‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Maya’s brother testifies in $200 million case against All Children’s Hospital
Maya Kowalski’s teenage brother was among witnesses who took the stand in a Sarasota courtroom on Friday as testimony began in a case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Study finds morning exercise could lead to better weight loss
Researchers discovered that people who worked out in the early morning hours had a lower body mass index.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Family’s $200 million lawsuit against All Children’s Hospital goes to court
A child in extreme pain, a mother’s suicide, allegations of child abuse and an unconventional Ketamine therapy took center stage in a Sarasota County courtroom on Thursday as opening statements were heard in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Doctors, parents split about new COVID vaccine guidance for kids over 6 months
Federal health leaders recently recommended the COVID vaccine for children as young as 6-months, but unlike the height of the pandemic when most people were eager to roll up their sleeves, the new guidance has drawn hesitation from pediatricians and parents alike.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
San Jose mother undergoes full limb amputation after contracting rare bacterial infection
Laura Barajas bought fish from a grocery store in San Jose and cooked it herself. The next day she was admitted to a local hospital and diagnosed with Vibrio Vulnificus, a bacterial infection.
Miracle premature twins, size of soda cans, thrive at home against all odds
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.
Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at country club splash pad
According to the CDC, amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm water.
FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products
CVS said it's already pulled its eye product from store shelves and online after getting the FDA's notice
IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
Some cleaning products, including ‘green’ ones, emit hazardous chemicals, study finds
Scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that fragrance-free “green” cleaning products produced the least amount of hazardous chemicals on average.
Philadelphia City Council takes vote on supervised injection sites
In a majority vote, the Philadelphia City Council voted and passed two resolutions on supervised injection sites on Thursday.
Philly City Council takes vote on supervised injection sites
Philadelphia City Council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Philly City Council takes vote on supervised injection sites
Philadelphia city council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Firefighters fear toxic chemicals in their gear may contribute to surge in cancer cases
Firefighters around the country are worried that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason cancer rates among their ranks are rising.
Laxatives: What to know about a shortage that Americans are facing
It's a rather delicate problem, but it needs to be talked about nonetheless. Here's what to know about a laxative shortage across the U.S., and how the country possibly got to this point.