1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.

‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video

Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.

2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
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Dr. Denis Mukwege won the 2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. Become inspired by his efforts.

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests

Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.

Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why

Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.

COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US

The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.

Long Beach reports tuberculosis outbreak
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Long Beach health officials are sounding the alarm after a tuberculosis outbreak at a local hotel.

Tuberculosis outbreak at Long Beach hotel leaves 1 dead, 9 hospitalized

A tuberculosis outbreak among residents of a single-room occupancy hotel in Long Beach has left one person dead and led to the hospitalizations of nine others.

Maternal mortality rate in U.S. declines, but racial disparities remain: CDC data

Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.

Walnuts sold in California linked to E. Coli outbreak

The Gibson Farms walnut pieces were distributed in Brentwood, Compton, Culver City and in San Diego County, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says

An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.

Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers

Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.

Here's when people think 'old age' begins, according to study

People think “old age" starts later than it used to, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.

'Vampire facials' at unlicensed spa likely resulted in HIV infections: CDC

A "vampire facial" involves drawing blood from a person's arm, separating platelets and then applying it to the patient's face using microneedles.