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Loneliness hurts not just men's mental health — it may hurt their bones, too, study suggests

June 18, 2023

Loneliness hurts not just men's mental health — it may hurt their bones, too, study suggests

A study from the Maine Health Institute for Research in Scarborough, Maine, suggests that social isolation in men may be bad not just for their mental health — but for their bone health as well.

West Nile virus season: What you must know about spread, symptoms and prevention

June 18, 2023

West Nile virus season: What you must know about spread, symptoms and prevention

As reports of the year’s first West Nile virus cases start to trickle in from across the U.S., here’s what you need to know about spread, symptoms and prevention.

Rand Paul rips Bill Gates' alleged tie to gain-of-function research: 'Funding the biggest danger to mankind'

June 18, 2023

Rand Paul rips Bill Gates' alleged tie to gain-of-function research: 'Funding the biggest danger to mankind'

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., expanded his criticism of gain-of-function research on Sunday, calling out Microsoft exec. Bill Gates for allegedly playing a major role in its funding.

Dr. Marc Siegel: Recovering smell lost from contracting COVID may take 'several months'

June 17, 2023

Dr. Marc Siegel: Recovering smell lost from contracting COVID may take 'several months'

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel discusses a study finding millions still lack smell and taste after previously contracting COVID-19 on 'Fox News Live.'

Pence vows to fire FBI Director Wray, says 'Trump's policy is the same as Joe Biden's'

June 17, 2023

Pence vows to fire FBI Director Wray, says 'Trump's policy is the same as Joe Biden's'

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he will fire FBI Director Christopher Wray and suggested that former President Donald Trump's “policy is the same" as President Biden's.

West Nile virus cases, positive samples detected across the country

June 17, 2023

West Nile virus cases, positive samples detected across the country

U.S. health officials are reporting cases and positive samples of the West Nile virus, including in an older adult in Iowa. The virus is spread primarily through mosquito bites.

FDA approves next round of COVID-19 vaccines targeting omicron variant

June 16, 2023

FDA approves next round of COVID-19 vaccines targeting omicron variant

The FDA announced Friday that the upcoming round of COVID-19 vaccines will specifically target one of the latest versions of the coronavirus, the omicron variant.

Florida couple accused of buying boats, businesses in multimillion-dollar COVID relief scam

June 16, 2023

Florida couple accused of buying boats, businesses in multimillion-dollar COVID relief scam

Timothy and Lisa Jolloff, both of southwestern Florida, have been charged with stealing over $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to spend on luxury items.

Jury convicts 2 of playing role in 'expansive online fraud schemes' including romance scams, COVID-19 fraud

June 16, 2023

Jury convicts 2 of playing role in 'expansive online fraud schemes' including romance scams, COVID-19 fraud

Two people were convicted of playing a role in what prosecutors called "expansive online fraud schemes." The schemes included romance scams and coronavirus unemployment fraud.

El Niño ocean currents, not avian flu, blamed for mass bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast

June 15, 2023

El Niño ocean currents, not avian flu, blamed for mass bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast

Mass bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast earlier this year initially raised concerns of avian flu, but the government now attributes them to the warming Pacific ocean currents.