foul play in the death of British television host Dr. Michael Mosley.

Federal health regulators and law enforcement officials are vowing to work more closely to stop sales of illegal electronic cigarettes, including those from China.

As a city kid, veterinarian Amy Attas had big dreams of roaming the countryside healing animals a la the classic “All Creatures Great and Small.”.

Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot.

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is urging the community to donate blood, especially now when the local supply is critically low.

A drone delivery company partnered with Mayo Clinic to drop off prescriptions in Jacksonville.

A jury has convicted five Minnesota residents and acquitted two others in a scheme to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to steal more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County hosted its first-ever Revive Awareness Day event Thursday, a day meant to educate people about the dangers of opioid overdoses, how to safely use naloxone, and share resources available to support people with substance use disorder.

As temperatures ramp up, there are a few unusual options that could keep you cool.

Gov. Andy Beshear says drug overdose deaths in Kentucky fell nearly 10% in 2023.

Deadly drownings for children under age 15 increased by 12% in 2021 compared to the previous year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) annual drowning and submersion report.

The Supreme Court is siding with Native American tribes who said they faced increased costs after taking over management of their own health care programs from the federal government.

Almost 20 years after the first wave of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S., more than 75% of drug overdose fatalities were connected to opioid use in 2021, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A report by the U.N. children's agency says 181 million children younger than 5 live in severe food poverty.

At what age should kids be on social media.

Health authorities say a man in Mexico died from a type of bird flu called H5N2 that has never before been found in a human.

Government advisers say it’s time to update the recipe for the COVID-19 vaccines Americans will receive in the fall.

Month after month, global temperatures are breaking records.

YouTube is changing its rules to protect its youngest users from potentially harmful firearm videos.

Cucumbers contaminated with salmonella bacteria may have sickened and hospitalized dozens of people in at least 25 states.

The Japanese government data shows the country's birth rate fell to a new low for the eight straight year in 2023.

When faced with infertility, Christians who believe life begins at or around conception must wrestle with weighty questions: How do you build a family in a way that conforms with your beliefs.

Thirty-eight million Americans have diabetes – 10 percent of those with diabetes have Type 1 – it’s usually diagnosed in children and young adults, meaning these people will need to learn how to control their glucose levels and administer insulin throughout their entire lives. But new breakthroughs are helping people with type one diabetes manage it easier than ever before.

Senate Democrats are holding a vote to move forward with legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception.

The damaging consequences of social media are increasingly well documented, so some parents are trying to raise their children with restrictions or blanket bans on social media use.

A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can be dispensed.

Halsey has been privately battling illness.

U.S. health officials now recommend that some people consider taking an antibiotic as a morning-after pill to prevent certain sexually transmitted diseases.

Federal health advisers have rejected the first-ever proposal to use MDMA as a treatment for PTSD.

Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members.

Rural pharmacies can be a touchstone for their communities.

An Associated Press analysis of licensing data from 44 states, data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs and the American Community Survey shows residents of neighborhoods that are majority Black and Latino have fewer pharmacies per capita than people who live in mostly white neighborhoods.

Popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a consumer who says its products don’t improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests.

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow judges the option to order someone to undergo surgical castration when the person is convicted of a sex crime against a child younger than 13.

Patients can now see a growing array of doctors without leaving their living room recliner thanks to telemedicine.

Urban and rural communities have come to depend on pharmacies as a trusted care option and a place for advice.

If your child is just getting started riding a bicycle, we found out from a pediatrician what we should teach them -- beyond balancing on two wheels

Pakistani police say gunmen opened fire on polio workers in the country's northwest, killing a police officer assigned to protect them.

A Florida mother, whose son was diagnosed with Down syndrome, shared how a nonprofit gave her the support and resources she needed to be the best parent possible.

Scaling back treatment for some cancers can make life easier for patients without hurting the outcomes.

The World Health Organization says member countries approved new steps to boost global preparedness for pandemics like COVID-19 and mpox and better respond to dangerous outbreaks.

U.S. health officials are warning parents to avoid a brand of powdered infant formula sold by a Texas dairy producer that may contain a dangerous bacteria.

Health care delivery experts say patients in the U.S. need more help dealing with a system that is growing increasingly complex.

The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines — akin to the shots deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.