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August 19

Medical group goes against CDC, recommends COVID shots for young kids

A pediatric medical group contradicts CDC guidance by including COVID-19 vaccines in its annual immunization schedule for children at the highest risk of severe illness.

August 19

Paddleboarder encounters great white shark up close in California

Off the shore of Ventura County, California, a juvenile great white shark swims up to a paddleboarder. Check out this scene! (SWNS)

August 19

Cutting out alcohol and medicating sooner could prevent 'silent killer,' experts say

Health experts urge earlier blood pressure treatment to prevent heart disease, as well as cutting out alcohol, as new guidelines focus on comprehensive risk factors.

August 19

Tourists warned of rabies risk after bats infest cabins at national park

Health officials are sounding the alarm after hundreds of people were potentially exposed to rabies while staying in cabins at Grand Teton National Park.

August 19

Steve Doocy's Main Street USA tour stops in Beaufort, South Carolina

‘Fox & Friends’ host Steve Doocy reports from Beaufort, South Carolina, highlighting the town’s friendly spirit and sharing the history of the area.

August 19

Is it 'rude' to box up leftovers when someone else pays? Father-son feud sparks debate

A family restaurant dispute over to-go box etiquette divided a Reddit community last week. Users were split on whether the son or father was wrong in the situation.

August 19

‘I’m a psychiatrist – here’s how to reduce anxiety in just 15 seconds'

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen recommends diaphragmatic breathing as the easiest way to manage anxiety and reduce cortisol levels caused by chronic stress.

August 19

Florida man shot point-blank in chest saved by cross pendant

Aidan Perry, a Florida man who survived being shot in the chest because of a cross pendant, and surgeon Dr. Dana Taylor break down the miraculous situation. 

August 19

Ancient Roman mosaic in Sicily reveals 'extraordinary' find resembling modern footwear

Archaeologists in Sicily uncovered a Roman mosaic of flip-flop sandals, a rare find at the UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale. The villa is famous for its collection of Roman mosaics.

August 18

Valley fever cases spike to record levels in West Coast state, health officials warn

Valley fever fungal infection surges across California, affecting thousands with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and potential serious health complications.