U.S. Cancels Ebola Aid in Uganda Despite Elon Musk’s Claims

Hours after billionaire Elon Musk told the president's Cabinet that the U.S. had quickly restored canceled aid to fight Ebola in Uganda, the Trump administration officially ended at least four of five U.S.-funded Ebola contracts in the country.

The contracts were just a handful of the 10,000 grants and contracts canceled by the U.S. Agency...

Severe Flu Season Raises Concerns About Brain Complications in Kids

As this year’s severe flu season rages across the country, federal health officials are investigating a rise in rare but life-threatening brain complications in children.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says at least 19,000 people have died from the flu so far this winter, including 86 children. 

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U.S. Ends Funding for Thousands of Global Health Programs

The U.S. government has ended funding for some 5,800 global health programs, cutting off critical support for projects that provide vaccines, life-saving medications and emergency health care to millions of people globally.

The move came in a wave of emails from the U.S. State Department that began Feb. 26.

The emails informed thous...

Poor Sleep Endangering The Health of Two-Thirds of Americans

About two-thirds of Americans are getting too little or too much sleep, risking their health, a new study suggests.

In fact, people not getting the right amount of sleep – seven to nine hours a night – had a 29% increased risk of premature death from any cause, researchers reported Feb. 27 in JAMA Network Open.

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'Telelactation' Support Promotes Breastfeeding

Need help figuring out breastfeeding? There's an app for that, researchers say.

“Telelactation” support is effective in promoting breastfeeding among new mothers, according to a new report published Feb. 27 in JAMA Network Open.

Moms who received virtual support through a free app reported slightly higher rates o...

COVID Hospital Patients Face Increased Risk Of Death For 2+ Years Afterward

FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) People hospitalized for a severe bout of COVID-19 are far from in the clear after they've recovered enough to return home, a new study says.

COVID hospital patients have an increased risk of death from any cause for at least two and a half years following their initial illness, researchers reported in...

Young Women Suffer Menopause Symptoms In Silence, Study Says

Many young women entering menopause suffer needlessly from symptoms related to the transition, a new study suggests.

More than half of women aged 30 to 35 have already developed moderate to severe symptoms of impending menopause, researchers found.

These include mood swings, delayed or absent periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, pa...

Physical Activity Linked to Better Mental, Brain Health

Moving your body helps your brain, a new study suggests.

Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online.

Moderate to vigorous physical activity reduces risk of dementia, stroke, anxiety, depress...

No Suicide Risk Associated With GLP-1 Drugs

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic/Wegovy don’t increase a person’s risk of suicidal actions or thoughts, a new study has concluded.

Earlier research had potentially linked these drugs -- which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity -- with suicidal thoughts and self-harm, researchers added.

But the new study found no such a...

PFAS "Forever Chemicals" Worthy Of Public Concern, Expert Says

Average people are right to be worried about PFAS “forever chemicals” being found in the food and water supply, an internationally renowned leader in children’s environmental health says.

“We're not overreacting, and we need to take it even more seriously in the form of government action, ultimately,” Dr. Leon...

USDA Reveals Plan to Lower Egg Prices Amid Bird Flu

With egg prices soaring due to a severe bird flu outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $1 billion plan to contain the disease and help poultry farmers recover.

The outbreak has destroyed flocks nationwide, with more than 166 million birds lost since 2022, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preve...

Second Flu Vaccine Meeting Canceled -- What Happens Next?

A federal vaccine advisory panel work session focused on next year's flu shot has been canceled without explanation.

It is the second vaccine advisory meeting that has been canceled or postponed since Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, was confirmed as secretary of health and human services (HHS).

The U.S. Food and Dr...

Extreme Heat Might Accelerate Aging Among Seniors

Exposure to extreme heat might accelerate aging in older adults, with sizzling weather causing them to fade faster, a new study suggests.

People living in neighborhoods with more days of high heat experience greater biological aging on average than people living in cooler climes, researchers reported Feb. 26 in the journal Science Adva...