Health

SIDS breakthrough? Possible sudden infant death syndrome biomarker identified

Babies 3 days ago

SIDS breakthrough? Possible sudden infant death syndrome biomarker identified

Babies at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) could be identified through a biochemical marker, a new study finds.

COVID-19 counterfeit diagnostic at-home tests threaten public health: FDA

Coronavirus 3 days ago

COVID-19 counterfeit diagnostic at-home tests threaten public health: FDA

The FDA wants the public to be aware of counterfeit at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic tests circulating in the United States.

WHO reports COVID cases down everywhere but Africa, Americas

World Health Organization 3 days ago

WHO reports COVID cases down everywhere but Africa, Americas

The World Health Organization (WHO) said the number of new global COVID-19 cases has continued to decline across the world except for the Americas and Africa.

'Fountain of youth' to prevent some effects of aging may have surprising source: study

MEDICAL RESEARCH 4 days ago

'Fountain of youth' to prevent some effects of aging may have surprising source: study

Their findings could lead to a “poo pill” that humans take to “ … promote long-term health benefits and ameliorate age-associated neurodegeneration and retinal functional deterioration.”

What mysterious illness resulted in the death of 3 Americans at the Sandals resort in the Bahamas?

Rare Diseases 5 days ago

What mysterious illness resulted in the death of 3 Americans at the Sandals resort in the Bahamas?

Three Americans, two men and a woman, died at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma island in the Bahamas.

Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill

Coronavirus 6 days ago

Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill

Pfizer's new OVID-19 pill has now come under scrutiny as a small number of patients relapsed after taking the drug.

Ohio AG issues warning about 'Frankenstein opioids,' more powerful than fentanyl

Opioid Crisis 6 days ago

Ohio AG issues warning about 'Frankenstein opioids,' more powerful than fentanyl

In Ohio, forensic experts are sounding the alarm after tracking a year-over-year increase of a dangerous, new group of synthetic opioids called "nitazenes."

States need more resources to meet expected demand for crisis hotline reboot: report

MENTAL HEALTH 6 days ago

States need more resources to meet expected demand for crisis hotline reboot: report

Approximately 17% of current Lifeline calls last year were abandoned before a caller could get help, while 41% of texts and 73% of online chats were left unanswered.

Connecticut reports its first case of tick-borne Powassan virus in 2022: What to know

Health May 8

Connecticut reports its first case of tick-borne Powassan virus in 2022: What to know

The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced this Wednesday of the state’s first reported Powassan virus infection in 2022, a rare tickborne virus

Family of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst raises awareness of high-functioning depression after tragic death

MENTAL HEALTH May 8

Family of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst raises awareness of high-functioning depression after tragic death

Former 2019 Miss USA Cheslie Kryst committed suicide Jan. 30 this year, and her mother, April Simpkins, has opened up about Kryst’s secret struggle with high-functioning depression

CDC probing mysterious liver disease suspected in children's deaths

Children's Health May 6

CDC probing mysterious liver disease suspected in children's deaths

U.S. health officials are looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.

Taking ibuprofen with certain high blood pressure medications may damage kidneys, study says

High Blood Pressure May 5

Taking ibuprofen with certain high blood pressure medications may damage kidneys, study says

Patients who are prescribed a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor to control their hypertension, should avoid taking ibuprofen

America Together

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

VIDEO 3 days ago

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