Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US

Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.

A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say

Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.

Experts decry conspiracy theories surrounding recent bird flu outbreak

Experts who study misinformation say claims that the avian flu is a bioweapon or an elaborate hoax reflect a deepening distrust of the media and scientific experts.

Nestle flies baby formula to US from Europe to ease shortage

Nestle is shipping Gerber baby formula from the Netherlands and Alfamino formula from Switzerland to the United States to help with a formula shortage crisis that has left parents struggling to find supplies in stores.

Mask mandates could return as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise

Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.

Hispanics with chest pain waited longer than others in Atlanta ER, study shows

Data showed that Hispanic people waited 39% longer than people of other races or ethnicities to be taken care of by health care professionals at one busy Atlanta hospital.

What does NYC's high COVID alert level mean?

Community spread of the coronavirus in New York City is high, putting "substantial pressure" on the health care system, according to health officials. But will New Yorkers follow the city's new guidance?

Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says

Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.

2nd COVID vaccine booster benefits the most vulnerable

The World Health Organization — the U.N.'s health agency — said evidence is limited but is increasing that a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine would benefit health workers, people who are 60 or older, and those with weak immune systems.

NYC raises COVID-19 alert level to high

New York City has entered a 'high alert' warning for COVID-19. The city's health department announced the move on Tuesday morning.

FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11

Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.

Spain proposes expanding abortion rights to teens, paid menstrual leave

A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.

Georgia stylist says incision-free weight loss procedure helped her lose 50 pounds

Rosie Axtman says she had tried every diet imaginable and was still gaining weight. In January, the 47-year-old tried a new less invasive weight loss procedure she believes has been a turning point.

4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say

British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.

Fauci says he'll leave White House if Trump wins 2024 election

Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.