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COVID-19 claims youngest victim in Los Angeles as county sees near-record number of deaths in single day

Coronavirus 2 hours ago

COVID-19 claims youngest victim in Los Angeles as county sees near-record number of deaths in single day

A 15-month-old died from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County on Wednesday as the county is dealing with a surge of infections and a near-record number of deaths.

Researchers find possible link between sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence with cycling workouts

Sexual Health 10 hours ago

Researchers find possible link between sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence with cycling workouts

Pelvic floor experts weigh in on what cyclists should know

Increased daily exercise for 10 minutes could prevent more than 100K deaths a year: study

Fitness 12 hours ago

Increased daily exercise for 10 minutes could prevent more than 100K deaths a year: study

An increase in daily physical activity of 10 minutes could help to save more than 100,000 lives, researchers say.

CDC data shows omicron accounts for 99.9% of new cases as experts investigate sub-variant

Coronavirus 13 hours ago

CDC data shows omicron accounts for 99.9% of new cases as experts investigate sub-variant

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows the omicron variant of the coronavirus now accounts for 99.9% of new COVID-19 cases. This comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) and health officials are keeping their eyes on a COVID-19 sub-variant called BA.2.

More than 1.1M children diagnosed with COVID-19 in a week, report says

Coronavirus 14 hours ago

More than 1.1M children diagnosed with COVID-19 in a week, report says

More than 1.1 million children were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the week ended Jan. 20.

Louisiana-based ambulance company hopes to offer solution to EMS labor crisis: 'Could mean life or death'

Louisiana 1 day ago

Louisiana-based ambulance company hopes to offer solution to EMS labor crisis: 'Could mean life or death'

The national shortage of EMTs and paramedics is crippling ambulance services across the U.S. Louisiana-based Acadian Ambulance hopes to offer a solution.

Fauci says omicron vaccine would be 'prudent,' doesn't think COVID-19 will be eradicated

Anthony Fauci 1 day ago

Fauci says omicron vaccine would be 'prudent,' doesn't think COVID-19 will be eradicated

White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that a vaccine specifically targeting the omicron variant of the coronavirus would be "prudent."

Woman who helped monkeys in Pennsylvania crash experiencing health issues: report

HEALTH 1 day ago

Woman who helped monkeys in Pennsylvania crash experiencing health issues: report

A Pennsylvania woman who came into contact with escaped cynomolgus macaque monkeys following a truck crash outside Danville is reportedly experiencing health problems.

Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report

Coronavirus 1 day ago

Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report

The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.

How COVID data will change after Biden's testing push

Coronavirus 1 day ago

How COVID data will change after Biden's testing push

Amid an ongoing surge of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, the Biden administration launched a new testing initiative last week, sending every residence four free rapid tests and requiring private health insurers to cover up to eight at-home tests per month for those on their plans.

13-year-old boy dies from suspected fentanyl overdose death while at school, raising alarm

Opioid Crisis 2 days ago

13-year-old boy dies from suspected fentanyl overdose death while at school, raising alarm

A Connecticut school continued to decontaminate the building after a 13-year-old student died after he reportedly ingested fentanyl at the school last week

COVID-19: Researchers study long-term impact first round of infection had on sense of smell

Coronavirus 2 days ago

COVID-19: Researchers study long-term impact first round of infection had on sense of smell

Researchers in Sweden are trying to learn more about the long-term impact that the first wave of COVID-19 infections had on individuals who lost their sense of smell when they first learned they had the virus.

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Louisiana-based ambulance company hopes to offer solution to EMS labor crisis: 'Could mean life or death'

Louisiana 1 day ago

Louisiana-based ambulance company hopes to offer solution to EMS labor crisis: 'Could mean life or death'

How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more

Holiday 2 days ago

How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more

How to spread Valentine's Day love to veterans and deployed service members

Holiday 5 days ago

How to spread Valentine's Day love to veterans and deployed service members

NJ students building home in school parking lot for family in need

VIDEO January 19

NJ students building home in school parking lot for family in need