Striking Mount Sinai nurses approve a new contract but NewYork Presbyterian nurses reject a deal

Striking Mount Sinai nurses approve a new contract but NewYork Presbyterian nurses reject a deal

Mount Sinai nurses have approved a new contract, ending a monthlong walkout at its hospitals in New York City.

Wednesday, February 11th 2026, 6:45 PM EST
Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol.

Wednesday, February 11th 2026, 1:54 PM EST
Thai coffee chains cut default sugar content in coffee and tea drinks in a new health push

Thai coffee chains cut default sugar content in coffee and tea drinks in a new health push

The Thai government is urging coffee chains to cut sugar in drinks by half to combat health issues.

Wednesday, February 11th 2026, 5:54 AM EST
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine

Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology.

Tuesday, February 10th 2026, 6:24 PM EST
A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike

A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike

A young cancer patient at one of the remaining New York City hospitals where nurses are on strike says he misses his regular caregivers.

Tuesday, February 10th 2026, 5:24 PM EST
Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states

Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states.

Tuesday, February 10th 2026, 4:54 PM EST
FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods

FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods

Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products.

Tuesday, February 10th 2026, 1:24 PM EST
South Korea will boost medical school admissions to tackle physician shortage

South Korea will boost medical school admissions to tackle physician shortage

South Korea plans to increase medical school admissions by over 3,340 students from 2027 to 2031.

Tuesday, February 10th 2026, 5:04 AM EST
Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Mexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak.

Monday, February 9th 2026, 9:03 PM EST
NYC nurses reach a deal to end a strike at 2 major hospitals while walkout continues at another

NYC nurses reach a deal to end a strike at 2 major hospitals while walkout continues at another

Nurses and two major hospital systems in New York City have reached a deal to end a nearly monthlong strike over staffing levels, workplace safety and other issues.

Monday, February 9th 2026, 11:13 AM EST
How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility

How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility

The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver.

Monday, February 9th 2026, 12:43 AM EST
'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states.

Sunday, February 8th 2026, 3:13 PM EST
Palestinians attempt to use Gaza's Rafah Border crossing amidst delays

Palestinians attempt to use Gaza's Rafah Border crossing amidst delays

Palestinians on both sides of the Gaza-Egypt crossing are trying to cross the border, a key part of the U.S.-backed ceasefire.

Sunday, February 8th 2026, 4:42 AM EST
Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight loss pill

Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight loss pill

Telehealth company Hims & Hers dropped its plan to offer a knockoff version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy on Saturday — two days after it announced the new drug.

Saturday, February 7th 2026, 5:42 PM EST
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

Democrats are focusing on health care in the midterm elections, highlighting it as a key issue.

Saturday, February 7th 2026, 12:12 AM EST
4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains

4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains

At least three people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the Death Cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter.

Friday, February 6th 2026, 4:22 PM EST
Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees

Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees

A judge has ruled that Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.

Friday, February 6th 2026, 4:51 PM EST
US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025.

Friday, February 6th 2026, 12:11 PM EST
Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

The Trump administration is set to launch TrumpRx, a website to help patients buy prescription drugs directly from manufacturers at discounted rates.

Thursday, February 5th 2026, 12:21 PM EST
Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco

Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco

The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital.

Thursday, February 5th 2026, 2:11 PM EST