Four states want Meta to pay $1.4 trillion in youth addiction case

Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.

Millions drop Affordable Care Act plans, new data shows: See states where enrollments dropped most

New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year. 

Cyclosporiasis outbreak, Wisconsin impacted; foods possibly affected

A cyclosporiasis outbreak across the United States continues, and Wisconsin is seeing a handful of cases. “Frequent, watery diarrhea" is one several possible symptoms.

CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns

Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.

Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself

The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.

Medicare patients could save $1.1 billion under new Trump rule

The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face

A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.

CDC investigates parasite outbreak linked to 'explosive' diarrhea across 17 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.

Danny Glover has Alzheimer's, he reveals in 'Today' show interview

Danny Glover, the actor known for classics like the “Lethal Weapon" franchise and “The Color Purple," has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Children's Wisconsin issues urgent asthma warning to parents

Children's Wisconsin is warning parents after 11 children came to the hospital with critical asthma in June, including two who died and several who needed ICU care.

9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests

A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.

Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler

U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.

Southeast Wisconsin heat wave brings warning for medication users

Doctors and pharmacists in southeast Wisconsin warn extreme heat can raise risks for people taking water pills, antihistamines, insulin and mental health medications.