RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Wisconsin health service staff: DHS invests $8.3M to support K-12
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced $8.3 million in funding on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to support K-12 school health service staff in schools.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced $8.3 million in funding on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to support K-12 school health service staff in schools.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
ACT scores hit 30-year low, COVID learning gap to blame: experts
ACT scores have joined a list of test scores that are seeing decades lows. Experts blame it on a COVID-19 pandemic learning loss.
ACT scores have joined a list of test scores that are seeing decades lows. Experts blame it on a COVID-19 pandemic learning loss.
COVID booster for kids; Experts back vaccine, some parents hesitant
The FDA just approved a new, updated bivalent COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11. But not everyone is on board with whether to get the vaccine for their kids.
The FDA just approved a new, updated bivalent COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11. But not everyone is on board with whether to get the vaccine for their kids.
Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Woman claims L'Oréal chemical relaxers caused uterine cancer: lawsuit
Jenny Mitchell is the first woman to come forward claiming her cancer was caused by the use of L'Oréal hair straightening or relaxing products.
Jenny Mitchell is the first woman to come forward claiming her cancer was caused by the use of L'Oréal hair straightening or relaxing products.
What is RSV? US children's hospitals see rising number of cases
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
Three-dose hepatitis B vaccine regimen protects people with HIV, study finds
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Blood donations needed; Red Cross makes plea ahead of holidays
The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood or platelets now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays.
The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood or platelets now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays.
OTC hearing aids: Doctor recommends hearing test before buying
Over-the-counter hearing aids hit the shelves last week. Still, there’s a lot consumers need to know before spending between $200 to $3,000 at a major retailer.
Over-the-counter hearing aids hit the shelves last week. Still, there’s a lot consumers need to know before spending between $200 to $3,000 at a major retailer.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Aurora patient information breached; 3 million patients exposed
Personal health information of up to 3 million patients in Illinois and Wisconsin may have been exposed to outside companies through tracking technology used on a large hospital system's electronic health records website.
Personal health information of up to 3 million patients in Illinois and Wisconsin may have been exposed to outside companies through tracking technology used on a large hospital system's electronic health records website.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
'Ozempic weight loss' TikTok craze, diabetes drug harder to get
A TikTok trend promises easy weight loss, but the recent craze involving the use of the prescription drug Ozempic off-label is making it harder to get for those who need it.
A TikTok trend promises easy weight loss, but the recent craze involving the use of the prescription drug Ozempic off-label is making it harder to get for those who need it.