Tuberculosis cases continued climbing in 2023
Forty states reported an increase in tuberculosis cases as rates increased among all age groups last year, according to the CDC.
‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’
Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.
Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases
Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.
Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD
The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.
Georgia woman calls for separate waiting rooms for patients experiencing pregnancy loss
In a now-viral TikTok video, India Batson opened up after experiencing back-to-back pregnancy losses.
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
Allergy season starts early. Here's how to stop pollen from affecting your spring
Over 80 million people in the U.S. deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies.
New partnership in Orange County allows for blood transfusions in the field
First responders in Orange County are set to receive innovative technology enabling them to administer blood transfusions on-site before transporting patients to the hospital, officials announced.
Scientists suggest venting worsens anger, while breathing calms rage
After analyzing data from over 150 studies on what makes people angry, scientists at Ohio State University determined that venting can actually make things worse.
Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis
One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.
‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Strawberries, spinach top 2024 list for most pesticides
The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.
Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Cashews sold at Walmart recalled over undeclared allergens
Cashews sold at Walmart stores in more than two dozen states are being recalled due to undeclared allergens, according to an announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration.
Fake safety glasses left woman with permanent eye damage during 2017 solar eclipse, doctor says
The young woman's vision was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left before the eclipse. Within four hours of looking at the sun, she said her vision was blurry and distorted in both eyes, and the only color she could see was black.
Strep throat: How serious can it get?
Strep throat can lead to severe infections if left untreated such as sepsis, kidney disease and could even impact the health of the heart, joints, brain and skin.
What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.
Arizona girl undergoes several amputations after Group A Streptococcus diagnosis
An Arizona 2nd grader is fighting for her life as doctors diagnosed the little girl with Group A Streptococcus. Over the last two weeks, she has undergone multiple amputations.
Dr. Dre suffered three strokes amid hospitalization for brain aneurysm
In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.
The breast cancer risk assessment tool Olivia Munn used, and when to get screened for it
Olivia Munn revealed that she has breast cancer and has battled the disease since 2023.