Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
What is Parvovirus B19? CDC warns 'slapped cheek' disease on the rise
The respiratory virus is associated with symptoms, including fever, rashes, and joint pain.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
What is mpox? WHO declares global emergency amid outbreak in Africa
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared a global emergency amid a deadly outbreak of mpox (also known as monkeypox) in Africa.
Biden announces $150M for cancer research
During his trip to New Orleans, President Joe Biden announced $150 million in grants for cancer research.
California reignites war on gas stoves with newly proposed law
A new bill in California would require warning labels placed on all gas stoves starting next year, alerting consumers to any associated health risks.
Summer COVID-19 wave hits California
The recent COVID-19 wave posted some of the highest summer cases since 2022.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
FDA approves neffy nasal spray as alternative to EpiPen
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Growing mpox outbreak could spur global emergency, health officials say
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
COVID-19 falls to 10th leading cause of death in US, health officials reveal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
Paramount announces layoffs
Paramount said its streaming service Paramount+ posted a $26 million profit in the 2nd quarter of this year after losing $424 million during the same period last year. It expects subscriber growth in the second half of the year.
Heart attack risk could rise with artificial sweetener consumption, study finds
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.
San Bernardino County reports first West Nile sample of 2024
Officials said anyone who's been bitten by a mosquito, who is also experiencing flu-like symptoms should contact their doctor.
IUD insertion pain addressed in new CDC guidelines
The CDC is now addressing the pain of IUD insertion and offering new guidance for doctors and pain management options.
Freddie Freeman in tears discussing 3-year-old son's battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman was emotional when he gave the public an update on his 3-year-old son Max's health update.
Boar's Head recall: Woman files class action lawsuit against deli company
The listeria outbreak in Boar's Head meats has been linked to at least two deaths.
Free back-to-school health screenings at Walmart on Saturday. Here's what to know
Families can get a free screening at a Walmart location in their area, and here's how it works.