Chagas disease, also known as “kissing bug disease,” is now considered endemic in the United States, with the insects that transmit it established in 32 states, according to a new report from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The potentially fatal condition caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi is typically ...Read more

WASHINGTON — People who receive insurance through the top marketplace plan in most states can expect sticker shock this fall, according to data compiled by the office of Sen. Maria Cantwell.

Cantwell, D-Wash., who’s urging congressional leadership and President Donald Trump to find a way to extend expiring health care subsidies, on Thursday...Read more

BALTIMORE — A change in the safety labels on Tylenol and other acetaminophen products could be a game changer for people claiming they weren’t properly warned about possible links between the pain reliever and autism, according to the law firm of the late Peter Angelos.

The Baltimore firm of the longtime Orioles owner, who was known for ...Read more

Every day for nearly 18 years, Alessandra Fabrello has been a medical caregiver for her son, on top of being his mom.

“It is almost impossible to explain what it takes to keep a child alive who should be dead,” said Fabrello, whose son, Ysadore Maklakoff, experienced a rare brain condition called acute necrotizing encephalopathy at 9 months...Read more

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed artificial intelligence tools that help identify which children with asthma face the highest risk of serious asthma exacerbation and acute respiratory infections. The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found the tools can detect those risks as early as ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia’s pioneering cancer scientist, Carl June, has been honored with two awards in the last month for his seminal work engineering the body’s immune system to fight cancer.

June has spent decades researching CAR-T, an immunotherapy in which regular immune cells are genetically modified to become cancer-killing super ...Read more

The Northeast Valley Health Corp. in Los Angeles County could be a poster child for the benefits of sharing health data electronically.

Through a data network connecting its records system with other providers, the health center receives not just X-ray and lab results but real-time alerts when hospitals on the network admit or discharge its ...Read more

“There’s no downside” to avoiding Tylenol or acetaminophen use while pregnant.

President Donald Trump on Sept. 22, 2025, in a press conference

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Obstetricians have long advised their pregnant patients that Tylenol is the safest option to reduce fever or pain. President Donald Trump stood before a national audience on Sept. 22 and ...Read more

When the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met last week, confusion filled the room.

Members admitted they didn’t know what they were voting on, first rejecting a combined measles-mumps-rubella-chickenpox vaccine for young toddlers, then voting to keep it funded minutes later. The next day, they reversed themselves on the ...Read more

​​​​If you’re getting older, martial arts may not be on your radar as an activity you should take up. In fact, when most people think about how they want to spend their days in retirement, activities like golf or gardening are more likely to come to mind.

Maybe that’s a mistake, though.

In fact, research from Harvard suggests that ...Read more

If you’ve considered transitioning to a more plant-based way of eating, there has never been a better time to start. Evidence from registered dietitians, scientists, and other experts supports the health benefits of eating more plants. Research shows cutting back on the amount of meat we consume can significantly impact the health of the ...Read more

Vegetables are among the healthiest foods. Due to their concentration of protective plant compounds, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, vegetables have been linked to several benefits, from supporting healthy body weight to lowering the risk of common conditions like heart disease and certain cancers.

Eating vegetables is most important, but the ...Read more

Follow this three-step routine before your walk or run to prepare your muscles and joints for movement, address any stiffness, and prevent soreness. It focuses on the key lower-body areas: hips, buttocks, calves, and feet. For each move, begin by standing with your feet together, hands on your hips, or if needed, hold on to a steady surface for ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my 30s and overweight, but I thought I was too young to worry about cholesterol. I just learned my cholesterol is high. I know diet and exercise are important. Do I need medication?

ANSWER: Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell ...Read more

A new Trump administration rule bars immigrants living in the United States under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) from buying health insurance from Affordable Care Act marketplaces.

The change, announced in June, took effect at the beginning of this month. It reverses a policy change enacted by the Biden administration for last ...Read more

Biologist Grant Hokit came to this small meadow in the mountains outside Condon, Montana, to look for ticks. A hiking path crossed the expanse of long grasses and berry bushes.

As Hokit walked the path, he carried a handmade tool made of plastic pipes taped together to hold a large rectangle of white flannel cloth.

He poked fun at this “...Read more

CHICO, Calif. — Olivia Owlett chose to do her primary care residency in this Northern California college town largely because it faces many of the same health care challenges she grew up with.

Owlett is one of four residents in the inaugural class of a three-year family medicine residency program run by the local nonprofit Healthy Rural ...Read more