Pfizer's RSV vaccine 82% effective against severe infection in infants, data shows
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge
In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.
In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.
Milwaukee apartment evacuated, TCE chemical, DNR issues emergency order
A Marquette University chemistry professor said careful TCE vapor monitoring and mitigation will need to continue at the "Community Within the Corridor" apartment building as long as people live there.
A Marquette University chemistry professor said careful TCE vapor monitoring and mitigation will need to continue at the "Community Within the Corridor" apartment building as long as people live there.
Milwaukee apartment evacuated, TCE chemical, DNR issues emergency order
A Marquette University chemistry professor said careful TCE vapor monitoring and mitigation will need to continue at the "Community Within the Corridor" apartment building as long as people live there.
A Marquette University chemistry professor said careful TCE vapor monitoring and mitigation will need to continue at the "Community Within the Corridor" apartment building as long as people live there.
Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits, analysis finds
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Report ranks US states with the longest life expectancy: here's where your state falls
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
CDC warns emerging fungus can cause severe, deadly infections in hospitals, nursing homes
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Heart disease risk could be affected by one surprising factor, new study finds
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
Red Cross blood donation opportunities April 3-23
April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year.
April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year.
CDC warns against eating raw cookie dough amid salmonella cases linked to raw flour
The CDC is warning that people should not eat raw cookie dough after a salmonella outbreak that has spread to 11 states.
The CDC is warning that people should not eat raw cookie dough after a salmonella outbreak that has spread to 11 states.
Pandemic pounds pushed thousands of U.S. Army soldiers into obesity
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
Florida man says he reeked of alcohol, but he wasn't drinking: Here's what was really happening
A Florida man spent years wondering why colleagues and coworkers questioned his alcohol consumption. He said he hadn't been drinking — especially with him working as a teacher and basketball coach — but was called into the principal's office on and off for several years.
A Florida man spent years wondering why colleagues and coworkers questioned his alcohol consumption. He said he hadn't been drinking — especially with him working as a teacher and basketball coach — but was called into the principal's office on and off for several years.
Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression 'in remission'
In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.
In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.
'Zombie drug' mixed with fentanyl on the rise: 'An added danger'
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning about a sharp increase in a substance that's making what they call the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced" even deadlier.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning about a sharp increase in a substance that's making what they call the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced" even deadlier.
Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
Dentists reveal why you shouldn't brush your teeth in the shower
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.