South Africa has played a historic, global role in scientific research, from COVID-19 vaccines to HIV. Now that's under threat after the Trump administration cut hundreds of millions of dollars in …
The federal government has dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines worth thousands of dollars during the pandemic. Dr. Michael Kirk Moore was also …
“The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured the hearts of millions and which was subsequently adapted for the big screen with actors Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs …
As heat waves intensify, many people are turning to cooling gadgets and wearables to stay cool. Popular options include portable fans, cooling neck wraps and high-tech vests. Indoors, cooling pillows …
A northern Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague. Health officials say it's the first recorded death in the area from pneumonic plague since 2007. Plague is rare in humans with about seven …
Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, economies and the environment. That's according to the U.N. World …
The Trump administration is suing California over its animal welfare laws, claiming they unconstitutionally raised egg prices. The lawsuit challenges voter-approved measures requiring all eggs sold …
Breakfast cereal could use a lucky charm. U.S. sales of the colorfully packaged morning staple have been in a decades-long decline. Now comes news that Italian confectioner Ferrero Group plans to …
Chemical maker DuPont has agreed to a $27 million settlement to resolve a nearly decade-long lawsuit over the contamination of an upstate New York village’s water supply. The deal was announced …
Athletic Bilbao player Yeray Álvarez says he has been provisionally suspended after falling a banned substance test due to taking a medicine to prevent hair loss caused by cancer treatment. The …
A new federal estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adolescents had prediabetes in 2023, far higher than a previous estimate of 1 in 5. The finding is spurring concerns about the health of America's …
North Carolina's first standalone children’s hospital will be built in a bedroom community of Raleigh. UNC Health and Duke Health announced the Apex location on Thursday. The announcement follows …
The Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program. The move is part of a broad effort to limit …
A new U.N. AIDS agency report says the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding has caused a “systemic shock” to the global effort against AIDS and HIV. Years of American-led investment into AIDS …
Dr. Claudette Yaméogo is Burkina Faso’s only ophthalmologist who specializes in treating children. She is one of just 70 eye doctors for the West African nation's 23 million people. Treating …
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a repeal of a law guaranteeing paid sick leave for workers and inflationary adjustments to the minimum wage. The repeal will take effect Aug. 28. Workers' rights …
A judge has rejected a challenge to Michigan’s ban on taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income residents. He says the group that brought the lawsuit had no standing to file it. Michigan voters in …
Measles cases in the U.S. are at their highest in three decades. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. has 1,288 cases since the beginning of the year. That’s higher …
SARWORLOR, Liberia (AP) — As cuts to U.S. aid take hold, medical services in Liberia are feeling the pinch. Clinics, undernourished children and overwhelmed families are grappling with the …
Elaborate, multistep shower routines are all over social media. They can inspire people to spending endless amounts of time sudsing up. But those routines can harm your skin and the environment. …