Stiff-person syndrome: What is it, what are the treatments and who has it?
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.
Sending Christmas cards linked with lower depression, study finds
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
Drug to prevent Alzheimer's? Study to begin enrolling young participants in ultimate test
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
FDA clears bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children under 5
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Amoxicillin shortage leaves parents of sick children scrambling
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
Triple-demic: RSV cases on the rise in California | LiveNOW from FOX
RSV can cause severe breathing problems for babies, while flu cases are also starting to rise. The situation is similar in much of the country where doctors are bracing for the possibility that RSV, flu and COVID-19 could combine to stress hospitals. One child under the age of 5 has already died due to flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Prompting officials to issue new guidance in response to the surge in RSV cases among children to help address the current and expected continued surge in hospitalizations from an early winter virus season. Meanwhile, Orange County, CA declared a local health emergency due to record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and daily emergency room visits over rapidly-spreading viral infections.
RSV can cause severe breathing problems for babies, while flu cases are also starting to rise. The situation is similar in much of the country where doctors are bracing for the possibility that RSV, flu and COVID-19 could combine to stress hospitals. One child under the age of 5 has already died due to flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Prompting officials to issue new guidance in response to the surge in RSV cases among children to help address the current and expected continued surge in hospitalizations from an early winter virus season. Meanwhile, Orange County, CA declared a local health emergency due to record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and daily emergency room visits over rapidly-spreading viral infections.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
What is Silent Santa?
Silent Santa is an event for people who have sensory processing challenges but still wish to visit the guy in the big red coat during the holidays.
Silent Santa is an event for people who have sensory processing challenges but still wish to visit the guy in the big red coat during the holidays.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
New York City Mayor Adams' new policy on mental illness
LiveNOW's Rain Augustine chats with FOX 5 New York's Morgan McKay.
LiveNOW's Rain Augustine chats with FOX 5 New York's Morgan McKay.
US flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity, CDC says
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
Several students treated for possible 'cannabis overdose' at California middle school
Ten students were treated for a possible overdose at a middle school in the San Fernando Valley, according to investigators. FOX 11 LA's Gigi Graciette spoke live from the scene with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow.
Ten students were treated for a possible overdose at a middle school in the San Fernando Valley, according to investigators. FOX 11 LA's Gigi Graciette spoke live from the scene with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow.
Tri-demic concerns: COVID-19, RSV & the flu | LiveNOW from FOX
Peter Chin-Hong, MD, a professor in the UCSF Health Division of Infectious Diseases, speaks with LiveNOW's Andrew Craft about tri-demic concerns regarding COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Dr. Chin-Hong also speaks about the shortage of children's medications across the U.S., and what parents can do if they are in need of medicine that they cannot find.
Peter Chin-Hong, MD, a professor in the UCSF Health Division of Infectious Diseases, speaks with LiveNOW's Andrew Craft about tri-demic concerns regarding COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Dr. Chin-Hong also speaks about the shortage of children's medications across the U.S., and what parents can do if they are in need of medicine that they cannot find.
10 students treated for possible overdose at middle school in Los Angeles area | LiveNOW from FOX
Ten students were treated for possible overdose at a middle school in the San Fernando Valley. Fire officials told reporters on the scene that the overdose does not involve fentanyl; they believe it was a possible cannabis overdose. Paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to Van Nuys Middle School just before 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 1, after receiving calls of students with medical complaints. At least ten students were treated; seven were taken to the hospital. Officials say affected students showed mild to moderate symptoms.
Ten students were treated for possible overdose at a middle school in the San Fernando Valley. Fire officials told reporters on the scene that the overdose does not involve fentanyl; they believe it was a possible cannabis overdose. Paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to Van Nuys Middle School just before 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 1, after receiving calls of students with medical complaints. At least ten students were treated; seven were taken to the hospital. Officials say affected students showed mild to moderate symptoms.
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.