Health Sep 23 CDC report says ‘nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in U.S. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Sep 18 31 of 38 Ebola cases in Congo have resulted in deaths, WHO reports The World Health Organization is reporting that 31 of 38 confirmed Ebola cases in southern Congo have resulted in deaths. By Ope Adetayo, Associated Press
Health Sep 10 Unapproved tests and alternative treatments for Lyme disease are proliferating The complexity of diagnosing Lyme disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and alternative treatments, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Sep 09 Watch 5:21 A look at what’s in RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report – and what’s missing The Trump Administration released its plan for improving health outcomes and tackling chronic childhood illnesses. The strategy came from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again Commission he oversees. The plan focuses on everything from… By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz
Health Sep 09 Watch 4:55 MAHA report ‘not about actions,’ food policy expert says For a deeper dive into the implications that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again report could have on the U.S. food system, Geoff Bennett spoke with Marion Nestle, one of the nation’s foremost food policy experts… By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Sep 01 Watch 8:20 How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant Trisomy 18, also known sometimes as Edwards syndrome, is often fatal within weeks after a baby is born. But now, parents and doctors are finding ways of getting more time with those children with greater interventions and incredible commitments. Stephanie… Continue watching
Aug 25 Person in U.S. diagnosed with flesh-eating screwworm after travel to El Salvador By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press A person in the U.S. who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm. It's the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak. Continue reading
Aug 13 Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll By Linley Sanders, Associated Press A Gallup poll released Wednesday shows fewer Americans are reporting they drink alcohol as concerns about health risks rise. About half of U.S. adults now believe moderate drinking is harmful, up from 28% in 2015. The poll shows this shift… Continue reading
Aug 06 Studies reveal hidden deaths and health problems connected to Maui and LA wildfires By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Aug 06 What to know about chikungunya, the virus spreading in southern China By Associated Press Chinese authorities have taken action to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus causing fever and joint pain. Continue reading