Kate's diagnosis sheds light on rise in early-onset cancer
Although Kate didn’t share what type of cancer doctors found, experts say the 42-year-old’s early onset diagnosis sheds light on an overall rise in younger people getting cancer.
Although Kate didn’t share what type of cancer doctors found, experts say the 42-year-old’s early onset diagnosis sheds light on an overall rise in younger people getting cancer.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster: EPA finds 41 creosote-linked chemicals in neighborhood
As residents in the neighborhood continue to deal with rare cancer diagnoses, recent EPA samples show a need for more testing of soil, gas, groundwater and sewers.
As residents in the neighborhood continue to deal with rare cancer diagnoses, recent EPA samples show a need for more testing of soil, gas, groundwater and sewers.
Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon
Topical glyoxylic acid may be to blame for the women's injuries, doctors say.
Topical glyoxylic acid may be to blame for the women's injuries, doctors say.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In a now-viral TikTok video, India Batson opened up after experiencing back-to-back pregnancy losses.
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.
Over 80 million people in the U.S. deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neti pots, nasal-rinsing devices linked to potentially deadly amoeba
Using tap water for nasal-rinsing devices was linked to a potentially dangerous amoeba in a new study published by CDC researchers.
Using tap water for nasal-rinsing devices was linked to a potentially dangerous amoeba in a new study published by CDC researchers.
Sneezing a lot? Blame budding trees, blooming flowers, warm weather
If your nose has been running lately, you're not alone. Over the last week, a lot of flowers have popped up across our region, including daffodils. Along with flowers, it's the tree pollen that's really getting the allergies going this week.
If your nose has been running lately, you're not alone. Over the last week, a lot of flowers have popped up across our region, including daffodils. Along with flowers, it's the tree pollen that's really getting the allergies going this week.
Virginia infant awaits life-saving double lung transplant at Texas Children’s
A Virginia mother of a 4-month-old girl in need of a double-lung transplant shares their emotional journey as they wait for a donor for their baby girl who is battling a rare disease.
A Virginia mother of a 4-month-old girl in need of a double-lung transplant shares their emotional journey as they wait for a donor for their baby girl who is battling a rare disease.
Olivia Munn breast cancer diagnosis sparks conversation of risk and calculator to assess risk
A breast cancer diagnosis from actress Olivia Munn is sparking an important conversation about awareness and prevention, but also about an online calculator that can gauge a person’s risk.
A breast cancer diagnosis from actress Olivia Munn is sparking an important conversation about awareness and prevention, but also about an online calculator that can gauge a person’s risk.