Health

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for nutritious…

2 months ago

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

CHICAGO -- Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the…

2 months ago

Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce…

2 months ago

Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?

LONDON -- Vatican officials said late Tuesday that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s…

2 months ago

Philippine village battles dengue by offering bounties for mosquitos — dead or alive

MANILA, Philippines -- A village in the densely populated Philippine capital region launched a battle against dengue Wednesday by offering…

2 months ago

Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here’s what you need to know

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and eight people in neighboring…

2 months ago

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

WASHINGTON -- Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the…

2 months ago

Dozens of recruits have died nationwide while training to become police officers

Ronald Donat’s longtime dream of becoming a police officer was in jeopardy.The 41-year-old struggled to stand after completing a flurry…

2 months ago

More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis

ATLANTA -- Natasha Nelson, a 35-year old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Georgia, didn't have an innate sense of social norms.…

3 months ago

Pope’s planned commitments in doubt as hospital treatment for continues

ROME -- Pope Francis’ upcoming commitments appeared increasingly in question Monday as he spent a fourth day in the hospital…

3 months ago