CDC considers dropping 5-day COVID isolation guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers changing its recommendations on how long people should isolate themselves after testing positive for COVID-19. The isolation period could go from five days to 24 hours.
What is Alaskapox? 1st known deadly case reported
Alaskapox, a virus primarily found in small mammals, has claimed its first human life. Learn more about the disease and how it spreads.
Heart health screening held for kids to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest
The Youth Heart Watch at CHOP and The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation teamed up to provide care to children and adolescents to find out if they’re at risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
Heart health screening held for kids to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest
The Youth Heart Watch at CHOP and The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation teamed up to provide care to children and adolescents to find out if they’re at risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
Case of human plague confirmed in Oregon
Health officials have confirmed a case of human plague in an Oregon resident who was likely infected by their cat.
Scientists turn tomatoes purple to make them more nutritious
Purple tomatoes will become available in select grocery stores for the first time. Gardeners can purchase seeds now.
The flu, COVID-19, RSV: Why everyone is getting sick
It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.
Erectile dysfunction drugs may protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests
Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.
Medicare negotiating with drugmakers on prices for expensive medications
The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting ‘magic mushroom’ decriminalization
A pair of California lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday to allow people 21 and older to consume psychedelic mushrooms under professional supervision as part of an agenda to tackle the state’s mental health and substance use crises.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more dairy products, CDC says
The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.
Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says
A federal appeals court shot down claims Monday that New Jersey residents' refusal to wear face masks at school board meetings during the COVID-19 outbreak constituted protected speech under the First Amendment.
Blood donations hit 20-year low; Red Cross offering $20 gift cards to donors
The number of blood donors in the U.S. has reached a new low, and the Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to those who roll up their sleeves.
Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'
Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.
Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Alzheimer's disease found to be transmitted through medical procedures decades ago, study finds
Researchers emphasized that dementia is "not contagious" and these were "extraordinary occurrences."
Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."