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.
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
Decades after military service interrupted college, 85-year-old collects diploma from USF
It’s been an extra special holiday season for an 85-year-old San Francisco native who finally got to walk across the stage to officially collect his college diploma at the University of San Francisco (USF) some 67 years after he began his college journey.
It’s been an extra special holiday season for an 85-year-old San Francisco native who finally got to walk across the stage to officially collect his college diploma at the University of San Francisco (USF) some 67 years after he began his college journey.
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.
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.
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.
‘Tripledemic’: High levels of COVID-19, RSV, flu may continue for weeks, ‘possibly even months,’ CDC warns
“It’s very concerning, I think, to all of us,” Dr. Tia Babu, an infectious disease expert, told FOX Television Stations.
“It’s very concerning, I think, to all of us,” Dr. Tia Babu, an infectious disease expert, told FOX Television Stations.
California lawmakers want to decriminalize 'Magic Mushrooms'
State lawmakers introduced a new bill on Monday, focused on decriminalizing certain naturally occurring psychedelic drugs, including a drug known popularly as “magic mushrooms.”
State lawmakers introduced a new bill on Monday, focused on decriminalizing certain naturally occurring psychedelic drugs, including a drug known popularly as “magic mushrooms.”
Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
California to end mandatory pay for workers with COVID
California will stop making companies pay employees who can’t work because they caught the coronavirus while on the job.
California will stop making companies pay employees who can’t work because they caught the coronavirus while on the job.
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss death sounds alarm on rising rates of Black male suicide
The CDC says men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide than women and Black men are the fastest-growing group of men. Mental health experts say many men struggle with opening up and getting the help they need.
The CDC says men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide than women and Black men are the fastest-growing group of men. Mental health experts say many men struggle with opening up and getting the help they need.
Respiratory illnesses hitting the Bay Area
Health officials are issuing a warning as families prepare to gather this holiday season, especially with the Bay Area in the midst of a triple epidemic.
Health officials are issuing a warning as families prepare to gather this holiday season, especially with the Bay Area in the midst of a triple epidemic.
Invasive strep A among children being investigated by CDC after UK reports several deaths
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
With 10 days of holiday shopping left, shoppers are cutting back on spending
The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping.
The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping.