The mother of Beyoncé and Solange, Tina Knowles has released her book, “Matriarch: A Memoir.”.

Novavax says its closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full U.S. approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration.

Eighty years after the Holocaust, more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive, but according to a study 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years.

The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying.

We often hear about limiting screentime for kids, but those rules can be hard to follow when parents aren’t doing the same. That’s why it’s important to model good behavior.

When it comes to inflammation in the body, doctors say there are two types. One helps the body, while the other can harm it. Some simple changes could make a big difference.

Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has now grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history.

Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a preemptive lawsuit against Republican President Donald Trump over the administration's push to ban transgender athletes from girls and women's sports.

UnitedHealthcare and the University of Florida have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract that will restore network access to UHC’s health system.

U.S. health officials say they will urge food makers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply.

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day this year, consider buying some plants for your house.

Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear.

Consumer Reports says it’s a good idea to give your machine a deep clean every three to six months.

Eighty years after the Holocaust, more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive, but according to a study 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years.

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.

Delays in cancer screenings brought on by COVID-19 aren’t making a huge impact on cancer statistics.

The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a key preventive care provision of the Affordable Care Act.

Health Secretary Robert F.

Over the last year, Consumer Reports’ experts put dozens of cleaning products to the test in real-life situations, looking to find effective and versatile products that are also gentle on surfaces and that don’t contain irritating or harsh ingredients!

If you’re looking for a way to wind down after a difficult day, you may want to try using essential oils. Research shows scents like eucalyptus and lavender can be calming.

Are we being micro dosed with microplastics? Tiny pieces of plastics are turning up at the dinner table and while the long-term health effects are still being studied, the potential risks are raising serious concerns. A new study out of China found that eating from plastic containers like Tupperware can significantly increase the risk of heart failure.

April 21 marks the beginning of National Infant Immunization Week, a crucial time to emphasize the role vaccines play in safeguarding children from preventable diseases.

An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces says it has found “professional failures.”.

A video shows a Texas doctor, who has been treating children in a measles outbreak, with a measles rash on his face in a clinic while caring for patients a week before he met with Health Secretary Robert F.

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans each year.

A federal website that used to feature information on vaccines, testing and treatment for COVID-19 has been transformed into a page supporting the theory that the pandemic originated with a lab leak.

The Food and Drug Administration is scrambling to hire contractors to replace fired employees who helped plan thousands of food and drug safety inspections throughout the world.

In today’s digital world, it’s easy for children to consume endless hours of screen time. But what are they watching?

First, the nation’s top law firms.

The Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate the Head Start program, a move that would cut early education for some of the nation’s neediest children as part of drastic proposed cuts to federal health funding.

A draft budget proposal circulating among federal officials would dramatically deepen cuts at the nation’s top health agency, eliminating some public health programs entirely and serving as a roadmap for more mass firings.

As cities and counties across the state debate the issue, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies.

Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers.

Newsweek recently named Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital as one of the best maternal hospitals based on the number of deliveries and the level of personnel vaccination.

Reports show more than 100,000 people, including children, are currently waiting for an organ transplant here in the United States.

Taking a mental health leave from work is becoming more of an option for people in the United States even thought most of them probably don't know it.

Arkansas has enacted a law making it the first state banning pharmacy benefit managers from owning a pharmacy in the state.

More than 9,000 Catholic employers do not need to abide by federal regulations protecting workers who seek abortions and fertility treatments under a ruling issued this week by a federal judge.

A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis.

In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the journey of animal to human transplants, or xenotransplants, over the last few years.

UnitedHealthcare is currently in contract negotiations with Ascension Health Florida, and if the two sides can’t reach a deal by May 1, thousands of patients could lose in-network access to some of the region’s largest hospitals.

Health Secretary Robert F.

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition.

Newly released federal statistics show an estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, marking another jump in a long string of increases.

Waste from coal plants was one of the Trump administration's recent deregulatory targets.

The national cannabis holiday “4/20″ can mean high stakes on our roadways, so remember to be cautious while driving.

The World Health Organization's member countries have agreed on a draft pandemic treaty that sets guidelines for how the international community might face the next global health crisis.

There are currently more than 26 million people living with asthma in the U.S. The most common asthma triggers include indoor allergens, mold, infections, and weather. But there may be another trigger that can play a major role.

Health secretary Robert F.

Bedtime routines aren’t just for toddlers.

Sleep training is no longer just for newborns.

A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.

A key vaccine advisory committee is meeting for the first time under new U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Harvard University has joined the growing list of institutions targeted by the Trump administration for federal funding cuts.

Newly released federal statistics show an estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, marking another jump in a long string of increases.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

An aid agency official says Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and Indiana Governor Mike Braun will hold a press conference in Indianapolis Tuesday morning.

Officials in Arkansas and Indiana are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries.

U.S. researchers are about to test if livers from gene-edited pigs could treat people with sudden liver failure — not with a transplant but temporarily attached outside the body.

A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous year.

An Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows one in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours.

A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying six members of a close-knit family of physicians and distinguished student-athletes.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to provide $2.8 billion to close the budget hole in the state's Medicaid program.

A man has been arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters after threatening violence.

Duval County Public Schools celebrated a significant milestone on Monday after it was officially approved to be the first Blue Zones school district.

As weight loss medications continue to grow in popularity, so do some of the myths surrounding them.

Donald Trump's doctor says the oldest man elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief.

The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance.

The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance.

The Wyoming Supreme Court will hear arguments on state abortion bans that a lower court judge has struck down as unconstitutional.

A bipartisan group of representatives have forced a delay in Congress over a proposed rule that would let new parents cast their vote by proxy.

Many people involved in the abortion debate say a movement of so-called abortion abolitionists who want to punish women for having abortions is widening its influence.

A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffs.

A judge has ruled than an abortion in Idaho is not prohibited if pregnancy complications could cause a woman's death.

An Alabama woman who lived with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had the organ removed and is back on dialysis.

“Euphoria” and former “Grey’s Anatomy” veteran Eric Dane has announced that he has ALS but will continue working.

Hundreds of school districts around the U.S. may have to abandon plans to acquire electric buses after the EPA froze the latest round of money that was part of President Biden’s infrastructure law.

Rugby star Sébastien Chabal won two Six Nations titles with France, reached a World Cup semifinal and played 62 times for his nation as a powerful forward.

A woman in Australia unknowingly gave birth to a stranger's baby after an IVF clinic mistakenly transferred the wrong embryo, the clinic said.

Taking care of your kids is already challenging, but when mom and dad come in the picture, welcome to your sandwich era! More than 11 million Americans are taking care of their kids and aging parents.

President Donald Trump has summed up his annual physical by saying, “I did well.”.

A new Kansas law and a bill advancing in Florida enact policies backed by abortion opponents that critics see as moves toward giving embryos and fetuses the same rights as the women carrying them.

Health Secretary Robert F.

Texas has more than 600 known cases of measles as the outbreak in the western part of the state approaches the three-month mark.

A top Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official is telling staff to start planning for the agency’s splintering.

A Vermont firm is recalling more than 1,700 pounds of butter because it may be contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter.

Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over national parks and wilderness areas.

As the old saying goes, sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad. But what about when it comes to coffee?

Even if you don’t have a very vocal job, you most likely use your voice every day — and you probably don’t think about how to take care of it.

The Food and Drug Administration is reversing course on its requirement for all staffers to report to the office.

Thanks to a mouse watching clips from “The Matrix,” scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.

Teens, not considering the consequences, can make spur-of-the-moment, life-changing choices. So what drives these choices, and how can we help teens before it’s too late?

Alabama legislators unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would expedite access to Medicaid for pregnant women.

A New York court has awarded $1.6 billion to more than 100 women who say they were sexually abused by a former pediatrician on Long Island.

With the first U.N. climate talks in the Amazon approaching, thousands of Indigenous people marched Tuesday in Brazil’s capital, demanding the state guarantee and expand their rights to traditional lands as part of the solution to the world’s climate crisis.

President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn 11 pieces of guidance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act that helped stores, hotels and other businesses understand their obligation to the law.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

A California man has pleaded guilty to trying to kill U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in a suburb of Washington, D.

Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated.