-
Doctor shares warning signs after Virginia college athlete sidelined by heart condition
A University of Virginia athlete was recently diagnosed with a heart condition that pose a serious risk to young athletes — but it can also be difficult to detect. Here are the warning signs doctors say you should never ignore.
-
Nutrition is often misunderstood. Let's debunk some food myths
A new study finds that nutrition is often a misunderstood topic. Author Dave Asprey, creator of the Bulletproof Diet, helps clear up the confusion.
-
‘It's surreal': North Texas doctor returns from Gaza medical mission
A North Texas doctor shares his memories after returning home from a Gaza medical mission.
-
Mass. seeks to end disparities that endanger Black women in pregnancy
The first-ever assistant health commissioner in Massachusetts with the word “equity” in the job title has put a priority on eliminating racial disparities in maternal health. Black women in the state are more than twice as likely to suffer severe health complications during pregnancy when compared to white women — and recently, the disparity has widened. “There is something profoundly…
-
Lawsuit alleges New York doctor died of allergic reaction after eating at Disney World restaurant
The husband of a New York doctor accuses Disney World and a restaurant where she ate of negligence in a lawsuit alleging that she died of an allergic reaction.
-
HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, known for her inspirational talks as a young child, dies at 39
A prominent HIV/AIDS activist known for her inspirational talks in the 1990s as a young child to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus she was born with has died.
-
NBA champion, ‘Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard receives heart transplant
NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has had a heart transplant, his wife said on social media on Friday night.
-
First death from ‘Alaskapox' identified as elderly Alaska man
Alaska state health officials say an elderly man has died from Alaskapox. It’s the first known fatality from the recently discovered virus.
-
Derek Hough's wife Hayley Erbert shares emotional health update
The 29-year-old dancer took to Instagram to share a candid video of the pair opening about her recent health complications after suffering from a cranial hematoma in early December.
-
More adults sought help for ADHD during pandemic, contributing to drug shortages
Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering shortages that are frustrating parents and doctors.
-
CNN's Sara Sidner reveals she has stage 3 breast cancer in emotional segment
CNN anchor Sara Sidner shared the news about her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis with a poignant and emotional reflection about life.
-
US seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching
U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes. But industry data shows thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China.
-
Study finds women of color experience more severe menopause symptoms
Every woman goes through menopause. But there is little talk about it even though the years leading up to the end of a woman’s period can be filled with a series of unpleasant symptoms. The SWAN Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation has focused on mid-life and older women across the country. Their research has found menopause symptoms are...
-
Why we say ‘bless you' when someone sneezes
Hearing the phrase is common in the United States, but why? And what do other countries say when someone sneezes?
-
Derek Hough asks for prayers as wife Hayley Erbert undergoes skull surgery
Derek Hough is keeping fans updated on his wife Hayley Erbert’s ongoing health battle. Early Wednesday morning the “Dancing With The Stars” judge revealed the 29-year-old will undergo an extensive surgery.
-
Allyson Felix shares the important information doctors should tell pregnant women of color before giving birth
Allyson Felix is speaking out about the changes that are needed in the medical community to ensure pregnant women of color receive proper care and advice.
-
US health officials looking into pneumonia outbreaks in 2 states, say flu is on the rise
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
-
NBC's Antonia Hylton, 30, diagnosed with rare cancer after dismissing these early signs
NBC News correspondent Antonia Hylton is sharing for the first time that she was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, a neuroendocrine tumor.
-
What causes skin to itch? New research pinpoints a previously unknown factor
A bacterium associated with eczema can activate the itch response in mice, a study shows
-
Vitamin D deficiency? How winter sunlight affects our health
As New England transitions into late fall and gears up for winter’s onset, we are watching the days shorten up and the sun appears lower in the sky. This change in sun angle significantly impacts people living in northern altitude’s ability to produce vitamin D. A combination of Boston’s latitude and the tilt of the northern hemisphere on Earth’s...