Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
Scottish government makes period products free for all
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
Florida leads nation in overdose deaths related to new synthetic drug, eutylone
A new synthetic drug – eutylone – is making its way across the country. Florida is the top state with overdose deaths related to it. The CDC describes it as a synthetic, psychoactive bath salt
A new synthetic drug – eutylone – is making its way across the country. Florida is the top state with overdose deaths related to it. The CDC describes it as a synthetic, psychoactive bath salt
Johnson & Johnson to end sale of talc-based baby powder globally in 2023
Johnson & Johnson maintains that the talc-based baby powder does not cause cancer.
Johnson & Johnson maintains that the talc-based baby powder does not cause cancer.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
COVID experts agree 'most people are no longer really at risk for getting severe disease'
The CDC's new guidelines are an acknowledgement that we’ve entered a new stage with COVID-19.
The CDC's new guidelines are an acknowledgement that we’ve entered a new stage with COVID-19.
Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
CDC: About 95% of Americans over 16 have some level of COVID immunity
An estimated 95% of Americans older than 16 have some level of immunity, either from being vaccinated or infected by COVID-19, prompting the CDC to further relax its guidelines.
An estimated 95% of Americans older than 16 have some level of immunity, either from being vaccinated or infected by COVID-19, prompting the CDC to further relax its guidelines.
Polio virus detected in NYC's wastewater, suggesting community spread
The polio virus has been found in New York City’s wastewater, a sign that the disease, which hadn’t been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people. Polio, which mostly affects children, was once one of the nation’s most feared diseases, with annual outbreaks causing thousands of cases of paralysis.
The polio virus has been found in New York City’s wastewater, a sign that the disease, which hadn’t been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people. Polio, which mostly affects children, was once one of the nation’s most feared diseases, with annual outbreaks causing thousands of cases of paralysis.
Florida abortion law fight goes to Florida Supreme Court
Lawyers for abortion clinics and a doctor want the Florida Supreme Court to review an appellate court decision that allowed a new 15-week limit on abortions to remain in effect as a broader legal battle plays out.
Lawyers for abortion clinics and a doctor want the Florida Supreme Court to review an appellate court decision that allowed a new 15-week limit on abortions to remain in effect as a broader legal battle plays out.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
Nebraska mother charged with helping her daughter have an abortion
A Nebraska woman is facing charges for getting abortion pills for her 17-year-old daughter to help her end her pregnancy around 24 weeks. Investigators used a search warrant to obtain Facebook messages between the two, where they discussed using medication to induce an abortion and planned to burn the fetus afterward.
A Nebraska woman is facing charges for getting abortion pills for her 17-year-old daughter to help her end her pregnancy around 24 weeks. Investigators used a search warrant to obtain Facebook messages between the two, where they discussed using medication to induce an abortion and planned to burn the fetus afterward.
Health officials urge caution after blue-green algae reported on Hillsborough River
Blue-green algae is common in Florida's freshwater environments. It can make people and pets sick and can negatively impact the surrounding ecosystem.
Blue-green algae is common in Florida's freshwater environments. It can make people and pets sick and can negatively impact the surrounding ecosystem.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
Olivia Newton-John played 'instrumental' role as advocate for Moffitt Cancer Center
"Grease" actress Olivia Newton-John, 73, died Monday after a long journey with breast cancer. The singer and actress was an outspoken advocate for health awareness, and it's what connected her to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
"Grease" actress Olivia Newton-John, 73, died Monday after a long journey with breast cancer. The singer and actress was an outspoken advocate for health awareness, and it's what connected her to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
Blue-green algae bloom reported on Hillsborough River, health officials say
A health alert was issued Tuesday after a blue-green algae bloom was found on the Hillsborough River, local health officials said.
A health alert was issued Tuesday after a blue-green algae bloom was found on the Hillsborough River, local health officials said.