Health

First 'likely' case of monkeypox found in California

HEALTH 1 hour ago

First 'likely' case of monkeypox found in California

Public health officials in Sacramento, California, are investigating a likely case of the monkeypox virus in a traveler from Europe, where the virus has been found.

US birth rates rise for the first time in seven years

Pregnancy 1 hour ago

US birth rates rise for the first time in seven years

The birth rate in the U.S. rose by 1% in 2021 compared to 2020, according to CDC data. The birth rate among older women increased, while teen births fell.

Gay, bisexual men at increased risk for monkeypox virus: CDC

HEALTH 3 hours ago

Gay, bisexual men at increased risk for monkeypox virus: CDC

While the virus is not a sexually transmitted infection, it can be transmitted in both personal and sexual contact.

People are losing weight for the health benefits, not for physical appearance: Mayo Clinic survey

Nutrition 18 hours ago

People are losing weight for the health benefits, not for physical appearance: Mayo Clinic survey

Motivations for losing weight are not as superficial as you might think, 83% of 200,000 survey participants cite "health" over "appearance" as the primary motivator.

Dolphins use coral reef to treat skin conditions, study suggests

MEDICAL RESEARCH 19 hours ago

Dolphins use coral reef to treat skin conditions, study suggests

While the medicinal affects of coral on humans are being studied researchers observing the dolphins believe it could be used to help fight cancer, arthritis, bacterial infections, viruses, and other diseases.

Transsexual pioneer criticizes modern trans activists, says they're indoctrinating kids: 'This isn't a game'

Digital Originals 1 day ago

Transsexual pioneer criticizes modern trans activists, says they're indoctrinating kids: 'This isn't a game'

Buck Angel, a transsexual pioneer, criticized modern trans activists and said they indoctrinate minors.

Florida health officials investigating "presumptive" monkeypox case

Florida 1 day ago

Florida health officials investigating "presumptive" monkeypox case

Florida public health officials are investigating a "presumptive" case of monkeypox that is believed to be related to international travel, and have contacted individuals who he has been in contact with.

White House coronavirus advisor supports continued use of masks indoors

Coronavirus 1 day ago

White House coronavirus advisor supports continued use of masks indoors

Dr. Ashish Jha said the government remains focused on ensuring access to COVID-19 vaccinations, therapies and testing in order remain in control of the virus.

Army nears 100% vaccination, claims only 1% refusal among troops

Army 2 days ago

Army nears 100% vaccination, claims only 1% refusal among troops

The Army has stopped publishing the number of COVID-19 vaccination exemptions requested among National Guard and Reserve members, which have recorded greater pushback against the mandate.

British health report to recommend raising smoking age to 21

United Kingdom 2 days ago

British health report to recommend raising smoking age to 21

Health Secretary Sajid Javid allegedly ordered a report on smoking age in the U.K. over concerns that Prime Minister Boris Johnson intended to shelve the anti-smoking initiatives.

African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, US

Virus 3 days ago

African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, US

Scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks of monkeypox in Africa say they are baffled by the disease’s recent spread in Europe and North America

WHO meeting over monkeypox virus spread: report

World Health Organization 4 days ago

WHO meeting over monkeypox virus spread: report

The WHO is meeting about global outbreaks of the monkeypox virus. The agency tweeted Friday that infection was confirmed in 80 people.

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How Deepak Chopra became one of America's first celebrity self-help gurus

VIDEO May 13

How Deepak Chopra became one of America's first celebrity self-help gurus

Toddler ring bearer steals the show at his parents' wedding

VIDEO May 8

Toddler ring bearer steals the show at his parents' wedding

Retired Las Vegas officer who responded to Harvest Festival shooting reveals what's 'always' in his bag

Police and Law Enforcement May 7

Retired Las Vegas officer who responded to Harvest Festival shooting reveals what's 'always' in his bag

Speed skating champion Apolo Ohno shares his inspiring story

VIDEO May 6

Speed skating champion Apolo Ohno shares his inspiring story