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California dairy recalls raw milk cheese linked to outbreak of a severe strain of E. coli​California dairy recalls raw milk cheese linked to outbreak of a severe strain of E. coli 

California dairy recalls raw milk cheese linked to outbreak of a severe strain of E. coli​California dairy recalls raw milk cheese linked to outbreak of a severe strain of E. coli 

 Raw Farm is recalling its raw milk cheddar cheeses amid an outbreak of a dangerous strain of E. coli, according to the Food and Drug Administration.  ​​Raw Farm is recalling its raw milk cheddar cheeses amid an outbreak of a dangerous strain of E. coli, according to the Food and Drug Administration. 

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Does athletic tape really work? Here’s what experts say​Does athletic tape really work? Here’s what experts say 

Does athletic tape really work? Here’s what experts say​Does athletic tape really work? Here’s what experts say 

 The benefits of kinesiology tape, the colorful tape stretched across the limbs of seemingly every athlete these days, may be more in the mind than in the muscles  ​​The benefits of kinesiology tape, the colorful tape stretched across the limbs of seemingly every athlete these days, may be more in the mind than in the muscles 

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Florida IVF clinic accused of embryo mix-up closes amid legal and financial problems​Florida IVF clinic accused of embryo mix-up closes amid legal and financial problems 

Florida IVF clinic accused of embryo mix-up closes amid legal and financial problems​Florida IVF clinic accused of embryo mix-up closes amid legal and financial problems 

 A Florida fertility center is closing several months after a patient alleged the clinic implanted another couple’s embryo in her — a discovery she made after giving birth  ​​A Florida fertility center is closing several months after a patient alleged the clinic implanted another couple’s embryo in her — a discovery she made after giving birth 

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After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization​After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization 

After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization​After man’s death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization 

 Six months after Eric Tennant died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, West Virginia’s Republican governor signed a bill intended to curb the harms of insurance denials  ​​Six months after Eric Tennant died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, West Virginia’s Republican governor signed…

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Midwives sue to challenge Georgia laws restricting their ability to practice​Midwives sue to challenge Georgia laws restricting their ability to practice 

Midwives sue to challenge Georgia laws restricting their ability to practice​Midwives sue to challenge Georgia laws restricting their ability to practice 

 Several lawsuit filed in recent years challenge state restrictions on the practice of midwifery. They argue that midwives are especially necessary in maternity care deserts.  ​​Several lawsuit filed in recent years challenge state restrictions on the practice of midwifery. They argue that midwives are especially necessary in maternity care deserts. 

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This rare disease destroys a child’s ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help?​This rare disease destroys a child’s ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help? 

This rare disease destroys a child’s ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help?​This rare disease destroys a child’s ability to walk and speak. Could a new drug help? 

 After a string of denials for rare disease treatments, the FDA greenlit a drug for Hunter syndrome, a progressive illness affecting about 500 Americans.  ​​After a string of denials for rare disease treatments, the FDA greenlit a drug for Hunter syndrome, a progressive illness affecting about 500 Americans. 

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White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination​White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination 

White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination​White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination 

 The White House is calling on the Senate to confirm Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general “without further delay,” even as President Donald Trump signaled uncertainty about her path forward.  ​​The White House is calling on the Senate to confirm Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general “without further delay,” even as President Donald Trump…

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Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms​Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms 

Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms​Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms 

 Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating across the U.S. in 2026. How do you know what’s making you sick?  ​​Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating across the U.S. in 2026. How do you know what’s making you sick? 

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Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds​Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds 

Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds​Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds 

 More than 400 hospitals across the United States are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of the Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” according to an analysis from the progressive watchdog group Public Citizen  ​​More than 400 hospitals across the United States are at high risk of closing or cutting…

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