Federal officials unveil new plan in the fight against Lyme disease and tick-borne illness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
Melinda French Gates pledges $215M to advance women’s health worldwide
Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million.
Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million.
Foreign nationals working at NIH charged with smuggling mpox into US at Metro Airport
On January 25, the two arrived at the McNamara Terminal at DTW from the Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of mpox was occurring. Their travel case contained 113 vials in Styrofoam coolers. So far, the FBI has tested 20 of the 113 vials.
On January 25, the two arrived at the McNamara Terminal at DTW from the Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of mpox was occurring. Their travel case contained 113 vials in Styrofoam coolers. So far, the FBI has tested 20 of the 113 vials.
CPR and an AED can help save a life in a critical moment
It is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. With just your hands and quick thinking, you could save a life.
It is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. With just your hands and quick thinking, you could save a life.
The doctor weighs in on summer sleep schedules
Once school is out for the summer there's freedom. That sometimes to stay up late and sleep in - is that a good idea?
Once school is out for the summer there's freedom. That sometimes to stay up late and sleep in - is that a good idea?
Cigarette smoking rates in US hit historic low among adults
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Yet another recall over Salmonella-linked milk; item sold at Costco, Target, Walmart, other stores
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
Experimental pill helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers say
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.
CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
Better Weather Fix Elixir recall expands over kratom concerns
All Better Weather Fix Elixir 15 ml bottles are being recalled because they contain kratom, according to the FDA.
All Better Weather Fix Elixir 15 ml bottles are being recalled because they contain kratom, according to the FDA.
Grilled vegetables make a healthy - and tasty side dish
There are plenty of health benefits to grilled vegetables.
There are plenty of health benefits to grilled vegetables.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
Protecting yourself from the sun's harmful UV rays
How often should you apply sunscreen? It depends on the strength of the sun, and on days when UV rays are strongest, is when it's most important. Even on cloudy days.
How often should you apply sunscreen? It depends on the strength of the sun, and on days when UV rays are strongest, is when it's most important. Even on cloudy days.
Blue Cross Blue Shield and Michigan Medicine strike deal
For months, families feared they would lose the quality of care provided by Michigan Medicine. Those fears were eased on May 27.
For months, families feared they would lose the quality of care provided by Michigan Medicine. Those fears were eased on May 27.
FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.