New Zealand's High Court temporarily blocked a ban on puberty blockers for trans youth, citing mental health risks and lack of evidence.

Belleville’s task force uses a "housing first" strategy to address homelessness, mental health, and addiction amid an opioid crisis, collaborating with other cities to move people into supported housing.

Messi lands in Delhi amid record pollution, sparking health concerns and memes.

People with prediabetes who normalize blood sugar via lifestyle changes cut heart attack, heart failure, and death risk by half, with lasting benefits.

FDA approves first subcutaneous treatment for EGFR-mutated lung cancer, offering faster, safer care.

Quebec confirms 3 measles cases tied to a Montreal-area hospital, with exposure on Nov. 28.

FDA approves new oral antibiotic zoliflodacin for drug-resistant gonorrhea, with availability expected in late 2026.

Militants killed a police officer and a civilian in Bajaur, Pakistan, during an attack on a polio vaccination team on December 15, 2025.

Nearly 23% of Illinois high school students and 57% of adults drank alcohol monthly, with high binge rates and alcohol-linked deaths rising.

House Speaker Mike Johnson blocks extension of Inflation Reduction Act health subsidies, pushing GOP repeal effort.