Health

WHO says monkeypox risk assessed as ‘moderate'

World Health Organization 2 hours 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 5 hours 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 17 hours 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 18 hours 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 21 hours 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.

AstraZeneca gets EU backing for targeted breast cancer therapies

Reuters 22 hours ago

AstraZeneca gets EU backing for targeted breast cancer therapies

Breast cancer patients may now benefit from two of AstraZeneca's existing therapies. The EU has recommended lynparza and enhertu to treat high-risk breast cancer.

Monkeypox mutating more than previously thought, researchers say

Viruses 3 days ago

Monkeypox mutating more than previously thought, researchers say

The monkeypox outbreak has spread to 25 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Portugal scientists warn about the possible "accelerated evolution" of the virus.

What is mifepristone? Abortion medication in focus after Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision

Abortion 3 days ago

What is mifepristone? Abortion medication in focus after Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision

Mifepristone pills are used with misoprostol to end an early pregnancy. The drug blocks a hormone called progesterone, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

New Hampshire governor blocks pharmacists from dispensing ivermectin to treat COVID-19 without prescription

Bills 3 days ago

New Hampshire governor blocks pharmacists from dispensing ivermectin to treat COVID-19 without prescription

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed a bill which would have permitted pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription to treat COVID-19.

‘Iron Chef' champ, Ground Zero hero is first double lung transplant recipient at Mount Sinai Health System

HEALTH 4 days ago

‘Iron Chef' champ, Ground Zero hero is first double lung transplant recipient at Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System in New York City performed it's first double lung transplant on Iron Chef America and 9/11 volunteer, chef James Kelly of New York

Florida meningococcal outbreak among gay and bisexual men is one of worst in US history: CDC

Outbreaks 4 days ago

Florida meningococcal outbreak among gay and bisexual men is one of worst in US history: CDC

Federal and state health officials in Florida are looking into an illness cause by bacteria called meningococcal, which has killed 6 so far according to the CDC.

SC nurse admits to COVID vaccine card fraud

Health 4 days ago

SC nurse admits to COVID vaccine card fraud

A former South Carolina nursing director admitted to filling out vaccine cards for people she knew had not received the vaccine. Tammy McDonald did not receive any money for the cards.

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

VIDEO 3 days ago

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

Bryan Llenas profiles the trailblazing career of Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith

VIDEO June 17

Bryan Llenas profiles the trailblazing career of Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith

Flag Day is a patriotic spectacle in these all-American communities

LIFESTYLE June 14

Flag Day is a patriotic spectacle in these all-American communities

California transgender teen, family hope to be an inspiration to others

VIDEO June 10

California transgender teen, family hope to be an inspiration to others