The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
Read full article: The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that mattersInternational health officials will meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and US Sen. Bernie Sanders rally with nurses on ninth day of strike
Read full article: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and US Sen. Bernie Sanders rally with nurses on ninth day of strikeNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are rallying with nurses in Manhattan during the ninth day of their strike.
Break up with your nonstick pans: Consumer Reports offers tips to find safer options
Read full article: Break up with your nonstick pans: Consumer Reports offers tips to find safer optionsBefore you cook your next meal, take a closer look at that nonstick pan. Some coatings may contain chemicals that raise concerns for you, your family, and the environment. Consumer Reports reveals which pans you may want to replace with tips to find safer options.
Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure
Read full article: Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposureA Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families.
Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time
Read full article: Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen timeAs screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past.
How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies
Read full article: How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidiesThere's broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year.
New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims
Read full article: New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claimsA new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities.
Baptist Health unveils new training facility; hopes to prepare nurses, doctors for state’s growing healthcare demands
Read full article: Baptist Health unveils new training facility; hopes to prepare nurses, doctors for state’s growing healthcare demandsBaptist Health has unveiled its newest state of the art medical training facility, built to not only train new healthcare professionals, but also give veteran healthcare professionals hands-on training with newer medical technology and procedures.
US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over
Read full article: US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from overHealth experts say the U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity.
NYC nurses restart contract talks with another major hospital system on 5th day of strike
Read full article: NYC nurses restart contract talks with another major hospital system on 5th day of strikeNew York City nurses on strike say they have restarted contract talks with another one of the major hospital systems affected on the fifth day of the walkout.
Consumer Reports tested 5 chocolate protein powders. Here’s what it found
Read full article: Consumer Reports tested 5 chocolate protein powders. Here’s what it foundConsumer Reports tested five reader-requested chocolate protein powders: Clean Simple Eats, Equate from Walmart, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. This time, the results were notably different.
In 2025, over 155 million people went to emergency rooms in the US. Here’s how to stay safe in 2026
Read full article: In 2025, over 155 million people went to emergency rooms in the US. Here’s how to stay safe in 2026In 2025, over 155 million people went to emergency rooms in the United States. That’s 47 out of 100 people! Forty million of those visits were from injuries. Completely avoidable accidents happen every day!
CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms
Read full article: CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut loomsTwo new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance.
Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants
Read full article: Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grantsProviders, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide.
Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud
Read full article: Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraudKaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the health care giant committed Medicare fraud and pressured doctors to list incorrect diagnoses on medical records to receive higher reimbursements.
Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet
Read full article: Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yetThe final day to select Affordable Care Act health insurance for the year has arrived across much of the country.
Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce launch of first carbon ion therapy program in the country to treat cancer
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce launch of first carbon ion therapy program in the country to treat cancerFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced on Thursday the launch of the first carbon ion therapy program in the country to treat cancer.
Sleep syncing: Does it actually help reboot your rhythm?
Read full article: Sleep syncing: Does it actually help reboot your rhythm?Your circadian rhythm is your body’s 24-hour master clock — controlling sleep, hormones, digestion, and even your temperature. But the CDC says a third of adults, a third of children and a stunning 77 percent of teens aren’t getting enough sleep! Now a trend called sleep syncing claims to get you back on track, but does it actually work?
Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
Read full article: Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pillsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.
Recalled 'Super Greens' diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella
Read full article: Recalled 'Super Greens' diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonellaFederal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to a brand of “super greens” diet supplement powder.
Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants
Read full article: Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplantsA new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants.
Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants
Read full article: Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grantsA top Democrat is slamming the Trump administration for cutting thousands of substance abuse and mental health grants and then abruptly reversing course.
Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated
Read full article: Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstatedFederal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers.
Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit
Read full article: Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuitReproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services.
Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with 'GLP-1 Friendly' labels
Read full article: Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with 'GLP-1 Friendly' labelsMeals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight.
Kick the cold: Consumer Reports shares effective ways to ease symptoms, recover more comfortably
Read full article: Kick the cold: Consumer Reports shares effective ways to ease symptoms, recover more comfortablyA runny nose, scratchy throat, and deep cough can make even simple daily tasks feel miserable. While there’s no instant cure for the common cold, Consumer Reports says there are several effective ways to ease symptoms and recover more comfortably at home.
Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA says
Read full article: Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA saysFederal regulators are telling drugmakers to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss drugs.
Hospital and nurses fail to negotiate during second day of NYC's largest nursing strike in decades
Read full article: Hospital and nurses fail to negotiate during second day of NYC's largest nursing strike in decadesThousands of New York City nurses were back on the picket lines as they walked out for a second day from their jobs at some of the city’s leading hospitals.
Free flu and shingles vaccines, energy bill assistance offered at JEA senior event
Read full article: Free flu and shingles vaccines, energy bill assistance offered at JEA senior eventJEA will focus on the senior community on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at JEA Headquarters. With flu rates rising, JEA is partnering with the Duval County Health Department to offer free flu and shingles vaccines.
Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positive
Read full article: Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positiveA baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination is the first person in Georgia this year to contract measles.
Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reforms
Read full article: Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reformsMassachusetts is enacting a series of safety reforms at assisted living facilities including increase inspections following a fire that killed 10 residents last year.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children's health programs as lawsuit continues
Read full article: Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children's health programs as lawsuit continuesA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn't reached with hospitals
Read full article: Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn't reached with hospitalsThousands of nurses at major New York City hospitals could soon go on strike, three years after a walkout scrambled operations at some of the same facilities.
Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions
Read full article: Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptionsThe German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19.
Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids
Read full article: Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kidsDoctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children.
Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts
Read full article: Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workoutsMedical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass.
Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked
Read full article: Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peakedU.S. flu infections are showing signs of a slight decline, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.
Nutrition expert addresses concerns about new dietary guidelines urging shift to protein-rich, processed-free foods
Read full article: Nutrition expert addresses concerns about new dietary guidelines urging shift to protein-rich, processed-free foodsDr. Lisa Sutherland, from Jacksonville University, joined The Morning Show on Friday to talk about the new dietary guidelines for Americans, urging a shift to protein-rich, processed-free eating.
Shingles vaccine: Why experts say it can reduce the risk of dementia
Read full article: Shingles vaccine: Why experts say it can reduce the risk of dementiaThere are over 10 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, meaning one new case every 3.2 seconds. According to studies, cases of dementia will continue to rise. But, can a vaccine be the key to reducing the risk?
Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
Read full article: Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surgeU.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy.
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
Read full article: House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leadersThe House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC poll
Read full article: How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common.
Trump’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
Read full article: Trump’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxesState lawmakers and governors will have decisions to make in 2026 about the budgets for their biggest social safety net programs.
Bolsonaro briefly leaves Brazilian prison for medical tests after a fall from his bed
Read full article: Bolsonaro briefly leaves Brazilian prison for medical tests after a fall from his bedBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has briefly left a prison in Brasilia for medical examinations after hitting his head.
Georgia counties offer free flu shots for children, adults without insurance as state hits peak flu activity
Read full article: Georgia counties offer free flu shots for children, adults without insurance as state hits peak flu activityOn a scale of 1-13, Georgia is at a 13 for flu activity according to the latest report released from the Georgia Department of Public Health. The health departments in Glynn and Camden counties are each offering FREE flu shots for uninsured and underinsured children and adults as long as supplies last.
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
Read full article: New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugarNew guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Nassau County woman says she learned lunch debt for students, teachers is up to $200K. Here’s how she’s trying to help
Read full article: Nassau County woman says she learned lunch debt for students, teachers is up to $200K. Here’s how she’s trying to helpA Nassau County woman was recently inspired to find a solution when she learned that thousands of children and teachers in the district carry debt from school lunch costs.
Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal
Read full article: Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care dealPresident Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing amendment that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services.
Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban
Read full article: Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill banAbortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down two laws that include the nation’s first explicit ban on abortion pills.
Expiration of ACA subsidies could put nearly 1 million Floridians at risk, hospitals warn. How will you be affected?
Read full article: Expiration of ACA subsidies could put nearly 1 million Floridians at risk, hospitals warn. How will you be affected?Federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expired Dec. 31 after Congress failed to pass an extension, a move that could leave nearly 1 million Floridians without affordable coverage and strain hospitals across the state, the Florida Hospital Association said Tuesday.
Simple maintenance tips to keep your humidifier clean all winter
Read full article: Simple maintenance tips to keep your humidifier clean all winterWith dry winter air plus cold and flu season in full swing, a humidifier can be essential to better skin, sleep, and overall health. However, humidifiers can get gross, potentially spreading bacteria and other germs. Consumer Reports reveals some simple and super-effective maintenance tips to keep you and your humidifier in tip-top shape all winter.
Trump officials bar Head Start providers from using 'women' and 'race' in grant applications
Read full article: Trump officials bar Head Start providers from using 'women' and 'race' in grant applicationsThe Trump administration is telling Head Start providers to avoid dozens of terms in federal grant applications, including “race,” “belonging” and “pregnant people.”.
Detroit joining Michigan program that gives cash to expectant mothers for essentials
Read full article: Detroit joining Michigan program that gives cash to expectant mothers for essentialsA Michigan program that provides cash to help expectant mothers cope with bills, expenses and the high cost of taking care of children is coming to Detroit.
US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians
Read full article: US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physiciansThe U.S. has taken the unprecedented step of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — a move that leading medical groups say would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases.
After judge's ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers
Read full article: After judge's ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officersThe nation’s health department can resume sharing the personal data of certain Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic
Read full article: Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemicU.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials say it's a severe season that's likely to get worse.
EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it
Read full article: EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered itThe Environmental Protection Agency says it will propose a drinking water limit for perchlorate, a chemical in certain explosives.
Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing
Read full article: Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossingA grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson have burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire.
Should your baby be a carnivore? Here’s what an expert says about the new trend
Read full article: Should your baby be a carnivore? Here’s what an expert says about the new trendDo you get advice about what your baby should be eating on your phone every day? From standard American to vegetarian to vegan, there are many different options. But there’s a new trend that takes the steak.
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care
Read full article: Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming careThe Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Read full article: Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikesEnhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds
Read full article: Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceedsA federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.
Are you a snowplow, drone or concierge parent? Traps to avoid in 2026
Read full article: Are you a snowplow, drone or concierge parent? Traps to avoid in 2026Parenting today can feel like a full-time balancing act — wanting to protect your kids while still letting them grow. As the new year approaches, it may be the perfect time to re-examine your parenting style.
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals
Read full article: US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health dealsThe United States and Ivory Coast have signed a health deal that would require the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector.
The mistakes you’re making after the gym
Read full article: The mistakes you’re making after the gymYou stretch, you sweat, you push your limits — and finishing a workout feels great. But what happens next matters even more. From cooling down safely to what not to grab after the gym, the post-workout habits that can either help your body heal or put your health at risk.
Proposed bill targets vaccination discrimination, disclosure requirements
Read full article: Proposed bill targets vaccination discrimination, disclosure requirementsCalling it the “Health Care Medical Freedom Act,” a House Republican on Monday filed a bill that says health-care providers could not “discriminate” against patients based on vaccination status and seeks to add disclosure requirements when children get vaccinated.
Are you running on empty at work? How to handle emotional detachment
Read full article: Are you running on empty at work? How to handle emotional detachmentGallup’s latest report reveals only 31% of U.S. workers say they’re engaged, meaning nearly 7 in 10 feel detached or disengaged. That marks a 10-year low for employee engagement. So, how can you reconnect?
Doctors at Baptist Health help deliver the best Christmas present to several parents
Read full article: Doctors at Baptist Health help deliver the best Christmas present to several parentsBaptist Health said close to 10 babies were born on Christmas Day at several of the health system's locations around Northeast Florida.
