Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”