H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California farm
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.
Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.
Pfizer to pay nearly $60M over kickbacks for migraine drug once promoted by Lady Gaga
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
Alabama woman becomes longest living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, has surpassed two months post-surgery, making her the longest living recipient of such a transplant.
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, has surpassed two months post-surgery, making her the longest living recipient of such a transplant.
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security detail revoked by President Trump
President Donald Trump has ended the government security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, his chief medical adviser during much of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump has ended the government security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, his chief medical adviser during much of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Stressed teens earn less money as adults, study finds
Teens dealing with stress tend to struggle as they enter the labor force as young adults, which can affect their pay, according to a study.
Teens dealing with stress tend to struggle as they enter the labor force as young adults, which can affect their pay, according to a study.
Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
Up to 4 in 10 Americans over 55 could develop dementia: How to reduce your risk
A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.
A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.
Why is Norovirus so bad this year? Cases surge across the US
Norovirus cases are on the rise this winter, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Norovirus cases are on the rise this winter, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation, USDA report finds
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Prince George’s County Public Schools open meal distribution sites during snow closure
Prince George’s County Public Schools opened five emergency meal distribution sites on Wednesday to provide breakfast and lunch to students during the snow closure.
Prince George’s County Public Schools opened five emergency meal distribution sites on Wednesday to provide breakfast and lunch to students during the snow closure.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.