Alabama woman born with rare double uterus is pregnant in bothThe condition affects only 0.3% of women and is considered one of the least common uterine abnormalities, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Amazon pulls eye drops after FDA threatens legal actionSeven types of eye drops that did not meet federal regulations were being sold by Amazon.
Southern states struggle the most with obesity, new report showsA new analysis shows that not only do the states struggle with obesity, but they also struggle with the illnesses obesity causes.
'Help is there for you': Domestic abuse lines get over 20K calls a dayExperts say abuse is about power and control, and having those tough but necessary conversations with a survivor of abuse is not easy.
| Alexa Liacko and Douglas Jones
Lung cancer survival rates are increasing, but disparities remainThere are renewed efforts to ban menthol across the country, which the FDA says could save up to 238,000 African American lives over 40 years.
Survey shows 1 in 6 Americans had substance use disorder in 2022According to the annual federal survey, nearly 49 million Americans aged 12 or older reported having a substance use disorder last year.
Tuberculosis case at day care exposes 500 children; emergency declaredHundreds of preschoolers and others potentially exposed to someone with tuberculosis at a Nebraska YMCA day care will need to be tested.
Gathering for Thanksgiving? Now is best time to get COVID, flu shotsThe latest COVID-19 vaccine became available in late September, but only a small percentage of people have received the shot.
More parents are giving their kids melatonin, new study showsMore children from preschool ages to preeteens are getting melatonin supplements, often for months of regular use.
Researchers testing out drug for Alzheimer's preventionMore than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and the CDC expects that number to double in the next three decades.
Toothpaste formulated with peanuts could help those with nut allergyA study of the treatment, known as oral mucosal immunotherapy (OMIT), showed promising results for peanut allergy desensitization.
The dangers of illicit online pharmaciesTroubled by prescription costs and accessibility, Americans seek solutions online, but experts say that may not be the best idea.
| Eli Kintisch and Amber Strong
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of heart problems by 20%, study findsIt's being praised as a landmark study that could change the way doctors treat heart disease in some patients.
Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic: 42 dead, over 900 hospitalizedAccording to health officials, of the 25,900 infections, 13,666 are in children aged 0–19 years of age.
Man receives first whole eye transplant after losing half his faceAaron James' face was partly destroyed when it touched a live electrical wire, but now, he has a full new eye in a world first.
CDC says childhood vaccination exemptions are risingA report from the Centers for Disease Control says 3% of kindergarteners had vaccine exemptions during the 2022-2023 school year.
New CDC program hopes to combat health care worker burnoutThe new Impact Wellbeing program provides leadership resources on addressing burnout and encourages hospitals to administer well-being questionnaires.
Mental health program aims to break down barriers for HispanicsStigma is a primary reason Hispanics say they don't seek mental health treatment. A program in El Paso is trying a different approach to reach them.
Tragedy strikes LA Sheriff's Department with 4 deaths this weekThe Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said it is "urgently" exploring options to reduce stress at work after four officers reportedly died by suicide.
Double-D breast implants save a man's life who had severe lung damageDoctors said that Bauer's lung failure was due to his smoking and vaping, along with not getting a flu shot and getting an infection.
Drugs aren't required to be tested in people who are obese. Here's whyExperts say if drugs aren't studied in a condition that affects 42% of Americans, the real-world consequences can be dire.
King Charles confirms plans for lifetime smoking ban in the UKThe proposal would mean anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, would never be able to legally buy cigarettes.
FDA approves new weight loss drug from the makers of MounjaroThe active ingredient in the new drug was already approved by the FDA for Eli Lilly's Mounjaro injections prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes.
| Taylor O'Bier and Chloe Nordquist
Newborn syphilis cases hit highest level in 30 yearsWith nearly a 32% rise in newborn syphilis cases from last year to now, the CDC is raising alarm bells about testing and treatment.
Johnson & Johnson wants to start trials for a surgical robot next yearOttava, the company’s surgical robot, is designed to create space in the operating room and simplify complex workflows, Johnson & Johnson MedTech says
8 ways to slow your biological agingScientists studied more than 6,500 U.S. adults and identified healthy habits that slow the pace of biological aging by about six years.
Concern over counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs like OzempicExperts say as drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy grow in popularity, it presents the chance for fake versions to make their way onto the market.
This home appliance can put out more benzene than secondhand smokeBenzene is a known cancer-causing chemical that is widely used across the U.S. to make plastic and synthetic fibers, according to the CDC.
If you want something done, try getting angry, new study saysThe level at which anger could result in greater goal attainment was compared to the states of sadness, amusement, desire, and physiological arousal.
Here's how setting your clock back an hour impacts mental healthDon’t forget to adjust your clocks, because the time will change on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 a.m. local time.
