Health Feb 02 WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health Feb 02 Do you need to control your cortisol levels? Probably not, doctors say Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. But do you really need supplements and advice from influencers to control your cortisol? Doctors say it's very unlikely. By Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Health Feb 01 A parent's guide to preventing measles infection and what to look for Measles cases are rising in the U.S., and for many parents, it’s a never-before-seen disease. Here's how to spot the rash, and protect your family against this dangerous infection. By Grace Abels, PolitiFact
Health Jan 28 Two companies supplied dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula The source of the contamination, however, is not yet known. Both companies and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration emphasized that the investigation into the unprecedented outbreak that has sickened 51 babies in 19 states is ongoing. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Jan 28 South Carolina measles outbreak hits nearly 600 new cases in just over a month The outbreak centered in northwestern Spartanburg County is showing little sign of slowing down, with health officials saying Tuesday that 789 cases have been confirmed since September. By Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Jan 23 Watch 6:55 Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. However, measles cases have skyrocketed in the U.S. as vaccination rates continue to decline, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic. Continue watching
Jan 23 WATCH: Vance, Johnson and others speak at anti-abortion March for Life in Washington By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance on Friday encouraged anti-abortion activists to “take heart in how far we’ve come” on the quest to limit the practice, listing the Trump administration's accomplishments including an expansion of a ban on U.S. foreign aid for… Continue reading
Jan 20 The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status By Devi Shastri, Associated Press Last year, the CDC confirmed 2,144 measles cases across 44 states — the most since 1991 — and nearly 50 separate outbreaks. Continue reading
Jan 20 The stories we tell ourselves about America By Geoff Bennett Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. She talks with Geoff Bennett about trust in institutions and how to keep your sense of purpose in an onslaught of news. Continue reading
Jan 19 Why nutrition experts are wary of new federal dietary guidelines that advise doubling protein By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press The guidance emphasizes red meat, whole milk and other animal sources of protein, while downplaying plant-based offerings. But top nutrition experts question the protein push, saying Americans already consume more protein than they need, and there’s no new evidence that people need… Continue reading