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CVS Agrees to $315 Million Settlement Over Illegal Opioid Prescription Allegations
CVS Health agreed to pay $315 million to settle Department of Justice allegations that the pharmacy chain illegally filled opioid prescriptions. The settlement resolves claims related to the company's role in the opioid crisis. CVS did not admit wrongdoing as part of the agreement.
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Claims Sixth Life as Case Count Grows
Pennsylvania health officials reported a sixth death linked to an ongoing measles outbreak as the number of confirmed cases continued to rise. The outbreak has drawn attention to vaccination rates and public health responses in the affected communities.
Pope Leo's Lung Surgery Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Vatican Confirms
Pope Leo underwent an operation at Rome's Gemelli Hospital in which surgeons removed part of his right lung, and the Vatican subsequently confirmed a cancer diagnosis. The procedure was declared a success. The growth had initially been described publicly by the pontiff as minor and treatable.
Support for Medicare for All Rises to 66 Percent, New Poll Finds
A new KFF poll finds that support for a Medicare for All healthcare system has risen to 66 percent of Americans, a significant increase over the past six years. The polling data adds new fuel to an ongoing debate about the future of U.S. healthcare policy.
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has grown to more than 1,000 confirmed cases, marking the largest such outbreak in the state in decades. Health officials are working to contain the spread as case counts continue to rise. The outbreak has drawn national attention amid broader concerns about vaccination rates.
Gatorade Recalls Over 120,000 Cases in Dozens of States
The maker of Gatorade has recalled approximately 122,000 cases of certain sports drink varieties across 37 U.S. states. The FDA is involved in the recall. Consumers have been advised to check their products.
White House and State Department Monitor Suspected Pneumonic Plague Cases in Russia
U.S. officials confirmed they are monitoring reports of a suspected pneumonic plague outbreak in Russia after a laboratory worker died and hundreds were placed in quarantine. The State Department and White House said they are tracking the situation. No official outbreak declaration has been made by Russian authorities.
FDA Links Cyclospora Outbreak to Mexican Lettuce Farm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it identified a Mexican farm as the source of a cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated lettuce. Investigators traced the parasitic illness back to the farm after examining the supply chain connected to reported cases.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 4,000 Deaths, Becoming Fastest-Growing on Record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 4,000 deaths, making it the fastest-growing outbreak on record. Health officials are tracking the spread and working to contain transmission. The scale of the outbreak has raised international concern about the adequacy of response efforts.
Pennsylvania Records Fifth Measles-Related Death Amid Ongoing Outbreak
Pennsylvania has recorded its fifth measles-related death of the year as an outbreak continues in the state. The deaths come amid broader national concerns about measles resurgence following declining vaccination rates in some communities.
Dengue Fever Outbreak Prompts Florida Counties to Declare State of Emergency
Several Florida counties have declared states of emergency in response to a dengue fever outbreak described by officials as 'wildly unusual.' Health authorities are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as case counts rise above typical seasonal levels.
Male Birth Control Options Advance with New Pill in Development
New male birth control options are reportedly in development, including a pill that researchers say could also enhance sexual experience. Scientists and health advocates are highlighting these advances as a significant step forward in expanding contraceptive options for men.
Eight Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide During Deployment
The acting Navy Secretary disclosed in a letter that eight sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a recent deployment. The disclosure has raised concerns about mental health resources and conditions for sailors during extended deployments.
Two Ole Miss Students Found Dead in Separate Incidents with Kratom at Both Scenes
Two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with packaged kratom discovered at both scenes. Authorities are investigating the deaths, which occurred independently but share the common detail of kratom being present. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the substance was responsible for the deaths.
West African Scientists Warn of Weakening Health Systems and Outbreak Detection
Scientists in West Africa are raising alarms about deteriorating public health infrastructure and calling for stronger disease outbreak detection capabilities. The warnings come amid ongoing concerns about the region's ability to respond to emerging health threats.
Trump Announces Medicaid Drug Pricing Model Expansion to All 50 States
President Trump announced that all 50 states will join a Medicaid drug pricing model, expanding a program intended to lower prescription drug costs. The announcement was made at the White House and drew significant media attention.
Conjoined Twins Separated at Head After 25-Hour Surgery
A pair of twins who were conjoined at the head underwent a successful separation surgery lasting approximately 25 hours. The procedure was described as requiring exceptional precision. Both twins survived the operation.
Second Death Reported in Bronx Legionnaires' Disease Cluster
A second person has died in a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx, New York City. Health officials are investigating the outbreak as the death toll rises. Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, often spread through contaminated water systems.
RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaccine Group They Have a 'Friend at the White House'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed an anti-vaccine group and told them they have a 'friend at the White House,' signaling alignment with vaccine-skeptic views. His remarks came amid an ongoing measles outbreak that has drawn public health concern. The comments have drawn scrutiny given Kennedy's role in the Trump administration.
Pennsylvania Reports Fourth Measles-Related Death Amid Ongoing Outbreak
Pennsylvania health officials have reported a fourth measles-related death, this time involving a teenager, as the outbreak continues to grow. The deaths have intensified scrutiny of vaccination rates in the state and prompted tensions with federal health officials. The situation has drawn national attention amid broader debates about public health policy.