Study reveals how concussions slow brain activity in high school football players

Researchers gathered data for their study from high school football players to understand the relationship between concussions and its impact on the brain.

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight

Elton John revealed at “The Devil Wears Prada" musical’s opening night that he still cannot see, months after contracting a severe eye infection.

Bishop T.D. Jakes gives health update after 'life-threatening calamity'

Bishop T.D. Jakes spoke to the crowd at The Potter's House of Dallas virtually on Sunday, one week after he was rushed off the stage following a health scare.

Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life

Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.

Wendy Williams ‘incapacitated’: What we know about her health

Wendy Williams is ‘permanently incapacitated,’ reportedly according to a recent court filing by her guardian. Here’s what that means, and a look at her recent health diagnoses.

Nurse diagnosed with blood cancer fulfills dying wish to see new ‘Wicked’ movie

A Tampa Bay area nurse who was diagnosed with blood cancer had one dying wish – to see the new movie “Wicked" in theaters. With the help of friends and family, that wish was fulfilled on Monday. 

Trump names pandemic lockdown critic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump selects Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as the next director of the NIH.

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk sold in California; recall issued

Raw Farm has recalled its cream top raw milk after bird flu virus was found in a retail sample of the raw milk product over the weekend.

As Florida urges local governments to remove fluoride, areas with experience issue warnings

As Florida's top health official encourages cities and counties to discontinue fluoride in their water supply, warnings are coming in from communities that have already done so.               

Supreme Court decision clears way for graphic cigarette warning labels

More than 100 countries globally have adopted graphic cigarette warning labels. But it’s unclear when the new labels may appear in the U.S.

Ground beef recalled after 19 sickened in Minnesota

At least 19 Minnesotans fell ill from E. coli linked to a national recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef. Restaurants across Minnesota were affected, and four cases required hospitalization.

1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC

The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.

ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals

A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.

More cancer screenings needed in Florida, report finds

The 2024 American Lung Association's "State of Lung Cancer" report, released on Nov. 19, highlights the need for more screenings in Florida.

US alcohol-related deaths more than double over past 20 years

A study reveals U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled between 1999 and 2020, with sharp increases among young adults, women, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities.