Healthy Living

Man hospitalized with seizures discovers tapeworm was in brain for decades

A man hospitalized with mysterious seizures and an "altered mental status" had tapeworms living in his brain for decades, according to researchers. 

Pfizer will let other companies make its COVID-19 pill

Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill, a move that could make the treatment available to more than half of the world’s population.

As the US races to vaccinate kids against COVID-19, some countries hold back

The U.S. is at the forefront of the race to vaccinate young children

Syphilis cases on the rise in the US: What to know

Health care professionals are reportedly sounding the alarm as syphilis cases are on the rise in the U.S.

11-year-old girl catches gonorrhea from swimming in hot spring

An 11-year-old Austrian girl was reportedly infected with gonorrhea after bathing in a popular thermal pool while on vacation in Italy. 

'Learning trap' study reveals why children may be better learners than adults

Because children explore more than adults, this helps them learn better than grown-ups, according to a recent study.

Diabetic foot ulcer treatment could kill COVID-19 virus, researchers say

A new foot ulcer formulation developed by scientists at the University of South Australia could be used to kill the COVID-19 virus, according to new research. 

Puppy dies from rat disease in New York City. Here's what other pet owners need to know

Here's what you need to know about leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that affects both pets and humans.

Shocking human tail surgically removed from newborn

A Brazilian baby boy was born with a real human tail that was successfully removed without complications at Albert Sabin Children’s Hospital in the city of Fortaleza, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports

Canine influenza outbreak: What dog owners need to know

A canine influenza outbreak in Los Angeles is drawing up concern among pet owners on the West Coast.