4 University of Arkansas students hospitalized after E. coli outbreak
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to the University of Arkansas.
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to the University of Arkansas.
Eye drops recalled over bacteria, fungi contamination
Certain eye drops are being recalled after testing by federal health officials showed that the product was contaminated with bacteria and fungi.
Certain eye drops are being recalled after testing by federal health officials showed that the product was contaminated with bacteria and fungi.
Neurosurgeon probing patient’s mystery symptoms plucks worm from woman’s brain in Australia
“I just thought: ‘What is that? It doesn’t make any sense. But it’s alive and moving,’" the surgeon told a local news outlet.
“I just thought: ‘What is that? It doesn’t make any sense. But it’s alive and moving,’" the surgeon told a local news outlet.
Medicare: These medications could be subject to price controls
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Bowie High School football player suffers heat stroke during game
There are multiple types of heat illness. Heat stroke is the most serious and potentially deadly.
There are multiple types of heat illness. Heat stroke is the most serious and potentially deadly.
Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
Experts say extreme summer heat can impact mental health
You’ve heard about seasonal depression in the winter, but experts say extreme heat in the summer—like the triple-digit temperatures we’ve seen across Central Texas—can impact your mental health as well.
You’ve heard about seasonal depression in the winter, but experts say extreme heat in the summer—like the triple-digit temperatures we’ve seen across Central Texas—can impact your mental health as well.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
One in five women report being mistreated in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for Legionnaires' disease cases
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Bronny James' July 2023 cardiac arrest linked to congenital heart defect
Bronny James' family revealed the probable cause behind the USC freshman's cardiac arrest in July 2023.
Bronny James' family revealed the probable cause behind the USC freshman's cardiac arrest in July 2023.
Groundbreaking AI implants help stroke victim 'talk' for first time in nearly two decades
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Malaria in Maryland: First local case in decades alarms health officials
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.