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• Sick as a Doc? Doctors Are Burning Out — and It's Serious

  01-11-2017 15:40 via nbcnews.com
  Why we need to say the words "physician, heal thyself" now more than ever.
  
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• Gut toxin may be a 'critical piece of the puzzle' behind the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer

  23-04-2025 20:49 via nbcnews.com
  
  A gut toxin that’s been linked to colorectal cancers for more than two decades may be to the sharp rise of the disease in younger people, according to new research.
  
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• Dwyane Wade talks to Hoda Kotb about his final year in the NBA

  23-04-2025 14:53 via today.com
  A new episode of “Making Space” is out where Hoda Kotb is joined by basketball legend Dwyane Wade who opens up about his final year in the NBA.
  
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• How to manage symptoms amid supercharged allergy season

  23-04-2025 13:59 via today.com
  Spring allergy season is here but climate change is making for a longer and more intense pollen season every year. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to talk about which regions are most impacted and treatments you can use to find relief from common symptoms.
  
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• Whooping cough cases surge as vaccination rates continue to drop

  23-04-2025 13:36 via today.com
  Medical experts are raising concerns about a spike in whooping cough cases as the bacterial infection begins to spread across the United States. The Center for Disease Control is now reporting more than 8,000 cases in 2025, which is more than double the amount reported by the same time in 2024. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.
  
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• Whooping cough infections spike as vaccination rates drop

  23-04-2025 01:02 via nbcnews.com
  The U.S. has reported more than 8,000 cases of whooping cough cases this year, more than double from this time last year. NBC News’ Sam Brock looks at the surge in this contagious bacterial infection that spreads through droplets.
  
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• Tina Knowles reveals previous breast cancer diagnosis and recalls Beyoncé's reaction

  22-04-2025 21:12 via nbcnews.com
  
  Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, is opening up about her health.
  
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• What to know about GLP-1 supplements for weight loss

  22-04-2025 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  As the FDA cracks down on compounded GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide, the market for GLP-1 supplements is taking off. But do these products work?
  
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• New images could change cancer diagnostics, but ICE detained the Harvard scientist who analyzes them

  21-04-2025 23:34 via nbcnews.com
  
  Without Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova’s expertise, no one can fully unlock the data’s potential, putting crucial advancements in early cancer detection at risk.
  
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• Psilocybin use is on the rise as public perception changes, report shows

  21-04-2025 23:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  More Americans are using psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in psychedelic mushrooms.
  
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• Bucks star Damian Lillard could return just one month after sustaining blood clot in his leg

  21-04-2025 22:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard is listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.
  
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• FDA to phase out all artificial dyes from food and beverages

  21-04-2025 22:12 via nbcnews.com
  
  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday said the government will phase out all artificial dyes from the food supply by the end of next year.
  
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• Whooping cough surges as uptake of vaccines falters

  21-04-2025 21:51 via nbcnews.com
  
  The spread of whooping cough has been increasing since the early 2000s. But in 2025, there have been more than 8,000 cases of pertussis, more than twice as 2024.
  
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• The best workout headphones of 2025

  21-04-2025 21:51 via nbcnews.com
  
  We tried over a dozen workout headphones from brands like Apple, Beats and Shokz to find our top picks for runs, gym routines, bike rides and more.
  
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• Louisiana, Missouri and Virginia report first measles cases of 2025

  20-04-2025 21:37 via nbcnews.com
  
  Louisiana, Missouri and Virginia have all reported their first measles cases in 2025, and they say all three patients’ cases are linked to international travel.
  
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• What causes breakthrough measles infections even if someone is vaccinated?

  20-04-2025 12:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  A small number of people who have been fully vaccinated against measles may get sick if exposed to the virus, research finds. Why do these infections happen?
  
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• White House replaces Covid website with lab leak theory

  19-04-2025 15:42 via today.com
  The federal government’s Covid.com website now sends visitors to a White House website that supports the theory that the disease leaked from a research lab in Wuhan, China. The site was formerly a resource to answer questions about Covid, including locations for testing, vaccines and treatments. It comes after the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in Covid funding.
  
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• White House replaces Covid resource page with lab leak website

  18-04-2025 23:58 via nbcnews.com
  
  Anyone who tried to access Covid.gov, a federal website once dedicated to Covid resources, found something drastically different in its place Friday.
  
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• Watch: Dr. Oz sworn in as Medicare and Medicaid chief

  18-04-2025 19:23 via nbcnews.com
  Dr. Mehmet Oz was sworn in at the White House as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversees programs that provide health care coverage for about half of the U.S. population. The Senate confirmed Oz in a party-line vote this month.
  
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• How Myrtle Beach is pushing for inclusive, autism-focused tourism

  18-04-2025 16:06 via today.com
  Myrtle Beach is rolling out new initiatives to make the popular South Carolina destination more accessible for visitors with autism. From sensory-friendly aquariums and museums to specialized accommodations, these efforts are aiming to create a more inclusive travel experience for all. TODAY’s Al Roker reports.
  
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• Clean out your medicine cabinet using these three simple steps

  18-04-2025 15:55 via today.com
  Cleaning out your medicine cabinet is essential during seasonal transitions. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar stops by TODAY to share three simple steps you can take to get started — plus her best tips for staying organized and making sure your medications still do their job.
  
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• Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obamacare rule on free preventive care

  18-04-2025 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Since Obamacare was passed in 2010, most health insurers have had to coverhealth care screenings, tests and check-ups at no cost to patients.
  
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• Delayed ultrasounds, disrupted care: Pregnant women are hit with military insurance snafus

  18-04-2025 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  New and expectant mothers are facing confusion and chaos as they try to use Tricare health insurance, which covers members of the military and their families.
  
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• HHS eliminates advisory committee on newborn screening ahead of vote on rare disorders

  17-04-2025 17:24 via nbcnews.com
  
  RFK Jr.'s Health Department shut down an advisory group that recommends how to test newborns for genetic disorders.
  
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• Dr. Pimple Popper shares her go-to tips for safe skin care habits

  17-04-2025 15:37 via today.com
  Dermatologist Sandra Lee, known as Dr. Pimple Popper, joins TODAY to share her best practices when it comes to retinol, sunscreens, pillowcases, and much more.
  
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• Lilly says daily pill can lower blood sugar and weight in people with Type 2 diabetes

  17-04-2025 12:45 via nbcnews.com
  
  A daily pill from Eli Lilly lowered blood sugar levels and induced weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes, the company announced Thursday.
  
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• A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to publicize it

  17-04-2025 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  A foodborne illness linked to lettuce ripped across 15 states last November, sickening dozens of people and killing one. But the federal government chose not to publicize it.
  
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• HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s questionable claims about the causes of autism

  17-04-2025 01:03 via nbcnews.com
  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested environmental factors may be behind the rise in autism rates without evidence. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.
  
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• RFK Jr. plans autism studies aimed at identifying 'environmental toxins' linked to rising rates

  16-04-2025 23:17 via nbcnews.com
  
  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the agency will soon announce autism studies aimed at identifying “environmental toxins” that may be responsible for rising rates in children.
  
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• Lil Nas X says one side of his face has become paralyzed

  16-04-2025 18:53 via nbcnews.com
  Singer and rapper Lil Nas X was hospitalized with partial facial paralysis on his right side. Dr. Akshay Syal reports on if the condition is possibly Bell’s palsy and how it’s treated.
  
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