UnitedHealth Group's stock takes another hit after DOJ investigation report
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
Measles cases rising in US, health officials say: Here's why
Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. for the second year in a row, with cases reported in five states.
Bird flu in cattle: 2nd type of strain detected in US dairy cows
A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.
Playing classical music to unborn babies can stimulate development, study suggests
New research suggests that playing classical music to unborn babies can influence heart rate patterns, potentially stimulating fetal development.
What is a cardiac ablation?
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh is having a cardiac ablation during the offseason. Here's what that means.
FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
This kind of drinking is even worse than binge drinking
There’s a large focus on the health risks associated with binge drinking. Now, the term “high-intensity drinking" is also gaining attention.
E.coli cases linked to McDonald's climbs to 104
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
More evidence found of microplastics infiltrating human brain, study says
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales
American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.
Working the night shift may cause dangerous health conditions, long-term risk of disease
Those who often work night shifts could experience increased risk of cancer, digestive problems, other health concerns.
Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
The cost of IVF in 2024
Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.
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.
Millennials, Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study says
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
‘Heartbreaking’ hoarding disorder rises as America ages, according to new Senate report
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.