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Serena Williams says weight loss drug made her healthier than during her tennis career

The announcement came as part of a campaign with the company Ro, in which her husband, Alexis Ohanian, is an investor.
Serena Williams smiles while seated
Serena Williams smiles while seated
3d ago

WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

The agency added that it did not recommend travel or trade curbs after two infections of the deadly virus were reported by the South Asian nation.
Nipah virus screening in Thailand
Nipah virus screening in Thailand

Genetics play a larger part in lifespan than previously thought

A person's lifespan may be up to 55% heritable, according to new research.
A senior man walking in the park
A senior man walking in the park

How much B6 is safe? What to know about the supplement found in energy drinks

Experts warn that people may not be aware they're getting too much of the popular nutrient, which can cause poisoning.
Handful of Vitamins
Handful of Vitamins
4d ago

Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak

South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas in only 4 months, with hundreds more people in quarantine

The ongoing outbreak is the largest since measles was eliminated in the country 26 years ago.
A South Carolina Department of Public Health Mobile Health Unit offers vaccinations, including measles, in Spartanburg County, S.C., on Oct. 20, 2025.
A South Carolina Department of Public Health Mobile Health Unit offers vaccinations, including measles, in Spartanburg County, S.C., on Oct. 20, 2025.

India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as Asian countries ramp up screenings

There were no reported cases of the virus outside India, but several Asian countries introduced or reinforced screening measures at airports as a precaution.
Narayana Multispeciality Hospital entrance where people are seen  walking to.
Narayana Multispeciality Hospital entrance where people are seen  walking to.
5d ago

Heart Health

Heart Health

Night owls beware: Why staying up late could harm your heart health

Adults who go to bed later, especially women, can minimize risks with healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Relaxed woman taking a nap in a bed at night.
Relaxed woman taking a nap in a bed at night.

Medicare will negotiate the price of Botox and 14 other drugs this year

The drugs include cancer and diabetes drugs, as well as medications for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Gloved Hand holding a Syringe
Gloved Hand holding a Syringe

Many Obamacare enrollees are settling for the cheapest plans. Here's why that could be risky.

The lowest tier of Affordable Care Act coverage offers less expensive premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs.
A blue sign reading OBAMACARE OPEN ENROLLMENT is displayed outside a white one-story building.
A blue sign reading OBAMACARE OPEN ENROLLMENT is displayed outside a white one-story building.

Dozens of CDC databases — most related to vaccines — aren't being updated, study finds

New research found the agency backed away from tracking disease spread and vaccination rates last year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters stands in Atlanta on March 14, 2020.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters stands in Atlanta on March 14, 2020.

Doctors break with CDC on vaccine guidance for children

The leading group of pediatricians in the U.S. continues to recommend kids get shots to protect them from 18 diseases.
A child is seen from behind while being vaccinated by a nurse on his left arm.
A child is seen from behind while being vaccinated by a nurse on his left arm.

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