Health

CDC director orders reorganization, saying COVID-19 response 'did not reliably meet expectations'

Coronavirus 13 hours ago

CDC director orders reorganization, saying COVID-19 response 'did not reliably meet expectations'

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced a shake-up of the agency amid criticism of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

West Nile virus detected in 2 New York City residents as infected mosquito population soars

Virus 14 hours ago

West Nile virus detected in 2 New York City residents as infected mosquito population soars

The West Nile virus has been found in two human cases as New York City deals with a record number of infected mosquito pools this summer.

Check your medicine cabinet! How to find recalled drugs

HEALTH 1 day ago

Check your medicine cabinet! How to find recalled drugs

Drug recalls can be unexpected but are necessary to pay attention to. Here's how to check your medications the medicine isn't expired and is still effective.

Skin cancer checks and sunscreen: Why these (still) matter very much for good health

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

Skin cancer checks and sunscreen: Why these (still) matter very much for good health

Summer may be winding down, but skin checks and smart sunscreen use are still extremely important. Fox News Digital spoke to dermatology experts for great advice and tips.

Hearing aids to be available without prescription after FDA rule

HEALTH 1 day ago

Hearing aids to be available without prescription after FDA rule

The FDA issued a final rule creating a new category of hearing aids that will be made available over the counter, without a need for a prescription or medical exam.

Bill Gates and South Korean president discuss expanding global health partnership

World 1 day ago

Bill Gates and South Korean president discuss expanding global health partnership

Bill Gates and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeo met earlier this week to discuss expanding their global health partnership, with Gates calling for Seoul to increase aid.

Why some communities are distrustful of doctors and public health efforts

HEALTH 2 days ago

Why some communities are distrustful of doctors and public health efforts

Amid developments with COVID, monkeypox, polio and other health issues, trust is the "glue" between doctors and patients, said one doctor said; but some communities have reason to be distrustful.

Dog infected with monkeypox after sharing bed, licking owners

Monkeypox 2 days ago

Dog infected with monkeypox after sharing bed, licking owners

A dog owned by a French gay couple has been infected with monkeypox. The dog had shared a bed with the two men, both of whom also contracted the virus.

Best care for bug bites: Doctors share treatment tips for minor and severe bites

HEALTH 3 days ago

Best care for bug bites: Doctors share treatment tips for minor and severe bites

Here’s what you need to know about bug bite treatment; doctors share their tips for addressing minor and severe bites along with warning signs people should watch for and note.

WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization

Monkeypox 4 days ago

WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization

The World Health Organization will rename the increasingly spreading monkeypox virus after concerned that the name could be discriminatory and stigmatizing.

COVID sites in NYC transition to respond to monkeypox virus

HEALTH 5 days ago

COVID sites in NYC transition to respond to monkeypox virus

New York City health officials said Friday that some COVID-19 vaccination sites for kids under the age of 5 will transition to administering monkeypox vaccine shots.

US flu season: Australia cases raise concerns, experts say

Cold and Flu 5 days ago

US flu season: Australia cases raise concerns, experts say

With the U.S. influenza season on the horizon, experts are monitoring the situation in Australia. The country's health agency says kids have been hit the hardest.

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Dallas police officers distribute new shoes to kids who need them

LIFESTYLE 10 hours ago

Dallas police officers distribute new shoes to kids who need them

Nonprofit deploys military veterans for underwater conservation missions nationwide: 'Next branch of service'

Veterans 1 day ago

Nonprofit deploys military veterans for underwater conservation missions nationwide: 'Next branch of service'

New Jersey man returns borrowed book to his public library 75 years late

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

New Jersey man returns borrowed book to his public library 75 years late

NY man cycling to all 50 states describes Montana's scenery as 'spectacular'

Biking Across America 2 days ago

NY man cycling to all 50 states describes Montana's scenery as 'spectacular'