Gen Z driving rise in number of workers calling out sick, study says
Gen Z is leading a surge in sick leave, with a 55% increase in 2023 compared to 2019.
Gen Z is leading a surge in sick leave, with a 55% increase in 2023 compared to 2019.
West Nile virus cases on the rise in 30 states, including Georgia
Health leaders are raising concerns as cases of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness, are increasing across the United States.
Health leaders are raising concerns as cases of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness, are increasing across the United States.
'Sloth fever': What to know about potentially deadly virus affecting US, Europe
Several cases of Oropouche virus or "sloth fever" have been reported in Florida. The virus can cause headache, pain, nausea and even death in rare cases.
Several cases of Oropouche virus or "sloth fever" have been reported in Florida. The virus can cause headache, pain, nausea and even death in rare cases.
Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
Chemical found in rocket fuel found in drinking water, food: Consumer Report
Consumer Reports found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, in food and water. Learn about the health risks and how to protect your family.
Consumer Reports found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, in food and water. Learn about the health risks and how to protect your family.
Ossoff-sponsored bill targets social media's influence on children
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, would limit how social media companies can target children.
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, would limit how social media companies can target children.
Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses can vary by ZIP code, new study finds
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Massachusetts' deadly mosquito virus threatening local towns: What to know
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
Fauci hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile virus, now recovering at home: report
Dr. Fauci, the public face of the coronavirus pandemic response, was hospitalized for six days before returning home to recover, reports say.
Dr. Fauci, the public face of the coronavirus pandemic response, was hospitalized for six days before returning home to recover, reports say.
Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
Peloton to charge sizable 'activation fee' with used equipment
Peloton will begin collecting the new one-time fee from people who acquire their equipment through secondary sales not conducted by "Peloton-owned channels or any of our third-party distribution partners."
Peloton will begin collecting the new one-time fee from people who acquire their equipment through secondary sales not conducted by "Peloton-owned channels or any of our third-party distribution partners."
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
The cost of IVF in 2024
Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.
Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.
Murray County family attacked by raccoon in backyard
A Murray County family is being treated after officials say they were attacked by a raccoon in their backyard.
A Murray County family is being treated after officials say they were attacked by a raccoon in their backyard.
How does US life expectancy stack up? New study reveals surprising insights
A new study published in the BMJ Journal, led by Penn State researchers, revealed how the U.S. life expectancy compares to other nations.
A new study published in the BMJ Journal, led by Penn State researchers, revealed how the U.S. life expectancy compares to other nations.
Work-related stress may cause irregular heartbeat, study finds
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.
5th case of measles reported in metro Atlanta
Health officials say the metro Atlanta resident was not fully vaccinated and was exposed to the virus while traveling outside of the United States.
Health officials say the metro Atlanta resident was not fully vaccinated and was exposed to the virus while traveling outside of the United States.