Brain-eating amoeba found in popular U.S. National Parks, including Yellowstone
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
Hantavirus latest: What’s next for cruise, passengers heading home
The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.
The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.
Hantavirus latest: CDC gives update on outbreak linked to cruise ship
CDC officials are responding to a deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to an Antarctic cruise ship that has left three people dead.
CDC officials are responding to a deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to an Antarctic cruise ship that has left three people dead.
Vitamin K shot refusal at birth linked to rise in infant bleeding deaths: Report
A recent report from ProPublica found a possible link between an alarming uptick in infant bleeding deaths and parents' refusal to give their babies the vitamin K shot at birth.
A recent report from ProPublica found a possible link between an alarming uptick in infant bleeding deaths and parents' refusal to give their babies the vitamin K shot at birth.
Highly contagious norovirus spreads on cruise ship, sickening over 100 passengers and crew
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
Americans on hantavirus cruise ship to go to Nebraska
The U.S. citizens exposed to hantavirus while aboard a cruise ship are set to quarantine at The National Quarantine Unit on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus, officials said Friday. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will send a team to meet with the American passengers in the Canary Islands, where the ship is set to dock in the coming days. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also working with the multiple countries who have passengers aboard to prepare for their return and quarantine. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert, joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to break down how concerned the public should be about the risk of hantavirus spreading.
The U.S. citizens exposed to hantavirus while aboard a cruise ship are set to quarantine at The National Quarantine Unit on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus, officials said Friday. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will send a team to meet with the American passengers in the Canary Islands, where the ship is set to dock in the coming days. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also working with the multiple countries who have passengers aboard to prepare for their return and quarantine. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease expert, joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to break down how concerned the public should be about the risk of hantavirus spreading.
Military adds new rule to screen out certain medical conditions early for people looking to enlist
The U.S. Military has implemented a new screening policy aimed at improving efficiency by stopping the enlistment process earlier for applicants with certain medical conditions.
The U.S. Military has implemented a new screening policy aimed at improving efficiency by stopping the enlistment process earlier for applicants with certain medical conditions.
Alzheimer’s risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
New GLP-1 drugs could suppress desire for more than just food, study suggests
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
Hantavirus is 'not the next COVID,' experts say: What to know
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
Hantavirus outbreak: 3 more patients evacuated from cruise ship
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
Looking to get into nursing? Here are the best and worse states for nurses
Nursing is one of the most rewarding yet demanding careers. Often involving life-and-death decisions, the profession does offer meaningful rewards for life-saving work.
Nursing is one of the most rewarding yet demanding careers. Often involving life-and-death decisions, the profession does offer meaningful rewards for life-saving work.
FDA authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
Health alert issued for ravioli pasta that may contain shellfish
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
Dad survives rare internal decapitation after tree accident: 'I thought I was dying'
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.