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As syphilis cases surge in the US, here’s what infectious disease experts want you to know

Syphilis is surging in the U.S., reaching the highest numbers in nearly 75 years. Experts comment on potential reasons behind the spread, who’s at risk and how to combat the infection.

Health care or housing? More states are using Medicaid funds to help the homeless

Medicaid is intended to offer government assistance to low-income earners for health expenses — but in at least 20 states, some funds go to social services, including housing for the homeless.

Indiana day care director sentenced to six-month jail sentence after giving children melatonin gummies

Former day care director Tonya Rachelle Voris was sentenced to 6 months in jail after she administered melatonin gummies to youngsters without parental consent.

Prostate cancer myths and common misconceptions amid high-profile prostate conditions

Amid a flurry of high-profile prostate cancer announcements, doctors are weighing in to debunk common myths and emphasize the importance of early screenings.

Chicago children's hospital targeted by cyber attack, limiting access to medical records for nearly a week

A Chicago children's hospital was forced to take its networks offline after being targeted by a digital attack. The hospital said they are investigating the situation.

Therapist blows whistle on hospital pushing teen gender transitions: 'Desperate to help my patients'

A Washington therapist said she quit her job over the uncritical demand and pressure she faced to approve transitioning her young and troubled patient's gender.

Two women with heart disease had to fight for a diagnosis. Here’s how they advocated for their health

Women's heart disease is often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Two women share how missed symptoms put their lives at risk, and how they pushed to get the diagnoses and procedures they needed.

A doctor gave me pills for a nightmarish abortion. The FDA betrayed women by letting that happen 

My nightmarish abortion started with a doctor giving me pills and promising it was the "easy way." And the FDA let it happen. Now, the Supreme Court can save others that pain.

Weekend read: Top stories of the week in Health in case you missed them

In case you missed them: Here is a roundup of some of the top Health stories and developments that Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital covered over the past week. Catch up this weekend on critical news.

To fight bone loss, FDA approves vibration belt shown to help post-menopausal women

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently granted clearance for a vibration belt known as Osteoboost, a prescription device that aims to reduce bone loss in post-menopausal women.