Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger

WASHINGTON (AP) - As President Donald Trump’s administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they just need to look around because it’s obvious how bad global warming is and how it’s getting worse.

Measles is a contagious virus. Here's what to know.

Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.

EPA backtracks about cutting staff by 65% but says major cuts are coming

WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite a comment by President Donald Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency does not plan to reduce its staff by 65%, the White House and the agency said Thursday, though major budget cuts are likely.

US looking to reduce costs of IVF

Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce costs of in vitro fertilization. He also issued a presidential memorandum calling for "radical transparency requirements" from the government, which he suggested could reduce wasteful spending.

Hawaii's Kilauea is again spewing lava

HONOLULU (AP) - Kilauea volcano began shooting lava into the air once again Wednesday on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off for nearly two months since it burst to life on Dec. 23.

White woman sues fertility clinic after delivering black baby

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Krystena Murray became pregnant after undergoing in vitro fertilization two years ago, and said she was unaware until she gave birth that the fertility clinic had made a fateful mistake.

Kennedy to examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising no change

WASHINGTON (AP) - To earn the vote he needed to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a special promise to a U.S. senator: He would not change the nation’s current vaccination schedule.

Uganda reports no new Ebola deaths

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Uganda discharged on Tuesday the last eight patients who recovered from Ebola, health authorities reported, and there were no other positive cases in the outbreak declared last month.