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.
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
Hantavirus outbreak: 3 more patients evacuated from cruise ship
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
FDA authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
DC ranks in 'Top 10 worst mosquito cities' in the U.S., new list shows
Washington, D.C. ranks among the worst mosquito cities in the U.S., according to Orkin’s 2026 list.
Washington, D.C. ranks among the worst mosquito cities in the U.S., according to Orkin’s 2026 list.
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.
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."
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."
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied. And last week, after weighing his options, which included top-ranking, world-renowned universities, he announced his college choice.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied. And last week, after weighing his options, which included top-ranking, world-renowned universities, he announced his college choice.
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
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.
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.
Dad survives rare internal decapitation after tree accident: 'I thought I was dying'
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
'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.
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.
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.
DC warns of measles exposure across Metro, Dulles Airport
D.C. health officials are warning of possible measles exposure after a confirmed case involving a District resident who visited multiple locations while contagious.
D.C. health officials are warning of possible measles exposure after a confirmed case involving a District resident who visited multiple locations while contagious.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Ben’s Chili Bowl reopens after major renovation with Friday ribbon cutting ceremony
Ben’s Chili Bowl is reopening its doors Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony after completing its first major renovation at the landmark U Street restaurant in more than six decades.
Ben’s Chili Bowl is reopening its doors Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony after completing its first major renovation at the landmark U Street restaurant in more than six decades.
New research finds fish oil supplements can slow healing for some injuries
New research on popular fish oil supplements challenges the potential benefits for certain patients, particularly when it comes to brain health.
New research on popular fish oil supplements challenges the potential benefits for certain patients, particularly when it comes to brain health.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
What to do if your dog has a tick and how to handle it safely
Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what to do right away and what to watch for in the days after.
Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what to do right away and what to watch for in the days after.
Dementia risk linked to everyday food millions eat, study suggests
A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.
A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.