Court: GEICO must pay injured man for care from wife
An insurance company must reimburse a Kansas man for the personal care his wife provided after he was injured in an automobile accident, the state Supreme Court ruled in rejecting that spouses are required to provide such support without compensation.
How to avoid getting sick on a plane — and in general — as coronavirus, flu and common cold spread
It's sick season, and a particularly fast-spreading outbreak of coronavirus in China has CDC officials urging everyone to practice proper hygiene, especially during air travel.
City in China stops outbound flights, trains to fight virus
Health authorities urged people in Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings, after warning that a new viral illness could spread further.
Mom acting as surrogate dies giving birth to family's child
A California mother volunteered as a surrogate and died last week while giving birth to another family’s child.
US looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.
Death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak rises to 17, prompting fears of wider spread
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
New virus cases in China reach 440; nine dead
The number of cases of a new virus has risen to 440 in China and the death toll has risen to 9, Chinese health authorities said Wednesday.
Coronavirus: What to know about the mysterious illness
Health officials around the world are keeping an eye on the outbreak of a new pneumonia-like virus that has killed at least six people and sickened some 300 others since it was first reported in China at the end of 2019.
Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China
The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.
Flavored vaping products now illegal in New Jersey
The sale of flavored vaping products is banned in New Jersey under legislation Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed Tuesday.
Taylor Swift reveals her mother was diagnosed with brain tumor
Taylor Swift says her mother was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor while undergoing cancer treatment.
Ozzy Osbourne recalls 'most painful, miserable year' of his life, reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis
The musician revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which is a neurodegenerative disorder that typically develops slowly over years, although not all patients are affected the same.
Long Island school closed over chemical fears
Septic tanks at Northport Middle School recently tested positive for benzene.
Resident: Asbestos found in burst pipe at NYCHA complex
The president of the residents' association of the Andrew Jackson Houses said that workers found asbestos inside a burst pipe.
The average human body temperature is dropping, study suggests
Humans are getting colder, according to a new study out of Stanford University's School of Medicine that found the average human body temperature to be lower than the 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit average established more than 150 years ago.
These are the laziest states in America, CDC study finds
How does your state compare to the rest of the U.S.?
Human-to-human transmission confirmed in China coronavirus outbreak
Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, raising fears it could spread quickly.
Current and former cigarette smokers live in more pain, study finds
The study was linked to increased levels of pain — even after quitting.
China counts sharp rise in coronavirus cases, including 2 in Beijing
China reported Monday a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus, including the first cases in the capital.
Christmas lights display inspires girl with autism to speak, sing and dance
Kaitlyn DeJesus, 13, has autism and was non-verbal until she visited a Christmas light display in Mulberry. It inspired her to talk, dance and sing.