CTE: Ex-MLS player becomes 1st in the league diagnosed with brain disease
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
Plan B pills see demand surge after overturning of Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has lead to a surge in sales for "morning after" pills.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has lead to a surge in sales for "morning after" pills.
Omicron considered dominant variant in U.S.
Omicron is considered the dominant variant for COVID-19 across the United States.
Omicron is considered the dominant variant for COVID-19 across the United States.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
West Hollywood approves extending last call at bars until 4 AM
In a 3-2 vote Monday night, the West Hollywood City Council voted to extend the city's last call time, which will allow bars to keep the party going.
In a 3-2 vote Monday night, the West Hollywood City Council voted to extend the city's last call time, which will allow bars to keep the party going.
Vitamins, supplements may be waste of money for most Americans, report suggests
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
Careful of painful 'margarita burns' when making that summer cocktail
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
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.
Up to 40K Army Guard troops unvaccinated, some face dismissal
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
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.
‘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.
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.