Health - Page 28

February 25

'Father Knows Best' star Lauren Chapin dead at 80 after 5-year cancer battle

Lauren Chapin, the beloved "Father Knows Best" star who played Kathy "Kitten" Anderson, has died at age 80 after a five-year cancer battle, her son announced.

February 25

Country star Carly Pearce issues urgent health plea after being ignored by doctors: 'Please go get checked'

After years of health struggles, Carly Pearce now manages her heart inflammation condition pericarditis and encourages others to listen to their bodies.

February 25

Flu season could linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave on the way

The 2025-26 flu season could continue into spring with unusual persistence and high severity. A new H3N2 variant is causing serious illness in children, a doctor says.

February 25

Scoop: Trump brings Big Tech to White House to curb power costs amid AI boom

President Donald Trump announces major tech companies must provide their own power for new AI data centers during White House meeting in March with Secretary Chris Wright.

February 25

Essay exposes crumbling medical consensus on youth gender surgery

New York Times guest essay argues the “settled science" on youth gender surgery is fracturing as major medical groups reconsider guidance on the procedure.

February 25

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Stanford researchers develop breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that could potentially protect against a variety of infections, like COVID-19 and pneumonia, for several months.

February 24

Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump led to the reinstatement of 56 Coast Guard members removed under former President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

February 24

Diabetes risk could be lower for people who live in certain US regions, study finds

High-altitude living may reduce diabetes risk as red blood cells act like glucose "sponges," absorbing sugar from bloodstream in low-oxygen environments, research suggests.

February 24

5 ways to preserve your vision as you age, according to an ophthalmologist

Discover five key lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults over 60.

February 23

Biden friends voice concern over increased fatigue amid cancer battle: report

Joe Biden continues radiation therapy for Stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastasized to bone, with aides saying the 83-year-old former president remains active and engaged.