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A 43-year-old New Mexico man contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County and has recovered after hospitalization, state health officials report.

OpenAI faces its first wrongful death lawsuit involving a minor after parents claim that ChatGPT coached their teenage son through the planning of his suicide.

Harvard researchers discovered that daily vitamin D supplementation reduced telomere shortening by more than half compared to placebo in a four-year trial.

Two people died after eating Louisiana oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, bringing the total deaths to six in Louisiana and five in Florida.

Scientists warn that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities.

Researchers in France discovered that weight-loss medications could help treat hidradenitis suppurativa by reducing inflammation and mechanical friction in the skin.

COVID-19 vaccines are now available only for high-risk groups under new FDA marketing authorization, as emergency use authorizations are officially rescinded.

A major new study shows that the Mediterranean diet, combined with weight loss and physical activity, prevented diabetes in overweight older adults over a six-year period.

Scientists in China achieved the first pig lung transplant into a human patient, with the genetically modified organ showing no signs of rejection during monitoring.

A new study of nearly 16,000 adults finds that animal protein consumption is not linked to increased death risk, and can actually protect against cancer-related death.

Medical experts report that children consuming cannabis gummies can experience lethargy, seizures and cardiac arrest, requiring intensive treatment and hospitalization.

The CDC has confirmed a human screwworm case in Maryland linked to a Central American outbreak, with health officials stating there is a very low risk to U.S. public health.

A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.

A Chinese study finds that consuming 20 to 40 grams per day of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and cauliflower significantly decreases colon cancer risk.

Scientists show dehydration increases stress-related cortisol levels in both men and women, suggesting water intake plays key role in stress management.

Research reveals biological differences in lipids between sexes as two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women, study suggests dietary changes.

A celebrity trainer says the 6-6-6 walking method is an effective, low-intensity exercise routine that improves cardiovascular health and burns fat.

Brain-eating amoeba kills Missouri water-skier as health officials urge precautions when swimming in warm, fresh bodies of water like Lake of the Ozarks.

A genetic test has been shown to identify obesity risk in children before age 5, according to researchers, allowing preventive interventions during early development periods.

After suffering heart failure from a sinus infection, 11-year-old Ava Cooper successfully received a heart transplant and returned home after eight months in hospital.