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February 9, 2023

Getting sepsis in the hospital is a red flag for future heart attacks, study finds

Patients who get sepsis while hospitalized are more likely to return to the hospital for a stroke, heart attack or heart failure, says a study in the American Heart Association's journal.

February 7, 2023

US infections rates related to kidney dialysis are higher among minorities, CDC reports

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that bloodstream infection rates related to kidney dialysis are higher among Blacks and Hispanics and in areas with more poverty.

February 6, 2023

South Africa confirms 2 of its cholera cases were imported from Malawi

South Africa confirmed that two of its cholera cases were imported from Malawi, where a cholera outbreak led to more than 1,000 deaths as of January.

January 17, 2023

Indonesia court hears lawsuit filed against pharmacies after 200 children die from tainted cough syrup

An Indonesian court began hearing a class-action lawsuit filed against the government and drug firms after hundreds of children have died from a tainted cough syrup.

January 12, 2023

Worst cholera outbreak in 2 decades sweeps through Malawi, has now claimed 750 lives

A cholera outbreak in the African country of Malawi has claimed the lives of 750 people. This is the worst cholera outbreak in Malawi in two decades.

January 12, 2023

Dorothy Tristan, ‘Klute’ and ‘Scarecrow’ actress, dead at 88: ‘A gentle soul’

Dorothy Tristan, an actress who made her mark in the '70s, died at her home near La Porte, Indiana, following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

January 6, 2023

COVID hospitalizations, deaths could rise in coming weeks, according to the CDC

New CDC data and ensemble forecasts suggest COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths could be on the rise in the next few weeks; meanwhile, the new XBB subvariants are considered more "immuno-evasive."

January 5, 2023

New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in US: Health experts reveal why

A new COVID-19 subvariant, XBB.1.5, is picking up speed nationwide. Dr. Marc Siegel and University of Arizona medical professor Dr. Shad Marvasti reveal what's worrisome about the contagious strain.

December 24, 2022

CDC: Flu season starting to wane after brutal start, including at least 12,000 deaths

The spread of influenza this season has already resulted in 12,000 deaths, but it could be on the decline, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

December 14, 2022

Prince Albert of Monaco's wife, Princess Charlene, reflects on her lengthy medical saga: ‘I feel less pain’

Princess Charlene of Monaco, a former Olympic swimmer, is married to Prince Albert, the son of Hollywood actress Grace Kelly. They share twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.