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Sick with a cold or flu? Here's how to know if you can still exercise: ‘Use the neck check’

November 1, 2023

Sick with a cold or flu? Here's how to know if you can still exercise: ‘Use the neck check’

Health experts weighed in on how to handle workouts when you have a cold or flu — and how to listen to your body's signals. Here are wise health care and fitness tips.

Ask a doctor: ‘Does my pet have fall allergies — and if so, how can I help?’

October 31, 2023

Ask a doctor: ‘Does my pet have fall allergies — and if so, how can I help?’

Just like humans, pets can experience allergies — particularly in the fall. Nicole Savageau, a veterinarian in Austin, Texas, shares tips for pet owners to keep their animals healthy and happy.

RSV vaccine shortage for babies: What parents need to know to keep infants safe

October 30, 2023

RSV vaccine shortage for babies: What parents need to know to keep infants safe

The CDC has announced limited availability of Sanofi immunization Beyfortus for RSV prevention in infants. Here's what parents should know to keep babies safe.

Mary Lou Retton's pneumonia: When does the infection become life-threatening? Experts share warning signs

October 20, 2023

Mary Lou Retton's pneumonia: When does the infection become life-threatening? Experts share warning signs

As Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton remains in the ICU with life-threatening pneumonia, multiple infectious disease experts share warning signs and treatments.

‘Raging’ bedbug infestation at Iowa senior living apartment complex leads to lawsuit: 'Pay special attention'

October 20, 2023

‘Raging’ bedbug infestation at Iowa senior living apartment complex leads to lawsuit: 'Pay special attention'

Tenants of Walnut Court apartments, a senior-living complex in Iowa, have filed a class-action lawsuit against the owners due to what they claim has been a years-long bedbug infestation.

Illinois reports first measles case since 2019: ‘One of the most contagious diseases known’

October 20, 2023

Illinois reports first measles case since 2019: ‘One of the most contagious diseases known’

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported its first case of measles since 2019. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and prevention of the disease.

After losing her leg to the flu, Virginia woman urges people to get vaccinated: ‘Don’t waste time’

October 18, 2023

After losing her leg to the flu, Virginia woman urges people to get vaccinated: ‘Don’t waste time’

Allison Miller was just 33 when the flu led to a bacterial infection that caused her to lose her leg. Now she is urging people to get a yearly vaccine to prevent "life-altering" complications.

Skeletons from 1918 flu pandemic reveal clues about those most likely to die, study finds

October 13, 2023

Skeletons from 1918 flu pandemic reveal clues about those most likely to die, study finds

The skeletons of people who were alive during the 1918 flu pandemic have revealed new clues as to those more likely to die from the virus, according to a new study.

California woman details a 'waterless' life due to her very rare allergy: 'I’m always dehydrated'

October 10, 2023

California woman details a 'waterless' life due to her very rare allergy: 'I’m always dehydrated'

A woman named Tessa Hansen-Smith regularly shares on social media the details of her rare allergy to water — she breaks out in hives if she comes into contact with it. Here's what to know.

UK proposes gradual increase in legal smoking age to phase out youth smoking

October 4, 2023

UK proposes gradual increase in legal smoking age to phase out youth smoking

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed a gradual increase in the legal age to purchase cigarettes in England by one year annually until it becomes illegal for the entire population.