Raiders' Chandler Jones says he was taken, medicated against his willThe defensive end was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list last week, which mandates he miss at least four games.
For rural mothers, pregnancy and childbirth pose extra challengesOne study found that women in rural areas have a 9% greater chance of facing life-threatening complications from pregnancy and childbirth.
Millions of Americans reported having long COVIDThe CDC's National Center for Health Statistics looked at data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey to create the reports on long COVID.
Costco members now able to book $29 virtual health visitsThe service provider, Sesame, doesn't accept insurance, but it says insurers may reimburse users for the visits.
You can now order free COVID-19 tests from the federal governmentPeople do not have to share their test results with the federal government, but they can voluntarily do so for public health records.
Kaiser Permanente employees issue strike noticeThe health care nonprofit is one of the nation's biggest providers, serving more than 12 million patients per year.
Travis Kelce stars in Pfizer commercial backing COVID and flu vaccines"Two things at once," the Kansas City Chiefs player repeats in the ad, as he promotes getting both shots in one sitting.
Why are millennials lonelier than other generations?According to a recent poll, about 3 in 10 millennials say they have zero best friends and are often or always feeling lonely.
President Joe Biden received the COVID-19 booster and flu shotThe White House says the president hopes to encourage all Americans to follow his example and get vaccinated.
As Americans age, in-home care worker shortage growsThe aging U.S. population drives higher in-home care demand, but a shortage of workers is a key challenge.
CDC recommends RSV vaccine for pregnant women to protect newbornsRSV is the number one cause of hospitalization for infants in the United States, according to the CDC.
Clinicians, lawmakers talk mental health barriers related to raceA panel of mental health experts gathered at Friday's Congressional Black Caucus conference to raise awareness about youth in distress.
Doctors transplant a pig's heart into a human for the second timeA man with heart failure received an organ transplanted from a pig in hopes of prolonging his life. It's the second such transplant ever.
Digital health care helping patients with cancer cut medical costsIn a world of algorithms and AI, digital health leaders say technology can do more to help cancer patients.
These states have the highest obesity rates in the USObesity rates continue to increase across the U.S., which the CDC says is leading to higher health care costs.
Millions of Americans have nicotine in their body and don't know itThe findings suggest 56 million Americans are unknowingly and routinely exposed to toxic secondhand smoke.
University paves the way to get more Native Americans into health careUniversity of Minnesota Medical School is working to recruit more Indigenous students and provide them with fully paid tuition.
Campaign raises awareness for Hispanics, who are at higher stroke riskHispanic U.S. adults face a high stroke risk, and experts created a new Spanish acronym (similar to F.A.S.T.) to help recognize stroke signs.
Federal government to offer free COVID-19 tests againEach U.S. household will be eligible for up to four new COVID-19 tests, starting Sept 25 — but don't throw out those old tests just yet.
Scripps News Investigates: The deadly toll of a US ambulance shortageAging and damaged ambulances are making it tough for emergency departments around the country to provide reliable service.
| Chris Conte and Daniel Lathrop
FDA declines to approve nasal spray alternative to EpiPenIn a surprise to its makers, a nasal spray intended to be an alternative to the EpiPen was sent back by the FDA, the company announced.
7-year-old survives freak accident after blow dart gets stuck in skullDoctors say the young girl got very lucky and could have lost her life if the dart had hit a blood vessel.
FDA meeting this week on development of artificial womb technologyOver the past six years, researchers say these artificial wombs have helped brain, lung and gut development in preterm lambs and fetal pigs.
Schools in California could soon start testing water for leadAfter all child care facilities were required to test for lead in water, lawmakers proposed a similar requirement for schools.
Arkansas baby dies from rare brain-eating amoebaHealth officials believe the 16-month-old child may have contracted the rare infection from a country club splash pad.
Weight loss supplements could contain toxic ingredient, CDC findsThe CDC says it could not detect any tejocote in 10 tests of weight-loss drugs, but nine of them were positive for a toxic ingredient.
West Nile cases are appearing in alarming rates in these statesMultiple states are experiencing surges in West Nile virus cases, and the high activity season isn't over yet.
Red Cross watching Hurricane Lee as blood supplies run shortIn addition to a low blood supply, there's also an "emergency need" for blood platelets, the Red Cross says.
Remote blood pressure monitoring helps new moms keep track of healthNew technology aims to connect doctors and new moms via text message to share vital blood pressure information and catch problems early.
Study: Less than half of Gen Z thriving, lowest among all generationsAmong the 3,000 participants in the study, researchers discovered that only 41% of those aged 18 to 26 are thriving.
Aaron Rodgers injury renews complaints about artificial turf in sportsA study found that play on synthetic turf resulted in 16% more lower extremity injuries than on natural turf.
Firefighters fear the toxic chemicals in their gear could be cancerousThe group of chemicals known as PFAS are used in turnout gear to repel water and other substances when fighting a fire.
Major pharmacies announce when you can get the new COVID vaccinesCVS and Walgreens are among the major pharmacy chains that will soon begin administering newly approved COVID-19 shots for the fall.
Florida surgeon general opposes CDC's COVID vaccine recommendationFlorida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said those under age 65 shouldn't get the shot, but the CDC said the benefits outweigh the risks.
