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Diabetes care, rehab centres, end-of-life services and talking therapies at risk in England.

President Donald Trump will announce a plan to lower U.S. prescription drug costs by tying the amount the government pays for some medications to prices paid abroad.

In a new survey, women with pelvic disorders reported doctors made dismissive comments and they were told to lose weight, get therapy or drink alcohol to cope with pain.

The Trump administration terminated $1.81 billion in National Institutes of Health grants in less than 40 days, including $544 million in as-yet-unspent funds.

The United States will cut $50 million in aid a year to the southern African country of Zambia because of the “systematic” theft of medicines and medical products the money paid for

A new U.S. government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, defined as cancer diagnosed before age 50

Wildfires driven by climate change contribute to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic costs from wildfire smoke in the United States, according to a new study.

Christine Parasram stops by the TODAY plaza to share her remarkable story of being born prematurely and receiving care at the neonatal intensive care unit, to then becoming the mother of a NICU baby, to becoming a NICU nurse. Then, she gets a surprise visit from one of her patients and fellow […]

Brad Arnold, the lead singer for the band 3 Doors Down, revealed on Wednesday that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer a couple weeks ago and it spread to his lungs. He says he’s relying on his faith to get through treatment, adding, “I have no fear.”

HHS said it intends to create a database of enrolled Medicare and Medicaid patients to support a study aimed at identifying the “root causes” of autism.

Six years ago, a Canadian neurologist claimed to notice strange symptoms in a cluster of patients in New Brunswick, a province bordering Maine.

President Trump announced that Dr. Casey Means, who has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will replace Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News contributor.

Extra sessions of the public inquiry into what's been called the worst treatment disaster in NHS history are taking place.

Girls who grow up eating a healthier diet than their peers may be less likely to get their first menstrual periods at an earlier age — regardless of height or body mass index — a new study suggests.

Radio 1's Jamie Laing shares his thoughts on life after his 150 mile endurance challenge.

Jamie shares some tips on what has helped him manage his mental wellbeing.

Moderna’s combined Covid and flu shot outperformed the existing standalone vaccines for both viruses, according to the results of a phase 3 clinical trial published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Musician and presenter Niall Breslin explains how opening up to his community helped his mental wellbeing.

WeightWatchers, a major cultural force that went beyond the fitness space that’s been around for more than 60 years, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a bid to shed more than $1 billion in debt and reposition itself in the industry. “We are going through this transaction to strengthen our […]

Niall Breslin explains how his connection to music has always been a source of therapy for him.

Bill Gates is in Indonesia to discuss health and sustainable development initiatives with the leader of the world’s fourth most populous country

A new medication that combines an already approved drug with a new unapproved one has been shown to cut the level of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, when statins aren’t helping enough.

Doctors say women should be confident it's safe to be induced from 38 weeks, if expecting a large baby.

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

WeightWatchers said Tuesday it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt and focus on its transition into a telehealth services provider.

Finley receives weekly injections into his heart as his digestive system cannot tolerate lipids.

Ellena Baxter says watching her mother's health deteriorate was devastating.

The Trump administration has terminated a federal advisory committee that issued guidance about preventing the spread of infections in health care facilities.

The measles outbreak that’s sickened hundreds and killed two young girls since January appears to be slowing in West Texas as the virus runs out of people to infect.

The new FDA vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad was an outspoken critic of the agency's response to the pandemic, including the former vaccine chief, Dr. Peter Marks.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning fluoride from public drinking water, making it the second state to do so. DeSantis added that individuals could still add fluoride to water if they wanted to.

The Food and Drug Administration says that a prominent medical contrarian and critic of the drug industry will head its vaccine center

Sir Rob Behrens says it was a "disgrace" how mental health services failed two vulnerable men.

Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to a $750 million settlement of hundreds of sexual abuse claims by patients of imprisoned former gynecologist Robert Hadden

Utah dentists say they’re bracing for an increase in tooth decay among the state’s most vulnerable people

The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in England in five years.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, “The Purposeful Warrior,” including her experience with miscarriage

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D

The lawsuit claims that the Department of Health and Human Services is unable to carry out vital functions due to staffing cuts and closing 13 agencies.

NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico stepped away from coverage of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday due to a nut allergy but says he’s doing well now.

More than a dozen data-gathering programs that track deaths and disease appear to have been eliminated in the tornado of layoffs and proposed budget cuts in the Trump administration’s first 100 days

Mental health problems are increasing in young people. How can their families support them? And when should professional help be sought?

It was an unusual study about trust, vaccines in a historically Black community.

Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying law in England and Wales.

Why is the number of autism diagnoses changing? And what does it mean for autistic people?

More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago

A 15-year-old Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest art canvas in a bid to raise awareness for autism

Kentucky is reporting a 30.2% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024

More than 700 people sign a petition to put a Teesside hospital trust into special measures.

An employee of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent an email Wednesday that mistakenly included plans to terminate more than 150 research grants related to child and family well-being