4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.
Sydney Towle, TikTok creator who documented cancer journey, dies at 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower
Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.
Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.
CDC expands iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak to 15 states
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
Building back-to-school confidence
The first week of school can be tough, especially for younger children starting a new classroom. Apurva Bhatt, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Children's Health, gives insight.
The first week of school can be tough, especially for younger children starting a new classroom. Apurva Bhatt, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Children's Health, gives insight.
These states have the most underprivileged children, study finds
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
Nation's largest food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after outbreak linked to two deaths
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning TikTok livestream, wellness check
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Happy tears: Young Oakland man is surprised with a work van and tools for his new business
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from stores after salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
California health officials urge vaccinations ahead of school year
As the upcoming school year approaches, public health officials are urging families to prioritize obtaining all required vaccinations for their children.
As the upcoming school year approaches, public health officials are urging families to prioritize obtaining all required vaccinations for their children.
Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Rethinking protein: Less may be more for healthy aging, study finds
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
East Bay woman and stage 4 lung cancer survivor shares story of hope five years later
Lung cancer is often associated with smoking, but according to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, 60% of people now diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers. Maggie McCloskey is one of them.
Lung cancer is often associated with smoking, but according to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, 60% of people now diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers. Maggie McCloskey is one of them.
Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
82-year-old Bay Area man on track to ride 50K miles on same bike he bought 50 years ago
An 82-year-old Bay Area man is on the verge of completing 50,000 miles on the same Schwinn Varsity 10-speed bicycle he purchased 50 years ago.
An 82-year-old Bay Area man is on the verge of completing 50,000 miles on the same Schwinn Varsity 10-speed bicycle he purchased 50 years ago.