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First measles death reported in West Texas after outbreak

A person who contracted measles in West Texas has died, the first fatality in the state from the highly infectious disease, health officials said on Wednesday.

Measles outbreak: What are signs, symptoms of the illness

As more reports of measles spreading through Texas are issued, many may want to know how you get the illness, and what are the signs and symptoms of a measles infection.

Flu surges, highest since COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says

If it seems as if everyone is sick, you may be right as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the flu is surging.

FDA approves new medication as alternative to opioids for pain treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new pain medication that could take the place of opioids for those experiencing moderate to severe acute pain.

FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risk of kidney disease progression, cardiovascular death

The Food and Drug Administration approved Ozempic to be used to lessen the risk of kidney disease from getting worse, end-stage kidney disease and cardiovascular disease-caused death for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

FDA bans Red No. 3 dye in foods, drinks due to cancer link in rats

The popular food dye that gives cherry-flavored drinks and foods the vibrant red color will be banned.

Surgeon General issues advisory linking alcohol and cancer risk

The potential for some cancers such as breast, mouth and throat cancer, increases when someone drinks one or fewer drinks a day on average.

Bird flu kills 20 big cats at animal sanctuary

Nearly two dozen big cats died after bird flu swept through the sanctuary where they lived.

First severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S. found: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the first severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S. has been found in Louisiana.

Randy Moss asks prayer warriors for blessings for health issue

Hall of Famer turned ESPN analyst Randy Moss is asking for prayers to help with a health issue.

Bird flu virus found in batch of raw milk

A single batch of raw milk sold in California has tested positive for the bird flu virus.

6 dead from tainted alcohol in Laos

Six tourists, including an American, are dead after consuming tainted alcohol in Laos.

FDA proposes pulling oral phenylephrine, found in many decongestants, from shelves

The Food and Drug Administration proposed that oral phenylephrine be removed from store shelves becasue the treatment does not work.

Election 2024: How election stress affects you and what you can do about it

With the clock ticking down the final hours of the 2024 presidential election, and with millions of votes already cast, nearly everyone has something on the line with the results of this election.

James Van Der Beek’s colorectal cancer announcement: What are the symptoms and treatment

James Van Der Beek shocked fans when he announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis.

McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: Supplier recalls onions, first lawsuit filed

Several restaurants in Colorado have pulled onions from their menus after dozens of people became ill after eating food contaminated with E. coli.

Whooping cough cases rise; what are the symptoms?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that cases of whooping cough have spiked, but are still around the same amount of illnesses from before the COVID-19 pandemic.