Lee Ringer shares skin cancer diagnosis as precautionary tale to others

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/10 4:00A Sydney McCoy

The American Academy of Dermatology estimates one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.

Bird flu and pets: Is your cat or dog at risk?

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/5 12:30A Kimberly Perez

The current strain of bird flu is particularly contagious, even crossing over to other species.

RFK Jr. says he's committed to ending Texas measles outbreak

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/3 5:46A Susan Carpenter

In an opinion piece for Fox News, the U.S. health secretary said the decision to vaccinate is a personal one.

Bird found dead in western N.C. lake tests positive for bird flu

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/18 8:30A Jennifer Gamertsfelder

The risk of bird flu spreading to humans is low, according to health officials.

Pretty in Pink: Nonprofit helps pay medical bills for N.C. breast cancer patients

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/17 2:30A Sydney McCoy

The Pretty In Pink Foundation helped over 350 cancer patients in the state with treatment and other medical bills last year.

Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/13 1:33A Associated Press

Experts say it’s not yet clear how safe these drugs are for people who don’t need to lose weight.

Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/11 6:31A Associated Press

Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California, last week recalled certain lots of tuna.

Children from divorced homes more likely to have health risks, including stroke, later in life,...

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/11 5:45A Sydney McCoy

A new study says children from divorced homes are over 60% more likely to have a stroke once they are 65 years or older.

Flu season in the U.S. is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/8 3:07A Associated Press

So far this season, the CDC estimates there have been at least 24 million flu illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths.

FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate risk of addiction associated with opioids

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/31 5:06A Associated Press

Regulators approved the pill from Vertex Pharmaceuticals for acute pain that often occurs after surgery or injuries.

Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/24 1:09A Associated Press

Mifepristone has been under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court to restrict its use.

What is Blue Monday and what can you do about it?

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/20 2:08A Breanna Fuss

The third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday. To get over the blues, take a walk, or eat some cheese.

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/15 5:22A Associated Press

The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as lipsticks because of potential cancer risk.

Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/15 4:11A Associated Press

The threat of infection is a governing force in their lives while others speak of the coronavirus in the past tense.

New federal rule bans medical debt from credit reports

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/7 5:23A Susan Carpenter

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule removes medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans.