Health - Page 798

January 17, 2024

Harvard tries to shore up Silicon Valley ties after ex-president's disastrous antisemitism testimony: report

Harvard endowment managers have attempted to salvage their relationship with venture capital firms after the university's response to anti-Semitism on campus.

January 17, 2024

China's population falls again as record low births pose economic strains

China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023, its second straight annual decrease with record low birth rates and an aging population raising economic and societal challenges.

January 17, 2024

Mom of twins bans her sister-in-law from the house for refusal to call daughters by their names

A frustrated mom turned to Reddit after she banned her husband's sister from her house after the woman repeatedly refused to refer to her daughters by their individual names.

January 17, 2024

Thousands of schools risk closure due to 'massive' enrollment loss: new report

Researchers at the Brookings Institution warned that thousands of school districts risk closing due to drastic enrollment loss as parents seek other options and private schools.

January 17, 2024

Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report

Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths among young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. A cancer doctor shared insights.

January 17, 2024

Measles outbreaks in US, UK have health agencies on high alert: ‘Be vigilant’

Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and U.K. have sparked concern among health officials, as doctors emphasize the importance of getting MMR vaccines to prevent infection.

January 17, 2024

Worst cholera outbreak in 2 decades sweeps through Zambia, killing more than 400

Zambia is facing a severe cholera outbreak, with over 400 deaths and more than 10,000 infections. The government has closed schools nationwide, officials say.

January 17, 2024

Turn up the heat! Don't ignore the health benefits of being warm

'Cold plunges' have become popular as a remedy for a variety of health concerns. But it's heat and warmth that can really help your body thrive.

January 17, 2024

Hunter Biden's gun pouch had cocaine residue on it, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors say a leather pouch used by Hunter Biden to store his gun had residue on it that tested positive for cocaine by the FBI lab.

January 17, 2024

Chinese scientists experiment with deadly mutant COVID strain

Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield calls for a moratorium on gain of function research until there can be robust debate on its value and discusses the concerns of measles exposure at two major airports.