The cost of IVF in 2024
Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.
US fertility rate dipped to record low in 2023, CDC data finds
A recent CDC report finds that the number of births and general fertility rates declined significantly last year.
FDA greenlights at-home syphilis tests
The FDA gave a greenlit the first-ever at-home syphilis test.
Danielle Fishel, 'Boy Meets World' star, reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Danielle Fishel, the beloved lead of the popular ‘90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” revealed a shocking health update on their latest podcast episode.
Cure for men's hair loss could be found in sugar stored in the body, study suggests
The cure for male pattern baldness could already be in the human body.
Former 'DWTS' host Samantha Harris reveals 2nd breast cancer diagnosis in 10 years
Ten years after being diagnosed with cancer for the first time, former "Dancing with the Stars" co-host, Samantha Harris' breast cancer has returned.
Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
What is Parvovirus B19? CDC warns 'slapped cheek' disease on the rise
The respiratory virus is associated with symptoms, including fever, rashes, and joint pain.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
What is mpox? WHO declares global emergency amid outbreak in Africa
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared a global emergency amid a deadly outbreak of mpox (also known as monkeypox) in Africa.
Biden announces $150M for cancer research
During his trip to New Orleans, President Joe Biden announced $150 million in grants for cancer research.
California reignites war on gas stoves with newly proposed law
A new bill in California would require warning labels placed on all gas stoves starting next year, alerting consumers to any associated health risks.
Summer COVID-19 wave hits California
The recent COVID-19 wave posted some of the highest summer cases since 2022.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
FDA approves neffy nasal spray as alternative to EpiPen
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Growing mpox outbreak could spur global emergency, health officials say
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
COVID-19 falls to 10th leading cause of death in US, health officials reveal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
Paramount announces layoffs
Paramount said its streaming service Paramount+ posted a $26 million profit in the 2nd quarter of this year after losing $424 million during the same period last year. It expects subscriber growth in the second half of the year.
Heart attack risk could rise with artificial sweetener consumption, study finds
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.