New York mom whose baby struggled with RSV has urgent message for parents
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
CDC map shows where flu cases have spiked in the US
See where flu cases are high in the U.S.
See where flu cases are high in the U.S.
WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
American Academy of Pediatrics urges Biden administration to declare emergency over 'unprecedented' RSV surge
Children's Hospital Association says system is 'stretched to its limit' due to flu, RSV
Children's Hospital Association says system is 'stretched to its limit' due to flu, RSV
Carnival Cruise Line brings back COVID-19 protocols in Australia
The move came after hundreds of passengers were infected on the Majestic Princess.
The move came after hundreds of passengers were infected on the Majestic Princess.
Bill to abolish 'pink tax' in Texas filed for fourth time
Democratic state Rep. Donna Howard of Austin has been introducing a bill to lift taxes on menstrual hygiene products for three legislative sessions now.
Democratic state Rep. Donna Howard of Austin has been introducing a bill to lift taxes on menstrual hygiene products for three legislative sessions now.
Blood donors, once banned due to mad cow disease, can give again
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
'Its amazing to hear her heart again': Mom meets man who received her daughter's donated heart
"I'm so overcome with emotion," said Andreona's mom, Amber Morgan. "It's amazing to hear her heart beat again."
"I'm so overcome with emotion," said Andreona's mom, Amber Morgan. "It's amazing to hear her heart beat again."
Why throwing out food isn't enough to stop the spread of listeria
A recent listeria outbreak spread to six states, killing one person and sending 13 others to the hospital.
A recent listeria outbreak spread to six states, killing one person and sending 13 others to the hospital.
FDA approves drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
MIT scientists say humidity 'sweet spot' may help reduce spread of COVID-19
In the study published on Nov. 16, 2022, in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, researchers report that maintaining an indoor relative humidity between 40 and 60 percent attributed to lower rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
In the study published on Nov. 16, 2022, in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, researchers report that maintaining an indoor relative humidity between 40 and 60 percent attributed to lower rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about mental health: ‘You gotta ask for help’
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
'Today' show's Al Roker reveals he was hospitalized for blood clots
Al Roker opened up about being hospitalized for blood clots on Friday.
Al Roker opened up about being hospitalized for blood clots on Friday.
US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Long COVID could be aging organs faster by 3-4 years, research shows
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.