Red Cross: Healthy donors needed, flu season may impact supply
The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply.
The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply.
1.3 million Americans ration insulin amid high drug prices in US, study shows
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.
Non-stick pans could be releasing millions of tiny plastic particles into your food, study finds
Researchers in Australia tested several non-stick pots and pans and mimicked cooking and cleaning processes with steel and wooden spatulas and steel wool scrubbers.
Researchers in Australia tested several non-stick pots and pans and mimicked cooking and cleaning processes with steel and wooden spatulas and steel wool scrubbers.
Wisconsin DHS launches telehealth service for COVID-19
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a free telehealth service to streamline access to COVID-19 treatment on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a free telehealth service to streamline access to COVID-19 treatment on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Amoxicillin prescribed for children is in short supply, FDA says
Here's what you need to know about an antibiotic shortage to keep your family healthy.
Here's what you need to know about an antibiotic shortage to keep your family healthy.
US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.
CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
Spirit Halloween helps hospitalized kids celebrate the holiday in style
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Drug Take Back Day in Sussex: 'Protect ourselves'
On Drug Take Back Day, people in Sussex disposed of unwanted medications. The sheriff's department said it's a great service to the community.
On Drug Take Back Day, people in Sussex disposed of unwanted medications. The sheriff's department said it's a great service to the community.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Robotic dentistry in Milwaukee; helping patients, saving time
A lot of candy will be handed out this Halloween weekend. If you're not careful, you could find yourself in need of a trip to the dentist. But new robotic technology could make that visit a lot less scary.
A lot of candy will be handed out this Halloween weekend. If you're not careful, you could find yourself in need of a trip to the dentist. But new robotic technology could make that visit a lot less scary.