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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": 109704,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "1a98eba21ba20dc2da73468aa71e27db",
            "title": "Flu Cases Fall in New York City After Reaching Highest Level in a Decade",
            "description": "Preliminary data suggests that bouts of the viral illness have already peaked, but the city’s health commissioner urged caution.",
            "content": "After skyrocketing in mid-December and causing a torrent of fever, chills and coughs, influenza appears to be retreating somewhat in New York City.\n“There is some good news: Over the last two weeks, cases have declined,” Dr. Michelle Morse, the actin... [1137 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/nyregion/nyc-flu-cases-drop-january.html",
            "image": "https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/01/08/multimedia/08met-flu-nyc-01-jmqv/08met-flu-nyc-01-jmqv-facebookJumbo.jpg",
            "publishedAt": "2026-01-08T23:28:22Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "2f580dc49292a1caf59cd86dd3c9e60b",
                "name": "The New York Times",
                "url": "https://www.nytimes.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "5b36fac226e592c9fa50192994b11387",
            "title": "Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests",
            "description": "Many people who stop using weight loss drugs will return to their previous weight within two years, a new review of existing research has found.",
            "content": "Many people who stop using weight loss drugs will return to their previous weight within two years, a new review of existing research has found.\nThis rate of weight regain is significantly faster than that seen in those who have lost weight by changi... [4715 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/08/health/weight-loss-drugs-regain-scli-intl-wellness",
            "image": "https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/gettyimages-2201698070.jpg?c=16x9&q=w_800,c_fill",
            "publishedAt": "2026-01-08T17:33:26Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "b7f8938851261c8403f75f40eb1d8645",
                "name": "CNN",
                "url": "https://www.cnn.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "aac61f3f715d88f258560d67c328221b",
            "title": "The #1 Tea Dietitians Recommend for Better Brain Function",
            "description": "One popular tea stands out for supporting brain health, thanks to its unique nutrient profile. Here’s why green tea helps support focus, memory, and cognitive reserves.",
            "content": "When it comes to brain health, most people first consider their sleep quality, meal choices, or lifestyle to keep them sharp. However, what you sip on throughout the day, whether it's water, soda, or tea, can actually impact how well your brain funct... [4145 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.realsimple.com/number-1-tea-dietitians-suggest-for-better-brain-function-11877337",
            "image": "https://www.realsimple.com/thmb/EbYgDWv3GWEdJ4DFcw8Xtv2Q6bU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/BestTeaForEnhancingBrainHealth-228313751bf043ffa602122ee57bd83e.jpg",
            "publishedAt": "2026-01-08T17:23:17Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "6a5738d76e8ac5a085d0848e77d97ed2",
                "name": "Real Simple",
                "url": "https://www.realsimple.com"
            }
        }
    ]
}

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