China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
New dental treatment is easier, more effective at preventing cavities, study finds
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
How officials cracked case of eyedrops that permanently blinded people
Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections. At last count, 58 Americans in 13 states have been infected. At least one died and at least five suffered permanent vision loss.
Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections. At last count, 58 Americans in 13 states have been infected. At least one died and at least five suffered permanent vision loss.
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Study: Zero-calorie sweetener associated with high risk of heart failure, stroke and death
Researchers also noted that erythritol appeared to cause blood clots more readily in animal testing.
Researchers also noted that erythritol appeared to cause blood clots more readily in animal testing.
Texas receives failing grade in protecting students' drinking water
A clean air and water advocate from Environment Texas said Texas ranks “at the back of the class” for protecting students' drinking water.
A clean air and water advocate from Environment Texas said Texas ranks “at the back of the class” for protecting students' drinking water.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
The Grinch visits terminally-ill Fredericksburg child
A home in Virginia transformed into a Whoville wonderland in hopes of creating some happiness for a Grinch fan with a terminally ill and rare genetic disease.
A home in Virginia transformed into a Whoville wonderland in hopes of creating some happiness for a Grinch fan with a terminally ill and rare genetic disease.
Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
Dolphins' Byron Jones says he 'can't run or jump' due to injuries, issues stern warning to future players
Jones was sidelined by injury for the entire 2022 season.
Jones was sidelined by injury for the entire 2022 season.
CDC flags increase in stomach bug that’s becoming 'extensively drug-resistant'
It’s called shigellosis, and comes from easily-spread bacteria that are proving to be more and more resistant to antibiotics.
It’s called shigellosis, and comes from easily-spread bacteria that are proving to be more and more resistant to antibiotics.
Hiker collapses, dies at Arches National Park
Park rangers said the victim was a 71-year-old man from Massachusetts who was with his wife and son.
Park rangers said the victim was a 71-year-old man from Massachusetts who was with his wife and son.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
HB 300 proposes Texas sales tax breaks for baby, menstrual products
A Texas House bill filed by state Rep. Donna Howard would expand sales tax exemptions in Texas to include baby and menstrual products.
A Texas House bill filed by state Rep. Donna Howard would expand sales tax exemptions in Texas to include baby and menstrual products.
Austin woman in remission after Stage 3A colon cancer diagnosis
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths for men and women combined. But it’s also highly treatable.
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths for men and women combined. But it’s also highly treatable.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Hospice care: More on what it is and who chooses it
Doctors say most patients who choose this route have a serious or terminal illness with a projected six months or less to live.
Doctors say most patients who choose this route have a serious or terminal illness with a projected six months or less to live.