Health - Page 617

September 1, 2024

Grieving man refuses to give deceased wife's clothes to 'selfish' sister

A man writing on Reddit described a family situation in which his "selfish" sister would like the clothes left behind by his deceased wife. The drama has drawn over 22,000 reactions.

September 1, 2024

Fiberglass cows? Some state fairs aren’t taking any chances with bird flu concerns

Some state fairs have become creative when it comes to cow milking demonstrations and other bovine-themed events because of the spread of the bird flu.

August 31, 2024

NYC sprays pesticides to stop West Nile virus

Infection disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja shares how to protect against the mosquito-borne illness on 'Fox News Live.'

August 31, 2024

COVID vaccine distrust growing among Americans, survey finds: ‘Should be a personal choice’

A growing number of Americans are skeptical of vaccines for COVID and other infectious diseases, according to a health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

August 31, 2024

Warning from wildlife officials about venomous snake in New Jersey: 'Never touch it'

The northern copperhead snake has two shades of copper or a reddish-brown color — and wildlife officials have issued a warning in New Jersey for people to beware these venomous snakes.

August 31, 2024

WHO to deliver 1.3M polio vaccine doses to 640K children in Gaza

The World Health Organization is launching a campaign to vaccinate 640,000 Palestinian children against polio after the first case of the disease in Gaza in 25 years was reported.

August 31, 2024

Saunas have health benefits, but overuse is linked to dangerous health risks

Taking time to sit in a sauna comes with an abundance of impressive health benefits when combined with an overall healthy lifestyle, but there are risks to know.

August 31, 2024

New weight-loss medication could be a medical marvel or the next health crisis

While the benefits are undeniable, the rapid adoption of GLP-1 agonists raises concerns about potential long-term consequences, dependency, and our relationship with food and health.

August 31, 2024

Afghanistan withdrawal takes toll on US veterans’ mental health: retired lieutenant colonel

After Abbey Gate, a suicide bombing that killed 13 Americans in Afghanistan, a veterans group polled service members about their mental health.

August 31, 2024

On this day in history, August 31, 1966, Harrier Jump Jet makes first flight

The Harrier Jump Jet made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The warplane is known for its ability to take off vertically and hover like a helicopter.