Health Feb 07 Four dead and three receive liver transplants after eating death cap mushrooms in California By Julie Watson, Associated Press
Health Feb 06 U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived Experts say people are marrying later and also worry about their ability to have the money, health insurance and other resources needed to raise children in a stable environment. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Feb 06 Watch 5:58 How effective will TrumpRX be at lowering prescription drug prices for Americans? TrumpRX is now online. The new website lists drugs at reduced rates, with coupon codes to be used at participating pharmacies or directly through manufacturers’ sites. It’s part of Trump’s pledge to lower prescription drug prices, but health policy experts… By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins
Health Feb 06 Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, drugmaker Novo Nordisk vows to sue The announcement from Hims is the latest example of the company's efforts to capitalize on obesity drugs like Wegovy, which have shown dramatic success in helping users shed pounds. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Feb 06 Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.'s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak Documents obtained by The Guardian and The Associated Press undermine Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony during his Senate confirmation hearings that the 2019 trip he took to Samoa before a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.”… By Michelle R. Smith, The Guardian, Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Feb 05 Watch 6:43 What to know about South Carolina's big measles outbreak and who is most at risk By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig South Carolina is experiencing one of the biggest measles outbreaks the U.S. has seen in decades. In that state, there are 876 confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus, which is preventable with a vaccine. While the current surge may… Continue watching
Feb 05 WATCH: Trump launches TrumpRx prescription drug site By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate at a time when health care and the cost of living are growing concerns for Americans. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 6:40 New book 'Meat' explores how the next food revolution could transform meat consumption By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold In his new book “Meat,” Bruce Friedrich argues that the way we produce meat is unsustainable — for the climate, the planet and public health — and that the solution isn’t eating less of it, but making it differently. From… Continue watching
Feb 02 WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related… Continue reading
Feb 02 Do you need to control your cortisol levels? Probably not, doctors say By Devi Shastri, Associated Press Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. But do you really need supplements and advice from influencers to control your cortisol? Doctors say it's very unlikely. Continue reading