Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
Texan with no travel history diagnosed with malaria
A Texas resident working outside in Cameron County has been diagnosed with malaria.
Positive West Nile Virus mosquito pool identified in East Austin
Austin Public Health has identified the city's first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus in the 78721 zip code in East Austin.
Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to provide protections for millions of expectant mothers
On Tuesday, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect - a federal law with protections for millions of expectant mothers.
Chicago man has surgery overseas to become taller
People all over the world are enamored by a man who just returned from Turkey where he had surgery to grow from 5-feet-5-inches tall to 6-feet.
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Duchess Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with breast cancer
Sarah Ferguson was "symptom free" when she arrived for a routine mammogram.
Deion Sanders has surgery for blood clots, says there's 'no talk of amputation'
Sanders has struggled with his left foot since having two toes amputated in 2021 due to blood clot issues while at Jackson State.
Jarrell to coordinate spraying amid repeat positive test of West Nile virus in mosquito trap
A sample of mosquitoes collected in the Sonterra Community of Jarrell has again tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the second time this trap location has tested positive for West Nile Virus in the past 10 days.
Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
Central Texas blood provider pleas for donations in heat wave
We Are Blood, the sole blood provider to more than 50 hospitals across central Texas, is pleading for blood donations during the summer's extreme heat.
Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
Plant-based-meat advocacy group wants Macon Bacon to change name
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.
FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.