Medical experts sounding the alarm on nationwide increase in kindergarten vaccine exemption rates
More and more parents are opting out of getting their kindergarten-aged students vaccinated according to new data from the CDC. On average, vaccination exemption rates across the nation nearly doubled last school year.
More and more parents are opting out of getting their kindergarten-aged students vaccinated according to new data from the CDC. On average, vaccination exemption rates across the nation nearly doubled last school year.
Medicare: These medications could be subject to price controls
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Elton John hospitalized in France after suffering fall at home
Music icon Elton John was hospitalized in France on Sunday after suffering a fall in his home.
Music icon Elton John was hospitalized in France on Sunday after suffering a fall in his home.
FAA investigating 5K pilots accused of hiding conditions that would make them unfit to fly: report
The pilots – who are military veterans – allegedly did not disclose they were receiving disability benefits for potentially disqualifying medical conditions.
The pilots – who are military veterans – allegedly did not disclose they were receiving disability benefits for potentially disqualifying medical conditions.
Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
One in five women report being mistreated in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for Legionnaires' disease cases
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Atlanta parents get creative to beat the triple-digit heat
As the heat index rose into the triple digits across metro Atlanta Saturday, some parents got creative at their kids' soccer tournaments to stay cool.
As the heat index rose into the triple digits across metro Atlanta Saturday, some parents got creative at their kids' soccer tournaments to stay cool.
Kennesaw family raising awareness about childhood cancer
A Kennesaw family is making it their mission to raise awareness about childhood cancer after their young daughter and sister battled a rare form of cancer.
A Kennesaw family is making it their mission to raise awareness about childhood cancer after their young daughter and sister battled a rare form of cancer.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Groundbreaking AI implants help stroke victim 'talk' for first time in nearly two decades
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Newer 'airflow' dental cleaning removes plaque with less scraping
Many people put off their recommended dental cleanings because they do not like the scraping sensation that can come with a traditional cleaning.
Many people put off their recommended dental cleanings because they do not like the scraping sensation that can come with a traditional cleaning.
Newer 'Airflow' teeth cleaning reduces teeth scraping
Getting your teeth cleaned is one of those things you know you need to do but sometimes put off. One of the reasons? We don't love the scraping and tugging needed to take off the tartar buildup on our teeth. But there's a new way to get rid of plaque without so much scraping.
Getting your teeth cleaned is one of those things you know you need to do but sometimes put off. One of the reasons? We don't love the scraping and tugging needed to take off the tartar buildup on our teeth. But there's a new way to get rid of plaque without so much scraping.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Colorectal cancer survivor urges men not to delay cancer screenings
For years, Mark Atencio of Marietta says he rarely went in for medical checkups.
For years, Mark Atencio of Marietta says he rarely went in for medical checkups.
Colorectal cancer survivor urges men to get screened
Married with two adult daughters, when Atencio hit his mid-forties and fifties, he knew was due for a colonoscopy, a routine screening for colorectal cancer.
Married with two adult daughters, when Atencio hit his mid-forties and fifties, he knew was due for a colonoscopy, a routine screening for colorectal cancer.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.