Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
AdventHealth Orlando: Most common sports injuries, and how to treat them
AdventHealth's Dr. Jason Epstein joined Good Day Orlando to talk about the most common sports injuries and how to treat them. Visit TransformingOrtho.com for more information.
AdventHealth's Dr. Jason Epstein joined Good Day Orlando to talk about the most common sports injuries and how to treat them. Visit TransformingOrtho.com for more information.
Three-dose hepatitis B vaccine regimen protects people with HIV, study finds
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
UCF doctor carefully watches for concussions at Knights games to protect athletes long-term
Doctors say their number one goal is to protect athletes in the long term by watching them for concussions.
Doctors say their number one goal is to protect athletes in the long term by watching them for concussions.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says there will be no children's COVID vaccine mandate
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has come out against routine COVID-19 vaccines for children.
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has come out against routine COVID-19 vaccines for children.
Young boy dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Mead
A juvenile has died from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Mead earlier this month. Health officials are saying the death was rare.
A juvenile has died from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Mead earlier this month. Health officials are saying the death was rare.
Turkey prices up 73% compared to last year due to factors like the bird flu
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
More gardens, green space might boost life spans in poorer neighborhoods, study finds
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Clinical trials helping breast cancer patients
Billions of dollars are poured into research to find better ways to fight everything from Alzheimer's to breast cancer. Clinical trials, of course, are a popular way to test some new drugs on patients, and some of those patients have exhausted all their options.
Billions of dollars are poured into research to find better ways to fight everything from Alzheimer's to breast cancer. Clinical trials, of course, are a popular way to test some new drugs on patients, and some of those patients have exhausted all their options.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
Flesh-eating bacterial infections, deaths increase in Florida after Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian brought more than just storm surges and coastal flooding to the sunshine state. The deadly storm bought along a life-threatening flesh-eating bacterial infection that nearly doubled in the state since last year.
Hurricane Ian brought more than just storm surges and coastal flooding to the sunshine state. The deadly storm bought along a life-threatening flesh-eating bacterial infection that nearly doubled in the state since last year.
Children whose parents lack warmth more likely to grow up obese, study finds
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.