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U.S. life expectancy rose significantly last year, hitting highest level since pandemic
Covid dropped from the fourth-leading cause of death to the 10th, according to a CDC report.
U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana
The CDC said the person was most likely exposed to the virus from sick or dead birds in a backyard flock.
As health secretary, RFK Jr. could hold enormous influence over childhood vaccines
The secretary can appoint members to a CDC advisory panel that makes recommendations about vaccinations.
Medication abortions may be more painful than women expect, study finds
The pain is often described as similar to period cramps, catching some women off guard if it turns out to be more severe.
Tennessee woman accused of selling fake weight loss drugs as counterfeit concerns grow
The woman was accused of selling counterfeit versions of popular weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. Experts say fakes have exploded in the U.S.
UnitedHealth is contributing to the Dow's historic losing streak
Many major health care stocks have fallen sharply since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed this month.
Democratic senators seek to ax transgender care ban from defense bill
The National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House last week, would bar transition-related health coverage for service members’ minor children.
Patient hospitalized with possible bird flu infection in Louisiana
The individual had been exposed to sick or dead birds thought to have had the virus, health officials said.
Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade
The trend may be due, in part, to the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
'Like a miracle': N.C. couple free of nearly $100,000 medical debt after 15 years
The lien on Donna and Gary Lindabury's home for a 2009 heart surgery debt was among 11,500 Atrium Health wiped away after an NBC News report.
Your performance supplement may contain a side of the main ingredient in Viagra
They're widely marketed to men for performance, energy and sex drive. What you need to know to stay safe.
