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Listeria outbreak may be linked to Florida, CDC says

Foodborne Illness 55 mins ago

Listeria outbreak may be linked to Florida, CDC says

About 96% of people sickened by listeria during a recent outbreak lived in Florida or had traveled to the state a month before falling ill, the CDC says.

Turkey records first case of monkeypox, according to health minister

Health 3 hours ago

Turkey records first case of monkeypox, according to health minister

Turkey's health minister has announced the country's first detected case of monkeypox on Thursday. The 37-year-old patient is now in isolation.

WHO warns 'sustained transmission' of monkeypox risks vulnerable groups

HEALTH 7 hours ago

WHO warns 'sustained transmission' of monkeypox risks vulnerable groups

The WHO warns that the monkeypox virus will threaten high-risk groups, such as pregnant women, immunocompromised people, and children, is sustained transmission continues.

Cannabis users are at greater risk for emergency and inpatient care: study

Health 1 day ago

Cannabis users are at greater risk for emergency and inpatient care: study

Marijuana users are more likely to be hospitalized than those who do not use marijuana according to a study published by the BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

White House says 1.6 million monkeypox vaccines will be available by the end of the year

Vaccine 1 day ago

White House says 1.6 million monkeypox vaccines will be available by the end of the year

The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that 1.6 million doses of the monkeypox vaccine will be available to states by the end of this year.

Monkeypox outbreak: CDC activates Emergency Operations Center to bolster agency’s response

HEALTH 2 days ago

Monkeypox outbreak: CDC activates Emergency Operations Center to bolster agency’s response

The CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center bolstering the agency as the number of monkeypox cases increases, allowing quicker response.

Adventurous childhood play may buffer against anxiety and depression: study

HEALTH 2 days ago

Adventurous childhood play may buffer against anxiety and depression: study

A new study confirms what many parents already teach their kids – playing outside may be beneficial for their health, especially after COVID-19 restrictions.

WHO says monkeypox risk assessed as ‘moderate'

World Health Organization 2 days ago

WHO says monkeypox risk assessed as ‘moderate'

The monkeypox virus outbreak has been assessed as "moderate" by the World Health Organization. The United Nations health agency said it is monitoring the situation.

What to do if you get Monkeypox: Symptoms, vaccinations, and treatments

INFECTIOUS DISEASE 2 days ago

What to do if you get Monkeypox: Symptoms, vaccinations, and treatments

Here are the preventable steps you can use to treat Monkeypox, recognize critical symptoms, and discover emerging vaccines for the disease.

COVID-19 may increase risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke: study

HEALTH 3 days ago

COVID-19 may increase risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke: study

A Danish study discovered that patients leaving the hospital after a COVID-19 infection were more likely to have a higher risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Emergency contraception, like Plan B, unscathed after SCOTUS reverses Roe v. Wade: report

HEALTH 3 days ago

Emergency contraception, like Plan B, unscathed after SCOTUS reverses Roe v. Wade: report

After the Supreme Court's decision to overrule Roe V. Wade, emergency contraception is still available nationwide whether in the form of an IUD or pills such as Plan B.

Cannabis use has risen with legalization and COVID lockdowns, U.N. reports

Reuters 3 days ago

Cannabis use has risen with legalization and COVID lockdowns, U.N. reports

Cannabis use has increased in areas where it has been legalized. COVID lockdowns have also contributed to increased use, raising the risk of depression and suicide.

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July 4th trivia: Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence?

LIFESTYLE 1 hour ago

July 4th trivia: Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence?

MLB's lone openly gay former player Billy Bean shares his story

VIDEO 12 hours ago

MLB's lone openly gay former player Billy Bean shares his story

4th of July: What is it and why do we celebrate the holiday with fireworks?

LIFESTYLE 12 hours ago

4th of July: What is it and why do we celebrate the holiday with fireworks?

On abortion ruling, son of Franklin Graham says ‘we prayed for this,’ ‘now its time for the church to stand up’

VIDEO 5 days ago

On abortion ruling, son of Franklin Graham says ‘we prayed for this,’ ‘now its time for the church to stand up’