Parasitic worms found across US parks put kids, pet owners at risk
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
CDC links Sarasota ice cream maker to deadly listeria outbreak
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that said clinics could continue abortions
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again illustrates the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again illustrates the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
FDA: Inflatable neck rings can cause injury to swimming infants
Parents of babies, especially those with developmental delays or special needs, are being warned not to use these neck pillow flotation devices.
Parents of babies, especially those with developmental delays or special needs, are being warned not to use these neck pillow flotation devices.
FDA wants COVID-19 boosters to target newer, highly contagious variants
The FDA told COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to modify their fall booster shots to target the newer omicron variants now dominant in the US. Yet, if you are due for a booster shot now, experts recommend getting the added protection as soon as possible.
The FDA told COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to modify their fall booster shots to target the newer omicron variants now dominant in the US. Yet, if you are due for a booster shot now, experts recommend getting the added protection as soon as possible.
Shifting abortion laws since Roe v. Wade decision causes confusion for providers, patients
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
North Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
'World's largest' chocolate factory halts production after salmonella infection
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
Pandemic lockdown triggered sharp drop in preterm births, Georgia Tech study finds
In the spring of 2020, as the US went into a pandemic lockdown, the data shows preterm births, especially caesarian section deliveries and induced births suddenly dropped, too.
In the spring of 2020, as the US went into a pandemic lockdown, the data shows preterm births, especially caesarian section deliveries and induced births suddenly dropped, too.
Georgia mom who couldn't find baby formula 'overwhelmed' by donations from strangers
Quinn Shealey, a Georgia mom of 5, could not find baby formula for her 6-month-old twins who were born prematurely. So she asked for help from FOX 5 viewers. The response, she says, has been overwhelming. "It restored my faith in humanity."
Quinn Shealey, a Georgia mom of 5, could not find baby formula for her 6-month-old twins who were born prematurely. So she asked for help from FOX 5 viewers. The response, she says, has been overwhelming. "It restored my faith in humanity."
Good sleep 'essential' for cardiovascular health, American Heart Association says
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
These Georgia laws go into effect on July 1
Starting Friday, dozens of new laws will take effect in Georgia. The laws cover a range of topics from a ban on teaching 'divisive concepts' in schools to requiring recess in schools, to making tougher fines for street racers.
Starting Friday, dozens of new laws will take effect in Georgia. The laws cover a range of topics from a ban on teaching 'divisive concepts' in schools to requiring recess in schools, to making tougher fines for street racers.
US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
Two new omicron variants, B.4 and B.5, are now dominant in the US
As two new omicron subvariants take over in the US, a nurse practitioner cautions people not to let down their guard or dismiss milder symptoms.
As two new omicron subvariants take over in the US, a nurse practitioner cautions people not to let down their guard or dismiss milder symptoms.
V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
Here's who should get vaccines for monkeypox
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
CTE: Ex-MLS player becomes 1st in the league diagnosed with brain disease
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.