BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Mom receives alleged wrong embryo from Pasadena clinic; Her son now has deadly cancer-causing gene
A couple is suing a Pasadena fertility clinic for allegations of wrongly transferring an embryo in vitro fertilization (IVF) that had a rare and deadly stomach cancer gene.
A couple is suing a Pasadena fertility clinic for allegations of wrongly transferring an embryo in vitro fertilization (IVF) that had a rare and deadly stomach cancer gene.
Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
Colorectal cancer is showing up in younger people and at more advanced stages: study
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Ed Sheeran’s wife diagnosed with tumor during pregnancy: ‘Spiraling through depression’
Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed second child in May 2022.
Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed second child in May 2022.
11 minute 'brisk' walks every day could reduce early deaths, study finds
Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.
Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.
Russell Stover Chocolates issues recall after candy mix-up prompts allergy alert
The company is recalling its sugar-free peanut butter cups, saying it could impact those with a pecan allergy.
The company is recalling its sugar-free peanut butter cups, saying it could impact those with a pecan allergy.
Former NFL cornerback Irv Cross posthumously diagnosed with ‘most severe type’ of CTE, researchers say
Irv Cross, who died in 2012, was diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE.
Irv Cross, who died in 2012, was diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE.
TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
New dental treatment is easier, more effective at preventing cavities, study finds
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
Fentanyl overdoses; testing strips show promise, official says
Milwaukee County's chief health policy advisor said, in the fight against opioid overdoses, fentanyl testing strips show promise.
Milwaukee County's chief health policy advisor said, in the fight against opioid overdoses, fentanyl testing strips show promise.
How officials cracked case of eyedrops that permanently blinded people
Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections. At last count, 58 Americans in 13 states have been infected. At least one died and at least five suffered permanent vision loss.
Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections. At last count, 58 Americans in 13 states have been infected. At least one died and at least five suffered permanent vision loss.
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI?s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI?s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
Study: Zero-calorie sweetener associated with high risk of heart failure, stroke and death
Researchers also noted that erythritol appeared to cause blood clots more readily in animal testing.
Researchers also noted that erythritol appeared to cause blood clots more readily in animal testing.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Shrimp sold at Walmart, Albertsons, other stores recalled over health risk
Recalled shrimp was sold in stores across Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah.
Recalled shrimp was sold in stores across Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah.
Mukwonago's Ballin' for a Cure basketball tourney supports cancer research
Shooting free throws for a good cause, the Mukwonago Girls Basketball Club hosted their second annual "Ballin for a Cure" basketball tournament Sunday.
Shooting free throws for a good cause, the Mukwonago Girls Basketball Club hosted their second annual "Ballin for a Cure" basketball tournament Sunday.
Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.