What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment

The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.

Helping your children deal with back to school nerves
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There are dos and don'ts in dealing with back to school anxiety; we talk to an expert to help parents sort them out.

Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation

More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.

1st 2025 West Nile Virus-related death reported in Michigan

A person from west Michigan has died after becoming infected with West Nile Virus, according to the Kent County Health Department (KCHD).

East Coast, Gulf states warn of rising flesh-eating bacteria infections

Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.

How to handle back-to-school stress
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From starting a new school year to meeting new people, there are all kinds of daily challenges that can to a little anxiety for all of us.

Peer-to-peer advisors a cornerstone of Wayne County teen suicide prevention effort

It has trained more than 5,500 adults to spot the signs. But arguably the biggest breakthrough for the program is kids talking with other kids, peer-to-peer.

Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47

Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.

Dormant cancers can be reawakened by flu, COVID: Study

A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.

Doctors sound alarm over declining vaccination rates for children before back-to-school

In this TikTok era, many don’t just use social media to learn about trending topics but also for guidance on pertinent topics like healthcare issues. But doctors say when it comes to information about immunizations, TikTok is just chatter, not science.

Beware of medical misinformation on social media
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Doctor Anthony Youn recently found a video that was edited together of him endorsing a product he didn't even know about.

Kennedy Jr. may not target pesticides, processed foods,  'MAHA' draft report shows

The “Make America Healthy Again" commission released its latest draft report, which centers on promoting healthier diets and probing vaccines and prescription drugs.

FDA warns Americans to avoid certain popular sunscreen products

Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.