President Donald Trump signed an executive order withholding funding from schools and universities that require students to be vaccinated against COVID. The move is part of Trump’s larger efforts to roll back vaccine mandates, despite studies showing...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted conditional approval for a new bird flu vaccine for poultry. This new avian flu vaccine, developed by New Jersey-based Zoetis, was approved last week after meeting safety and efficacy...

Federal funding for medical research has dropped by roughly $1 billion this year, raising alarm among universities, medical centers and lawmakers who warn the shortfall could slow progress in cancer, diabetes and heart disease research. The National...

Newborns are more likely to be born sickly if their moms are exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, a new study says. A woman’s exposure to air pollution during the last month of pregnancy can increase their...

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) –Extensive genetic testing is recommended for all children with epilepsy, unexplained developmental delays, autism and other neurological conditions. New research, however, shows that Black children are less likely than white kids...

From Mariah Carey and Jimi Hendrix to Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby, a select group of famous musicians past and present have had have perfect pitch.  Now, a new study suggests that you can, too — with...

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) – Juice cleanses are a popular way to kickstart a health journey, but these diets may do more harm than good in as little as three days. A study published recently in...

Millions of Americans have sought help for gambling addiction in the wake of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting. That’s among the key findings in a new study published Feb....

Nearly 50 million Americans live in counties with no local gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the GI tract — from gallstones and gastric reflux to colon cancer. A team led by Dr. Xiaohan Ying of...

Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Health Center in...