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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Maryland measles case confirmed, check to see if you may have been exposed
A case of measles has been confirmed in a person who lives in Maryland.
A case of measles has been confirmed in a person who lives in Maryland.
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."
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.
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."
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."
José Andrés nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Washington, D.C.-based celebrity chef José Andrés has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Washington, D.C.-based celebrity chef José Andrés has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Virginia to-go cocktails permanent after passed by House, Senate
The Virginia state legislature has voted in favor of making cocktail to-go orders permanent.
The Virginia state legislature has voted in favor of making cocktail to-go orders permanent.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Virginia foster care organization holds annual blanket drive
A Virginia foster care organization is doing it part to help those in need stay warm this winter.
A Virginia foster care organization is doing it part to help those in need stay warm this winter.
Post-pandemic fallout still impacting college students as many struggle to stay in school
As college students across the region get back to school and begin their second semester, some co-eds are finding it difficult to hold on, even dropping out as a result of a mix of mental health and other issues.
As college students across the region get back to school and begin their second semester, some co-eds are finding it difficult to hold on, even dropping out as a result of a mix of mental health and other issues.
America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
Terminally ill musician's last song charts worldwide as she enters hospice
A local musician is releasing her final song as she enters hospice while fighting cancer.
A local musician is releasing her final song as she enters hospice while fighting cancer.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.