After 26 years of official elimination status, the measles are making a concerning comeback in the United States, with the CDC reporting more than 3,800 cases across 47 states in 2026. New York’s Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide “disaster emergency,” while in Pennsylvania there are more than 1,000 confirmed cases in the latest…
An analysis of social media content shows that almost half of cholesterol-related videos on TikTok are inaccurate and potentially harmful. NBC’s Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to set the record straight, explain how high cholesterol is a risk for a heart attack, and breaks down why LDL levels are not one size fits all. An analysis…
Russian officials are facing mounting questions after the mysterious death of a 28-year-old Russian researcher at a lab in Siberia that studies plagues. Now, U.S. health officials are calling for Russia to release more information about the death and prevent a potential outbreak. “Something like that gets out, it could quickly spread so we’re watching…
Plague had not been detected among close contacts of a worker in an anti-plague laboratory in Siberia who died last week, with 60% of the identified group tested so far, officials in Russia said Tuesday. Plague had not been detected among close contacts of a worker in an anti-plague laboratory in Siberia who died last week,…
After 26 years of official elimination status, the measles are making a concerning comeback in the United States, with the CDC reporting more than 3,800 cases across 47 states in 2026. New York’s Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide “disaster emergency,” while in Pennsylvania there are more than 1,000 confirmed cases in the latest…
An analysis of social media content shows that almost half of cholesterol-related videos on TikTok are inaccurate and potentially harmful. NBC’s Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to set the record straight, explain how high cholesterol is a risk for a heart attack, and breaks down why LDL levels are not one size fits all. An analysis…
Russian officials are facing mounting questions after the mysterious death of a 28-year-old Russian researcher at a lab in Siberia that studies plagues. Now, U.S. health officials are calling for Russia to release more information about the death and prevent a potential outbreak. “Something like that gets out, it could quickly spread so we’re watching…
Plague had not been detected among close contacts of a worker in an anti-plague laboratory in Siberia who died last week, with 60% of the identified group tested so far, officials in Russia said Tuesday. Plague had not been detected among close contacts of a worker in an anti-plague laboratory in Siberia who died last week,…
U.S. officials are closely monitoring a situation in Russia after a woman died last week. Authorities say she worked at a lab that studied the plague. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story. U.S. officials are closely monitoring a situation in Russia after a woman died last week. Authorities say she worked at a lab that…
Recommended changes for measuring ferritin levels could help more people get early treatment for one of the most common blood disorders. Recommended changes for measuring ferritin levels could help more people get early treatment for one of the most common blood disorders.
More than 1,000 people have been infected and nearly 200 have been hospitalized as the state struggles to contain the spread of the extremely infectious disease. More than 1,000 people have been infected and nearly 200 have been hospitalized as the state struggles to contain the spread of the extremely infectious disease.
A researcher at a lab in Siberia has died after potentially being exposed to pneumonic plague, according to reports. Now, almost 200 people are reportedly under quarantine in the wake of that death, with the incident putting health officials around the world on alert. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY. A researcher at a lab in…
Brooke Eby, a TikTok star who documented her battle with ALS with courage, openness and humor, has died at the age of 37. Eby, who received the diagnosis just four years ago, posted videos on social media, determined to share every aspect of her journey. Brooke Eby, a TikTok star who documented her battle with ALS…
There may actually be some biological truth to the so-called “man cold.” NBC medical contributors Dr. Natalie Azar and Dr. Akshay Syal join TODAY to break down how men and women may experience virus symptoms differently and share common treatments that work for everyone. There may actually be some biological truth to the so-called “man cold.”…
