Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
'Dry January' brings benefits but beware a 'boozy December' in the lead-up, experts say
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
China estimates 250 million people caught COVID-19 since end of 'zero-COVID' policy: report
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
FDA changes Plan B label, says emergency contraceptive won't cause abortion
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
Christina Hall recovers in hyperbaric chamber after revealing she has lead and mercury poisoning
HGTV star speculates she developed the condition by flipping 'gross' houses
HGTV star speculates she developed the condition by flipping 'gross' houses
‘Hard road’ lies ahead for China as COVID-19 cases spiral
China has reduced testing and stopped reporting most mild COVID cases. China is among a few countries that managed to stop most domestic transmission of the virus in 2020, but it’s the last to end restrictions.
China has reduced testing and stopped reporting most mild COVID cases. China is among a few countries that managed to stop most domestic transmission of the virus in 2020, but it’s the last to end restrictions.
Italian police use Lamborghini to race kidneys to transplant recipients
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
Secret Santa: Ocala police surprise drivers with $100 instead of traffic tickets
Ocala police caught some unsuspecting drivers by surprise who thought they were getting a ticket – and were instead handed $100!
Ocala police caught some unsuspecting drivers by surprise who thought they were getting a ticket – and were instead handed $100!
Florida Supreme Court OKs DeSantis' request for grand jury investigation into COVID-19 vaccines
The Florida Supreme Court has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' request for a grand jury to investigate any alleged wrongdoing related to COVID-19 vaccines. The statewide grand jury will be empaneled in Hillsborough County, and will meet for one year.
The Florida Supreme Court has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' request for a grand jury to investigate any alleged wrongdoing related to COVID-19 vaccines. The statewide grand jury will be empaneled in Hillsborough County, and will meet for one year.
This is how long it should take to fall asleep
Experts say diet and exercise are critical in obtaining a good night's rest.
Experts say diet and exercise are critical in obtaining a good night's rest.
'1 in 133,000' occurrence: Mom, dad, newborn daughter all share same birthday
Cassidy and Dylan Scott recently welcomed their first child, Lennon, who was born at 12:30 a.m. — securing her spot as the third in the family with a December 18th birthday.
Cassidy and Dylan Scott recently welcomed their first child, Lennon, who was born at 12:30 a.m. — securing her spot as the third in the family with a December 18th birthday.
Over 379 million doses of fentanyl seized by DEA in 2022
According to the DEA, the dosage seized is high enough to 'kill every American'.
According to the DEA, the dosage seized is high enough to 'kill every American'.
FDA weighs new guidance about risks of LASIK eye surgery
The FDA wants LASIK patients to know more about the risks of the popular eye surgery, but doctors say the agency
The FDA wants LASIK patients to know more about the risks of the popular eye surgery, but doctors say the agency
Your holiday dinner may contain thousands of microplastic particles, researchers say
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Children's medication shortage: Doctors explain what parents should do amid 'tripledemic'
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
3M to stop making hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ starting in 2025
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
Golden Knights star Alex Pietrangelo opens up about daughter's serious illness: 'God answered our prayers'
Pietrangelo's daughter had the flu which developed into encephalitis
Pietrangelo's daughter had the flu which developed into encephalitis
Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Florida sets stage for more medical marijuana licenses
State health regulators on Monday set in motion a process to issue up to 22 more medical-marijuana licenses, in a highly anticipated move that could double the size of Florida’s medical-cannabis industry.
State health regulators on Monday set in motion a process to issue up to 22 more medical-marijuana licenses, in a highly anticipated move that could double the size of Florida’s medical-cannabis industry.
Study: 7.4 million patients are misdiagnosed in US emergency rooms each year
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.