Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.

What is khat? The stimulant behind an 847-pound Maryland airport seizure

An 847-pound seizure at a Maryland airport put khat in the spotlight. Here’s what to know about the plant and why it is controlled in the U.S.

FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’

A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records

A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic. 

CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases

Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.

Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program

Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.

Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high

Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.  

GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder

Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.

Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear

Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.

Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak

Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Trump vaccine plan could bring decades-old shot and higher costs for families

President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.

Virginia students use AI to find new ways to detect Alzheimer’s

Three Virginia high school friends are using artificial intelligence to search for new ways to detect Alzheimer’s and their work is already drawing international attention.

Ice cream makers rethink the scoop as GLP-1 use grows

Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.

Medicaid to stop paying for gender-affirming care for some transgender minors

President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.