COVID hospitalizations increase for 7th consecutive week but new boosters could help
(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 hospitalizations are continuing to rise in the United States but there is hope that the uptick could be stemmed with the... Read More.
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Mom of four’s donated organs help save four lives after she collapsed at son’s football game
(NEW YORK) -- A California mom is being remembered for her selflessness, even in death, after she collapsed on the field during her son's... Read More.
COVID-19 booster shots expected as early as next week
(WASHINGTON) -- The upcoming COVID-19 booster is expected as early as next week -- potentially as soon as Sept. 13 -- and is expected to... Read More.
6 die from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in 3 East Coast states. Here’s what to know about Vibrio vulnificus
(NEW YORK) -- At least six people have died on the East Coast this summer after being infected with "flesh-eating" bacteria in warming waters.
Health officials... Read More.
Teen opens up about gambling addiction as legalized sports betting sweeps the nation
(NEW YORK) -- In an age of proliferated and accessible mobile gambling, a 19-year-old, who first spoke with ABC News' Good Morning America last... Read More.
What to know about Merkel cell carcinoma, the rare skin cancer that led to the death of Jimmy Buffett
(NEW YORK) -- "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett died on Sept. 1 after a four-year battle with a rare skin cancer.
Buffet's website revealed he had... Read More.
Nurse saves young boy’s life by donating part of her liver
(NEW YORK) -- A 20-month-old boy with a rare genetic mutation was saved earlier this summer by a stranger who donated part of her... Read More.
New COVID variant BA.2.86 is now in five states. Here’s what to know
(NEW YORK) -- More health officials across the U.S. are reporting new cases of the COVID variant BA.2.86.
On Thursday, a genome sequencing team at Houston... Read More.
Nursing homes must boost staffing levels under new Biden plan
(WASHINGTON) -- Nursing homes that accept Medicaid and Medicare must adhere to new federally required staffing levels in order to keep receiving taxpayer money,... Read More.
Should you be shopping for talc-free beauty products?
(NEW YORK) -- Cosmetics are a part of a daily routine for many people, but how often are you actually looking at the ingredients?
"Talc... Read More.
Parents honor late son by promoting improved football safety equipment
(NEW YORK) -- Fifteen years ago, Brian and Kathy Haugen lost their son Taylor while he was playing football for his high school team.
The... Read More.
Drinking borax is a trend on social media, but doctors say it isn’t safe
(NEW YORK) -- Borax, a white, powdery substance, has long been a staple in many households as a cleaning agent and laundry detergent booster.
Now,... Read More.
