COVID-19 death rates varied dramatically across US, major analysis finds
(NEW YORK) -- Death rates from COVID-19 varied dramatically across the United States, a major new analysis finds.The report, published Thursday in medical journal... Read More.
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Suicide can be contagious for teens, research shows. Here’s how parents can help
(NEW YORK) -- Rates of mental health emergencies are increasing among teenagers around the world, according to a new study from the University... Read More.
Does the TikTok trend of face taping to stop wrinkles work? A doctor weighs in
(NEW YORK) -- Simply search the hashtag #facetaping on social media and you'll get tens of thousands of posts about this beauty trend that... Read More.
Mom shares warning after son’s legs amputated following strep, influenza A infections
(NEW YORK) -- A Michigan mom is warning other parents to pay attention to their kids and take action if they seem unwell after... Read More.
Public health departments across US concerned about spread of potentially deadly fungus
(NEW YORK) -- Public health departments across the United States have expressed concern about the spread of a potentially deadly fungus after the Centers... Read More.
Invasive group A strep on the rise in parts of the US: What to know
(NEW YORK) -- Cases of invasive group A strep infections, which can cause severe illness and be deadly, remain elevated in some parts of... Read More.
Intimate AI chatbot connections raise questions over tech’s therapeutic role
(NEW YORK) -- As artificial intelligence gains more capabilities the public has flocked to apps like ChatGPT to produce content, have fun, and even... Read More.
College student who suffered brain hemorrhage in Mexico able to squeeze her mom’s hand
(NEW YORK) -- An American college student is making a slow recovery after suddenly suffering a brain hemorrhage while on a spring break trip... Read More.
Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is on the rise in children, but it’s not necessarily bad news
(ATLANTA) -- A growing number of children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder according to a report released Thursday... Read More.
Rare conjoined twin returns home after successful separation surgery
(FORT WORTH, Texas) -- One Texas family is celebrating an extra special homecoming this week.Five-month-old baby JamieLynn Finley was discharged from the Cook Children's... Read More.
Biden administration plans overhaul of US organ transplant system
(WASHINGTON) -- The Health Resources and Services Administration announced plans to overhaul the U.S. organ transplant system, after congressional scrutiny of the current operation —... Read More.
Gerber powdered infant formula voluntarily recalled due to possible bacteria exposure
(NEW YORK) -- Some of Gerber's powdered infant formula products that were manufactured at a facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, have been voluntarily recalled... Read More.
