Virginia seeing statewide outbreak of serious meningococcal diseaseVirginia's health department announced the state is seeing an outbreak of meningococcal disease, which can cause meningitis and death.
Overdose-reversal drug Narcan to hit store shelves next weekThe nasal spray is expected to be sold for around $50 for a box of two doses.
Bacteria and waste in floodwater from hurricanes pose health risksEven the smallest cut could lead to infection if exposed to contaminated floodwater, and some infections can be life-threatening.
Medicare recipients pleased with push for lower drug pricesThe Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs that could have their prices negotiated lower.
What is multiple myeloma? House Majority Leader Steve Scalise's cancerNo. 2 House Republican Steve Scalise announced his diagnosis with multiple myeloma Tuesday. What is this rare blood cancer?
Doctor finds 'still alive and wriggling' worm in sick woman's brainA woman went to the hospital for a range of symptoms, and a biopsy found the culprit: A live worm.
Medicare can now negotiate prices on these drugs to help seniors saveTen drugs are slated to have their prices slashed for Medicare recipients, but the drug industry is objecting to the new law.
| Justin Boggs and Joe St. George
Hospitals bring back mask mandates in response to COVID spikesCases among staff and within local communities have hospitals returning to old safety guidelines.
Boy has hands and legs amputated after flu-like illness took a turnMathias Uribe thought he had a run-of-the-mill infection. He's been in the hospital for more than 50 days and lost his limbs.
Bronny James' cardiac arrest was due to a congenital conditionA statement released Friday said Bronny James would receive treatment for the condition that led to his cardiac arrest in July.
Unique tiny homes village aims to help people facing mental illnessThe Farm at Penny Lane community will be studied by UNC's School of Social Work to see how the project might be replicated around the country.
US school district halts in-person classes amid COVID, flu outbreaksData from the CDC shows upticks in hospital admissions, emergency room visits and positive COVID-19 tests across the U.S.
Rare mosquito-borne virus that can affect your brain seen in 2 statesA rare, extremely serious mosquito-borne virus has been found in at least two states.
Don't kiss turtles, CDC warns amid salmonella outbreaks in 11 statesSymptoms of salmonella poisoning typically include diarrhea and fever, but the bacteria can be deadly.
New COVID-19 variant could evade existing immunity, CDC saysCOVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise in the U.S. and officials are monitoring a new variant that has a "large number of mutations."
Researchers testing new bionic kidney for kidney disease patientsThe American Kidney Fund says right now 1 in 7 American adults have kidney disease — and that number is growing.
Colon cancer cases are rising in people under age 50Gastrointestinal cancers had the fastest-growing incidence rates among all early-onset cancers, one study found.
Hulk Hogan, 70, says he is now soberHulk Hogan said he no longer drinks alcohol or takes prescription medication for pain after numerous surgeries.
FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to protect newbornsRSV is a coldlike nuisance for most healthy people but it can be life-threatening for the very young.
Maui fire aftermath: Water and ash come with health concernsEmissions worsen when a large fire — like the one in Maui — burns items like construction materials, cars, paints and appliances.
Restaurant's improperly cleaned ice cream machine tied to 3 deathsA chain of restaurants said it is shutting down its ice cream machines to have them inspected after a listeria outbreak was tied to one of its shops.
Could the abortion fight disrupt global AIDS program consensus?PEPFAR, a $6B annual U.S. State Dept. initiative for HIV treatment, faces uncertainty due to abortion debate despite bipartisan history since 2003.
The back and forth on Berberine, the alleged 'Nature's Ozempic'Scripps News examines the dietary supplement touted on social media, but doctors advise against relying on it for weight loss.
Dental board considers new rules after kids die following anesthesiaRegulators in Arizona are reviewing the rules after children died or suffered medical emergencies in the state after a trip to the dentist.
Positive malaria case reported by Maryland officials near WashingtonSymptoms of malaria usually appear 7 to 30 days after an infective bite and include high fever, chills, body aches, diarrhea and vomiting.
Weight-loss drugs are a lot more expensive in US than other countriesA one-month supply of Ozempic or Rybelsus costs Americans about $936. Why are the drugs far less expensive in other countries?
Do blue-light-blocking glasses work? This study suggests noBlue-light-blocking glasses claim to reduce eye strain from devices, but scientists say there are better ways to reduce the strain on eyes.
Millions are losing Medicaid insurance as COVID-era rule endsMillions of Americans are losing their Medicaid coverage as a process called "unwinding" gets underway.
| Casey Mendoza and Lindsey Theis
Flesh-eating bacteria now blamed for deaths in 2 statesNew York health officials are investigating a fatality caused by Vibrio vulnificus bacteria after two deaths were reported in Connecticut.
Pig kidney works in a donated body for over a monthResearchers say this is a step toward animal-human transplants.
