Sara G. Miller

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s picks for a key federal vaccine advisory committee and called for its meeting to be delayed.

A daily pill from Eli Lilly lowered blood sugar levels and induced weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes, the company announced Thursday.

As the measles outbreak continues to spread in West Texas, some families are opting for unproven remedies including cod liver oil.

The measles outbreak in West Texas has soared to 198 cases, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported Friday.

The New Mexico Department of Health said Thursday that the state had its first measles death.

At least 49 cases of measles, mostly in children, have been confirmed in Gaines County, Texas. Health officials suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.

Is raw pet food safe? Another raw pet food brand has been contaminated with bird flu. Raw milk and meat can be contaminated with bacteria and viruses, experts warn.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it was not going ahead with a policy change that would limit reimbursements for anesthesia during surgery and medical procedures.

The cost of generic drugs for many people could go up if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose sweeping tariffs on products from China and other foreign countries, policy experts say.

The president of McDonald’s USA said Wednesday that the company can "restore confidence" as it seeks to minimize the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked to the chain’s Quarter Pounders in multiple states.

Health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders in multiple states, the CDC said.