Spain proposes expanding abortion rights to teens, paid menstrual leave
A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.
Georgia stylist says incision-free weight loss procedure helped her lose 50 pounds
Rosie Axtman says she had tried every diet imaginable and was still gaining weight. In January, the 47-year-old tried a new less invasive weight loss procedure she believes has been a turning point.
4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman says he had a stroke
Lt. Governor John Fetterman announced Sunday he suffered a stroke last week.
Ex-nurse RaDonda Vaught sentenced to probation in patient medication death
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.
4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Philadelphia school officials announce 'Mask-to-Stay' as an option to remain in class
The School District of Philadelphia announced a Mask-to-Stay option for individuals in the district who may have been exposed to COVID-19, but have no symptoms and wish to remain in their classroom environment.
Researchers find cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC reports SIDS accounted for 37% of infant deaths in the United States in 2019.
Philly skyline shines pink for the Magical Mila Foundation in honor of NF Awareness Month
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is a genetic disorder occurring in one in every 3,000 births. Some inherit the gene from their parents, while others, like Mila, are the first in their family to have it.
Alaska mom says baby formula shortage 'creating extra panic' as she launches group for struggling parents
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Searches for vasectomies spike after Supreme Court draft leak of abortion ruling
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Doctors urge more COVID testing amid recent spike in cases
Flags lowered to half-staff Thursday, as the U.S. commemorates 1 million lives lost to COVID, a grim milestone that once felt unthinkable. Doctors say it’s more important than ever to test when feeling sick.
Biden co-hosts 2nd global COVID-19 summit as US nears 1 million deaths
President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 and ordered flags lowered to half-staff for the tragic milestone.
Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health
On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
Gun-related deaths reach highest level in 25 years, CDC study found
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.
COVID-19 lockdowns in China cause global shortage of ‘contrast material’ used for medical imaging
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19: 'I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted'
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.
Alabama law bans transgender treatment for kids, threatens doctors with felony
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
CVS offering free heart health screenings at Minute Clinic locations
In honor of National Women's Health Week, CVS is offering free heart health screenings at Minute Clinic locations.