New Budget Deal Includes Billions In Funding To Fight Opioid CrisisThe congressional budget includes billions to fight the opioid epidemic, but some policy experts worry it's not enough to stop the problem.
Your Meat Isn't Fake, It's Designer: A Newer, Cooler Era Of MeatlessScientists are developing ways to make real meat with no animals involved.
A Change Of Diet Could Slow The Spread Of A Deadly Breast CancerResearchers found that the spread of breast cancer was greatly reduced when asparagine, a protein building block, was removed from a diet.
Why Officials Are Pushing For Sleep Apnea Testing For Train EngineersFederal officials found undiagnosed, obstructive sleep apnea led to two railroad accidents in the New York area, but it's a problem nationwide.
Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Is To Blame For 2 Train Crashes In NY AreaThe National Transportation Safety Board says engineer fatigue from undiagnosed severe obstructive sleep apnea caused two commuter train crashes.
India's Government Plans To Give Millions Of People Free Health CareUnder the initiative, the Indian government would cover about $7,800 in annual health care costs for 100 million poor families.
A California Lawsuit Wants Coffee Shops To Warn About CancerA California lawsuit could add coffee to the list of products in the state that require a warning.
A New Device May Slow The Debilitating Effects Of Alzheimer'sResearchers surgically implanted electrical wires into the brains of Alzheimer's patients to kick-start parts that stopped functioning.
Bill Gates Reveals His Father Has Alzheimer'sBill Gates told NBC his father has Alzheimer's disease. Gates had donated to the Dementia Discovery Fund.
3 Major Companies Team Up To Improve Employee Health CareAmazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced the new partnership Tuesday.
An E-Tobacco Device Just Got A Mixed Review From FDA Advisory PanelAn advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration offered a mixed critique on the Philip Morris iQOS electronic tobacco device.
FDA: Flu Season Will Probably Peak In FebruaryThe FDA says flu season will likely peak in February, and a new study found that influenza can temporarily increase heart attack risk by six times.
How Did States With Low Smoking Rates Fail A Major Health Report?The American Lung Association says states are failing to enact policies to prevent smoking, but there are fewer smokers in the U.S. than ever.
Deadly Flu Season Could Cost Employers BillionsA new report estimates this flu season could cost employers more than $9 billion in sick days and lost productivity.
Apple's New Update Will Let You Save Medical Records On Your PhoneApple's iOS 11.3 will introduce a feature that lets doctors send medical records to your phone.
Here's Who Paved The Way For Women In MedicineWhile female physicians have been far from center stage in the past, some of medicine's biggest history-makers were women.
The Government Shutdown Could Slow The CDC's Flu-Tracking EffortsThe CDC will retain some of its staff, but limited resources may slow its public health analysis and reports.
Trump Administration Renews Emergency Declaration For Opioid CrisisBut the White House hasn't yet announced new funding or resources for the crisis.
You Can Easily Spread The Flu Just By BreathingNew research shows flu can spread through respiration more easily than we thought.
To Fight Rising Generic Drug Prices, Hospitals Form New Drug CompanyThe move comes after for-profit drug companies have forced major increases in drug prices.
A Blood Test For Common Cancers Could Be In The WorksThe researchers hope to keep the price around $500.
Robomedic? This Drone Might've Just Saved A LifeA water rescue by drone in Australia might give us a glimpse at the emergency response of the future.
Olympic Records Will Be Harder To Break As We Reach Physical LimitsThe human body is finite with limited capabilities.
Britain Has Appointed A Minister To Help Tackle LonelinessPrime Minister Theresa May announced that Minister for Sport and Civil Society Tracey Crouch will serve as the "ministerial lead on loneliness."
Trump Got A Perfect Score On A Cognitive Assessment TestThe Montreal Cognitive Assessment screens for mild cognitive dysfunction. A score of 26 and above (out of 30) is considered normal.
CDC Confirms First 'Widespread' Flu Activity For Whole Continental USThis season set a number of firsts — like the first recorded instance of "widespread" flu activity across the continental U.S.
Trump's Doctor Says He Is 'In Excellent Health'The doctor who examined Trump will be answering questions for reporters next week.
FDA Is Trying To Keep Cough Medicines Containing Opioids From KidsMedicines with certain opioid ingredients must now be labeled for adults 18 and over.
Why It's So Hard To Get A Flu Vaccine RightAn effective flu vaccine must target the right strains of the virus. If those strains change quickly enough, we get a severe flu season like this one.
The Flu Nearly Reached Epidemic Levels This SeasonA specific strain of influenza A is especially prominent.
