The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends

“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.

The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests

The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.

Pickleball injuries are commonplace - but stretching before playing is the key to reducing the risk
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Pickleball is the sport that is invading tennis courts all over the country, It is now the third-most popular sport in the country, known for it's great social interaction, physical activity and too often, injuries.

Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs

U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.

How some high schools are taking extra measures for student-athlete safety

Injuries are inevitable every sports season. According to the American Heart Association, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading medical cause of death among NCAA student-athletes.

Fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway: What to know

Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone.

Pharmacies stuck in the middle on slow rollout for new Covid vaccine

"It’s becoming more like a distribution problem, it’s outside the pharmacy control - who has the means, who has the right equipment and fridges, the demand for it," he said. "It’s a matter of allocation."

'She won’t let go of him': Tennessee couple of 69 years hold hands in final moments

An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

US task force calls for increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy

Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.

Hepatitis A confirmed at Pine Knob Music Theatre - See list of concerts with potential exposure

Health officials have confirmed hepatitis A at Pine Knob Music Theatre, and say people who attended concerts as far back as Aug. 26 may have been exposed if they ate at the Ivy Lounge.