Obesity wouldn’t be solely defined by BMI under global experts’ new plan
Other measurements, such as waist circumference and evidence of health problems tied to extra weight, would be considered for diagnoses of…
Just one drink a day may put your health at risk, federal report finds
The report will help federal regulators decide whether to update alcohol guidelines.By Marina Kopf and Mustafa FattahJust one alcoholic…
Bird flu crisis: Trump, Biden officials begin talks on outbreak
The H5N1 virus has killed millions of poultry, driving up the price of eggs and causing some shortages. By Berkeley Lovelace Jr., Erika…
Top three insurers reaped $7.3 billion through their drug middlemen’s markups, FTC says
Regulators published their most detailed findings yet on how some of the nation’s largest companies profited from "excess"…
FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
The new labels will put saturated fat, sodium and added sugar directly in front of shoppers in an effort to nudge people to make healthier…
Childhood vaccination rates, a health bright spot in struggling states, are slipping
Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia have some of the highest childhood vaccination rates. Experts worry a rising tide of vaccine…
Flu activity is high and expected to remain so for several weeks, CDC says
The virus is moving at full speed across the country, according to the agency's latest update.Jan. 13, 2025, 9:45 PM UTCBy Erika…
FDA expected to propose limiting nicotine levels in tobacco cigarettes, as Biden term ends
A Hail Mary toss of proposed tobacco regulation from the outgoing administration has the potential to make smoking nearly or totally…
What makes the Santa Ana winds so destructive and how they increase the risk of wildfires
The winds form annually as cold air travels from the Great Basin to Southern California. This year's gusts were particularly…
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
The list of 15 more of the priciest medications selected for the negotiation program is supposed to be released by Feb. 1.Jan. 9, 2025, 4:34…