US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time
A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.
A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.
Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records
The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."
The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."
Couple turns harrowing medical journey into a message of hope
We're continuing our week-long celebration of National Volunteer Month, and tonight's story shows a couple turning personal hardship into a hospital-wide hope.
We're continuing our week-long celebration of National Volunteer Month, and tonight's story shows a couple turning personal hardship into a hospital-wide hope.
FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
Medical experts call opioid-like supplement sold in Florida smoke shops 'legal morphine'
An over-the-counter substance sold in Florida smoke shops is raising concerns among medical experts, who are calling it a potential public health threat.
An over-the-counter substance sold in Florida smoke shops is raising concerns among medical experts, who are calling it a potential public health threat.
FDA plans to phase out use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food
Some states have already moved to restrict some synthetic dyes and the FDA banned Red 3 from the nation’s food supply.
Some states have already moved to restrict some synthetic dyes and the FDA banned Red 3 from the nation’s food supply.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
Covid.gov website changed by Trump administration to promote lab leak theory
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
Deadly E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
Physicians warn a lack of sleep may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease
Tampa Bay area physicians are urging night owls to pay attention to a recent study linking poor sleep health to Alzheimer's disease.
Tampa Bay area physicians are urging night owls to pay attention to a recent study linking poor sleep health to Alzheimer's disease.
Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
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.