Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Groundbreaking AI implants help stroke victim 'talk' for first time in nearly two decades
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Appeals court rejects UCF COVID-19 pandemic shutdown lawsuits
Adding to a series of similar rulings across the state, an appeals court Friday rejected two lawsuits alleging the University of Central Florida should be required to refund money to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adding to a series of similar rulings across the state, an appeals court Friday rejected two lawsuits alleging the University of Central Florida should be required to refund money to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Athlete trades gridiron for tire iron, raises awareness about rare heart defect
Back in 2020 when Journey Brown was a student-athlete at Penn State University, EKG testing saved his life. He contracted the coronavirus, and during testing, found out he had a genetic non-COVID-related heart condition.
Back in 2020 when Journey Brown was a student-athlete at Penn State University, EKG testing saved his life. He contracted the coronavirus, and during testing, found out he had a genetic non-COVID-related heart condition.
Florida woman struck by lightning hours before Beyonce' concert in Tampa
An Orlando woman is out of the hospital and recovering after she was struck by lightning. Her husband shares an update on her recovery.
An Orlando woman is out of the hospital and recovering after she was struck by lightning. Her husband shares an update on her recovery.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Delta launches new health technologies for in-flight medical emergencies
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment
Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.
Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
New COVID-19 variant detected in US: What to know about BA.2.86
The World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced last week it's tracking a new variant of COVID-19 called BA.2.86 that was first detected on July 24.
The World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced last week it's tracking a new variant of COVID-19 called BA.2.86 that was first detected on July 24.
Vibrio vulnificus in Florida: 26 cases of flesh-eating bacteria found in these counties
There are 26 confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus, a rare, "flesh-eating" bacteria, in Florida. Here's where those cases were reported.
There are 26 confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus, a rare, "flesh-eating" bacteria, in Florida. Here's where those cases were reported.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
Study: Dogs detect COVID better than tests
According to peer-reviewed research out of UC Santa Barbara, medical scent dogs are an effective way to screen people for COVID-19.
According to peer-reviewed research out of UC Santa Barbara, medical scent dogs are an effective way to screen people for COVID-19.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.