US Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.
What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome: Justin Bieber reveals facial paralysis diagnosis
Ramsay Hunt syndrome has led Justin Bieber to cancel multiple shows because of the resulting facial paralysis.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome has led Justin Bieber to cancel multiple shows because of the resulting facial paralysis.
Study: Gym workouts may increase COVID-19 infection risk; here's how to stay safe
Researchers measured the exhaled breath at rest and during different exercise intensities among eight men and eight women.
Researchers measured the exhaled breath at rest and during different exercise intensities among eight men and eight women.
White House officials welcome shipment of baby formula at Dulles Airport
White House officials welcomed the latest shipment of baby formula coming to the U.S. at Dulles Airport Thursday.
White House officials welcomed the latest shipment of baby formula coming to the U.S. at Dulles Airport Thursday.
Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
COVID-19 was leading cause of US duty-related police deaths in 2020, study finds
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Bird flu virus detected in ducklings at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The virus that causes the avian flu, a contagious disease affecting wild and domestic birds, has been found in mallard ducklings at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to authorities.
The virus that causes the avian flu, a contagious disease affecting wild and domestic birds, has been found in mallard ducklings at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to authorities.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Powassan virus death in Connecticut
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
A Connecticut woman has died of Powassan virus, a tick borne illness.
US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
1st potential monkeypox case reported in DC
D.C. health officials have reported the first case of potential monkeypox in the District.
D.C. health officials have reported the first case of potential monkeypox in the District.
Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rate continues to worsen, jumping to 73.5%
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Elderly walking speed could indicate dementia risk, study finds
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.