Millions of women are 'under-muscled.' These foods help build strength We start to lose muscle in our 30s, and the loss accelerates with age, putting us at risk of frailty later in life. But what you eat — specifically how much protein — is a big part of the solution. Allison Aubrey
The CDC investigates a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese Health officials reported 10 cases of E. coli infection, adding that the number of people sick is likely "much higher." Those cases were from California, Colorado, Texas and Utah. Juliana Kim
FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma Amtagvi is intended to help patients with melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. Juliana Kim
How ageism against Biden and Trump puts older folks at risk Recently, conversation about the age of the 2024 presidential candidates has risen to a fever pitch. That's the sign of a deeper problem with how our culture views aging. Leah Donnella
Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half — even if it's given after infection Ebola is one of the most feared infectious diseases, with more than half of those infected dying. A vaccine has now been shown to cut that mortality rate in half. Ari Daniel
Abortion pills that patients got via telehealth and the mail are safe, study finds The study looks at 6,000 patients who got abortion pills after an online appointment. It found that 99.7% of those abortions were not followed by any serious adverse events. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps The number of people living alone in the U.S. jumped to nearly 38 million. A new study shows people who live alone are more likely to report depression if they didn't have other social supports. Rhitu Chatterjee
A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus The first known fatality was an elderly man who lived alone in a forested area and was immunocompromised. Scientists say there's no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus so far. Joe Hernandez
So you think you know all about the plague? A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly disease remains a threat around the world. Michaeleen Doucleff
Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds The slow-moving Chinese martial art tai chi is known to increase flexibility and balance. Now, research suggests it's more effective at reducing blood pressure than more vigorous forms of exercise. Maria Godoy
