Golden Knights star Alex Pietrangelo opens up about daughter's serious illness: 'God answered our prayers'
Pietrangelo's daughter had the flu which developed into encephalitis
Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Study: 7.4 million patients are misdiagnosed in US emergency rooms each year
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
‘Tripledemic’: High levels of COVID-19, RSV, flu may continue for weeks, ‘possibly even months,’ CDC warns
“It’s very concerning, I think, to all of us,” Dr. Tia Babu, an infectious disease expert, told FOX Television Stations.
AstraZeneca’s targeted therapy shows benefits for those with advanced breast cancer, trial shows
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Childhood BMI chart raised from 37 to 60 as severe obesity quadruples
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco under strict new anti-smoking laws
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Study: One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks could prolong your life
A study by researchers in Australia finds that brief moments of daily physical activity can lower your risks of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.