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What is XEC, the dominant COVID-19 strain?
Health officials have raised concerns about the possibility of a “silent” surge of COVID-19 this winter.
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Hallmark star John Reardon reveals he had tonsil cancer: ‘Has been a long road.'
John Reardon has revealed that he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
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Bird flu samples show mutations that may make it easier to spread to people, CDC reports
Genetic analysis suggests the H5N1 virus has the capacity to mutate in ways that could make it more transmissible to humans.
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After a slow start, flu season is picking up steam
States in the South and along the West Coast are seeing particularly high flu activity.
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Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.
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Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap expected to bring major relief to cancer patients
The new price cap, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, will apply to all prescription drugs covered by Medicare.
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Watch the ‘Your Health Marathon' on NBC6's streaming channel
NBC6 is on your side with the ‘Your Health Marathon’ on New Year’s Day.
From medical breakthroughs to simple steps you can take, find it all in one place as you ring in the new year.
Stream the ‘Your Health Marathon’ Jan. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on NBC6’s streaming channel. -
FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
For consumers, the change will likely mean switching to alternatives, including nasal sprays or older oral decongestants that were moved behind the pharmacy counter almost two decades ago.
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Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction
This year has been marked by concerning developments in the virus’ spread, including widespread detections in wastewater and mutations observed in the virus.
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US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released its latest flu-monitoring data, and noted sharp increases in several measures.
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FDA approves Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea, expanding use in U.S.
The agency’s decision expands the use of Zepbound and could potentially pave the way for Eli Lilly to gain broader insurance coverage for the treatment.
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‘It's been a lot of downs': Crohn's patient faces year of hardship, asks for help
NCB6 is on their side sharing one man’s story, and how you can help this family this holiday season.
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California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus, also known as Type A H5N1. It was detected for the first time in cattle in the U.S....
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As health secretary, RFK Jr. could hold enormous influence over childhood vaccines
The secretary can appoint members to a CDC advisory panel that makes recommendations on vaccinations.
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Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
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Why Americans are outraged over health insurance — and what could change
The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care.
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Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says
About 67% of 12th graders this year said they hadn’t used alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes or e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days. That’s the largest percentage seen in an annual national survey.
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What is raw milk and why can it make you sick?
Raw milk has not been pasteurized, a heating process that kills disease-causing germs.
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Unique collaboration of South Florida doctors saves life of 8-year-old with tumor
A family is feeling extra grateful this holiday season. Their 8-year-old son had a massive tumor in his pancreas. They’re from Grand Cayman and couldn’t get help. So, multiple hospitals here in Miami scrambled together to save his life. It was a rush to save 8-year-old Harry and the November surgical procedure was the culmination of months of conversations,...
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A closer look at how water gets to your home and what's in it
Do you know what’s in your water? NBC6’s Sasha Jones dives deep into your concerns about our drinking water.