3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
Bay Area girl with unique health journey starts ‘Medical Minis’ to help other children
After spending years in and out of hospitals, one girl in Tampa Bay uses her health journey to help other children.
After spending years in and out of hospitals, one girl in Tampa Bay uses her health journey to help other children.
RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness in days before her death, records show
Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa searched these symptoms in the days before her death. The couple were found deceased in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.
Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa searched these symptoms in the days before her death. The couple were found deceased in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.
CDC staffers that investigate cruise ship outbreaks recently laid off, HHS says
Staffers working as part of a CDC program that monitors and investigates cruise ship outbreaks were recently laid off, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Staffers working as part of a CDC program that monitors and investigates cruise ship outbreaks were recently laid off, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
Rabies alert issued in Hillsborough County after stray cat tests positive: FDH
A rabies alert has been issued in Hillsborough County after a stray cat in the Town and Country area tested positive, according to the Florida Department of Health.
A rabies alert has been issued in Hillsborough County after a stray cat in the Town and Country area tested positive, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Dr. Anthony Fauci draws large crowd of supporters and protestors in Sarasota
Some celebrate Dr. Anthony Fauci; others question him. None dispute that he played a significant role in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some celebrate Dr. Anthony Fauci; others question him. None dispute that he played a significant role in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pfizer ends development of pill to treat obesity after injury reported during trial
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
Nevada teen saves dad's life after learning CPR in class: 'I just remembered what we practiced'
A Nevada high school student is being praised as a hero after using CPR skills she learned in class to help save her father’s life.
A Nevada high school student is being praised as a hero after using CPR skills she learned in class to help save her father’s life.
April is National Donate Life Month. Here's how you can help save lives
April is designated as Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage people to register to be an organ donor.
April is designated as Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage people to register to be an organ donor.
Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
RFK Jr. pledges HHS will determine cause of autism by September
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
Dozens of people recovering from sickness after eating at South Tampa restaurant
Dozens of people are recovering from an illness after eating at a South Tampa restaurant.
Dozens of people are recovering from an illness after eating at a South Tampa restaurant.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
Experimental breast cancer vaccine creates unique bond between Moffitt patient, cell therapy technologist
An experimental breast cancer vaccine at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa created a unique bond between a patient and a cell therapy technologist.
An experimental breast cancer vaccine at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa created a unique bond between a patient and a cell therapy technologist.
Several nurses from same floor at Massachusetts hospital diagnosed with brain tumors
Eleven nurses from the labor and delivery unit at Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital reported brain tumors or related health issues.
Eleven nurses from the labor and delivery unit at Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital reported brain tumors or related health issues.
RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak
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. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
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. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
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.
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.
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.