Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Cluster of brain infections left children ‘incredibly sick’: CDC monitoring
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
USC doctors looking to perform world's first bladder transplant
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Bo Jackson to undergo procedure for year-long battle with chronic hiccups
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Study shows promising results with experimental skin patch to treat toddlers highly allergic to peanuts
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Morgan Wallen cancels 6 weeks of shows after 'bad news' from doctors
Wallen shared a video to his Instagram account on Tuesday explaining he got "bad news" from his doctor. After taking 10 days of vocal rest and then performing three shows, he has re-injured his vocal cords.
Wallen shared a video to his Instagram account on Tuesday explaining he got "bad news" from his doctor. After taking 10 days of vocal rest and then performing three shows, he has re-injured his vocal cords.
Regular mammograms for women should start at 40, not 50, US health panel recommends
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
AI may help shorten workouts to 20 minutes and still unlock 'fountain of youth'
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
Jamie Foxx reportedly 'not in a life-threatening situation’ after mystery ‘medical complication’
Jamie Foxx has reportedly progressed to stable condition after suffering a "medical complication" last month.
Jamie Foxx has reportedly progressed to stable condition after suffering a "medical complication" last month.
Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, submits resignation
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
Artificial intelligence helping detect early signs of breast cancer in some US hospitals
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
National Nurses Week 2023: Freebies and deals
National Nurses Week is May 6-12.
National Nurses Week is May 6-12.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
1st vaccine for RSV approved by FDA
The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.
The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.
Jamie Foxx breaks silence amid mystery ‘medical complication’
Jamie Foxx has spoken out for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April.
Jamie Foxx has spoken out for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April.