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Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

November 14, 2023

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

Researchers found that COVID patients who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use these home remedies.

Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness

November 13, 2023

Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness

Kristin Fox, a 42-year-old mother and high-school principal in Ohio, lost all four limbs when the flu led to a bacterial infection and sepsis infection. She told her story to Fox News Digital.

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

November 11, 2023

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

November 10, 2023

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

Children’s rates of immunization for the four state-required childhood vaccines are at an all-time low, according to a Thursday report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Florida businessman behind bars after purchasing private island with $8 million in COVID-19 relief funds

November 10, 2023

Florida businessman behind bars after purchasing private island with $8 million in COVID-19 relief funds

A Florida businessman has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison after using nearly $8 billion in stolen federal COVID-19 relief funds to buy a private island.

US sees alarming rise in childhood vaccine exemptions, health officials say

November 10, 2023

US sees alarming rise in childhood vaccine exemptions, health officials say

The U.S. is seeing an influx in children being exempt from school vaccination requirements, health officials say. The rise in exemptions is primarily due to nonmedical reasons.

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

November 10, 2023

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

As flu season looms, the virus may not only leave you vulnerable to pneumonia, fever and aches, but it may also increase your risk of heart attack, according to several past studies.

Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic

November 9, 2023

Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic

Puerto Rican health officials declared an influenza epidemic on Thursday after nearly 26,000 cases were reported, 42 of which ended in patients' deaths.

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

November 9, 2023

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

A new study has determined that 10-year-old kids who already had a genetic risk of developing ADHD saw a “significant increase" in diagnoses after COVID lockdowns.

Growing number of American schools shifting to year-round calendars

November 8, 2023

Growing number of American schools shifting to year-round calendars

A growing number of American school districts are shifting to year-round calendars as states offer incentives for the modified calendar in hopes of combating learning loss.