Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
FDA OKs Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada
The FDA has approved a 2-year program that would allow Florida to buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. It will not start right away and legal challenges are expected. Here's what you need to know.
The FDA has approved a 2-year program that would allow Florida to buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. It will not start right away and legal challenges are expected. Here's what you need to know.
Wearing hearing aids routinely could lengthen people's lives, study suggests
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
Alzheimer's drugs may enter brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study finds
In a novel experiment, West Virginia University researchers used an ultrasound tool in spots in the brain to enhance the removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque.
In a novel experiment, West Virginia University researchers used an ultrasound tool in spots in the brain to enhance the removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque.
RSV slows, but flu and COVID-19 cases are soaring
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
Mystery solved! Researchers crack code on why your urine is yellow
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Steps to prioritizing mental health in 2024
Starting off the new year fresh may include new goals or resolutions. If you want to achieve your goals, you may want to put a focus on prioritizing your mental health, says licensed mental health counselor Cherlette McCullough. She shares ways you can put your mental health first as you look forward to a healthier and happier new year.
Starting off the new year fresh may include new goals or resolutions. If you want to achieve your goals, you may want to put a focus on prioritizing your mental health, says licensed mental health counselor Cherlette McCullough. She shares ways you can put your mental health first as you look forward to a healthier and happier new year.
Curious about 'Dry January?' Some benefits, tips, and what to drink in the meantime
If you’re curious about giving up alcohol, whether it’s to get a fresh start now for the new year or at some other time, you’re not alone.
If you’re curious about giving up alcohol, whether it’s to get a fresh start now for the new year or at some other time, you’re not alone.
Scientists invent doom calculator predicting when you'll DIE, how much money you'll earn
Danish researchers developed an AI machine-learning device that could accurately predict deaths of people.
Danish researchers developed an AI machine-learning device that could accurately predict deaths of people.
Move over Ozempic... there's a vibrating pill that tricks stomachs into feeling full
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
Millions of Americans can't obtain promising new weight loss drugs because Medicare won't pay
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
700 Airbus employees get sick after gourmet Christmas dinner party in France: ‘Worse than giving birth'
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Ohio miscarriage case: State prosecutor says criminal charge against woman can't be dropped
An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.
An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case.