Girl, 11, contracts gonorrhea while bathing in Italian hot spring
This case demonstrates both sexual and nonsexual transmission is possible.
This case demonstrates both sexual and nonsexual transmission is possible.
41 percent of kids think bacon comes from plant, study finds
A large number of children think that bacon, hot dogs, and hamburgers come from plants.
A large number of children think that bacon, hot dogs, and hamburgers come from plants.
Former health official claims Cuomo staff interfered during pandemic
A former top official in the Cuomo administration testified about what was going on at the state Health Department during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
A former top official in the Cuomo administration testified about what was going on at the state Health Department during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dutch government orders 3-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a three-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands.
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a three-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands.
Temporary hold on Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big companies upheld by federal appeals court
Six states filed the action against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees on Nov. 5.
Six states filed the action against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees on Nov. 5.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
Biden picks former FDA chief Robert Califf to lead agency again
President Biden on Friday tapped former FDA commissioner Robert Califf to again lead the U.S. regulatory agency.
President Biden on Friday tapped former FDA commissioner Robert Califf to again lead the U.S. regulatory agency.
Wildland firefighter, his dog take 3,700-mile bike ride to overcome mental health struggles
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
COVID-19 hot spots in parts of US serve as warning sign for upcoming winter
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
US hospitals ask for donations of gently used crutches, canes, walkers amid shortage
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
Aluminum can shortage hits craft breweries hard
Craft brewers have coined it "the candemic" — a shortage of aluminum cans that has put them under pressure.
Craft brewers have coined it "the candemic" — a shortage of aluminum cans that has put them under pressure.
American consumers bear heavy burden of soaring prices
A worsening surge of inflation for such bedrock necessities as food, rent, autos and heating oil is setting Americans up for a financially difficult Thanksgiving and holiday shopping season.
A worsening surge of inflation for such bedrock necessities as food, rent, autos and heating oil is setting Americans up for a financially difficult Thanksgiving and holiday shopping season.
10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Mike Zimmer: Vaccinated Vikings player hospitalized due to COVID-19
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said a player who has been vaccinated had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night due to COVID-19.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said a player who has been vaccinated had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 can infect inner ear, cause hearing loss in some patients, researchers find
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
New day program on Long Island for adults with autism
The autism-focused program is dubbed BLUE, which stands for Balance Living Unlimited Exploration. Up to 30 adults take part five days a week.
The autism-focused program is dubbed BLUE, which stands for Balance Living Unlimited Exploration. Up to 30 adults take part five days a week.
Singapore’s health system to stop covering medical costs for patients ‘unvaccinated by choice’
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Chiropractor claims treatment helped patients get their taste, smell back after COVID-19
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."