Pharmacy firm cuts prices for popular weight-loss drug again

Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.

New hope for children with type-1 diabetes, from a very old vaccine
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A new drug trial is using a vaccine that has been around for more than 100 years, to help people living with type one diabetes. Doctor Denise Faustman, a researcher at Mass General Hospital and Harvard University, has discovered that the vaccine developed for tuberculosis, might be able to reset the immune system. A new drug trial is using a vaccine that has been around for more than 100 years, to help people living with type one diabetes. For more information: https://www.faustmanlab.org

Virginia girl, 4, dies after feeding tube dislodged at school

A Virginia family is seeking answers after their 4-year-old daughter died just days after an incident at her Frederick County public school.

Pet health alert issued amid bird flu outbreaks

A health alert has been issued for pet owners, as veterinarians are seeing cases of bird flu among cats. Dogs can also contract H5N1, experts said.

Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says

Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.

When is the happiest time of day?

A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.

New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know

This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.

At 73, the mother of famed climber Alex Honnold scales great heights of her own

At age 73, Dierdre Wolownick is continuing to defy gravity, nature, and society’s stereotypes. She’s often referred to as the mother of famed "Free Solo," rock climber Alex Honnold, but Wolownick has scaled astounding feats of her own with her accomplishments continuing to mount.

Patient files lawsuit Kaiser Permanente, alleges sexual assault during surgery

A Kaiser Permanente patient says he was sexually assaulted during surgery in February 2024, and now, he has filed a lawsuit charging the nonprofit health care company with negligence and battery.

USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

Paul Pelosi gets donated kidney from his daughter

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, has been released from the hospital following a successful kidney transplant on Valentine's Day.

Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why

The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.

This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer

A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.

Measles outbreaks: Here's who should get a booster shot

As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas. 

Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs

President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.