Common ingredient in energy drinks linked to blood cancer growth, study finds
Taurine, found in popular beverages and foods, can promote cancer progression in bone marrow.
Taurine, found in popular beverages and foods, can promote cancer progression in bone marrow.
Too much sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even if you exercise regularly, study finds
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Prolonged sitting increases Alzheimer’s risk, even with daily exercise, according to a new study. Here's what the researchers found.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hits the hot seat during Capitol Hill questioning
Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in the hot seat answering questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in the hot seat answering questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
80% of employers say their workforce depends on working moms
Working moms often face a lot of challenges that can impact both their health and careers, but new data shows where the biggest gaps are and how employers can step up to support them.
Working moms often face a lot of challenges that can impact both their health and careers, but new data shows where the biggest gaps are and how employers can step up to support them.
Biden evaluated after ‘small nodule’ found in prostate during physical
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Trump's drug prices plan faces pushback, what's being said
President Trump says his pricing plan tying U.S. drug costs to the lowest prices around the globe will slash prices by at least 30 percent "almost immediately." But some Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether consumers will feel much of an impact.
President Trump says his pricing plan tying U.S. drug costs to the lowest prices around the globe will slash prices by at least 30 percent "almost immediately." But some Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether consumers will feel much of an impact.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Immigrant healthcare cuts proposal: Cook County Health braces for $110M budget hit
Latino lawmakers say proposed Illinois healthcare cuts for immigrants could be deadly.
Latino lawmakers say proposed Illinois healthcare cuts for immigrants could be deadly.
'Everybody is at risk': How Trump's possible Medicaid cuts could impact Illinois
President Trump?s proposed budget only calls for one and a half trillion in spending cuts, and more than half of that could come from Medicaid, which provides insurance for some 70 million low-income Americans. Chicago-area hospital leaders say the cuts could be difficult for some safety-net hospitals to keep their doors open.
President Trump?s proposed budget only calls for one and a half trillion in spending cuts, and more than half of that could come from Medicaid, which provides insurance for some 70 million low-income Americans. Chicago-area hospital leaders say the cuts could be difficult for some safety-net hospitals to keep their doors open.
Trump admin aims to stop food with harmful chemicals from coming to U.S.
Even as they work to get artificial ingredients out of the U.S. food supply, the leaders of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement are looking overseas to keep foods with harmful chemicals out of the country.
Even as they work to get artificial ingredients out of the U.S. food supply, the leaders of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement are looking overseas to keep foods with harmful chemicals out of the country.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
How to avoid end-of-school year stress
For many students, that excitement for summer vacation is already building, but mental health professionals say the end of the school year is also a time for stress and anxiety.
For many students, that excitement for summer vacation is already building, but mental health professionals say the end of the school year is also a time for stress and anxiety.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Alzheimer's Foundation of America to hold conference in Chicago
Illinois has one of the largest populations of people living with Alzheimer's disease. A top conference on the disease is coming to Chicago this week.
Illinois has one of the largest populations of people living with Alzheimer's disease. A top conference on the disease is coming to Chicago this week.
Chicago man reunites with flight crew who saved his life at O’Hare
An emotional reunion at O’Hare Airport brought together a Chicago man and the flight crew who helped save his life.
An emotional reunion at O’Hare Airport brought together a Chicago man and the flight crew who helped save his life.
Health experts share sun safety tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are offering tips on how to enjoy the warm weather while protecting your skin.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are offering tips on how to enjoy the warm weather while protecting your skin.