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FILE - A human brain affected by Alzheimer's disease is displayed at the Museum of Neuroanatomy at the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, N.Y., on Oct. 7, 2003. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)

Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

12:05 AM on Wednesday, July 15

A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer's might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms

People practice Tai Chi at a park near the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, Thursday July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing

9:06 PM on Tuesday, July 14

Hundreds of people gather in Beijing’s parks every morning to practice tai chi and other traditional exercises

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause

1:55 PM on Tuesday, July 14

Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with 2026 already the nation's worst year for reported cases

These brain scan images provided by Biogen show how high levels of Alzheimer's-related tau protein, in red, dropped in a recipient of the company's experimental drug diranersen. (Biogen via AP)

An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows

9:24 AM on Tuesday, July 14

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than current treatments — by lowering the brain's production of a protein called tau

Health workers interact at the Evangelical Medical Center, in Bunia, eastern Congo, Friday, July 3, 2026, where Ebola clinical trials are scheduled to take place. (AP Photo/Dirole Lotsima Dieudonne)

Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700

9:12 AM on Tuesday, July 14

The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief has warned that most Ebola cases in eastern Congo come from unknown transmission chains

Ireland's David Howard attends a practice round at the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He's proving an inspiration

8:28 AM on Tuesday, July 14

David Howard was aged 7 when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and soon found out this rare genetic condition might not let him live beyond his mid-20s

FILE - Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., right, walks through the Capitol, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)

After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency

12:05 AM on Tuesday, July 14

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers

United States' Malik Tillman (17) scores his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

9:26 PM on Monday, July 13

Many people will experience a serious injury or medical condition at some point in their lives

FILE - Residents place their signatures on a petition in support of a ballot initiative to end Missouri's near-total ban on abortion during Missourians for Constitutionals Freedom kick-off petition drive, Feb. 6, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here's what to know

4:24 PM on Monday, July 13

Voters in one of the most conservative U.S. states will decide whether to roll back the state's abortion ban

A swimmer dives into Cedar Lake during an extreme heat warning Monday, July 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

3:18 PM on Monday, July 13

Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week

FILE - Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speak with reporters following a vote on student loans on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency

11:35 AM on Monday, July 13

The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill

Workers at an Ebola treatment center go on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses at Rwampara General Hospital, in Ituri, northeastern Congo, Monday, July 13, 2026, (AP Photo/Dirole Lotsima Dieudonne)

Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses

8:36 AM on Monday, July 13

Dozens of workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo have gone on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses

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