50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
Survey: 62% of Americans worried about paying rent
The majority of Americans said they are concerned about their ability to pay for housing, the U.S. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation said, citing a newly released survey.
Zimbabwe: 157 unvaccinated children died amid measles outbreak
At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.
South Carolina court temporarily blocks 'fetal heartbeat' law that bans abortions around 6 weeks
The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
Palm Harbor parents call for empathy, kindness after daughter dies by suicide days before start of senior year
McKenna Brown, 16, was a star athlete with a bright future, but just days before the start of her senior year at East Lake High School she took her own life. Her parents are now sounding the alarm on the needs surrounding teenage mental health.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
FDA allows new class of hearing aids to be purchased without a prescription
The devices will be sold online or over-the-counter at pharmacies and other retail stores.
Scottish government makes period products free for all
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
In Depth: Monkeypox, AI and Imaging, Medical Corps in Ukraine
Hal is joined by UCLA Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Matt Waxman to talk about Monkeypox. Then, Dr. Gregory Sorensen, Founder and CEO of DeepHealth Radnet, Inc. joins Hal to talk about new Artificial Intelligence software that helps doctors read screening images more accurately. Also, Todd Bernhardt, Senior Director of Global Communications for International Medical Corps, describes what the situation is like on the ground in Ukraine.
UCLA to drop indoor masking requirement
Beginning Monday, UCLA will drop its indoor masking requirement, with the exception of areas where face coverings are still mandated by county health officials, such as health care facilities and on public transportation, campus officials announced.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Polio detected in New York City wastewater; Health officials taking extra precautions
Health officials are taking extra precautions after polio was found in New York City wastewater.
LAUSD Superintendent visits students' homes in push to improve classroom attendance
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho visited the homes of students who struggled to attend classes. The visit is a part of the iAttend LAUSD Campaign to improve the district's student attendance rate.
9-8-8: Hotline provides help for those facing mental health crisis
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, help is available.