Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
Study suggests alcohol and smoking cause almost half of global cancer deaths
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people
Monkeypox vaccine doses being stretched to address supply issues as state updates isolation guidance
New guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration makes more of the monkeypox vaccine available as a shortage of doses continues amid an outbreak of the infectious disease.
New guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration makes more of the monkeypox vaccine available as a shortage of doses continues amid an outbreak of the infectious disease.
Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Children living near fracking sites have higher rate of cancer, Yale study finds
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Child dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Nebraska river
The organism is typically found in warmer freshwater sources, though officials warn it’s being identified farther north “as previously cooler regions become warmer and drier.”
The organism is typically found in warmer freshwater sources, though officials warn it’s being identified farther north “as previously cooler regions become warmer and drier.”
Passenger escorted off flight: Eczema rash possibly mistaken for monkeypox
A Spirit Airlines passenger is speaking out about being taken off a recent flight for what they believe was their eczema being mistaken for monkeypox.
A Spirit Airlines passenger is speaking out about being taken off a recent flight for what they believe was their eczema being mistaken for monkeypox.
San Francisco schools actively recruiting for 40 teacher vacancies as school year begins
San Francisco Unified School District has about 40 teaching vacancies and is offering hiring bonuses. But on the first day of class, every classroom had an educator.
San Francisco Unified School District has about 40 teaching vacancies and is offering hiring bonuses. But on the first day of class, every classroom had an educator.
CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Pelosi holds San Francisco town hall on monkeypox
Thousands tuned into a town hall on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, hosted by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. San Francisco accounts for around 30 percent of the state's cases,
Thousands tuned into a town hall on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, hosted by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. San Francisco accounts for around 30 percent of the state's cases,
California appeals court rejects COVID-19 fines for church
A California church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines, a state appeals court ruled.
A California church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines, a state appeals court ruled.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
Scottish government makes period products free for all
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
Laguna Honda hospital gets 2-month reprieve
Laguna Honda hospital can stay open through mid-November to fix deficiencies and stop a forced shutdown.
Laguna Honda hospital can stay open through mid-November to fix deficiencies and stop a forced shutdown.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Mental health workers prepare to strike against Kaiser
About 2,000 Kaiser mental health workers will begin a strike Monday over working conditions. They say they have already made agreements on money, but now their is a stalemate over other issues that are negatively impacting working conditions and patient care.
About 2,000 Kaiser mental health workers will begin a strike Monday over working conditions. They say they have already made agreements on money, but now their is a stalemate over other issues that are negatively impacting working conditions and patient care.