Health

A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery. 

In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.

The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.

Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.

The CDC has identified at least 50 people with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacterium resistant to most antibiotics.

The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.

The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.

Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.

The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.

New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.

President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.

Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.

Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.

Annie Wersching is best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series “24" and providing the voice for Tess in the video game “The Last of Us."

Researchers found the risk of heart failure was about 19% higher in rural residents, especially among Black men.