A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities.

Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days.

Health experts say the U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity.

New York City nurses on strike say they have restarted contract talks with another one of the major hospital systems affected on the fifth day of the walkout.

The Virginia Department of Health has reported the first flu-related pediatric death for the 2025-26 season in the Commonwealth.

Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance.

Providers, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide.

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.

New York City nurses on strike are resuming negotiations with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to a walkout that’s in its fourth day.

Kaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the health care giant committed Medicare fraud and pressured doctors to list incorrect diagnoses on medical records to receive higher reimbursements.

President Donald Trump has announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up.

The final day to select Affordable Care Act health insurance for the year has arrived across much of the country.

In China, the names of things are often either ornately poetic or stunningly direct.

The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state.

Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to a brand of “super greens” diet supplement powder.

A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants.

A top Democrat is slamming the Trump administration for cutting thousands of substance abuse and mental health grants and then abruptly reversing course.

Virginia lawmakers are back in Richmond for the start of the 2026 General Assembly session, with major issues on the table, including abortion access, redistricting, tax relief, and education.

Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias.

Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers.

New York City nurses are striking for a third day with both sides seemingly preparing for a protracted walkout.

Reproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services.

U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades.

Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight.

From seeing fewer faces to having limited activities, winter can be hard for seniors, but staying active and getting involved with local groups can help.

Federal regulators are telling drugmakers to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss drugs.

Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year.

Thousands of New York City nurses were back on the picket lines as they walked out for a second day from their jobs at some of the city’s leading hospitals.

Massachusetts is enacting a series of safety reforms at assisted living facilities including increase inspections following a fire that killed 10 residents last year.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

In a story published Jan. 12, 2026, about at-home STD tests, The Associated Press erroneously described how a test from Visby Medical is done.

Thousands of nurses at several major New York City hospitals have gone on strike.

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity.

Thousands of nurses at major New York City hospitals could soon go on strike, three years after a walkout scrambled operations at some of the same facilities.

Between school, sports and other activities, kids can be pretty busy. A pediatric psychologist offers tips on how to help them cope if they're feeling stressed by it all.

The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19.

Olympians can teach us to redefine what it means to be successful.

An infectious disease specialist explains why flu cases seem to be on the rise and offers tips on when to seek medical care for your symptoms.

As temperatures drop, a headache specialist explains how the cold weather could be triggering your migraines.

Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children.

Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu cases may still be on the rise amidst a record-breaking season with over 15 million cases and 180,000 hospitalizations.

Wounded veterans cycled along the Overseas Highway, including the Seven Mile Bridge, as part of the annual Florida Keys Soldier Ride.

State health officials in South Carolina have confirmed 99 new cases of measles since Tuesday.

U.S. flu infections are showing signs of a slight decline, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.

U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy.

The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

Getting into nature can be challenging during the workday.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common.

State lawmakers and governors will have decisions to make in 2026 about the budgets for their biggest social safety net programs.

The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans.

Virginia's new law, effective 2026, prohibits insurance deductibles for breast cancer screenings, aiming to improve early detection and outcomes for high-risk patients like Leanne Keen.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has briefly left a prison in Brasilia for medical examinations after hitting his head.

Most people know they should probably be stretching and lifting weights.

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

President Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing budget policy that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services.

Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down two laws that include the nation’s first explicit ban on abortion pills.

The Trump administration is telling Head Start providers to avoid dozens of terms in federal grant applications, including “race,” “belonging” and “pregnant people.”.

A Michigan program that provides cash to help expectant mothers cope with bills, expenses and the high cost of taking care of children is coming to Detroit.

The U.S. has taken the unprecedented step of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — a move that leading medical groups say would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases.

The nation’s health department can resume sharing the personal data of certain Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.

U.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials say it's a severe season that's likely to get worse.

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will propose a drinking water limit for perchlorate, a chemical in certain explosives.

Experts say home care can affect your health and finances.

Jeremiah Calhoun, Chief of Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, suffered a stroke on Dec. 18, and is now on the road to recovery.

A psychiatric nurse practitioner highlights the many health benefits of taking part in Dry January, which is when a person gives up alcohol for the month.

A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson have burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire.

The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.

Officials say Pakistan has seen polio cases fall by more than half in 2025.

Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus.

The United States and Ivory Coast have signed a health deal that would require the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector.

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services.

The new year will begin with some first-of-their-kind laws in several states.

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded.

The Trump administration has announced the initial disbursement from its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program.

A psychologist explains the science of gastrophysics and how it can play a role with more mindful eating this holiday season.

Have a case of the holiday blues? A psychologist explains why many people feel down this time of year and offers tips to cope.

A cardiologist explains what holiday heart syndrome is and who is most at risk for developing it.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's family says he's underwent double hernia surgery at a hospital in the country's capital.

Many retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures.

The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.

Doctors say just 1 in 30,000 pregnancies occur in the abdomen instead of the uterus.

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.

A new Department of Health and Human Services report reveals Medicaid programs made over $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died.

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries.

Decades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment.

It's not too late to turn the page on old habits and start reading again in 2026.

Dozens of energy developers, experts and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while stymying wind and solar.

It's not that unusual for a 20-something to text Mom from the doctor's office for help answering a health question.

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers contend that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tainted by her prior work as a lobbyist at a firm that represented the insurer’s parent company.

The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in the U.S. Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis and Sanofi will now charge Medicaid what they charge in other developed countries.

A doctor in Gaza says a fragile newborn boy became the second baby to die of hypothermia in recent days at Nasser Hospital.

Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than they were last year.