Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds
A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
Pollen season intensifies across Georgia | How allergy experts are responding
It is safe to say a lot of people are suffering from pollen problems.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
CDC job cuts spark protest outside Atlanta headquarters
A protest erupted outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Roybal campus in Atlanta Tuesday as employees voiced frustration over sweeping job cuts announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Reactions to mass layoffs underway at Atlanta-based CDC
The changes come as part of a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and backed by President Donald Trump.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey is going blind and deaf
The lead singer of The Who performed with bandmate Pete Townshend at a charity event in London last week.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Georgia set to ease strict rules for proving intellectual disability in death penalty cases
The Senate passed House Bill 123 in a 53-1 vote Monday, weeks after the House approved it with strong backing from both parties.
Dave Coulier gives update on cancer battle, finishes chemotherapy
Dave Coulier, best known for Full House, recently opened up about his battle with stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in an interview with Parade.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy begins rehab with Gwinnett Stripers
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will get to play ball once again after a ribcage fracture.
Remote Australian town with population of 500 needs a doctor; here's what they're offering
The remote town is offering a hefty salary and other perks in an effort to attract a new physician.
Which US city is the healthiest to live in?
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water; 1st state to do so
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation on Thursday.