The CDC has new recommendations for testing infants for hepatitis CDoctors are using a new method to treat mothers with hepatitis C before they pass it down to their children.
FDA advisers review sickle cell treatment that could cure the diseaseThe FDA is reviewing a drug that could cure sickle cell anemia. Right now bone marrow or stem cell transplants are the only FDA-approved cures.
More middle schoolers are using tobacco while high school use fallsA new report from the CDC found tobacco use in high schoolers is declining, but more middle schoolers are using the products.
New guidance says more people should be screened for lung cancerThe American Cancer Society says people between the ages of 50 and 80, who smoke or used to smoke, should consider undergoing a screening.
As open enrollment begins, expect higher premiums in 2024Whether covered by employer-based insurance or under the Affordable Care Act, Americans may find their premiums going up after open enrollment.
Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, could face shortages, experts warnResearchers reached out to 277 pharmacies and discovered that only 40.1% could offer 30-day prescriptions for 2.5-milligram minoxidil dosages.
US infant mortality rate increases for first time in 20 yearsThe infant mortality rate rose 3%, with four states being most affected.
2nd person to receive pig's heart dies 6 weeks after transplantDespite extra precautions, 58-year-old Lawrence Faucette lived less time than the first recipient.
Extreme heat expected to cause more cardiovascular deaths over timeIn a new study, researchers predict that Black adults and those 65 and older will likely be disproportionately affected.
FDA warns against using 26 different types of eye dropsThe eye drops are sold under numerous store brands, including Target's Up & Up, CVS Health and Rite Aid.
Post-pandemic work world leaves more employees feeling isolatedIt's estimated that the U.S. economy lost more than $400 billion in productivity last year due to workers feeling socially isolated.
Tips to keep kids and families safe this HalloweenChildren are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.
CDC panel recommending 2 million Americans get mpox vaccineThose who face a high risk of contracting mpox could soon be advised to get routine shots to prevent further outbreaks.
Drugmaker seeks approval for RSV vaccine for 50-59 year oldsAdults over age 60 can now get an RSV shot, but that age group may soon include people in their 50s.
Tests find 'concerning' levels of heavy metals in chocolate productsResearchers looked for the presence of lead and cadmium, the two metals most commonly found in cacao products, as well as mercury and arsenic.
Getting COVID, flu shots together may increase stroke risk in seniorsThe risk identified in the study appears to be very low, with only three reported strokes for every 100,000 doses administered.
Moderna's joint flu/COVID-19 vaccine undergoing widespread testingBy 2025, Moderna hopes to offer a joint COVID-19 and flu vaccine in an effort to increase compliance with vaccine recommendations.
What causes fall allergies? Here's how to alleviate symptomsAround 1 in 4 adults over the age of 18 have seasonal allergies, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Feds take action against makers of 'invisible mask' to prevent COVIDCompanies that marketed the 1 Virus Buster Invisible Mask during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic reached a settlement with the government.
Woman says doctor took away her ability to have kids without consentThe Virginia mom did not know her doctor had removed her remaining ovary during a surgical procedure.
Nearly 1 in 4 adults across the world feel lonely, new survey findsA new survey says nearly 1 in 4 adults across the world feel very or fairly lonely, as officials warn of a loneliness epidemic.
Doctors asked to prioritize which infants should get new RSV shotDoctors are being asked to preserve units of the new RSV shot, as demand is outweighing supply.
New report gives insight on how many kids are diagnosed with arthritisPrevious estimates of the disease’s prevalence in children and adolescents had varied widely, ranging from 13,400 to 294,000 cases in the U.S.
Study finds 'forever chemicals' increase risk of thyroid cancerNew research shows a link between PFAS, or forever chemicals, and increased risk for thyroid cancer.
Generation Z finds its voice in conversations about mental healthBetween 2016 and 2020, the National Survey of Children’s Health reported a rise of 1.5 million children suffering from anxiety and depression.
Dozens of states sue Meta for 'addictive features' targeting kidsThe lawsuit also claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.
Could you soon give yourself or your child a flu vaccine?A flu vaccine that does not require an injection could soon be approved for at-home use following an FDA review.
'Extremely rare' case of mosquito-borne dengue found in CaliforniaA California health department has confirmed its first locally-acquired case of dengue virus in one of its residents.
Report shows toddler formulas offer no nutritional advantageToddler formula can cost about 10 times more than cow milk, but it offers no nutritional advantage, a new report finds.
Georgetown women's basketball coach dies after breast cancer battleTasha Butts joined Georgetown University in April, following a successful coaching stint at Georgia Tech.
