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15 Apr
AI Health Advice Could Do More Harm Than Good, Study Warns
A new study finds popular chatbots frequently provide misleading or incomplete medical information, highlighting the need for stronger oversight.
06 Oct
Fatal Crashes Reveal High THC Levels in Many Drivers
A new study finds nearly 42% of drivers killed in crashes in Ohio had high levels of THC in their blood.
15 Aug
HPV Cancer Awareness: Dangerously Low
A new survey finds only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have heard of the HPV virus that causes oral and cervical cancer… and even fewer know there's a preventive vaccine.
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American Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola After DRC Exposure
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2026
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An American doctor who was exposed to Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has tested positive for the disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dr. Peter Stafford, a surgeon working with the Christian m...
Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared For Discharge
- Cara Anthony and KFF Health News HealthDay Reporters
- May 19, 2026
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Overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving, Quette dialed 911 when she found her teenage son downstairs in their kitchen struggling to breathe.
He had rolled his wheelchair to the oven to keep himself warm as he tried to regulate his temperature, she recalled, and was dren...
Ebola Outbreaks in Africa Trigger Global Health Emergency, U.S. Travel Warnings
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2026
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) an international public health emergency.
The declaration means there is a high risk of cross-border spread and international cooperation will likely be needed to...
How Gun Violence News Coverage Is Harming America's Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2026
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The steady stream of news regarding U.S. gun violence is having a serious effect on Americans' mental health, a new study says.
Greater exposure to media coverage of gun violence is associated with an increased risk of depression and poor mental health days, researchers ...
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Eating Out Linked To Obesity Risk Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2026
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Eating out at restaurants and fast food joints is fueling the global obesity epidemic, a new study says.
Eating out versus preparing food at home is consistently linked to excess weight, both in wealthy and poorer nations, researchers are reporting at an ongoing meeting ...
Low Wages, Empty Plates, Heavy Toll: Rethinking Suicide Prevention
- Aneri Pattani and KFF Health News HealthDay Reporters
- May 13, 2026
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As a teenager, Rei Scott spent several weeks living out of a car with four family members and their dog. Each day, Scott worried about where they would spend the following night.
One day at school, Scott snuck away to the bathroom and called the
US Monitors For Hantavirus As WHO Expects More Cases But 'Not Another COVID'
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2026
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Sixteen passengers from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak are being monitored at the national quarantine center in Nebraska.
Two others were sent to a biocontainment facility in Atlanta because one was showing symptoms, officials said.
T...
Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 as WHO Says Risk Is Low
- Andria Park Huynh HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2026
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As an investigation continues into a hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers and sickened five on an ocean liner, the World Health Organization (WHO) says the odds of broader spread are low.
"At this time, the risk to the American public is extremely low," WHO s...
Trump Offers Third Candidate For Surgeon General After Pulling Dr. Casey Means' Nomination
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2026
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The White House has hit the reset button on its search for the next U.S. surgeon general.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is withdrawing the nomination of
States Rush To Figure Out How To Enforce Trump's Medicaid Work Requirements
- Rachel Spears and KFF Health News HealthDay Reporters
- May 1, 2026
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State officials remain unsure how to enforce a requirement for many adult Medicaid enrollees to show they’re working -- even as one state launches its program this week...
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CDC Warns of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella in Backyard Flocks
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2026
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A surge of Salmonella infections reported in 13 states has been linked to backyard poultry.
Federal health officials warn that some of these cases involve superbugs that are resistant to common antibiotics.
At least 34 people fell ill between late Februar...
New Survey Estimates 8 Million Americans Used Psilocybin in 2024
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2026
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Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is moving into the mainstream.
As states move toward decriminalization and the public grows more curious about its medicinal potential, a landmark study reports that an estimated 8 million Americans used the psychoact...
ER Study Finds Major Gaps in Measles Immunity
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2026
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As measles cases in California hit a seven-year high, new research suggests many adults are walking around without the protection they need.
A nationwide study reveals that emergency departments are seeing a high volume of patients who are under-vaccinated, uninformed or...
Black Women Hit Hardest By Pandemic-Related Rise In Pregnancy-Related Deaths
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2026
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Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among Black women, a new study reports.
Deaths remain significantly higher today for Black mothers, even though they’ve returned to pre-pandemic levels for most other ...
Study Reveals Who Americans Think Should Pay for Elder Care
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2026
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As an old saying goes, where you stand on issues "depends on where you sit."
When it comes to the costs of aging, a University of Michigan survey shows, where you stand depends on whether or not you are currently helping an elderly relative get through the day.
Th...
Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Leads to More Severe Crashes, Millions in Added Treatment Costs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2026
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Letting folks ride motorcycles without helmets can lead to worse injuries from crashes that are more expensive to treat, a new study says.
Repealing a Michigan law that required motorcycle riders to wear helmets resulted in a 26% average increase in hospital costs per cr...
More Kids, Teens Injured In E-Bike Wrecks, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2026
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Electronic bikes, also referred to as e-bikes, are zooming in popularity, but they’re also responsible for more kids landing in an ER with injuries, a new study says.
E-bike injuries have more than tripled in San Diego in recent years, researchers reported Monday a...
Bhattacharya to Do Double Duty at Helms of CDC and NIH
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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An outspoken critic of the nation’s top public health agency has been tapped to lead it for the foreseeable future.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve temporarily as acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disea...
'Operation Stork Speed' Prepares to Overhaul Baby Formula Guidelines
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2026
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During their first six months of life, many infants get some or all of their calories from formula, but federal rules governing what goes into those bottles haven't been updated in decades.
Heavy Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Increased Autism Risk
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2026
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As wildfires become more frequent and severe across the Western United States, new research suggests the thick blankets of smoke they produce may have long-lasting effects on fetal development.
A study of millions of California births has found a link between exposure to...
Toxic Chemicals Found in Popular Hair Extensions
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2026
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For many, hair extensions are a staple of style and convenience, but they may come with a hidden health cost.
Researchers have uncovered a wide array of hazardous chemicals in these products -- including those linked to cancer and birth defects -- marking the most compre...
Researchers Identify Two Emerging Animal Viruses as Potential Global Health Threats
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2026
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Infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm about two pathogens in animals that have the potential to trigger the next major health crisis.
Researchers warn that influenza D and canine coronavirus are increasingly jumping from animals to humans.
Researchers w...
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Now the Largest in Recent U.S. History
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2026
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A fast-growing measles outbreak in South Carolina has eclipsed last year’s record-setting Texas surge.
As of Tuesday, South Carolina’s outbreak had reached 789...
'Forever Chemicals' Common in Cosmetics, but FDA Says Safety Data Are Scant
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2026
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Federal regulators have released a mandated report regarding the presence of "forever chemicals" in makeup and skincare products.
Holiday Flu Surge Drives Record Illness Across the U.S. — Here's What You Can Do
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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The holiday season brought a massive spike in influenza cases across the U.S.
New data from the U.S. Cent...
Cosmetic Surgery Chains Use Misleading Ads to Market Risky Procedures, Experts Say
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2026
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Glossy social media ads promising "lunchtime fat removal" and "freckle-sized" scars draw thousands of patients to cosmetic surgery chains.
But a growing number of lawsuits and patient deaths suggest these claims often hide a much more dangerous reality.
Unlike pre...
Metal Shards Spark Nationwide Recall of Ready-to-Eat Holiday Kielbasa
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2025
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Olympia Provisions has recalled about 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday sausage.
The recalled meat is wrapped and vacuum-sealed in 16-ounce clear pouches and labeled “OLYMPIA PROVISIONS UNCURED HOLIDAY KIELBASA.”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture&rs...
U.S. Medical School Enrollment Hits Historic Milestone, Surpassing 100,000 Students
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2025
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More people than ever are entering medical school, and with the number of applicants increasing, it is harder to get in.
For the first time, enrollment in U.S. medical schools surpassed 100,000.
New data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) show...
U.S. Teen Substance Use at Historic Lows for Fifth Year, Survey Finds
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2025
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For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a historic low.
New survey data show that the dramatic decrease in substance use that began during the
Many Americans Say U.S. Health Care is in Trouble, Poll Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 17, 2025
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans believe the U.S. health care system is in crisis, and high costs are the top reason why, according to a new poll.
The data, released Dec. 15 by Gal...
From AI to Wearables: WHO Outlines Global Plan for Digital Health Tools
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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Make way for digital health. Smart watches and health apps aren’t just for fitness enthusiasts and people with access to advanced care -- the World Health Organization (WHO) is looking to these and other digital tech devices to enhance health and wellness across the glob...
Britain Takes Even Bigger Bite Out of Sugar with Milk Drink Tax
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- December 2, 2025
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The United Kingdom is expanding its battle against high sugar consumption by including more drink products in its national sugar tax.
The U.K. Department of Health and Social Care announced the tax will be expanded to sweetened milk-based beverages, including pre-package...
Mapping the Exposome: Science Broadens Focus to Environmental Disease Triggers
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2025
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After decades of intense focus on genetics, the biomedical research community is undergoing a major shift, focusing on a new framework called "exposomics."
Similar to the way scientists work to map the human genome, this emerging field aims to map the chemical, physical,...
Six Surgeons General Fire Editorial Grenade at RFK Jr.
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2025
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In a blistering opinion piece published Tuesday in The Washington Post, six former U.S. surgeons general said Health and Human Services Secretary
Study Finds Microplastics in All Tested Beverages, Especially Hot Drinks
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2025
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The concerning spread of microplastics -- plastic fragments smaller than a grain of rice -- has now been found to extend to nearly every drink we consume.
New Scorecard Reveals Which States Prepared for Climate Health Threats
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2025
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A new Commonwealth Fund report offers the first state-by-state ranking of how vulnerable individual health and health care systems are to climate risks.
The ...
Pfizer Strikes Deal with Trump to Lower Medicaid Drug Costs
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2025
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The White House has struck a deal with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. to lower the cost of prescription drugs for the Medicaid program.
The agreement -- announced at the White House Tuesday by President
Where Would Planting Trees Help Most With Global Warming?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2025
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It’s a simple and common prescription for global warming and fire suppression: Plant more trees.
But where they’re planted makes a real difference, new research shows.
"Our study foun...
Roll Up Your Sleeve: Flu Shot Season is At Hand
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2025
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With a longtime vaccine critic leading the nation’s health departments, you might be wondering whether there’s a new flu shot this fall.
There is -- and Health and Hum...
Fatal Snakebite at Tennessee Park Highlights Risks in the Wild
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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Authorities in Tennessee reported a rare and tragic death after a hiker was bitten by a rattlesnake.
Fatal snakebites are extremely uncommon in the United States, with a nationwide average of about five deaths annually, according to the
More Frozen Shrimp Recalled Amid Contamination Fears
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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Federal officials have announced the recall of more packages of frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with a radioactive isotope.
California-based Southwind Foods has voluntarily recalled its frozen shrimp products, distribu...
CDC to Lay Off Hundreds in Restructuring
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is finalizing the termination of at least 600 employees this week, including some working in violence prevention programs.
The cuts come less than two weeks after a man opened fire outside the agency’s Atlan...
U.S. to Remove Mercury Preservative From Flu Jabs
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- July 25, 2025
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It's official: The controversial preservative thimerosal will be stripped from all flu vaccines distributed in the United States.
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. s...
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High Levels of Particulate Matter Found Near Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in L.A.
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- July 3, 2025
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Electric cars are increasingly common due to their potential environmental benefits, but a new study suggests that high levels of pollutants may cluster around fast-charging stations.
Levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air near 50 electric vehicle fast-char...
White House Report Blames Toxins, Food and Screens for Poor Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- May 23, 2025
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A new White House report says today’s children are the sickest generation in U.S. history when it comes to chronic disease, and it puts the blame on environmental toxins, poor nutrition and too much screen time.
CDC Denies Milwaukee’s Request for Help on Lead in Schools
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- April 14, 2025
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When officials in Wisconsin's largest city asked the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for help dealing with high levels of lead in city schools, the answer wasn't what they expected.
The CDC said no -- because it no longer has the staff to help.
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Judge Blocks Cuts to $11 Billion in Public Health Funding
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- April 4, 2025
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A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from cutting $11 billion in public health funding -- at least for now.
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, who was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2...
U.S. Ends Funding for Thousands of Global Health Programs
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- February 28, 2025
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The U.S. government has ended funding for some 5,800 global health programs, cutting off critical support for projects that provide vaccines, life-saving medications and emergency health care to millions of people globally.
The move came in a wave of emails from the U.S....
RFK Jr. Faces Tough Questions at First Confirmation Hearing
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- January 30, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a plethora of tough questions on vaccines, abortion and public health policy during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s...
Teen Stress Is Expensive, Experts Say -- So How Can We Reduce It?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 16, 2025
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Stressed-out teenagers appear to be dragging down the U.S. economy, a new study says.
Teenagers suffering from anxiety or depression are less likely to enter the w...