Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage,' WHO panel says
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
Roe vs. Wade: Local women's centers are open in Pa., NJ, Del.
Local women’s centers want women to know they are not alone and that it’s up to them to make decisions for their bodies.
Local women’s centers want women to know they are not alone and that it’s up to them to make decisions for their bodies.
Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Juul e-cigarettes can stay on the market for now, judge rules
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
Federal court blocks FDA ban on Juul allowing company to sell e-cigarettes
A federal court has put a temporary hold on the government's order for Juul to stop selling its electronic cigarettes.
A federal court has put a temporary hold on the government's order for Juul to stop selling its electronic cigarettes.
Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision: Leaked abortion draft versus the opinion
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.
Health officials investigate major meningococcal disease in Florida
A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.
A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.
‘Flamingo Challenge’: Balancing on one leg may determine increased risk of death, study finds
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
Dr. Birx describes a White House divided on COVID response
Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."
Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."
Formula shortage ‘challenging’ for parents who have babies with allergies — doctors offer advice
"It's been horrible. My son has a dairy allergy so he needs a specific formula that has been impossible to find," one mother shared.
"It's been horrible. My son has a dairy allergy so he needs a specific formula that has been impossible to find," one mother shared.
FDA investigates new report of another baby’s death possibly tied to Abbott formula
The FDA has reviewed dozens of complaints involving Abbott formula after the company voluntarily recalled its products in February.
The FDA has reviewed dozens of complaints involving Abbott formula after the company voluntarily recalled its products in February.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
CDC panel: Elderly Americans should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
‘Total shock’: Texas woman conceives 2nd child while pregnant, gives birth to ‘twins’
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Los Alamos County, New Mexico ranked healthiest community in America for 3rd time: report
Four of the top 20 healthiest communities were located in Northern Virginia.
Four of the top 20 healthiest communities were located in Northern Virginia.
Latin dance can help improve your memory as you age, study suggests
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.