One alcoholic drink raises risk of irregular heartbeat, study suggests A single alcoholic drink was associated with a two-fold increased risk of atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, researchers found.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: New Zealand reports first death linked to shot New Zealand officials reported the country's first death linked to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
2 dead, 1 rescued in North Carolina rip tides Two people lost their lives on Wednesday after drowning in the waters off of North Carolina's Oak Island, according to reports.
Some COVID deaths are linked to Western wildfires, study shows As wildfires continue to tear through the western U.S., scientists reported that particulate matter from the blazes has been linked to an excess of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Bob Odenkirk gives health update after heart attack: 'I am doing great' Bob Odenkirk is on the mend after collapsing on the set of "Better Call Saul."
Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find A drug meant to treat cholesterol was found to reduce coronavirus infection by 70% in lab studies, with researchers calling for additional clinical trials among hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Some alcohol consumption may benefit heart disease patients, study suggests Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may offer some protective benefits for patients with heart disease, a new study suggests.
David Lust, former GOP lawmaker in South Dakota, dead at 53 David Lust, a former Republican state lawmaker in South Dakota who served four years as the state GOP’s majority leader, died suddenly Friday, according to reports.
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington recovering after emergency heart procedure: reports The last active original member of the classic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was recovering Saturday night after recently undergoing an emergency heart procedure, according to the band.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke — even thousands of miles away Smoke from the nearly 80 wildfires burning more than 1.4 million acres across the U.S. has spread over thousands of miles during the past couple of weeks, raising health and safety concerns for residents of rural communities and major cities alike.
