US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Pelvic floor health takes center stage during National Women’s Health Week
According to the FDA, approximately one in four women in the U.S. will experience a pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime.
According to the FDA, approximately one in four women in the U.S. will experience a pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime.
Young cancer patients and survivors enjoy fun-filled day at Great America Park
The the 36th time, Great America Amusement Park hosted the annual Courageous Kids Day, celebrating children who had or who are currently battling cancer.
The the 36th time, Great America Amusement Park hosted the annual Courageous Kids Day, celebrating children who had or who are currently battling cancer.
Young cancer survivors converge for 'Courageous Kids Day' at Great America
The event helps child cancer patients, or former patients, and their families enjoy a day away from cancer.
The event helps child cancer patients, or former patients, and their families enjoy a day away from cancer.
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
Bindi Irwin undergoes emergency surgery after pain scare
Bindi Irwin was forced to miss the annual Steve Irwin Gala due to a medical emergency.
Bindi Irwin was forced to miss the annual Steve Irwin Gala due to a medical emergency.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold shares cancer diagnosis, halts tour plans
Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, told fans he has stage 4 kidney cancer and is canceling the band’s tour while he undergoes treatment.
Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, told fans he has stage 4 kidney cancer and is canceling the band’s tour while he undergoes treatment.
East Bay family shocked to find van stolen after toddler's cancer treatment
Parents of an East Bay toddler receiving cancer treatment in Oakland were shocked to learn their van had been stolen after leaving a doctor's appointment this week.
Parents of an East Bay toddler receiving cancer treatment in Oakland were shocked to learn their van had been stolen after leaving a doctor's appointment this week.
Donated brain thrown out; Children's Wisconsin 'profoundly sorry'
Children's Wisconsin says it accidentally ‘discarded’ the frozen portion of a young woman's donated brain.
Children's Wisconsin says it accidentally ‘discarded’ the frozen portion of a young woman's donated brain.
Watch: Little girl with leukemia overjoyed to see her brother after treatment
Abby is battling leukemia and despite the “brutal experience,” her mother said she’s a “fighter.”
Abby is battling leukemia and despite the “brutal experience,” her mother said she’s a “fighter.”
Measles outbreak spreads to 11th state: The latest
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Marin County sees rise in TB cases
Health officials in one Bay Area county are tracking a rise in active tuberculosis cases.
Health officials in one Bay Area county are tracking a rise in active tuberculosis cases.
Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment
The Minnesota woman received investigational immunotherapy during a ‘last-resort’ trial.
The Minnesota woman received investigational immunotherapy during a ‘last-resort’ trial.
6-state salmonella outbreak blamed on backyard chickens
The earliest cases from this recent outbreak were reported back in February.
The earliest cases from this recent outbreak were reported back in February.