Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
One in five women report being mistreated in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for Legionnaires' disease cases
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Groundbreaking AI implants help stroke victim 'talk' for first time in nearly two decades
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Maui fires: Water remains unsafe to drink and boil - even with filters
Brita filters, devices connected to refrigerators or sinks and even robust, whole-home systems are unlikely to address the “extreme contamination” that can happen after a fire, as being seen in Maui's water right now.
Brita filters, devices connected to refrigerators or sinks and even robust, whole-home systems are unlikely to address the “extreme contamination” that can happen after a fire, as being seen in Maui's water right now.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Malaria in Maryland: First local case in decades alarms health officials
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
Spider with erection-inducing bite shuts down supermarket, but owners insist store is safe to reopen
Researchers have used the spider's venom in studies to treat erectile dysfunction.
Researchers have used the spider's venom in studies to treat erectile dysfunction.
US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
COVID-19 took a toll on heart health as doctors still determine how to help
Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.
Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.