Expert shares tips on choosing Medicare health, drug coverage for 2023
If you are 65 or older (or about to turn 65), you have until December 7, 2022 to sign up for, change or drop your Medicare coverage.
If you are 65 or older (or about to turn 65), you have until December 7, 2022 to sign up for, change or drop your Medicare coverage.
High flu numbers, shortage of amoxicillin create ‘headache’ for pediatric ERs
A busy flu season coupled with shortages of some over-the-counter and prescription medications is creating new challenges for hospitals
A busy flu season coupled with shortages of some over-the-counter and prescription medications is creating new challenges for hospitals
Swollen lymph nodes, a common, harmless COVID-19 vaccine side effect can lead to mammogram confusion
The COVID-19 vaccines can cause swollen lymph nodes, making mammograms harder to read. But, radiologists are urging women not to delay getting their yearly breast cancer screenings.fox
The COVID-19 vaccines can cause swollen lymph nodes, making mammograms harder to read. But, radiologists are urging women not to delay getting their yearly breast cancer screenings.fox
New implantable device helps ease heart failure symptoms
Margaret Chappell, 71, was facing advanced heart failure and running out of treatment options. A new implantable device has been a lifeline for the retired OR nurse.
Margaret Chappell, 71, was facing advanced heart failure and running out of treatment options. A new implantable device has been a lifeline for the retired OR nurse.
Long COVID could be aging organs faster by 3-4 years, research shows
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
Fentanyl 'vaccine' may have been discovered, researchers say
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Over a billion young people at risk of hearing loss from loud music, venues, study suggests
The study said that young people between the ages of 12 to 34 often engage in “unsafe listening practices,” like the use of headphones and attending noisy venues.
The study said that young people between the ages of 12 to 34 often engage in “unsafe listening practices,” like the use of headphones and attending noisy venues.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Roberta Flack has ALS, making it 'impossible' for her to sing, speak easily, rep says
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
Study finds spike in children going to ER with suicidal thoughts — even before pandemic
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Pen Paws program connects patients with their service dogs
For the past 13 years, Reggie and his fellow pups have made fast friends and provided comfort to hundreds of little patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Now patients can stay connected to their favorite dog through a Pen Paws program.
For the past 13 years, Reggie and his fellow pups have made fast friends and provided comfort to hundreds of little patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Now patients can stay connected to their favorite dog through a Pen Paws program.
Christina Applegate reveals role on 'Dead to Me' may be last due to MS diagnosis
The star plays the lead role of Jen Harding on the hit Netflix series, which will release its third and final season on Nov 17.
The star plays the lead role of Jen Harding on the hit Netflix series, which will release its third and final season on Nov 17.
Early flu surge hitting Georgia, Southeast hard
An early flu surge is hitting Georgia and the Southeastern US hard. In Pediatrician Jennifer Shu of Children's Medical Group in Decatur, Georgia, shares so tips for parents on how to help a child with flu-like symptoms.
An early flu surge is hitting Georgia and the Southeastern US hard. In Pediatrician Jennifer Shu of Children's Medical Group in Decatur, Georgia, shares so tips for parents on how to help a child with flu-like symptoms.
Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
Too much screen time can impact a child's vision, experts say — try this to give eyes a break
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
Astros fan waits 36 hours in line to meet Jose Altuve following her final cancer treatment
Astros fan Liza Valverde chose not to ring the bell following her last cancer treatment, but instead, she rushed to be the first person in line to meet Altuve at his autograph signing. She also waited 36 hours in line to meet her favorite player.
Astros fan Liza Valverde chose not to ring the bell following her last cancer treatment, but instead, she rushed to be the first person in line to meet Altuve at his autograph signing. She also waited 36 hours in line to meet her favorite player.
Expert shares tips for choosing a health insurance plan for 2023
If you are insurance through your employer, it is time to choose your health insurance coverage for 2023. Here are some tips to help you compare your options.
If you are insurance through your employer, it is time to choose your health insurance coverage for 2023. Here are some tips to help you compare your options.