Fremont residents notified after dead bat tests positive for rabies

The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.

What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.

RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.

RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported

A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.

Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia

A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.

Person injured in Martinez Refining Company fire

A fire that broke out at the Martinez refinery Wednesday evening left one person injured, according to Contra Costa Health. 

Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio

A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.

Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high

A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.

Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report

A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.

Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA

Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.

Cancer survivor sparks joy for children battling illnesses

Kyle Amsler’s positivity and enthusiasm is the perfect fit for her job at George Mark Children’s House, where she works to brighten the days of children who are facing difficult healthcare experiences.

Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows

A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.

San Francisco ranked healthiest U.S. city to live in?

WalletHub ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space. San Francisco took the top spot.

FDA to restrict some makers of weight loss drugs starting next month

Starting next month, the Food and Drug Administration will restrict who can make and sell popular weight-loss medications known as  GLP-1s. 

RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.

Kansas measles cases reach 23; new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.