These are the worst places to live with asthma in the US
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
Water contaminant linked to infant brain damage won't be regulated by EPA
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
1 in 20 New Jersey heart attacks caused by noise pollution, study says
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
Prediabetes rising among US adolescents and teens, study finds
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Walmart ending cigarette sales in some stores
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
What is alopecia? Chris Rock joke about Jada Pinkett Smith shines light on hair loss condition
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
Ellume facing class action complaint over recalled COVID-19 at-home test kits
The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’
The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.
How long will it take to regain the hour of morning daylight lost to daylight saving time?
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
France lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for unvaccinated
France is lifting most COVID-19 restrictions.
Duke performs world's first baby heart transplant with twist to fight rejection
Easton Sinnamon of Asheboro, North Carolina, received his unique transplant last summer when he was 6 months old.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.