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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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."
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.
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
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
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.
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
Police and Law Enforcement May 7 Retired Las Vegas officer who responded to Harvest Festival shooting reveals what's 'always' in his bag