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Federal judge in Mississippi admits staff used AI to draft inaccurate order

A federal judge in Mississippi has admitted that his staff used artificial intelligence to draft a flawed court order after months of speculation and an inquiry from a U.S. senator.

 

The grades are in: Mississippi schools backslide on academic progress

Education rankings show the performance of Mississippi schools and districts fell from the previous academic year for the first time in years.

 

Mississippi universities halt funding for student groups, citing DEI law

Some Mississippi universities have stopped giving money to student organizations for club activities due to uncertainty over a state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools.

 

More at-home health tests are now available. How to know what’s right for you

Self-administered at-home tests are available for everything from thyroid function to HIV to cervical cancer.

 

Trump administration again blocked from cutting billions in federal health money

A federal judge says the government must stop slashing billions in money for public health departments. U.S.

 

Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US

Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. has seen 8,485 cases of whooping cough in 2025.

 

As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared

An Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows one in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours.

 

RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted

A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffs.

 

Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states

A federal judge in Rhode Island says she’ll temporarily block the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal public health dollars.

 

States sue Trump administration for rescinding billions in health funding

Attorneys general and other officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $11 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs.

 

Organ transplant patient in Michigan dies from rabies

Health officials confirm that a Michigan resident who received an organ transplant has died from rabies. The transplant operation happened in an Ohio hospital in December. The patient died in January. An investigation revealed the patient contracted rabies through the transplanted organ. Rabies is a

 

How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends

Most people spend a third of their lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. The amount of sleep we need changes throughout our lives.

 

CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHS

A panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy will not meet as previously scheduled next week.

 

Direct primary care cuts out insurance companies. Could it gain traction under Trump?

Direct primary care is an increasingly popular health care option. Patients at these clinics pay a fee of roughly $50 to $100 month and get easier, direct access to their doctor for routine care as often as they want for no extra cost.

 

Some hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump’s executive order

Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia and the nation’s capital say they have paused gender-affirming care for young people as they evaluate President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at cutting federal support for such care.

 

Meet the Americans who still take COVID-19 precautions seriously

People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemic.

 

Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace

Experts say that the holidays can put a strain on your mental health. Sometimes it’s a complicated relationship with family, or stress from an expensive holiday season.

 

Companies tighten security after a health care CEO’s killing leads to a surge of threats

The killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York has prompted health care companies to rethink and increase security for executives.

 

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it won’t tie payments to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.

 

Why cars might be the scariest thing this Halloween

Experts say the scariest things on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts — it’s traffic. Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, especially for kids.

 

Florida hospitals and health care facilities in Hurricane Milton’s path prepare for the worst

Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida’s Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton.

 

Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areas

Hospitals and health care organizations in the Southeast largely stayed open and functioning during Hurricane Helene to provide essential care for their communities.

 

Takeaways from AP’s report on declining condom use among younger generations

Condom usage is down among teens and young adults in the U.S. Medical advancements, a fading fear of contracting HIV and widely varying degrees of sex education in high schools all contribute to the trend.

 

Condoms aren’t a fact of life for young Americans. They’re an afterthought

Condom use is down among sexually active teens and young adults. The decline in condom use is due to a combination of medical advancements like long-term birth control options and drugs that prevent sexually transmitted infections, a fading fear of contracting HIV and widely varying levels of sex ed

 

It’s not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful

Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of “just a pinch.”

 

Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meats

Federal food safety officials say three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats.

 

IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here’s what you should know

Spend some time on TikTok and you’ll see loads of people talking about digestive troubles like irritable bowel syndrome.

 

Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it’s mostly a good thing

More people are talking about digestive problems online and experts say that’s mostly a good thing. It’s not clear whether there actually is an uptick in the number of people having digestive issues or if the online conversation is leading to more appointments and diagnoses, according to doctors.

 

Here’s what to know about Seine River water quality during the Paris Olympics

With the Paris Games underway, officials are keeping a close eye on the water quality of the Seine River.

 

More money could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests

A new study suggests that giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits.

 

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