Study finds depression is not likely caused by a chemical imbalance or low serotonin levels

Study finds depression is not likely caused by a chemical imbalance or low serotonin levels

For years, many people have assumed depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, or low levels of the chemical serotonin. But, a new British study finds low serotonin levels are not the cause of the brain disorder that affects millions of Americans.

For years, many people have assumed depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, or low levels of the chemical serotonin. But, a new British study finds low serotonin levels are not the cause of the brain disorder that affects millions of Americans.

Grief therapy helps Atlanta mother cope with losing her two sons

Grief therapy helps Atlanta mother cope with losing her two sons

Shirley Guyton of Atlanta has survived losing both of her sons. Her youngest, Zechariah Guyton, was shot and killed in May of 2021 a week before his high school graduation. For the first time, Guyton talks publicly about the loss of Zechariah and how counseling has helped her get through the hardest years of her life.

Shirley Guyton of Atlanta has survived losing both of her sons. Her youngest, Zechariah Guyton, was shot and killed in May of 2021 a week before his high school graduation. For the first time, Guyton talks publicly about the loss of Zechariah and how counseling has helped her get through the hardest years of her life.

Fauci to step down after decades as top US infectious disease expert

Fauci to step down after decades as top US infectious disease expert

Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.

Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.

Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch

Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch

The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.

The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.

Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids

Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids

Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.

Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.

Children living near fracking sites have higher rate of cancer, Yale study finds

Children living near fracking sites have higher rate of cancer, Yale study finds

Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.

Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.

Dallas man dies after eating raw oysters at Florida restaurant

Dallas man dies after eating raw oysters at Florida restaurant

Rodney Jackson, a 55-year-old Air Force veteran, bought oysters from a seafood market in Florida during a recent trip.

Rodney Jackson, a 55-year-old Air Force veteran, bought oysters from a seafood market in Florida during a recent trip.

Child dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Nebraska river

Child dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Nebraska river

The organism is typically found in warmer freshwater sources, though officials warn it’s being identified farther north “as previously cooler regions become warmer and drier.”

The organism is typically found in warmer freshwater sources, though officials warn it’s being identified farther north “as previously cooler regions become warmer and drier.”

Zimbabwe: 157 unvaccinated children died amid measles outbreak

Zimbabwe: 157 unvaccinated children died amid measles outbreak

At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.

At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.

CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response

CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response

The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.

The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.

Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says

Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says

More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.

More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.