Tuberculosis cases continued climbing in 2023

Forty states reported an increase in tuberculosis cases as rates increased among all age groups last year, according to the CDC.

Woman eating pork rinds accidentally swallows nail

A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.

Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases

Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.

Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD

The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.

'Sleep divorce:' more couples choosing to sleep in separate bedrooms

If you’re tired of being tired, you might consider what more couples are finding themselves doing: sleeping in separate bedrooms.

Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis

One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.

Breast cancer risk assessment tools could be lifesaving

Actress Olivia Munn revealed her battle with breast cancer last week and says a tool her doctors used helped save her life.

Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds

Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.

Strep throat: How serious can it get?

Strep throat can lead to severe infections if left untreated such as sepsis, kidney disease and could even impact the health of the heart, joints, brain and skin.

What to know when it comes to sleep products

Florida is known for its relaxing spots. So, it might make sense that the Sunshine State is also big for the bed business.

What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.

Dr. Dre suffered three strokes amid hospitalization for brain aneurysm

In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.

Bradenton police sergeant on marine unit honored with eternal reef after passing away from cancer

Sergeant Lee Cosens served in the Army and with the marine unit at Bradenton Police Department before passing away from cancer. Now, his family spent Friday morning crafting and creating a reef ball in his memory.