October 8, 2023 COVID hospitalizations are still a ‘public health threat’ for America's older adults, says CDC Older adults remain at a higher risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19, according to a new report from the CDC. Two doctors weighed in on the findings.
October 8, 2023 School Avoidance Alliance founder says cutting class isn’t always truancy, mental health issues could be cause Cutting class? Chronic absenteeism could be part of a much larger problem where mental health issues force students to stay home, according to School Avoidance Alliance.
October 8, 2023 How a law meant to protect pregnant women could hurt their chances of being hired A new law that forces employers to make special accommodations for pregnant workers will have "serious consequences" for women, said a Cato Institute policy expert.
October 8, 2023 Running could ease depression as much as medication, study finds: ‘Extend the treatment arsenal’ A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam showed that running and medications had around the same benefits for mental health — but running also boosted patients' physical health.
October 8, 2023 Antibiotic doxycycline can be morning-after pill for high-risk patients after unprotected sex, CDC suggests CDC officials are set to endorse the use of a common antibiotic as a morning-after preventive measure for gay and bisexual men to combat increasingly prevalent sexually transmitted infections.
October 8, 2023 'Second coming of Jesus' is a light for humanity, says Dr. David Jeremiah: 'Glorious hope' Dr. David Jeremiah of Shadow Mountain Community Church in California reveals why faith-filled Christians should not be plagued with anxiety — and instead should rely on Jesus.
October 8, 2023 Top med school promoting curriculum that Body Mass Index is steeped in racism, promotes puberty blockers A Missouri med school is being criticized by a political advocacy group over presentations that deemed BMI as inspired by racism and encourages students to push cross-sex hormones.
October 7, 2023 Tennessee mom warns of danger after she says her daughter, 7, died while playing with popped birthday balloons A Tennessee mom is warning others about the dangers popped balloons pose, after she says her daughter died from putting one over her head.
October 7, 2023 Former MLB pitcher Jim Poole dead at 57 after battle with ALS Jim Poole, a former MLB relief pitcher, died Friday at the age of 57 after a bout with ALS, two years after he was diagnosed with the disease.
October 7, 2023 Olympic gold medal gymnast details battle with 'severe insomnia,' other 'wacko health issues' McKayla Maroney posted on Instagram earlier this week for the first time in roughly 10 months, sharing her bout with "severe insomnia" this summer.
