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Trump will nominate acting CDC director Susan Monarez for the position, White House official says

Trump will nominate acting CDC director Susan Monarez for the position, White House official says

A White House official confirms that President Donald Trump will nominate Susan Monarez, the acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to the job

March 24, 2025 at 7:56 pm EDT

Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions

Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions

March 24, 2025 at 6:15 pm EDT

What is glioblastoma, the aggressive brain cancer that killed former US Rep. Mia Love?

What is glioblastoma, the aggressive brain cancer that killed former US Rep. Mia Love?

March 24, 2025 at 5:56 pm EDT

One state jumps into the fray over vaccine exemptions

One state jumps into the fray over vaccine exemptions

March 24, 2025 at 5:27 pm EDT

UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

March 24, 2025 at 10:15 am EDT

Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

March 24, 2025 at 10:07 am EDT

Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients

Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients

March 23, 2025 at 8:48 pm EDT

Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race

Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race

March 22, 2025 at 12:35 pm EDT

Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust

Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust

March 22, 2025 at 9:15 am EDT

More states requiring paid medical or sick leave

More states requiring paid medical or sick leave

March 22, 2025 at 9:00 am EDT

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Researchers say the US government tried to erase sexual orientation from their findings

South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill

NYC will eventually have to abandon part of its water supply if it keeps getting saltier

Tuberculosis cases in the US rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen years

Pope Francis advisers say he'll recover from pneumonia and a 'new stage' is opening for him

Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds

Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it

If you’re feeling lost at work, speak up. Clarity and feedback can put you on the right path

Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's meals recalled for 'wood-like material' linked to choking

Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts

This cutting edge hair loss treatment is a repurposed drug from the 1990s

Kentucky's 'Better Without It' anti-drug campaign recruits college basketball players to reach youth

California has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage

Purdue Pharma submits opioid lawsuit settlement plan, including up to $7 billion cash from Sacklers

Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortions

US births rose last year, but experts don't see it as a trend

Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats

Patient dies following muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Sarepta reports

Measles cases rise to about 320 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know

Recall alert: Ford recalls trucks; steering column shifter may fall off

Jury orders Bayer to pay almost $2.1 billion in Roundup weed killer cancer lawsuit

Recall alert: Ford recalls 56K vehicles over rearview cameras in three recall campaigns

United Airlines apologizes after crew tells mother to remove son’s ventilator

Former Yankees star Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son Miller dies after falling ill on vacation