What is hantavirus? Symptoms, how it spreads and why experts are watching it

Recent hantavirus concerns tied to a cruise ship outbreak are raising questions about the rare virus and how it spreads. Here is what you need to know.

Virginia traveler from hantavirus stricken cruise ship returns home, officials say

The Virginia Department of Health says one Virginia traveler who was aboard a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has returned home and is under public health monitoring.

Hantavirus is 'not the next COVID,' experts say: What to know

As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.

White House says Trump's drugmaker deals could save economy $529B over next decade

President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.

Maryland launches campaign urging residents to guard against tickborne diseases

The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday launched a statewide campaign urging residents to take simple steps to protect themselves from tickborne diseases as warmer weather brings more people outdoors.

Health alert issued for ravioli pasta that may contain shellfish

The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."

Supreme Court restores abortion pill access

The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened

A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.

'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.

Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients

President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.