Pennsylvania woman dies of West Nile virus, 1st case in Pittsburgh area this year
(NEW YORK) -- A Pennsylvania woman in her 80s has died after contracting West Nile virus, health officials said this week.
The woman lived in... Read More.
Health
Why you should wait a few days before taking an at-home COVID test if you’re sick
(NEW YORK) -- The best time to take an at-home COVID-19 test is on the fourth day of having symptoms, according to a study... Read More.
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 credits clinical trial with saving her life
(NEW YORK) -- Kate Korson was living out her dream of caring for rescue horses in Colorado and preparing to celebrate her 34th birthday... Read More.
Military family worries they can’t afford child’s lifesaving medications if government shuts down
(WASHINGTON) -- For one military family, the consequences of a partial government shutdown would be dire: It could mean not affording treatments and medications... Read More.
An FDA committee said one type of nasal decongestant doesn’t work, but experts say here’s what does
(NEW YORK) -- Over-the-counter agents to treat upper respiratory symptoms like nasal congestion make up a multi-billion-dollar business. But recently, a Food and Drug... Read More.
New consumer warning about websites selling drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro used for weight loss
(NEW YORK) -- Amid the high cost and rising popularity of drugs used for weight loss like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, pharmacists and medical... Read More.
Free at-home COVID tests from the US government are back. Here’s how to get them
(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration this week relaunched the website where Americans can once again order free at-home COVID tests.
The website had been shut down... Read More.
Mom says bullying led to her daughter’s suicide. Now she’s trying to help save other kids
(NEW YORK) -- Brittany Tichenor remembers her daughter Isabella, whom she called Izzy, as the "sweetest person" she has ever met, someone who was... Read More.
What one year in space does to the body as NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns home
(NEW YORK) -- After 371 days in space, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is returning to Earth Wednesday.
The 47-year-old broke the record for the longest... Read More.
Genetically modified mosquitoes and vaccines — what you need to know about dengue fever
(NEW YORK) -- More than three million cases of dengue fever have been reported in the Americas this year with over 882 in the... Read More.
Scientists say some tests may be able to identify the markers of prolonged COVID symptoms in the future
(NEW YORK) -- While there is no specific test to determine if someone is experiencing long COVID, a new study published in Nature used... Read More.
Almost half of US adults plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
(NEW YORK) -- Nearly half of all adults in the United States plan to get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine, according to results from... Read More.
