‘Widowmaker’ heart attack survivor talks warning signs - WAVY.com

Young child dies of flu in Virginia, in first this flu season - NBC4 Washington

A Virginia child died from complication associated with the flu, the Virginia Department of Health reported. It's the first pediatric flu death in Virginia in…

“I am very annoyed”: Pharma execs blast RFK Jr.’s attack on vaccines - Ars Technica

Pharma execs had avoided conflict with Trump admin, but now join doctors in rebukes.

First child death reported from flu this season in Virginia - WTOP

Flu season has taken a grim turn in Virginia, as the state’s health department has reported the first death of a child caused by complications associated with influenza.

CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms - AP News

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. But officials say funding for the nationwide surveillance system is at risk under the Trump administrat…

Democratic Women’s Caucus commends FDA for lifting black box warning on estrogen - The Hill

The House Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) commended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for lifting the black box warning on estrogen-based products for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). …

Inside the 'silent epidemic' CEO says is 'bankrupting' the country - MSN

"Excessive Gaming" Could Be Damaging Your Health, Study Suggests - GameSpot

If you play games for more than 10 hours a week, you could be negatively impacting your diet and sleep.

Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer - Gizmodo

Teen Left Paralyzed, Unable to Speak After Symptoms Dismissed as ‘Period Pain’: ‘Unexpected Tragedy’ - Yahoo News UK

Shakira Gorman, 17, suffered a spinal stroke and remains hospitalized

Deadly Bacterial Infection Breaks Out at Berkeley Homeless Encampment, Kills Two Dogs - SFist

Berkeley residents are now going to have to learn about a deadly bacterial disease called leptospirosis, which has broken out at an encampment there and already killed two dogs, and it could also spread to and kill humans.

Phoenix area’s 1st measles case of year confirmed by county health officials - KTAR News 92.3 FM

Maricopa County health officials reported the Phoenix area’s first measles case of 2026 on Thursday.

Scientists Raise Doubts over Microplastics Studies - Ground News

An investigation raised serious doubts over the trustworthiness of research into microplastics. In recent years thousands of studies have found the presence of tiny fragments of plastic, some smaller than a millionth of a meter, in the human body, which are r…

We asked dietitians what they actually think of weight-loss apps like Noom - AOL.com

We asked two registered dietitians about the benefits of weight-loss apps, as well as the programs that they recommend.

Harrison hospital opens $6.2M rehab center for stroke, surgery recovery - TribLIVE.com

25 Ways to Eat Better in 2026 - GQ

We consulted swole trainers, nutrition nerds, and other experts to on how to maintain a healthy diet. Your gut can thank us later.