Hospitals and doctors' offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music's ability to reduce pain is gaining attention.

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial. A team of researchers is working on a new way to do that, and it’s as easy as taking a breath.

The Food and Drug Administration is announcing the first round of drugs that will receive drastically expedited reviews at the agency.

Investigators suspect that two Californians diagnosed with mpox may be the first U.S. cases resulting from the local spread of a different version of the virus.

Drugmaker EMD Serono has agreed to lower the cost of a common fertility medication through a deal with the Trump administration.

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will begin selling affordable insulin under its own label on Jan. 1, nearly three years after he first announced a partnership to sell state-branded generic drugs at lower prices.

South Africa has welcomed a U.S. bridging plan worth $115 million to continue funding HIV treatment and prevention programs until the end of March.

The U.S. is experiencing a significant hiring slowdown.

Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affordable.

Losing your voice as you age isn’t just frustrating, it can change your relationships, your work, and even your confidence. And it’s more common than you might think.

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped.

Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves has further restricted access to abortion, limiting it to situations when the mother’s life is in danger.

Uruguay’s senate has passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives.

A mosquito-borne virus more common in South America has been detected in the United States.

Democratic governors from 14 states and Guam have launched a new public health alliance.

Doctors Without Borders says that ongoing violence in Haiti has forced it to permanently close its emergency care center in Port-au-Prince.

We all have a favorite food, whether it’s pasta, steak, or something sweet. And yes, it tastes good! But did you know that the foods you enjoy most can also have a big impact on your health?

Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands.

The United Nations' food aid agency has warned that severe funding cuts are impacting its operations in six countries.

Israel freed dozens of doctors, nurses and other medical workers as part of this week's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees under the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, may add variety and value to an exercise routine when done safely.

New York health officials have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus and the first such case in the country in six years.

An estimated 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers have gone on strike to demand better wages and staffing.

Dr. Majdi Ashchi, a world-renowned expert on cardiology vascular medicine, and Dr. Mohannad Bisharat, the Director of Coronary Interventions at Ashchi Heart and Vascular Center, joined The Morning Show to discuss the new law that will help the medical community better understand the true impact of blood clots, signs of trouble and treatments available.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital.

Federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration’s mass firings over the weekend.

Athletes confront failure as often as success during competition.

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown.

AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump is in "exceptional health," according to his physician, who evaluated him Friday.

Prince Harry and Meghan are urging parents to stand against wealthy social media companies that they said prey upon children with algorithms designed to exploit personal data.

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A North Dakota judge has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for kids.

Losing a pet often is the first time children encounter death.

A group of researchers led by a University of Florida Health scientist is recommending universal immunization of pregnant women and infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) following a yearslong study of the impact of hospitalizing children with the illness, UF Health said on Wednesday.

The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in southern Congo is starting to be contained.

A study says more than 54,600 children younger than 5 in Gaza may be acutely malnourished, with more than 12,800 severely affected.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law phasing out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals.

A New York county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities has been halted for now.

A new UNICEF report has found that the number of children displaced by violence in Haiti has nearly doubled to 680,000.

The new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas spells trouble for rural parts of the U.S. that rely on immigrants to fill vacancies in skilled professions.

The International Committee of the Red Cross says over 200 health facilities in eastern Congo face medicine shortages due to fighting in the region and a lack of humanitarian funding.

Doctors are offering a minimally invasive option for patients diagnosed early. Our expert tells you how this procedure works and why it could change treatment forever.

Robert Roberson hopes he will again avoid becoming the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

Planned Parenthood officials say in court filings that Missouri's Republican attorney general is trying to get the medical records of patients who’ve had abortions.

In a story published Oct. 7, 2025, about teen pregnancy prevention grants, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of the federal agency overseeing the policy.

It’s a common respiratory virus that can cause mild symptoms similar to a cold, but respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, can be dangerous, even deadly, for those who are more vulnerable.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The perfect time to bring attention to a disease that affects one in every eight women. While treatments have saved many lives, they come at a cost.

To hear party leaders talk, the seventh day of the government shutdown sounded a lot like the first.

A majority of Supreme Court justices seem to be leaning in favor of a Christian counselor who is challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” for kids as a violation of her First Amendment rights.

Federal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.

A New York judge has upheld a Long Island county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted recommendations by a new group of vaccine advisers, and has stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyone.

Several groups and nonprofit organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the canceling of a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans.

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries.

Lewis Moody, a former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS.

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Parkinson’s disease affects millions of people, and while there’s no cure, community support and wellness programs help patients manage symptoms and maintain quality of life.

Nearly 20,000 people participated in the First Coast Heart Walk on Saturday to fund research for those affected by heart disease and stroke.

Authorities in Brazil have issued warnings about methanol poisoning linked to distilled beverages.

A nonprofit group in Miami is helping reduce the strain on emergency rooms by providing homeless people with health care where they live.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a package of bills aimed at shoring up food assistance, rural health care and public broadcasting in response to recently enacted federal cuts.

A new poll conducted just prior to the current government shutdown showed most Americans wanted Congress to extend tax credits that could expire at the end of the year.

Have you heard replacing meat with plant-based foods is better for the planet and can be better for your health too, but you don’t know where to start.

New Mexico legislators moved quickly to prop up funding for food assistance and rural health care services in response to President Donald Trump’s cuts in federal spending on Medicaid and nutrition programs.

Scientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.

Nebraska officials have missed a deadline to grant licenses to marijuana growers under a new medical marijuana law approved by voters.

The Glynn County Health Department is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from some abortion opponents aligned with President Donald Trump.

While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection.

The idea of meditating can be intimidating to beginners.

Pepsi has a new challenge: Keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.

Andrew Cuomo is apologizing to New York City’s Jewish community for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic when he was governor.

Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn’t extend or restore health care benefits, choosing instead to force a government shutdown.

It's flu vaccine time again.

After a career as a presidential aide, publisher of two newspapers and CNN president, Tom Johnson has plenty of stories to swap.

A network of medical clinics that serves low-income residents in Maine says it is shutting down its primary care operations because of Trump administration cuts to abortion providers.

Walmart says it plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027.

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A British High Court judge has ruled that a company linked to a lingerie tycoon must repay the government more than 121 million pounds.

Democrats agree it's time to fight.

Nearly 40 percent of Americans have high cholesterol and many have no idea. There’s also a lot of misinformation circulating.

The Environmental Protection Agency faces challenges during a government shutdown.

New Mexico legislators are pushing to shore up safety-net spending in response to President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts, in a state with one of the highest enrollment rates for Medicaid and federal food assistance.

St. Johns County Fire and Rescue has significantly improved survival rates by carrying blood to critical accident scenes. Here's how the program works

Federal officials have sued pro-Palestinian demonstrators involved in a heated protest last year outside a New Jersey synagogue.

Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs under a deal struck with President Donald Trump's administration.

Oregon scientists used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs, a step in the quest to develop lab-grown eggs or sperm to one day help people conceive.

Maybe you’ve seen those colorful cups with oversized straws, filled with a sweet drink and chewy little pearls. Bubble tea, or boba, has become a favorite, especially with young people. But new safety tests from Consumer Reports show the popular drink may come with a hidden serious concern: lead.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has brought hundreds of fraud cases in the last five years that are heavily reliant on transactional data with the goal of revoking people’s federal food benefits.

Odds are your heart’s been broken before. But it’s more than a simple hurtful feeling. Broken heart syndrome is a condition where some of your heart muscle weakens rapidly. This typically happens after sudden physical or emotional stress.

At DePaul University, a Catholic school in Chicago, students have created a covert contraceptive delivery network called “the womb service.”.

Louisiana has issued a warrant to arrest a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has fired the prime minister and the rest of his government in response to days of deadly protests in the Indian Ocean island over the failure of the electricity and water supplies.

A medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study.

Air travel results in a lot of planet-warming emissions, but it's also sometimes necessary.

A Seattle-area nonprofit group called Community Loaves donates home-baked bread and cookies to food banks in four states.

Ben Williams, a rising leader with a big heart, has raised nearly $175,000 for the American Heart Association (AHA), earning him the title of First Coast Teen of Impact winner and national runner-up.

Doctors and scientists agree: disconnecting may be one of the best ways to stay mentally and physically well. It’s not just about relaxing, it’s about resetting.