The importance of physicals for kids
As school ends for the summer, Dr. Timothy Hendrix, chief medical officer and vice president of AdventHealth Centra Care, talks about the importance of getting kids a physical for camp, school, or sports.
As school ends for the summer, Dr. Timothy Hendrix, chief medical officer and vice president of AdventHealth Centra Care, talks about the importance of getting kids a physical for camp, school, or sports.
Watch: Elderly worker surprised with $145K after woman’s fundraiser goes viral
A 21-year-old Tennessee woman raised more than $145,000 through a GoFundMe after seeing an elderly movie theater employee still working and wanting to help her retire.
A 21-year-old Tennessee woman raised more than $145,000 through a GoFundMe after seeing an elderly movie theater employee still working and wanting to help her retire.
2 NIH researchers charged with allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the US
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
Cigarette smoking rates in US hit historic low among adults
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Yet another recall over Salmonella-linked milk; item sold at Costco, Target, Walmart, other stores
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
Foster Sylvers, former child star of The Sylvers, dies at 64: reports
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.
Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
Recall on superfood vitamins sold on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target sites
Two brands of superfood capsules sold on some of the world’s largest online marketplaces were recalled over Salmonella fears.
Two brands of superfood capsules sold on some of the world’s largest online marketplaces were recalled over Salmonella fears.
FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Millions of certain Omnipod insulin pods recalled over leaking defect
Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary recall affecting approximately 7 million Omnipod insulin pods due to a manufacturing defect that can cause a small tear in the device's tubing.
Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary recall affecting approximately 7 million Omnipod insulin pods due to a manufacturing defect that can cause a small tear in the device's tubing.
Trump says he 'checked out perfectly' after Walter Reed visit
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests
New research findings suggest not all sitting behaviors are equal when it comes to protecting long-term brain health.
New research findings suggest not all sitting behaviors are equal when it comes to protecting long-term brain health.
Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements



















