Snow shoveling after winter storms can trigger heart attacks
Digging out from the weekend’s massive snow and ice storm could be hazardous to your heart. Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal...
Doctors reject CDC vaccine schedule, follow pediatric guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released its updated recommendations for what vaccines children should get. It’s a routine...
Health insurance CEOs grilled over soaring care costs
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pressed health insurance CEOs on premium hikes, prior authorization rules and claim...
Trump administration halts fetal tissue use in NIH research
The Trump administration announced Thursday that human fetal tissue derived from abortions can no longer be used in research funded...
Measles Elimination Status ‘Not Really’ a Concern, CDC Official Says
Ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple parts of the country are threatening the United States’ status as a nation that has...
California Wildfire Smoke Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk
Pregnant women’s exposure to wildfire smoke — particularly in the third trimester — may increase the risk of autism in...
US Measles Surge Signals a Dangerous Public Health Comeback
Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in West Texas, and there have been new cases in the...