Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish

The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.

Kids with disabilities facing off-the-record school suspensions

Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.

iPhone alerts responders after deadly crash in Nebraska, police say

Police in Nebraska say a passenger’s cellphone automatically alerted responders after a car hit a tree in a crash that killed all six of its young occupants.

Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests

Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.

Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Watt plays days after having 'heart shocked back into rhythm'

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt was able to play in a game against the Carolina Panthers just days after he reportedly had to get his "heart shocked back into rhythm."

Consultant who examined Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa fired: reports

The Dolphins have said quarterback Tua Tagovailoa passed concussion protocol in Week 3 before taking another hard hit.

New medical tech manufacturing facility opens in Austin

The center will employ an additional 100 team members to help support increased demand for reconstructive hip, knee and shoulder implants.

Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease

Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.

Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.

2022 World Cup: Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for fans attending tournament

Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.