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.

Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in trial study

The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.

Syphilis and many other STDs are on the rise: Here's what you should know

Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.

Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

The author and journalist said on her website that she “felt sick and the room started spinning” when she discovered she had cancer in June.

CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes

The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.

Harry Styles wish comes true for Stage 4 cancer patient

19-year-old Kaylee Campbell says Harry Styles inspires her through his art, fashion, and music and her wish to see his concert came true as she battles kidney cancer.

Survey reveals what people would give up to improve their health

What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.

Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds

Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.

COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate

The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.