Melissa Rudy

RFK Jr. alleged Pennsylvania's two measles-associated deaths may have been "fabricated" as a dispute with Gov. Josh Shapiro over the outbreak intensifies.

Dolly Parton kept her cancer diagnosis private before her death, raising questions about why some patients hide their health battles and the stigma involved.

Microglia decline after age 50 as inflammatory blood-derived immune cells infiltrate the hippocampus, potentially driving neuroinflammation and dementia.

Merck and Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine hit its Phase 3 trial endpoint, showing improved recurrence-free survival in melanoma patients after surgery.

A breast surgical oncologist shares five everyday strategies to reduce cancer risk, including how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could play a role.

A Harvard study found U.S. pilots and flight attendants face the highest radiation-related cancer mortality risk out of more than 500 occupations.

Bud Leavell's Parkinson's tremor vanished minutes after receiving FDA-approved focused ultrasound at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Arlington, Texas.

Brad Pitt recently said he resumed drinking after seven years of sobriety, but an addiction specialist warns that "testing the waters" can be dangerous.

An Imperial College London study of over 135,000 adults found nearly one in six people reported feeling lonely often, surprising researchers. COVID made things worse, the study noted.

A Stanford study found estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy linked to 35% lower Alzheimer's pathology and 39% lower dementia odds in women.

Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist had 14 virtual visits but never met her in person, raising questions about telehealth mental health treatment limits.

Heavy alcohol use raised death risk by 24%, but wine at low levels was linked to lower mortality than beer or spirits in a UK Biobank study.

Thousands of Candida auris cases have been reported across 27 states in 2026, with the drug-resistant fungus posing deadly risks in healthcare settings.

Dr. Richard Blake shares steps that may help repair parent-child estrangement, from stabilizing mental health to avoiding moralized language.

Dr. Marc Siegel, senior medical analyst, says newly released Anthony Fauci text messages reveal he was "too dogmatic" and too slow to pivot on COVID-19 vaccine guidance.

Hunter Biden revealed in a BBC interview that Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized into his bones, calling it very painful and debilitating.

Five deaths in Louisiana from Vibrio vulnificus mark a sharp rise, as all nine cases involved open wounds exposed to warm seawater this year.

A new mRNA flu vaccine showed a 27% reduction in flu cases in a clinical trial, but its path to FDA approval faced an early regulatory setback.

The spotlight on NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers' family estrangement has sparked renewed interest in why relatives become estranged. A psychologist breaks down five common contributing factors.

Three probable tularemia cases on Long Island have officials warning residents about the tick-borne illness after a 9-year-old developed severe symptoms.

A breast cancer surgeon explains how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may lower cancer recurrence risk by reducing BMI, estrogen and inflammation.

A certified personal trainer reveals the benchmarks for the 30-second chair stand test and exercises that can improve lower body strength and fall risk.

Carly Simon revealed her Parkinson's disease was initially mistaken for arthritis after joint replacements, raising questions about overlapping symptoms.

Federal food safety officials have recalled more than 12,000 pounds of imported bacon after discovering the products entered the country without undergoing a mandatory inspection.

Ed Sheeran's viral podcast clip reignites debate over British drinking culture versus American alcoholism definitions and when drinking becomes a problem.

Chronic poverty over decades was linked to memory loss, slower processing speed and brain shrinkage, with strongest effects among men and APOE-ε4 carriers.

Rick Nelson had a heart attack days before his daughter's wedding, but after a quadruple bypass, his care team moved the ceremony to the hospital rooftop.

Maria Kang, the viral "No Excuses Mom" fitness influencer, reveals how Stage 4 colon cancer blindsided her despite years of healthy living.

The New York City Legionnaires' disease outbreak has killed five and sickened 82, but doctors say key prevention steps can reduce exposure risk.

Melinda French Gates says it took three doctors to diagnose her perimenopause, revealing a startling gap in OB-GYN menopause training nationwide.