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Ari Aster’s COVID-era Western “Eddington” has premiered to a mixed reception at the Cannes Film Festival.

U.S. health officials have endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s.

The case of a pregnant woman in Georgia who was declared brain dead and has been on life support for three months has given rise to complicated questions about abortion law and whether a fetus is a person.

Attention spans are shrinking, with research showing the average person's has declined from 2.5 minutes in 2004 to 47 seconds now.

A federal judge says the government must stop slashing billions in money for public health departments.

We’re used to wearing shoes every day, all day long, but have you ever considered ditching them? Walking barefoot might feel unusual at first, but research shows it comes with real benefits.

The Florida Department of Health issued a caution to Clay County residents about possible blue-green algae in Doctors Lake-Center.

A hospital is using a breathing tube and other measures to keep a brain-dead Georgia woman's body functioning because she is pregnant.

A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him.

All of a sudden, women contacting one of the biggest sources of information about abortion in Mexico through the encrypted messaging app WhatsApp were met with silence.

The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID has put more than 8,000 health workers in South Africa’s national HIV program out of work.

Lyme disease is primarily spread through blacklegged tick bites, which is why it’s important to be careful when you’re outside this summer.

As mental health awareness increases, so are conversations about about what constitutes toxic behavior at work and the kinds of treatment people won't tolerate for a steady paycheck.

Why do our stomachs seem to have a special reserve for calorie-laden treats even after a full meal? Some call it “dessert stomach.” It’s when you feel full but still crave something sweet.

A Louisiana judge has ruled that a legal challenge to a first-of-its-kind reclassification of two abortion-inducing drugs as “controlled dangerous substances" can move forward.

Missouri lawmakers have approved a referendum seeking to repeal an abortion-rights amendment passed by voters six months ago.

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of what are known as forever chemicals in drinking water.

There were cheers when Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a round-the-clock session that pushed President Donald Trump’s package past overwhelming Democratic opposition.

President Donald Trump’s new pick for surgeon general wrote in a recent book that people should consider using unproven psychedelic drugs as therapy and in a newsletter suggested her use of mushrooms helped her find love.

Quick action is vital. The acronym BE FAST helps people remember the signs of a stroke and the need to seek emergency care immediately.

Consumer Reports breaks down which foods moms-to-be should avoid and reveals safer choices to enjoy.

A new Cleveland Clinic survey found that many women are not aware of how certain health conditions can impact them differently.

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled the state can keep banning abortions around six weeks after conception by agreeing with the earliest interpretation offered of when a heartbeat starts.

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state is staring down an $12 billion budget deficit.

Republicans and Democrats alike are questioning the deep staffing cuts, research funding freezes and policy changes U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

At least 26 million people worldwide have congestive heart failure, and heart failure itself is the leading cause of death globally. Congestive heart failure doesn’t happen suddenly, and if you don’t know the symptoms you may not know you have it. Congestive heart failure can completely change someone’s life.

Rising heat is a problem for millions of people in India, and one western city is pointing the way in figuring out some ways to deal with it.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to restore webpages related to climate change after it was sued earlier this year over the deletions.

Health professionals met with county leaders in Fleming Island to discuss where the county needs to improve.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed a bill into law to make Maryland the first state to use money collected from a surcharge on insurance plans sold under the Affordable Care Act to pay for an abortion grant program.

U.S. health officials are announcing an effort to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, citing possible health risks.

Dr. Andrew Schlussel, a Colorectal Surgeon with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital joined the Morning Show to talk about diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, and anal cancer and how they all share similar symptoms.

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down from his post for personal reasons and the health care giant says it’s suspending its full-year forecast due to higher-than-expected medical costs.

Having high blood pressure, called hypertension, is the biggest risk for disability, dementia, and early death around the world, and in the U.S., almost half of adults have it.

California’s governor once again called upon the state’s cities and counties to ban homeless encampments.

In Senegal’s gold-rich Kedougou region, women and children face serious health risks from mercury exposure used in gold processing.

House Republicans have revealed the sweeping tax provisions for President Donald Trump’s big bill.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order protecting the privacy of autism-related health data.

The U.S. government is advising that international travelers age 60 and older not get a chikungunya vaccine as it investigates possible side effects.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and change your world in an instant.

Healthy skin doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has described as “unfair” the decision by the Trump administration to suspend imports of Mexican beef cattle for 15 days due to the detection of screwworm in shipments.

U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people.

Florida is set to become the second state in the country to ban fluoride from being added to public water supplies. The first was Utah.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.

Food security experts say the Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign.

Mosquitoes are thriving earlier and later and are spreading to new areas as rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns create the perfect conditions for these pests to multiply.

Denial doesn’t mean you should immediately pay out of pocket or skip the care you need. Consumer Reports says it’s easier to appeal a denial than you might think.

President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications.

A new study shows that people Zepbound lost about 50% more weight than those using Wegovy.

Federal officials say at least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several items.

An abortion clinic in Colorado that for more than 50 years served people who looked to terminate their pregnancies in the second or third trimester quietly closed last month.

The Orange Park community honored the owner of a beloved coffee shop who triumphed over a rare form of breast cancer.

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has appeared on numerous wellness and right-wing podcasts over the past year.

Federal investigators are outlining the final moments of a plane crash in upstate New York last month that killed a high-achieving family from Massachusetts.

U.S. officials have approved the first cervical cancer test that allows women to collect their own sample at home.

The U.S. is up to 1,024 confirmed measles cases.

The FDA says it will allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation's food supply.

Leading aid organizations are triaging aid after countries led by the U.S. funnel less money to foreign assistance.

Ascension St. Vincent’s is hosting a special event to serve those in need.

International aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the devastated Palestinian territory.

Reports show anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions for adults here in the United States. But not everyone responds to traditional treatment, which is why researchers are now exploring the use of psychedelics.

She gave you life, love, and probably more than a few of your best traits! With 20 thousand genes shaping who we are, roughly half come from dad — but today, we’re celebrating the half that comes from mom!

Two years after a Louisiana mother donated her kidney to her daughter, the duo graduated together from nursing school.

An asbestos screening clinic in a Montana town where thousands have been sickened dust from a nearby mine has been shuttered by local authorities.

The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify.

The nation’s infant mortality rate is falling.

Have you ever noticed that your mom always seems to know when something is wrong? Some people call it mother’s intuition, but is that actually a real thing?

The United States will cut $50 million worth of medical aid a year to Zambia because of “systematic” theft of the aid in past years and the government’s failure to crack down on the corruption.

A new U.S. government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, defined as cancer diagnosed before age 50.

In its first 25 years, the Gates Foundation became one of the world’s largest charitable foundations and one of the most powerful institutions in global health.

As Republican leaders draft President Donald Trump’s big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the negotiating table.

A poll finds that as the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans, particularly Democrats, aren’t confident the benefit will be available to them.

They are supposed to make you feel better, but did you know some of the medicines in your cabinet could be putting you at risk for dementia?

A U.S.-based aid group says that Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian assistance for Gaza has forced the closure of its community soup kitchens.

President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

Consumer and environmental groups are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices.

House Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of the steep reductions to the Medicaid program as part of their big tax breaks bill.

The U.S. Health and Human Services department will start a research project to examine medical data and records of Medicaid and Medicare enrollees who have been diagnosed with autism, health secretary Robert F.

A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a company-funded study.

Foods that are “anxiety promoters” include highly processed foods, fried foods, fast food, foods with lots of sugar or caffeine and alcohol.

More than 17 million Americans live in food deserts where it’s difficult for families to find fresh, affordable produce. But fleet farming is not only feeding families but growing resilience and hope.

The Food and Drug Administration says that a prominent medical contrarian and critic of the drug industry will head its vaccine center.

Rite Aid customers can expect their local store to close or change ownership in the next few months as the struggling drugstore chain goes through another bankruptcy filing.

The United Nations agency that fights HIV says it plans to slash its workforce by more than half as a result of sweeping funding cuts from longtime donors in the United States, Asia and Europe.

Utah dentists say they’re bracing for an increase in tooth decay among the state’s most vulnerable people.

When a woman gets pregnant, doctors tell her to take certain precautions to ensure she and her baby remain healthy. But now there’s another person whose health matters as well…

Layoffs of disabled workers across the federal government are raising questions about its commitment to inclusion.

A bill winding its way through the Nebraska Legislature would criminalize the sale and possession of an array of products containing hemp-based THC.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, “The Purposeful Warrior,” including her experience with miscarriage.

President Donald Trump's administration has asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three Republican-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone.

Health officials say at least seven people in six states have been affected in a new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.

Before he died, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile health unit to serve the children of Gaza, officials said Monday.

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.

Americans planning cruise ship vacations may have new concerns this spring and summer.

Three Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to explain how it analyzed a proposed rule to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species — and whether industry had a hand in drafting it.

Melanoma in situ is not thought to be caused by sun exposure and can also be confused with other medical issues, which is why it’s important to consult with a dermatologist if you notice anything unusual.

Consumer Reports just released its exclusive annual sunscreen ratings, putting more than 100 products to the test, and revealing surprising gaps in how they protect you from the sun’s cancer-causing rays.