Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever Over 12 million cases of dengue fever were reported in 2024, the most ever. A study suggests climate change has likely played a significant role in the disease's expansion. Alejandra Borunda
Bird flu continues to spread in Washington state. What to know about the virus Health officials continue to monitor the spread of bird flu in Washington state, where notable cases emerged over 2024. Hans Anderson
Trans health care under Trump may follow the abortion playbook and its Hyde amendment Republicans spent $222 million on anti-trans and LGBTQ advertising in the campaign. Various policy initiatives are on the incoming administration's to-do list. Selena Simmons-Duffin
TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run The celebrity doctor recently held investments worth tens of millions of dollars in health care, tech, and food companies which could pose significant conflicts of interest. Darius Tahir
More than 100,000 pounds of ground beef are recalled for possibly having E. coli The Minnesota Department of Agriculture alerted federal authorities about several illnesses in the past week. Ayana Archie
He was stuck in a hospital for 8 months. How states can fail people with disabilities In Georgia and other states, the federal government oversees the treatment of people with mental illness and developmental disabilities, because the states have been unable to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the subsequent Olmstead ruling. Sam Whitehead
It's a virus you may not have heard of. Here's why scientists are worried about it Case counts for Oropouche virus are still low but rising dramatically. What's going on? And then there's a study that raises the possibility that insect bites aren't the only way the virus can spread. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Drugmakers and pharmacists battle over who gets to make obesity drugs The pharmaceutical companies behind Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight-loss meds push to prevent compounding pharmacies from making cheaper copies. They argue they can keep up with demand on their own. Sydney Lupkin
The FDA says it found bacteria and a 'mold-like' substance at a Tom's of Maine plant The agency is requiring Tom's to submit several documents, including assessments and remediation plans for its operations, contamination hazards, testing methods and more. Ayana Archie
Trump picks Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid In announcing his pick, Trump said Oz will work closely with RFK, Jr. "to take on the illness industrial complex." Oz, a celebrity physician, ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Diane Webber
