Jim O’Neill Steps in as Acting CDC Chief Amid Firing, Resignations

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is entering a transition period as Jim O’Neill, deputy secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), steps in as acting director. 

The announcement came in a letter to CDC employees from HHS Secretary Rober...

CVS, Walgreens Limit COVID Vaccines in Some States as Rules Shift

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — CVS and Walgreens are changing where and how they offer COVID-19 vaccines this season as they work to comply with state laws and current U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Both pharmacy chains say vaccine access will now vary by state. CVS announced that it can ...

Gordon Ramsay Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Folks To Use Sunscreen

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Celebrity chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay revealed he had surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, from his jawline.

The 58-year-old announced the news on social media during the Labor Day weekend, sharing photos of stitches and bandages stretching from his ea...

Heart Failure Strikes Black Americans Almost 14 Years Earlier Than White Americans

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Disparities in education and access to insurance mean that heart failure hits Black American adults nearly 14 years earlier than it does white Americans, new research shows. 

Among Black patients, heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age, compared to 73.6 on average for w...

New Law Curbed 'Surprise' Medical Bills For Patients, Cut Out-Of-Pocket Costs

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For years, everyday Americans found themselves blindsided by surprise medical bills that could devastate family finances.

But the bipartisan No Surprises Act passed by Congress in 2022 has slashed both the number of surprise bills and out-of-pocket costs borne by patients, a new study finds.<...

Most Don't Know Prostate Cancer Can Be a Silent Killer, Poll Finds

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Too often, American men and their loved ones mistakenly believe that prostate cancers must always present with symptoms, a new poll shows.

Of the people polled, 4 out of 5 people (80%) did not know that the early-stage prostate cancer often arises in the absence of symptoms and is typically o...

ADHD Drugs Often Prescribed Too Early To Preschoolers

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Expert consensus on the treatment of preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is clear: Try behavioral therapies for six months before prescribing medications.

However, a new study found this guideline was followed in only 14.1% of U.S. cases involv...

Feel the Beat: Music Might Help Regulate Blood Pressure

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Everyone probably knows the phrase "music hath charms to soothe the savage breast," and new research suggests it may do the same for heart health.

A small study found that blood pressure appears to "synchronize" to patterns in music. British researchers say that might help boost the body's ba...

'Reborn Again': Blind Bride-To-Be Thriving After Triple-Organ Transplant

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Stricken with cancer in infancy, Jessica Lopez endured tumor-fighting treatments that saved her young life but also left her with lasting heart damage.  

By the time she reached her early 30s, Lopez, who was left blind by her cancer, also found herself in triple-organ failure — her...

Toxic Algae in Lakes Can Kill Pets Within Minutes, Expert Warns

SUNDAY, Aug. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As people enjoy the waning days of summer outdoors, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert reminds pet owners about a potentially deadly hazard: Toxic blue-green algae.

“Toxic cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, can be fatal to pets within minutes of exposure,” said Dr. A...

Labor Day Mission: Build Social Ties Through Live Events

SATURDAY, Aug. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If your social life has been lived out in Zoom calls since the height of the pandemic, Labor Day weekend is prime time for a reboot.

Attending live events builds social connections and helps fight loneliness, just-published research affirms. 

The findings — published online ...

At Least 95 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recalled Eggs

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say.

Country Eggs LLC, based in Lucerne Valley, Calif., has recalled its large, brown cage-free “sunshine yolks” and “omega-3 golden yolks” eggs. ...

CDC Scales Back Foodborne Illness Tracking

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials have cut back a long-running program that tracks foodborne illnesses in the United States.

The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, known as FoodNet, will now require state health departments to track only two pathogens — salmonella and Shiga toxin-pro...

Louisiana Oysters Linked to Deadly Vibrio Outbreak, Officials Warn

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two people have died after eating raw oysters infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, Louisiana health officials confirmed.

The oysters were harvested in Louisiana and served at two restaurants — one in Louisiana and another in Florida. In addition to the two ...

Shingles Vaccine Might Protect Against Heart Attack, Stroke

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The shingles vaccine not only protects against the painful skin infection, but also might provide heart health benefits, a new study says.

Shingles vaccination also appears to lower a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke, according to an evidence review presented Thursday at the Euro...

Hormone Therapy For Menopause Might Provide Memory Boost

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hormone therapy for menopause might be able to boost memory, a new study says.

What’s more, the specific type of hormone therapy used by a woman during and after menopause can have different effects on her memory, researchers found.

Women using estradiol patches or gels had better ...

Good Sleep, Eating Right Tied To Better Mental Well-Being Among Young Adults

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study.

Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to results from three studies performed in the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand, researchers said.

Eating more fruits a...

Skipping Breakfast? Beware Broken Bones, Study Says

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, and a new study says that’s absolutely true as far as bone health is concerned.

Folks who skip breakfast have a greater risk of broken bones from osteoporosis, researchers reported Aug. 28 in the Journal of the Endocrine Soc...