In a rare move, NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.  NASA canceled its first spacewalk of the year because of the health issue.  The space agency did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy.

NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue

Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the 83rd installment of the awards ceremony is this weekend. Are you ready?

2026 Golden Globes: How to watch, start time, TV channel, full nominee list and more

Want to hear Gwyneth Paltrow talk about bone density or Jack Black go on about his CPAP? On "Good Hang With Amy Poehler," midlife wellness surfaces casually amid celebrity banter and laughs.

Amy Poehler's podcast is a hit. It's also a Trojan horse for talking about women and aging.

A newly discovered celestial object may be a starless cloud that could change how astronomers understand dark matter.

New ‘Cloud-9’ object could reveal the secrets of dark matter

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

Some super-smart dogs can pick up new words just by eavesdropping

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Merck on Thursday said any changes to the U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule should rest on comprehensive data and guidance from vaccine experts, after federal health

Merck urges science-led US vaccine schedule after CDC trims childhood vaccine list

Some experts say red meat and full-fat dairy can be high in saturated fats.

RFK Jr.'s diet guidelines emphasize red meat, full-fat dairy. How healthy are they?

A handful of crypto-powered health groups have cropped up, aiming to put patients in the driver's seat. Does this “decentralized” approach lead to better outcomes — or riskier medicine?

They want better health care — so they're turning to crypto startups

People who stop taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss are projected to regain their shed pounds within about 1½ years, a review of existing research has found. The paper also found that former users of a wider list of weight-loss drugs regain weight four times more quickly than those who had used behavioral techniques like dieting or exercise. For sustained health benefits after coming off the drugs, scientists say, it is necessary to make lasting changes to your diet and

Former GLP-1 users regain lost weight after about 18 months, study says

Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.

I served on the expert committee that advised the government on new dietary guidelines – most of our recommendations were ignored

The food pyramid has changed. Here's what you need to know.

New dietary guidelines recommend more dairy, meat and fats: What to know

Jan 7 - OpenAI on Wednesday launched a ChatGPT Health tab that answers health-related questions and lets users upload medical records and connect wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect medical records, wellness apps

The guidelines encourage diets focused on whole foods and protein-rich meals.

RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines with emphasis on protein, full-fat dairy

Flu is surging across most of the U.S. Amid an early, harsh season, the flu shot may be more effective than predicted against the H3N2 subclade K strain.

How effective is the flu shot this year? New report shows promising results

As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning.  Dr. Miho Tanaka, a sports medicine surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, said good mobility is increasingly recognized as an important part of overall health.  Mobility and flexibility are often confused, said Jessica Valant, a physical therapist and Pilates instructor near Denver.

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

In an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.

RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record

Flu cases are on the rise - in some cases, on a historic level, according to new CDC information.

Flu cases skyrocket in US. See cases, where people got sick.

Medical groups are speaking out against the changes announced this week.

5 things for parents to know about changes to kids vaccine schedule

The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.

Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997

The CDC estimates there have been at least 11 million illnesses so far.

Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says

CBS News is tracking a record number of measles cases around the country after an outbreak in West Texas that led to the deaths of two children.

Map shows more than 1,900 measles cases across U.S.

The Trump administration is overhauling the list of routine shots recommended for all babies and children in the United States, bypassing the government’s typical process for recommending vaccines and delivering on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s longstanding goals to upend the nation’s pediatric vaccine schedule. Effective immediately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer recommend every child receive vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, re

U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots

Something strange is happening with malnutrition. It’s by far the fastest-growing cause of death in America, soaring sixfold over the past decade or so, according to our analysis of death certificate data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. To be sure, we wouldn’t yet call it commonplace. But while it accounts for fewer than 1 in 100 deaths, its toll is rising so fast th

Why are malnutrition deaths soaring in America?

Hepatitis, flu, COVID and RSV shots are no longer universally recommended.

CDC changes kids' vaccine schedule, removing universal recommendation for some shots

Influenza is on the rise. Flu activity was "high" or "very high" in 32 states and jurisdictions, as of Dec. 30, according to the CDC.

Flu season is underway. What are common symptoms to watch for?

In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."

Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.

A study aims to identify the possible link between calcium deposits in women's breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.

Can a mammogram help identify heart disease?

As the U.S. copes with ongoing measles outbreaks and possible changes to the childhood vaccine schedule loom, a new report shows the risks of delaying vaccines.

Parents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shots

During the week ending Dec. 27, 4,546 people were hospitalized with flu.

Record-breaking flu hospitalizations in New York in a single week: Health officials

It comes as the U.S. surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the 1st time in 33 years.

Kids who get 2-month vaccines on time 7 times more likely to receive MMR shot: Study

Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively. Health officials and researchers say that although the flu season has not reached its peak, the spike in cases is not historically unusual - and they stress vaccines probably still offer protection against the worst effects of the strain.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The W

Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker

Long-defined by high prices, shortages and weekly injections, weight loss drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound are expected to be easier to access and afford.

What to watch for in weight loss drugs in 2026

For as long as she could remember, Dina Radenkovic was a meticulous planner, determined to leave as little as possible to chance. But Radenkovic - a physician, research scientist and biotechnology investor - felt gripped by uncertainty over how to plan for one of her most long-held goals: becoming a mother. She thought about freezing her eggs, but enduring two weeks of potentially uncomfortable and nauseating injections felt impossible: It would have meant missing work. So in December 2022, Rade

A company is trying to unlock a key to aging, in a long-overlooked body part

There are four antiviral medications approved by the FDA to treat influenza.

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Merck urges science-led US vaccine schedule after CDC trims childhood vaccine list

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Former GLP-1 users regain lost weight after about 18 months, study says

I served on the expert committee that advised the government on new dietary guidelines – most of our recommendations were ignored

New dietary guidelines recommend more dairy, meat and fats: What to know

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect medical records, wellness apps

RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines with emphasis on protein, full-fat dairy

How effective is the flu shot this year? New report shows promising results

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record

Flu cases skyrocket in US. See cases, where people got sick.

5 things for parents to know about changes to kids vaccine schedule

Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997

Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says

Map shows more than 1,900 measles cases across U.S.

U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots

Why are malnutrition deaths soaring in America?

CDC changes kids' vaccine schedule, removing universal recommendation for some shots

Flu season is underway. What are common symptoms to watch for?

Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.

Can a mammogram help identify heart disease?

Parents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shots

Record-breaking flu hospitalizations in New York in a single week: Health officials

Parents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shots

Kids who get 2-month vaccines on time 7 times more likely to receive MMR shot: Study

Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker

What to watch for in weight loss drugs in 2026

A company is trying to unlock a key to aging, in a long-overlooked body part

What you need to know about flu treatments as cases spike across the US