Walmart to offer employees hundreds of free medications, including GLP-1s

Walmart is expanding its healthcare perks for its workers to cover more than 250 prescription medications for free. That includes GLP-1 drugs, offering savings.

CVS to pay $315M after settlement in DOJ lawsuit over controlled prescriptions

CVS Pharmacy will pay $315 million to settle federal allegations that the company illegally filled thousands of opioid prescriptions and then sought reimbursement from Medicare and other government health programs. 

Amazon Extra Strength Acetaminophen recalled: More than 112,000 bottles affected by discoloration complaints

More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-branded extra-strength acetaminophen are being recalled after consumers reported discolored pills, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Georgia measles cases reach 22 after unvaccinated resident tests positive

Georgia health officials have confirmed a new measles case in an unvaccinated Macon County resident, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 22 this year.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

Worst Halloween candy for kids’ teeth ranked by pediatric dentists

With Halloween just around the corner, households across the country are bracing for a massive influx of sugar. But pediatric dentists warn that the type of candy kids bring home matters just as much as the quantity eaten.

Rats and mice are the worst in these U.S. cities, new ranking finds

A leading pest control company is breaking down the cities where rats and mice are the most out of control. Terminix ranked the top 50 cities where the company receives the most rodent-related calls, and the top-ranked city likely comes as a shock to no one. 

Kicks for Class provides new shoes in Gwinnett County

A Georgia nonprofit founded by veterans is working to boost students' self-esteem by providing brand-new sneakers to children in need.

Woman delivers healthy baby girl in unexpected shower birth

A 23-year-old woman who had no idea she was pregnant safely delivered her own baby girl in a bathroom shower, according to the baby's grandmother.

Innocent mistake on long flight could have devastating consequences for travelers

An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers. 

US sees worst Dengue Fever outbreak since the 1930s, experts say

Florida state health officials say more than 200 people have contracted Dengue Fever, making it the largest outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in about 90 years. 

Missouri freshman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones, 18, receives heart transplant, coach says

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie "DJ" Jones is recovering after receiving a heart transplant, his head football coach confirmed Thursday morning. 

Acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled over complaints

Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.

Fall allergies or a cold? Here’s how to tell what’s making you miserable

As fall settles in across the U.S., millions of Americans may find themselves battling seasonal allergies, colds or the flu — illnesses with overlapping symptoms that can be difficult to tell apart.

Most Americans now in favor of Medicare for All, according to new poll

Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.

Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism

A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.

What we know - and don't know - about rare pneumonic plague death of employee at Russian research institute

A possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a "very low" risk outside the country, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as investigators look into what caused the death from pneumonia of a lab employee there last week.