Health

Bears great Steve McMichael, who's battling ALS, hospitalized again
Apr 3, 2024

Bears great Steve McMichael, who's battling ALS, hospitalized again

Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael, who’s battling ALS, was hospitalized again and undergoing tests Wednesday, publicist Betsy Shepherd says


Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders join forces to promote lower health care costs, including for inhalers
Apr 3, 2024

Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders join forces to promote lower health care costs, including for inhalers

President Joe Biden has teamed up with Sen. Bernie Sanders to promote the administration’s efforts to lower the cost of inhalers and other health care needs


US Rep. Lauren Boebert recovering from blood clot surgery
Apr 3, 2024

US Rep. Lauren Boebert recovering from blood clot surgery

Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery Tuesday in Colorado for a blood clot in her leg


Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week abortion ban, but voters will soon have a say
Apr 1, 2024

Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week abortion ban, but voters will soon have a say

The Florida Supreme Court has cleared the way for a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant


Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows
Apr 1, 2024

Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows

A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu — an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows


Person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows in Texas
Apr 1, 2024

Person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows in Texas

A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu — an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows


US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
Apr 1, 2024

US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms

The Pentagon confirms that a senior Defense Department official who attended last year's NATO summit in Lithuania had symptoms similar to those reported by U_S_ officials who have experienced “Havana syndrome."


Kansas lawmakers race to solve big fiscal issues before their spring break
Apr 1, 2024

Kansas lawmakers race to solve big fiscal issues before their spring break

Kansas lawmakers are approaching a deadline to pass pending legislation or let it die


The pioneer of America's embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair
Apr 1, 2024

The pioneer of America's embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair

Dr. John Nkengasong has spent decades working in Africa on HIV and AIDS, his career intertwined with a U.S. program that has transformed care in some of the hardest-hit countries and saved an estimated 25 million lives


King Charles attends Easter service, providing a glimpse of the monarch after cancer diagnosis
Mar 31, 2024

King Charles attends Easter service, providing a glimpse of the monarch after cancer diagnosis

King Charles III is joining the queen and other members of the royal family for an Easter service at Windsor Castle in what will be his most significant public appearance since he was diagnosed with cancer last month