Tigers' Austin Meadows reveals mental health struggles, encourages others 'to reach out'
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.
Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-olds plummeted after pandemic
There are growing concerns for parents sending their children back to school after a new study showed that the pandemic had a major impact on students reading and math skills.
There are growing concerns for parents sending their children back to school after a new study showed that the pandemic had a major impact on students reading and math skills.
CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
White House encouraging COVID-19 boosters, flu shot for fall
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.
Goldman Sachs eases COVID protocols, bringing staff back to office full-time
The Wall Street giant has told employees that it will no longer require vaccines, Covid testing, or masks, essentially saying it is time to get back in the office five days a week starting the day after Labor Day.
The Wall Street giant has told employees that it will no longer require vaccines, Covid testing, or masks, essentially saying it is time to get back in the office five days a week starting the day after Labor Day.
New COVID cases and deaths are falling nearly everywhere, U.N. says
The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally continued to fall nearly everywhere in the world. But deaths climbed in two regions.
The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally continued to fall nearly everywhere in the world. But deaths climbed in two regions.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Mississippi water crisis: Governor declares state of emergency after flooding, treatment issues
Parts of Jackson were without running water Tuesday because flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.
Parts of Jackson were without running water Tuesday because flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
What is the ‘tomato flu’? Scientists monitoring outbreak in India
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
NY bans sale of cans of whipped cream to those under 21 years old
Store owners are being warned about a little-known law prohibiting the sale of whipped cream chargers to people under the age of 21 in New York.
Store owners are being warned about a little-known law prohibiting the sale of whipped cream chargers to people under the age of 21 in New York.
Doctors may soon predict when women will enter menopause
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
US government’s COVID-19 website to suspend free at-home tests
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
Monkeypox concerns on college campuses
As students head back to colleges and universities, there are concerns that monkeypox could spread due to congregate living settings.
As students head back to colleges and universities, there are concerns that monkeypox could spread due to congregate living settings.
Polio virus detected in more upstate NY wastewater
The virus that causes polio has been found in wastewater samples from another upstate New York county, prompting state health officials to warn of expanding “community spread” of the life-threatening virus.
The virus that causes polio has been found in wastewater samples from another upstate New York county, prompting state health officials to warn of expanding “community spread” of the life-threatening virus.