Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
Florida K-9 sniffs out $1.5 million worth of meth
Well done, K-9 Rico!
Well done, K-9 Rico!
Paxlovid: How much it costs and where to get it
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning, and the White House said he is taking the Pfizer pill Paxlovid to treat the virus.
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning, and the White House said he is taking the Pfizer pill Paxlovid to treat the virus.
What is Paxlovid? President Biden prescribed medication to fight COVID-19 symptoms
President Joe Biden is being treated for a coronavirus infection. In a video, the president said his symptoms were mild. He has been prescribed a medication known as Paxlovid, which treats the symptoms of COVID-19.
President Joe Biden is being treated for a coronavirus infection. In a video, the president said his symptoms were mild. He has been prescribed a medication known as Paxlovid, which treats the symptoms of COVID-19.
Giant African snails found in Pasco County test positive for dangerous parasite
The Florida Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday that giant African land snails found in Pasco County tested positive for a dangerous parasite called rat lungworm.
The Florida Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday that giant African land snails found in Pasco County tested positive for a dangerous parasite called rat lungworm.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
USF PACT study looks to prevent dementia with brain games
The PACT study at the University of South Florida stands for preventing Alzheimer’s with cognitive training. It's a five-year clinical trial that investigates the effectiveness of cognitive training or computer brain games to delay cognitive decline.
The PACT study at the University of South Florida stands for preventing Alzheimer’s with cognitive training. It's a five-year clinical trial that investigates the effectiveness of cognitive training or computer brain games to delay cognitive decline.
75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Florida's Space Coast marketing itself as tourism destination
Florida's Space Coast is stepping up efforts to build more resorts and hotels as part of plans to attract more visitors. They hope to use the aerospace and cruise ship industries as integral parts of a growing tourism sector.
Florida's Space Coast is stepping up efforts to build more resorts and hotels as part of plans to attract more visitors. They hope to use the aerospace and cruise ship industries as integral parts of a growing tourism sector.
West Virginia judge blocks state's ability to enforce 150-year-old abortion ban
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
CDC ends COVID-19 reporting program for cruise industry
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ending a voluntary COVID-19 reporting program for the cruise industry.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ending a voluntary COVID-19 reporting program for the cruise industry.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
West Virginia woman wakes up from 2-year coma after being attacked; brother arrested
West Virginia authorities on Friday announced the arrest of a man in the attempted murder of his sister after she awoke from a two-year coma.
West Virginia authorities on Friday announced the arrest of a man in the attempted murder of his sister after she awoke from a two-year coma.