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March 22, 2024

Smoking with kids in car now illegal under West Virginia law

West Virginia on Friday became the 12th state in the country to ban smoking in vehicles with children present, under a bill approved by Republican Gov. Jim Justice.

March 22, 2024

How to beat spring allergies with an early pollen season this year

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says more than 80 million Americans deal with seasonal allergies. Allergy season arrived early this year in the U.S.

March 20, 2024

Goat in Minnesota tests positive for bird flu, first ever US case

A baby goat in Minnesota has tested positive for bird flu marking the first U.S. case of bird flu in cattle, sheep, goats or their relatives, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced.

March 20, 2024

New Zealand to ban disposable e-cigarettes amid surge in youth vaping

New Zealand said it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, shortly after repealing a law imposing a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes.

March 14, 2024

Measles outbreak shouldn't be made political: Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the growing measles outbreak at a Chicago migrant shelter.

March 10, 2024

Forget COVID, flu. This virus is what you need to worry about in 2024

Call it the stomach flu or Norovirus, either way it's an unpleasant way to spend a few days. Pay attention to the CDC warnings and here are a few ways to help avoid it.

February 28, 2024

US numbers indicate flu shots are performing acceptably against virus

Estimates early for the 2023-24 flu season show that the vaccine is doing a fair job in preventing adults from falling sick enough to require a doctor's visit.

February 28, 2024

New Zealand officials appeal world-first tobacco ban

Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.

February 22, 2024

‘COVID paralyzed my diaphragm’: Marathon runner shares how the infection took his breath away

A healthy runner experienced diaphragm paralysis after COVID. He tells how he overcame the condition, with the help of Dr. Matthew Kaufman of the Institute of Advanced Reconstruction in New Jersey.

February 22, 2024

Onions in your socks? Unpeeling the layers of this flu myth with expert insights

Explore the truth behind the onion-in-socks trend for colds and flu treatment, dissecting expert opinions and the power of onion compounds. Here are interesting details.