US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
Person infected with measles passes through LAX
A traveler who passed through LAX a week ago was infected with measles at the time, county health officials said Thursday, warning that the person may have exposed others.
A traveler who passed through LAX a week ago was infected with measles at the time, county health officials said Thursday, warning that the person may have exposed others.
British boxer dies after collapsing during pro debut
British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal died after collapsing during his professional debut on Sunday.
British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal died after collapsing during his professional debut on Sunday.
Olivia Munn says she had hysterectomy as part of ‘aggressive’ breast cancer treatment
Olivia Munn is sharing the future of her health and her family after revealing another major surgery.
Olivia Munn is sharing the future of her health and her family after revealing another major surgery.
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.
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Common cooking ingredient could reduce dementia mortality risk, study suggests
Infusing this pantry staple into your diet could pay big dividends for cognitive health and longevity, a new study suggests.
Infusing this pantry staple into your diet could pay big dividends for cognitive health and longevity, a new study suggests.
‘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.
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
Dr. Denis Mukwege won the 2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. Become inspired by his efforts.
Dr. Denis Mukwege won the 2024 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. Become inspired by his efforts.
Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline, judge rules
Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson will now make decisions on his behalf. The music legend was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson will now make decisions on his behalf. The music legend was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
‘Dance Moms’ Kalani Hilliker shocks cast by revealing mental health struggles
Former "Dance Moms" star Kalani Hilliker had a moment that stunned her fellow cast members during the reunion show, "Dance Moms: The Reunion."
Former "Dance Moms" star Kalani Hilliker had a moment that stunned her fellow cast members during the reunion show, "Dance Moms: The Reunion."
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.
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.
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.
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
25K Americans starting Wegovy weekly as supply increases and prices drop, drugmaker says
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
Long Beach reports tuberculosis outbreak
Long Beach health officials are sounding the alarm after a tuberculosis outbreak at a local hotel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.