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United States Health News API

Get the live top health headlines from United States with our JSON API.

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API Demonstration

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make and the JSON response you will receive when you use the news api to get the top headlines from United States.

GET
https://gnews.io/api/v4/top-headlines?country=us&category=health&apikey=API_KEY
{
    "totalArticles": 125884,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "2c927a63d3c909df26bc551ac0c6120f",
            "title": "US surpasses 1,100 measles cases in 2 months. Expect more deaths next",
            "description": "The US has recorded more than 1,100 measles cases so far this year, according to data published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a troubling milestone that has many in public health bracing for the worst.",
            "content": "ATLANTA — The U.S. has recorded more than 1,100 measles cases so far this year, according to data published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a troubling milestone that has many in public health bracing for the worst... [8895 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.ksl.com/article/51454796/us-surpasses-1100-measles-cases-in-2-months-expect-more-deaths-next",
            "image": "https://img.ksl.com/slc/3146/314609/31460935.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_story_lg",
            "publishedAt": "2026-02-27T19:40:03Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "6486035d1c6580e0b37c6e3b271d2d50",
                "name": "KSL.com",
                "url": "https://www.ksl.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "e8d6197c9e2f10f02065d00694620aa9",
            "title": "Massachusetts reports two measles cases, one in the Boston area",
            "description": "The US is experiencing its largest number of cases in decades.",
            "content": "Two people from Massachusetts, a child and an adult, have been diagnosed with measles, the state’s Department of Public Health reported Friday.\nThe adult, who lives in the greater Boston area, has an uncertain vaccination history, DPH reported, and m... [3082 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/27/metro/measles-boston-massachusetts/",
            "image": "https://bostonglobe-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DEECK2HKMMI6HCNVNY7QKUCY6Y.jpg?auth=781c61fb54ee07d259a4964e5d1d5dd1ead975b384e423a24e8fde54c0c1060f&width=1440",
            "publishedAt": "2026-02-27T18:39:37Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "4f5ad96a550eaec82f7b44d0fa63d19e",
                "name": "The Boston Globe",
                "url": "https://www.bostonglobe.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "7230cbc7160d5883e7c65a8608bc97e6",
            "title": "Eating for gut health: Simple, nutritious choices that help promote overall health",
            "description": "You have to care for your gut biome so it can care for you",
            "content": "Nurturing your gut doesn’t have to be complicated. It starts with simple, everyday food choices that help you feel your best. From fiber-rich staples to minimally processed meals, small shifts can support your microbiome and your overall wellness in ... [5141 chars]",
            "url": "https://nypost.com/contributor-content/eating-for-gut-health-simple-nutritious-choices-that-help-promote-overall-health/",
            "image": "https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/GutHealth.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=1200",
            "publishedAt": "2026-02-27T17:30:00Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "9d7e5ab9f28d430ac851e2b94640216c",
                "name": "New York Post",
                "url": "https://nypost.com"
            }
        }
    ]
}

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